Driving

Vehicles refuelling at an E.Leclerc petrol station canopy in Vitry, France

Where does France’s oil come from?

As the price of crude oil rises again we look at France's supply of the precious commodity

Hand holding a pink French paper driving licence beside a modern plastic licence card near a parked car.

Brittany man held ‘ghost driving licence’ for 30 years

Here is how to avoid the ‘nonexistent licence’ issue

Traffic warnings in place across France for May 1 long weekend

Roads will be busiest on Thursday and Sunday

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French fuel prices continue to drop but oil prices on rise

Drops seen for second consecutive week but outlook uncertain

Phone use while driving in France: new crackdown from May 1

Four departments are set to have zero-tolerance penalties

Two Normandy departments set to reduce 90 km/h speed limits to 80 km/h

Local court ruling says previous changes did not fully consider safety reports

French post offices to lease electric cars to customers

The La Poste car leasing platform has a selection of some 6,500 vehicles

French map app tops downloads

Roole is free to use although there are also paid-for versions

Speed radars increasingly being vandalised in France

Up to 15% of radars are currently out of service

TotalEnergies boss warns of fuel shortages in France, Macron responds

France may enter an ‘era of energy shortages’ if the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz continues, says CEO Patrick Pouyanné

Are ‘malus’ taxes refunded by insurance if new car is stolen?

Government taxes can add tens of thousands of euros on top of new vehicle cost

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How much money is generated by fixed speed cameras in France – and where does it go?

Private radar vehicles also operate thoughout France

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

Radar in France starts flashing all drivers regardless of speed

Motorists were flashed despite respecting the 80 km/h speed limit

Petition challenges speed camera placement at roadworks on French motorway

Speed limit suddenly dropped from 90 km/h to 70 km/h

How to obtain a photo if caught speeding in France

Images are only available for a limited period of time

Workers at hundreds of French service stations on strike

Action comes after demands for fuel compensation were rejected

French profit margin cap criticised: what are other EU governments doing to reduce costs?

Several policies from tax cuts to price limits have been introduced across the bloc

French government set to introduce profit margin cap for fuel suppliers

It comes after diesel prices dropped by less than 10c since announcement of Middle East ceasefire

France low-emission zone ban backed by MPs: what happens next?

A ban on ZFEs was included in a controversial simplification bill

MPs and Senators to cast final votes on French low-emission zone ban

The government is attempting to bypass a controversial law dismantling the zones

Diesel price trends in France: latest updated figures

Interactive graph shows average prices at thousands of stations

French fuel prices ‘should drop by 10c’ at thousands of service stations today

Caution over long-term drops due to market volatility remain

Why an increasing number of drivers in France are using dashcams

Drivers – and cyclists – say footage helps for insurance disputes

Fuel prices should fall ‘by end of weekend or next week’ says French PM

Sébastien Lecornu is ‘not opposed’ to EU tax on energy profits

Compare the price of motorbike insurance across France

Map reveals the most expensive and cheapest regions as premiums go up across France

France fuel price set to drop due to Middle East ceasefire, map shows shortages

Prices predicted to fall by 5 - 10c by the end of week but caution remains

Licence issue leaves Briton unable to drive in France

Case highlights importance of applying early for an exchange

Driver checks intensify in south-west France: Hundreds of licences removed

Driving-related injuries have increased by +72% in Gers compared to start of 2025

France fuel prices and shortages: April 7 updates

Fuel cap altered at thousands of stations as reports of shortages continue

‘Discreet’ speed cameras frustrate drivers around Toulouse

Cameras are placed on poles in amongst trees or on downhill roads

Close-up of a four-nozzle petrol pump at a service station that dispenses B10 Diesel (yellow), B7 Diesel (orange), E85 'super ethanol' (blue) and E10 petrol (green).

Updated: France fuel shortages department by department

Significant shortages persist despite ceasefire agreement

Fuel price rises: French state records €270m tax surplus in March

Minister warns windfall ‘amounts to millions but economic impact of war is in billions’

Easter long weekend set to be busy on French roads - but truck protests ease

Sector leaders ask regional branches to cancel demonstrations

16% of petrol stations in France face shortages

TotalEnergies hardest hit. Government warns energy-saving steps may be needed

A view of a Stellantis group building in Poissy, France

Peugeot, Citroën, Jeep: Stellantis recalls 212,000 vehicles in France

Fire risk for hybrid vehicle engines behind latest major recall. No ‘stop-drive’ campaign has been launched

Truck drivers protest in Toulouse and Var: new action planned for Friday

New demos planned this week in Besançon as talks with government ongoing

Record fuel prices in France, TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap

Diesel costs rise to highest level in 40 years

Fuel prices and shortages in France: Latest updates

Summer diesel available early as risk of shortage looms

EV charging grants rise sharply for shared buildings in France

The scheme will support at-home charging in communal car parks, which is cheaper than using public service stations

French trucker protests: Where are protests being held today and tomorrow?

