Children under 10 must also use a suitable, approved booster seat or restraint, depending on their age and weight. Child restraints are classified in five different groups by European regulations: Toll booths in France are designed for left-hand drive cars, so right-hand drive cars may find them hard to navigate without the help of a passenger. Toll-free routes

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Riders on any two-wheeled vehicle, including motorcycles, must wear a crash helmet. This also applies to any passengers. On roads with two side-by-side lanes, parking is only allowed on the right-hand side. On one-way streets, parking is allowed on both sides as long as the street is wide enough. A red light means stop and a green light means go, however there is no amber light when transitioning from red to green. In many large service stations and supermarkets, such as Auchan and Leclerc, you can also borrow a ‘badge de recharge’, which is a swipe card to use for EV charging.These areas are generally larger than permanent zones, and all vehicles must display a vignette when passing through. Road rules in France What is the legal age to drive in France? Never overtake a stationary tram when passengers are boarding or getting off. Speed limits in France

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Speed limits on single carriageway roads without a separating guard rail were reduced from 90km/h to 80km/h (50 mph) across France in 2018. Our comprehensive guide will take you through some of the laws for driving in France, covering everything you need to know, from required documents to general road rules and information about fuel, parking and fines. Winter tyres or snow chains. These are required during winter in certain regions of France. See our winter tyre requirements section below for more information.Drivers and riders mustn’t use headphones and headsets (any device attached to your ear). This covers devices used for phone calls as well as for listening to music, but you’re allowed to use a Bluetooth or integrated systems in a motorcycle helmet. If a serious offence is committed that is likely to result in the loss of the driver’s licence or a prison sentence, then visiting motorists must pay a guarantee. Credit and debit cards are accepted at petrol stations. There are also many automatic petrol pumps that can be operated by credit or debit cards, though they do not always accept foreign cards. From 2021, every year during the winter period (from 1 November to 31 March), vehicles must be equipped with winter tyres or snow chains in certain mountainous areas of France. These areas include the Alps, the Massif Central, the Jura Mountains, the Pyrenees and the Vosges. Detailed mapping of regional and minor local roads is combined with very clear presentation of motorways and main national routes, showing junction numbers, locations of toll gates or fixed speed cameras, and service or rest areas. The maps indicate access restrictions, unmaintained sections of minor local roads, etc. Intermediate driving distances are marked on main and secondary routes. The maps also show the country’s railway network with stations and local stops. Towns of particular tourist interest are highlighted and a wide range of symbols mark locations of various places of interest, including the country’s cultural heritage, notable natural sights, etc. National and regional parks are prominently marked. Topography is shown by relief shading with colouring and graphics to indicate wooded areas, marshes, salt marshes, dry or wet sand shoreline, etc. Unlike the IGN regional series, the AA maps do not show geographical coordinates.

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France uses green, amber and red lights like the UK, however the meaning of the lights may differ slightly. For bus and coach drivers, as well as drivers with less than three years' experience, the limit is even lower at 0.02%. Once the information is in Sage Pay's systems, all sensitive data is secured using the same internationally recognised 256-bit encryption standards used by, among others, the US Government. The encryption keys are held on state-of-the-art, tamper proof systems in the same family as those used to secure VeriSign's Global Root certificate, making them all but impossible to extract. The data we hold is extremely secure and we are regularly audited by the banks and banking authorities to ensure it remains so. When planning a trip in your car, it’s important to make sure you’re fully aware of the rules for driving in France and how they differ from the UK. It’s also a good idea to ensure that you prepare for any unexpected eventualities that could happen by purchasing AA European Breakdown Cover before you go. When overtaking a bicycle, you must leave a distance of at least 1 metre in built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside of built-up areas between your vehicle and the bicycle.to 12t: 90 km/h on motorways, 80 km/h on dual carriageways, 60 km/h on other roads, 50 km/h in built-up areas. Under 3.5t: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 80 km/h on other roads, 50 km/h in built-up areas. Avoid periods of high congestion, especially in built-up areas, as sitting in traffic for long periods can drain your electric car battery. The standard fine for breaking the speed limit in France is €135, though this amount can vary depending on how far over the limit you were driving.