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MPs push to remove low emission zones in France
Critics say the zones penalise lower-income households, but the government has warned abolishing them could cost billions
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Map: where are there free motorways in France?
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Motorcycle riders in France are facing significant rises in insurance fees
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Drivers must concentrate
I agree that a 90kph speed limit on narrow country roads is too high but an 80kph limit on major roads is too low.
Excessive speed is a contributory factor in causing accidents but I believe the majority are due to a lack of concentration, including the use of mobile devices at the wheel, and drivers performing dangerous and reckless manoeuvres.
John Hall, Brittany
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