Bordeaux, Fréjus, Pays-Basque, and Nantes all set to see major disruption

Michelin tyres recalled across France over air pressure issue

Thin inner lining can wear down and deflate tyres

Where to expect lorry driver road blockades in France this week

Paris sees first protests before they spread across country

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What is the malus tax for cars in France?

Many vehicles face additional costs when registered for first time

Lorry drivers plan French motorway blockades over fuel prices

Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand to see protests on Saturday before major expansion at start of week

Fuel price rises in France: how much can you stock up in jerrycans?

Drivers look to anticipate future rises… but is stockpiling permitted?

Is the French government profiteering from increased fuel prices?

Record fuel and diesel costs have seen claims of landmark tax windfall

Fuel prices in France dip briefly before rising again

Gas and Super 98 petrol at record prices since start of Middle East conflict

France asks fuel refineries to ‘rapidly increase’ production

Government continues to rule out a cut in fuel taxes

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Truck driver in France pays €11,700 debt after avoiding motorway tolls

Gendarmes posted information about the driver's capture on social media

Thefts of fuel on increase as prices remain over €2 a litre in France

High prices prompt rise of black market in many areas

How can car used for half of the year in France be insured?

Existing policy may not cover extended time spent in France

Renault recalls 30,000 cars in France over engine failure risk

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Car having roadworthiness test at a French garage

What should you expect to pay for a car roadworthy check in France?

Official website allows drivers to check prices near them and shows a wide variation

Italy announces 25c per litre drop in fuel price: will France follow suit?

Decree also provides for tax credits for haulers to prevent rises in consumer goods

Fuel prices continue to rise in France: tips to keep costs low

Diesel reaches €2.07 per litre on average, 20% higher than end of February

Intermarché boss calls on French state to reduce fuel taxes

Diesel prices climb back above €2 per litre amid renewed geopolitical tensions

Leclerc supermarkets in France fail to reduce fuel prices by 30c as pledged

CEO says change due to volatility in wholesale fuel markets

‘If I lower the price I close’: fuel station manager in western France defends €2.97 diesel price

The small station in Deux-Sèvres is selling the most expensive diesel in the country amid the ongoing fuel price spike

‘Ghost garages’ in France: more than 1 million vehicles fraudulently registered

State and local authorities defrauded of over €550 million between 2022 and 2024, says state auditor

Residents install false road signs to fight speeding in south-west France town

Signs reminding drivers of 30 km/h speed limit were printed and stuck to lampposts

Dark blue Renault compact SUV parked in front of other Renault cars at a dealership in Nancy, France.

Renault to switch to electric-only sales in France by 2030

50% of sales outside of Europe to be traditional combustion engine or hybrid

A view of a young woman learning to drive with an instructor

Group set up in France to mull potential changes to driver training

Death rates among 18 to 24-year-olds from road accidents are the highest of any age group in the country

What are your rights if police pull you over in France?

Police can stop drivers at any point for a roadside check

French supermarkets pledge to cut car fuel by 30 cents a litre

How to find the cheapest car fuel near you in France

Briton shares tip after driving licence exchange refused due to old French permit

Reader Alan Bezzant from Pas-de-Calais said he had sought to exchange his UK licence for a French one

Fuel price sign at countryside petrol station beside a grassy roadside

Fuel prices reach €2 a litre in France, checks reveal anomalies

Service station owners deny profiteering as checks continue

Driver in western France accumulates €39,000 in parking fines

Bricklayer admitted to parking anywhere over period of five years

Checks planned at French petrol stations over fuel prices

‘I have never seen such a sharp rise in so quick a time’

New French vehicle tests target modified scooters and mopeds

Obligatory inspections expanded to include a new speed check

Ultra-light solar car takes to the road in Brittany

Adjustable solar panels enable the vehicle to run largely on its own power

Can UK vehicle be registered at French second home?

Confusion over ‘proof of address’ required for request

Fuel costs: should drivers fill up tank across the border outside of France?

Fuel prices have risen globally but some countries less affected than others

Concrete barriers are replacing metal ones on many roads in France

Authorities seek more durable infrastructure and fewer maintenance closures

A view of a carte grise against a car in the background

What can I do about old cars in my French barn?

Vehicles may sometimes come without proper registration documents