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Fatal HGV crashes: Goodyear in court in France over tyre defect claims

Investigators allege the firm knew about the problem but did not issue a recall

New parking fees on 'large' cars now in force in Bordeaux

Residents and visitors will have to pay extra to park SUVs in the city

Badly maintained roads in France - can you get compensation if your car is damaged?

The process depends on the circumstances that caused the damage

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How do driving penalties work for foreign licence holders in France?

Outcomes depend on whether the driver is a resident and the origin of their licence

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Speed cameras: What happens if a driver is flashed in a vehicle with non-French number plates?

France is part of EU agreement to share driving fines with other countries – but UK is not included

Why police checks on drivers in France are increasing

Many drivers have had their licences suspended in recent months

Older British bikers can regain driving licence 'A' category in France

Some Britons lost this when swapping their UK for a French licence

New AI road cameras in France to catch more types of offences

Drivers not wearing a seatbelt or using their phone will soon be detected by smart radars

Can old driving fines in France be cancelled?

Each type of fine has a limit - but beware the clock resetting

Map: where in France is highest fail rate for cars in road safety tests?

A majority of vehicles on French roads are over 10 years old

Roads to avoid in France this holiday weekend

Traffic is set to peak on Sunday as people return from their long weekend

Calls for annual inspections of older cars in France strongly opposed by minister

The EU plan would affect millions of drivers in France if passed

Can drivers choose different operators for motorway tolls in France?

France’s motorways are run by several concessionary groups

Crit'Air sticker confusion leaves drivers in limbo

Parliamentary committee vote leaves future of scheme in doubt

Growth in car hire means more choice for visitors to France

Long and short term options are now more easily available

Is an international driving permit needed to hire a car from a French supermarket?

UK licence holders living in France cannot obtain an IDP

Annual safety tests proposed for vehicles in France over 10 years old

New rule proposed by European Commission in bid to cut pollution

Why have yellow lights been added to street crossings in France?

The lights are being trialled in six major cities until 2027

Exemption from fees to register electric car to end across most of France from May

Applying for a carte grise will soon become more expensive

Drivers in France reminded of this little-known, strict car wash rule to avoid large fines

Environmental regulations impose a €450 fine – even outside drought periods

Approval of roadside noise cameras in France will see fines issued against loud vehicles

The devices known as meduses already exist in several cities but so far have only been ‘instructional’

Leclerc supermarkets to sell car fuel at cost price for Easter

The initiative will apply to diesel, petrol, and LPG

How to check whether you have been issued a speeding fine in France

Fines can be sent anytime after an incident

Which French motorway toll subscription offers the best deal?

The ‘best’ packages vary depending on how often you use the road, the type of vehicle, and your destination

Look out for these three new French road signs to avoid €135 fine

Signs reinforce laws improving road safety on multiple-lane roads

Check traffic warnings near you in France for busy Easter weekend

Several regions are facing warnings across the period

Fines for driving in central Paris delayed until September

‘Educational period’ to be extended with drivers only cautioned for breaking rules

Are there smartphone apps that show the location of parking spaces in France?

There are several digital methods to pay for a parking spot

Must address on UK driving licence be changed after moving to France?

UK drivers may have to exchange their licence for a French one after moving

Map: Car insurance costs rise in France - see the average in your region

Multiple studies show that costs are rising by around 5% year-on-year, with major differences by region and vehicle model

Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you

New rules on exchanging a driving licence are among those scheduled to come into place

New roadside boxes puzzle drivers in south-west France: what are they?

Some drivers believed installations were new type of speed camera

Driving in France: more ‘autonomous mobile’ radars in use - what are these?

New radars have been spotted in both the north and east of France

Faulty airbags: Mass recall in France includes more Toyota and Mercedes models

More than 2 million vehicles are still affected, with more cars now added to the list

Briton crashes after driving 10km wrong way on French motorway

Police believe the 88-year-old was confused by driving on the opposite side of the road to the UK

Process for drug testing drivers strengthened by French court ruling

The supreme court made the ruling after overturning an appeal against drug-driving

Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend

First rainfall after dry spell can make roads dangerously slippery

Drivers in France: Look out for this new road sign

The sign aims to encourage more environmentally-friendly driving and road usage practices

What new licence rules are set to change for older drivers in France

Changes expected to be implemented across the EU in the coming years

Price of car repairs rises in France due to electric vehicles

Maintenance costs are up by 25% since 2020

How to check French second hand car is not stolen

Advice follows police seizure of a vehicle which was bought in good faith for €25,000

MPs push to remove low emission driving zones in France

Critics say the zones penalise lower-income households, but the government has warned abolishing them could cost billions

Map: where are there free motorways in France?

