Driving

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

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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

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

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

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 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

Can UK vehicle be registered at French second home?

Confusion over ‘proof of address’ required for request

Fuel price increase ‘inevitable’ in France following Middle East conflict

Prices estimated to rise between 7 - 20 cents per litre of fuel depending on length of hostilities

Several changes come in for drivers in France in March 2026

Vehicle registration fees and taxes on new vehicle purchases among major changes

Nantes unveils first Dutch-style roundabout enhancing cyclist and pedestrian safety

New roundabout is part of a €500,000 urban renovation project

What changes for residents in France in March 2026

Major changes for drivers, hospital patients, and property owners

Are ‘lifetime driving licences’ coming to an end in France?

Incoming EU rules on licences only partially affect France

New pink number plates in France lead to more police road checks

The plates are designed to enhance visibility and deter fraud

Why you can contest a speeding fine when driving to Italy from France

A new initiative has discovered that the majority of Italian speeding fines may be legally void

Speed cameras to verify car insurance in severe cases

Penalties for speeding more than 50 kph over the limit have also been stepped up

Cost price fuel available at hundreds of petrol stations this weekend in France

E.Leclerc and Intermarché deals coincides with winter holiday travel

Thousands of BMWs recalled in France due to fire risk

Wear and tear of motor behind recall of vehicles manufactured in 2020-2022

Fourth French prefecture introduces on-spot licence suspensions for drivers using mobile phones

Northern department becomes fourth to allow police to impose immediate bans for motorists caught using phones at wheel

Car insurance fees set to rise - tips on how to make savings

Premiums are forecast to rise by four to six percent in 2026

Explained: how to register a classic car in France

It is relatively straightforward to get a carte grise véhicule de collection for your vehicle

Bikers tag dangerous French roads to shame authorities

Operation carried out for a number of years by local groups of the Fédération française des motards en colère

Do I need separate caravan insurance in France?

Fixed and mobile models have different rules and coverage

How can I know if speed limit is 80 km/h or 90 km/h on road following changes?

More than 50 departments have partially or fully overturned 2018 law change reducing limits on secondary roads

+39% increase: Paris sees major parking cost changes in 2026

Arrondissements in the east saw the largest increase in costs

Traffic warnings in place this weekend as French school holidays continue

Many drivers will be heading to the Alps leading to congested roads

Private radar vehicles catch 4,000 drivers speeding in south west France in just four months

More than one-fifth of infractions were recorded on Toulouse ring road

Another French region to increase ‘carte grise’ costs in March: what are prices near you?

Seven regions now charge maximum ‘CV’ tax

Police across France hunt abandoned cars to free up spaces in urban areas

Vehicles cannot be parked on a public road in the same place for more than seven days

52nd French department abandons 80km/h speed limit

Eure is latest to restore 90km/h limit on some roads

Speed camera in France vandalised for fifth time since 2024

The device in south-west France had just been repaired…again

Phone-at-wheel crackdown on drivers in south-west France

Immediate licence suspensions introduced for offence in three departments

Renault Clio tops France’s new car sales in 2025 by a wide margin

Popular model widened its lead over rivals with sales far outstripping the Peugeot 208

Map shows where road deaths rose most in France in 2025

Overall fatalities increased last year but with sharp regional contrasts, provisional figures show

Flashes return on French speed cameras

The government says that flashes are a ‘good educational tool’

Ranking shows which cities in France are suffering the most, and least, from traffic jams

Most congested French city is not Paris

Can I charge electric vehicle when parked outside my home?

Rules on parking can also affect those looking to charge electric vehicles

French MPs and Senators agree to scrap low-emission ZFE zones

Agreement on ending of zones dependent on final votes next week

French law on snow tyres criticised as authorities unable to issue fines

Loi Montagne was implemented in 2021 but decree authorising fines to be given is yet to be passed

France’s ‘most profitable’ radar flashes 170,000 drivers per year

Radar on motorway between Nice and Antibes has ranked among France’s busiest since 2018 speed limit change on stretch of road

Speed camera in Brittany reinstalled after being burnt three times

Mairie says radar is ‘only response to safety concerns’ by local residents

French motorway breakdown fees rise in 2026: how does the system work?

Motorway operators are responsible for callouts on roads they control

Why it is becoming harder to park in urban areas in France

A new law is set to come into force this year

French driver fined €135 and has points removed from licence for using phone in parking lot

The move has been criticised for its overly-strict interpretation of driving regulations

Driving from France into Switzerland in 2026: latest sticker requirements

Sticker comes in physical or digital format, and failure to have it results in a fine

What are seatbelt rules on coaches and buses in France?

Police have been carrying out spot checks on school buses

New taxi fees for France: examples for Lyon, Nice, Paris

Fees and surcharges are regulated by government, with set prices for popular airport routes

Is French ‘malus’ tax being applied to second-hand cars?

Change was included in 2025 budget law

Departments in south-west France introduce tougher penalties for mobile phone usage when driving

Measure comes after record numbers of drivers caught using phones on the road

Farmer protests in France: Blockades in place on several major roads

Tractor convoys head for Paris ahead of a major protest planned for Thursday

What is diamond sign that has appeared on major road near my French home?

Trial for use of sign is underway

Six ‘black traffic’ days predicted in France for 2026

Highest-level warnings occur around public and school holidays

Is it possible to register for barrier-free motorway alerts in France with a UK-registered car?

Concessionaires offer alerts notifying drivers when vehicle has passed through such routes

Is there a way to check official information on French low-emission zones?

The future of ‘ZFEs’ remains unknown, but 25 are currently in place

France speed cameras 2026: phones and seatbelts not detected - yet

Recent reports in French media claim systems can identify these offences

How to lower the amount you pay for insurance in France

‘Big three’ insurances all set to see costs rise in 2026

Excessive speeding in France can now result in jail sentence

Over 60,000 cases of excessive speeding were recorded last year

'Remove traffic lights and road signs to encourage safer driving', says Louis Sarkozy

Son of former president says it would encourage 'more responsible' driving

Cars and driving: What's new in France in 2026

Changes include licence exchange fees, motorway toll changes and speed camera changes

More than a quarter of new car registrations in France are electric

EV sales hit new record in November 2025

Cheaper car fuel as French supermarkets launch two-day promotion

Cost-price fuel may also entice buyers into the supermarket

Map: French motorways and major roads to avoid as families head to slopes

Red traffic warnings are in place for Friday December 19

Are French speed limits lower when it is raining? How severe must weather be?

Several weather conditions affect maximum speeds in France

Graph: road fatalities in France in November 2025 higher than previous year

More than 1,200 serious injuries were recorded alongside 270 fatalities

French mayor fines engine idling motorists: What does the law say?

Is it illegal to keep your motor running when stopped in France?

Farmer protests: How to check which French roads are blocked today

Tractor blockades cause disruption to motorways and local traffic

Farmers block roads and clash with police in Occitanie over cow culling order

A75 blocked by around 100 tractors with protests set to continue into weekend

Are there exemptions for customs duties when importing a car to France from outside the EU?

Some UK cars are exempt based on where parts originate