Is it true that you need to keep a breathalyser in your car in France? French laws require certain items to be kept in a car at all times
Eight scams doing the rounds this summer in France Summer travel means one thing: More scammers, especially on the roads and at transport hubs. Here are tips to avoid falling victim
Campervans: many UK drivers will need to sit French driving test People living in France will lose right to drive larger vans, campervans and minibuses when they swap licence if they did not sit a specific test in the UK
news Citroën accelerates recall of cars due to airbag defect A quarter of a million C3 and DS3 models are affected in France but so far the operation has been slow. Two deaths have been attributed to the problem
Holidays and Olympics: Drivers in France warned of ‘black’ traffic day See traffic predictions for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
What documents do UK residents need to drive in France? The former ‘GB’ number plates with gold EU stars are no longer valid
Do adverse weather conditions affect driving rules in France? Certain areas in France require drivers to use winter tyres from November to March
Can non-French citizens drive licence-free cars? The vehicles are popular, particularly in rural areas
Letters: 'France's aggressive drivers make me shudder' Connexion reader says French drivers are 'more reckless' than those in Germany
Warning over scam QR codes on parking meters in south of France The fake codes take users to a website designed to steal their banking details
Fines, banned vehicles: Rules for new Olympic lanes on French roads The special lanes open today and their use will be strictly enforced by police
Wild animals on French roads: does insurance cover you for accidents? Find out what to do and where to turn to for help, dependent on your policy
LIST: Cars and vans recalled in France over fire and injury risk Models from six major brands are affected
Are drivers in France fined for driving too close on motorways? Vehicles must remain a safe distance apart on roads Why car insurance prices are likely to keep rising in France A8 motorway to close near Aix for two nights July 15 - July 17 July 13: French roads to avoid due to traffic jams as holidays begin
Rules around listening to music while driving in France A claim on social media that music in cars is now illegal prompted the Interior Ministry to clarify the rules around music volume and using earbuds while driving UK updates official France webpage over new EU border control checks Letters: French registered cars face battles with London ULEZ charges UK driver ‘confuses 125mph with 125kmh’- French police not convinced Are vintage motorbikes exempt from France’s new contrôle technique test? LIST: Obligatory equipment new cars must now have in France
Driver follows GPS and ends up stuck between tombs in French cemetery Woman says she did not realise her ‘grave' error, as she drove down a path between the tombs late at night that became more and more narrow
Car fuel sold at cost price this weekend at many Intermarché outlets Rival supermarkets have pledged to run similar weekend deals this summer
What you must have in car for driving trip in France and points to check Drivers should check they have the right documents and safety gear. They may also need a clean air sticker
Calendar: when to expect traffic jams on French roads this summer Drivers warned over busy motorways and ring roads on several dates as well as problems around the Olympics
Is it true that older drivers must put an S sticker on cars in France? People over the age of 70 can display them in their rear windshield
Shock message to French drivers over motorway security lanes Hard shoulder safety campaign asks: ‘When are you going to run someone over?’ ahead of busy holiday period
ZCR, ZFE, ZPAd... complicated French rules will not put me off my road trip If you are planning a summer road trip, make sure you are up to date with the Crit'Air sticker rules
Can I own a French registered car as a second-home owner? There are benefits to using a left hand drive vehicle in France
UK motorcycle licence deal reached with French authorities Britons previously lost the right to ride certain categories when switching licences
Speeding offences: French court rules drivers are responsible Ruling makes it clear who should lose points and be fined for driving offences if car is owned by someone different than the person driving at time of infraction
Do I need to get a roadworthy test when selling a car in France? Roadworthy tests are mandatory every two years depending on age of vehicle
Recall of Audi electric cars in France over fire risk The vehicles could have anomalies in their batteries warns watchdog
LIST: where barrier-free motorway tolls are starting in France and when Barriers will be replaced by a system that scans drivers’ number plates
France’s A13 Paris to Normandy motorway to reopen next week A stretch of the road was closed in April when cracks were discovered on a viaduct. It will open in two phases in time for the start of Olympic Games
Speed blamed after seven die in rural road accident in central France Five of the victims were aged 19 or under and the other two 85 and 90
Letters: high death toll on French roads is no surprise 'France is a wonderful country to live in except for the drivers!' says Connexion reader
Pool owners and drivers in south France: Saharan sand and algae alerts Mustard-coloured algae will spread alongside usual dust deposits, potentially impacting pools and other bodies of water
How do I prove my car is insured now France no longer issues stickers? Green vignettes are no longer needed
Driving rules and penalties tighten in France: key changes explained Three new flat-rate fines introduced including one to crackdown on telephone and tablet use by drivers
