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Toussaint holiday: Expect heavy traffic on major French roads today
Friday is expected to see the heaviest congestion as holidaymakers set off
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Electric car owners in France advised to avoid charging batteries to 100%
Simple changes to charging habits and driving can help extend battery life
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Disabled badge users in France must replace them soon
Existing cards remain valid until December 31, but applications can take up to four months to process
Moto racket
A “noise radar” aimed at catching loud motorbikers is being trialled in Yvelines.
On a Sunday in August, one radar, on a mast in Saint-Forget, detected 450 “noise peaks”.
Bikers whose vehicles disturb residents can face fines of between €45 and €180 and the confiscation of their motorbike.