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Police checks on drivers intensify in south-west France
Gendarmes and national police carry out targeted roadside operations across multiple departments
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School holidays and busy traffic: which roads to avoid in France this weekend
The end of spring break for some and the start of it for others will see multiple roads in France face congestion
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Nice mayor announces grace period before issue of parking fines
Drivers will benefit from leeway to prevent being penalised for going slightly over ticket deadline
Check whether it is time for a new filter
Diesel particulat e soot is already blamed for air pollution, but it is now being linked with pollen as a source of breathing allergies – making the air inside a car possibly six times more polluted than the air outside.
Air filters are in about 95% of new cars, air-conditioned or not, and these should be replaced each year. Many garages offer a free check and 75% of car climate problems are down to a blocked filter.
