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Drivers in France should be aware of new road signs this month
Free-flow motorways, level crossings, and ‘stopover villages’ all affected
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Unmarked radar cars to begin patrols in two new French departments
Radar cars will patrol roads with speed limits of 70 km/h or higher and focus on areas near major cities
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France launches new €1,000 grant for electric cars with European-made batteries
Purchasers will automatically receive discount on final price
Stop calls while driving
A phone app helps motorists to ignore calls or texts that may disturb them – and possibly cost them a €135 fine – by blocking them and automatically sending back a message saying the person is driving.

Called Mode conduite, it uses motion sensors on Android phones to block calls and texts while the car or motorbike is moving then lets the driver know once stopped. Users can also give a personalised reply.
The app was developed with the Sécurité Routière road safety agency and can be switched off if using a train or bus.
Apple’s iPhones has a built-in feature ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’. Go to Settings> Control Centre>Customise to set it. Windows phone users go to Settings>Driving mode.