Only around one-quarter of France’s main road network is free from tolls

Motorcycle riders in France face significant rises in insurance fees

We look at how age and where the vehicle is parked impact costs

Three changes – and a potential new law – affecting drivers in France this April

Petrol prices are set to stay low following a production boom

Is it dangerous to drive a Tesla in France at the moment?

Several vehicles have been burned as anger rises against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Digital licences will be widespread by 2030

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Planned EU legislation seeks to modernise documentation and improve road safety

Graph: See how French road fatality figures compare to previous years

195 deaths were recorded in February 2025

List: What you must carry in your car in France in 2025

French law stipulates equipment and vehicle standards that drivers must abide by year-round

Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

Land around 300-tonne structure will be reclaimed by nature

Tesla sales are plummeting in Europe - how does France fare?

Experts have blamed increased sales of European models, and Elon Musk’s political leanings

How are insurance details provided following road accidents in France?

Green insurance stickers were rarely used following accidents

French government wants work on A69 to continue despite court ban

Separate appeals against ruling and ban on work have been filed

Paris residents vote to pedestrianise 500 extra streets

Referendum was marred by low turnout and lack of concrete plans

Too many wrong-way drivers on French motorways

France intensifies efforts to prevent wrong-way driving incidents causing fatalities on motorways.

Map allows drivers to check out fuel prices across stations in France

The interactive tool uses a variety of sources to offer a real-time display of fuel prices

Prefect calls headlight flashing a security risk: when is it legal (and when not) in France?

‘Headlight flashing allows wanted individuals to avoid the police’

Map shows the cities in France with 30 km/h speed limits for drivers

The map shows where the lower limit is in force, along with the year it was adopted

French motorway that has been free for 40 years to reintroduce tolls

Stretch of motorway sees 50,000 passengers daily

Roadworthiness checks for motorbikes remain obligatory, rules French court

The ruling comes despite fierce opposition to the contrôle technique from many riding groups

Second-hand cars: Understand new French tax that looms

The new ‘malus écologique’ will be calculated based on CO2 emissions, weight, and kilometrage

How to check that your car is listed in France’s new digital insurance database

Green insurance stickers on windscreens were phased out in 2024

Can a car French insurer refuse to offer cover based on age?

Insurers can cancel contracts for several reasons

List: The sanctions cyclists risk if they break road rules in France

It comes after the Paris mairie promises harsher sanctions after a campaign to spot rule-breakers

What are rules for police checks on drivers - and why so many in south-west?

‘We want to make dangerous drivers worried’, says police chief

Older drivers in France increasingly want to maintain road skills

More than three in five older drivers would welcome training to ensure they stay safe on the roads

Error leaves 75,000 vehicles uninsured in France (drivers unaware)

Uninsured vehicles include HGVs and buses. Drivers should check their policy if insurance was provided by the broker in question

Licence-free car insurance costs are rising in France

Increased sales and accidents drive up insurance premiums for voitures sans permis (VSP)

Map shows location of new toll barrier-free motorways in France (attention you still need to pay)

Drivers without a toll-badge or account have 72 hours to settle up for their trips

Extra aid for people buying an electric car in France

The aid applies to multiple vehicle manufacturers in France

Driving speed limits lowered in Paris amid pollution spike

City sees fine-particle pollution exceed normal levels

New car-sharing lanes on Paris ring road and two motorways: how do they work?

Limits will be in place for rush hour traffic with fines of €135 for rule-breakers

9 updates for drivers in France: Toll rises, Paris car-sharing lanes and fines

Including a new car-sharing lane in Paris and the pedestrianisation of Lyon city centre

Court rules that half-built motorway in south-west France is ‘illegal’ and stops work

The government plans to appeal ‘historic decision’ over A69 and has asked for work to continue