2024 MAP: Where are France’s clean air driving zones? What are rules? Twelve cities now have rules in place restricting certain vehicles from entering, and requiring all vehicles to have 'Crit'Air' stickers on their windscreen
Debate on older drivers reignites as woman, 83, crashes into French children Seven of the 12 children on bikes were injured, sparking new calls for older people to have to face medical checks to keep driving
460km of traffic jams as Biden’s D-Day visit closes Paris ring road Drivers frustrated at second day of road closures without warning around capital
What must drivers carry in their cars in France? Are photocopies OK? If stopped in France, drivers must be able to provide certain documents and and show they have certain items. Foreign drivers must have additional documents
New cars in France must have these features from July Obligatory new tools will include automatic braking and lane departure warnings. Car costs are expected to rise by at least €500 per vehicle as a result
Tradition: 100,000 Brits expected at Le Mans 24 hour race The venerable competition takes place in June continuing a tradition that dates from the 1920s - and a a Bentley win
Why fuel at French motorway services may be cheaper this summer Esso taking over BP service stations could lead to a price drop
Campaign to reduce speed limit to 30 km/h in all French towns A road association says the limit would have a positive impact on safety, noise, and air pollution
What are France's contrôle technique rules for motorbikes? We look at the cost and what is involved in the new MOTs for two-wheeled vehicles
Drivers in France can challenge speeding fines via law firm’s new app Creator hopes the streamlined system will make more people stand up for their rights
Motorway driving in France: new safety alert for security lanes The system uses AI and a camera to alert patrol agents and distracted drivers before accidents happen
Huge variation in car repair costs in France, electric costs 15% more Costs for repairing a car after an accident depend significantly on department and type of vehicle
French village street name changes: Drivers must update car documents Around 200,000 streets are affected and some people will need to change their vehicle number plates
Renting a car in France: 11 tips to avoid extra costs From insurance deals to advance booking, these tips could save you money this summer
Can you trace a car in France by its number plate after accident? Beware of websites which state they can provide this information
Rules on washing car at French home: Can you really be fined? Environmental rules may limit how – and where – a vehicle can be washed
Small-town France fights against being used as Waze shortcut Many drivers use apps to bypass main road congestion but the increased traffic causes problems
French licence swap leaves Briton unable to drive €100,000 campervan He is taking his case to France’s rights defender
All new cars in France will soon ‘beep’ at you if you speed From July 2024, new vehicles must have anti-speeding measures such as beeping or flashing alerts
British driver who killed French teenager tested positive for cannabis The 36-year-old could face up to three years in prison
Warning for drivers in France as car number plate fraud on rise We look at what to do if you become a victim
Leasing a car long-term in France: pros and cons Leasing arrangements are becoming more common but there are warnings that they might not be the best deal overall
Thousands of drivers in France to get late speed tickets due to IT bug Over 600,000 drivers are set to receive fines for small infractions in 2023
Roads to avoid as people travel for a bank holiday weekend away It is the last long weekend before the summer holidays and many people will be going away
240,000 Citroën cars recalled in France over airbag fault The fault concerns the C3 and DS3 models specifically
Where do Britons in right-hand drive cars place France's clean air stickers? Stickers are mandatory for those driving in or through many French cities
British motorcyclist killed in road accident in Brittany He was with friends heading to the Atlantic coast on holiday trip
Can I renew my UK driving licence using my French address? Having homes in France and the UK may mean regular driving in both countries
Selling a used car in France - explained Your guide to the paperwork and process around selling a used car in France
Too angry, too fast, too close: French drivers confess their bad habits Most say they are afraid, insult others and talk on the phone in a major study, which compares self-declared driving behaviour in several countries
How to avoid France’s major traffic jams this weekend Highest possible warnings as holidaymakers return from extended break
French motorway closed after hives fall out of lorry releasing bees Dozens of hives were cracked open after toppling during a crash
Drivers at risk as trend for road sign thefts grows in France This ‘extremely stupid act could have serious and irreversible consequences’ says one mayor
Can I find details of any driving fines in France online? Unpaid speeding or parking tickets can result in increasing fines
Do you recognise these French road signs? Their meanings have changed… Many drivers are unaware that the highway code been updated
Driving fine bonanza as France increases number of speed cameras More than €2bn taken in 2023, says government report
Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted…
State of French roads causing alarm Spectacular images of roads that have collapsed or been blocked by mudslides this winter have prompted renewed concern about the state of France’s roads
A13 French motorway near Paris closed until at least May 1 Further tests must be carried out before repairs can begin. Traffic jams reached 400km long around Paris on Monday
Update: France’s A13 motorway closed for days, huge traffic jams Crack in road has already damaged drainage apparatus of motorway