Driver arrested after dodging French motorway tolls with ‘kind words’ trick The man used the same technique every time he passed through the péage
Controversial A69 motorway in doubt as court assesses environmental impact A new call for cancellation of the environmental approval could halt the project
Letters: France’s toll booth free motorways: a ‘nightmare’ or ‘no trouble at all’ Readers spar over their vastly different experiences with the new system
news Police and activists clash as trees cut on A69 route in France Activists perched in the trees in a symbolic bid to try and stop the felling
How French motorway service stations are changing (for the better) More electric vehicles means more stops, prompting companies to rethink driver experiences
Letters: France's new toll free motorways confuse - and impress Connexion readers share their experience of driving under the new system
Drivers complain over barrier-free French motorways - and their fines The new system is supposed to make traffic more fluid and environmentally friendly, but many have reported payment difficulties
Why French motorway péage tariffs could be set to rise (a lot) Costs could soar next year if planned budget changes go ahead
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
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
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
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…
Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project
Part of Paris-Normandy motorway closed to traffic due to road defects No reopening date has yet been confirmed, the road authority says, as it offers drivers alternative routes What is the procedure if my car breaks down on a French motorway? New summer flights and flat-rate rail pass: 7 French travel updates Easter delays for drivers and ferries: 7 France travel updates
New 50km/h motorway morning speed limit is idiotic, says French mayor He criticised the rush-hour reduction saying it creates a major safety issue as some drivers slow down to keep to it and others do not Drivers crash after teens drop concrete blocks onto French motorway ‘Goodbye Tony’- why this message was shown on French motorway Lidl’s €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux spark protests in south-west France Money saver: Ways to reduce motorway toll fees in France Farmer roadblocks intensify, holiday traffic: 5 France travel updates
Greta Thunberg at protest against new motorway in south-west France The Swedish activist called the project ‘absolute madness’
Which motorway tolls are rising in France and by how much? Overall prices are less than 3%, but considerably higher on some routes
French farmer roadblocks start to end - but not all Unions call off action after extra concessions from the government. €400m in aid has been pledged in total
Hunt for missing boy, 2, from French hamlet focuses on motorway toll Investigators are cross-referencing 50,000 CCTV images with phone records in the latest on the case
Travel disrupted around France as farmers blockade Paris and Lyon The government response stiffens as 15,000 police are deployed to protect the capital
New Dover border checks may cause 'alarming' 14-hour delays, MPs told We also look at new France-US and France-Ireland flights as well as ongoing disruption at ports and on motorways
Where are French farmers' roadblocks now and what about the weekend? Two major motorways between Lyon to Spain are shut for 400km as unions call for a ‘blockade of Paris’
Which roads are farmers blocking in France? Are ports affected? Up to 85 departments will be impacted on January 26
See where French farmer roadblocks are intensifying The protest spreads following the death of a mother and her daughter at a barricade on Tuesday
French farmer roadblocks continue: Woman killed as car hits barricade The accident left two other people seriously injured as the protest spreads around the country
Farmers block several French motorways as protests spread ‘All departments’ are now concerned by the protest over regulations
Ports prepare for new border checks and 5 other France travel updates Our round-up also looks at new Ryanair flights, plans for new UK-France ferry service, icy motorway conditions and TGV-M delays
New easyJet flights, more France-US connections and weekend traffic Our France travel round-up also sees flight menus prepared by a Michelin-starred chef
Price freeze on trains, many airlines banned: 7 French travel updates We also look at the best airports in France, the best ferry company in the world and Eurostar delays
Discount Ryanair summer flights on sale: 8 French travel updates We also look at the app to get on fully booked trains, increased motorway tolls, the cancelled Christmas rail strike and more
Lone drivers now face fines for using carshare lane on French motorway Police are issuing fines of up to €135 for people who break the rules
180,000 unpaid fines for no-barrier French motorway section The system is under strain a year after introduction with the operators setting up a ‘crisis team’ to deal with the backlog
Protestors removed from A69 motorway project site in south-west France Police removed environmentalists before they could set up an ‘occupation zone’
MAP: See where in France motorways are currently planned As protestors are cleared once more from the site of the controversial A69 motorway project, we look at where new roads are planned (although not all may end up being built)
French chateau owner heartbroken over motorway planned 300m away Château de Scopont in Tarn should have been protected by its listed monument status
Mont Blanc tunnel closes for maintenance works for two months Scheduled repairs will focus on replacing ventilation system
Controversial new motorway project resumes in southwest France The transport minister said the majority of local ministers are still in favour of the project, despite significant protests from environmental campaigners
What are the origins of the French priorité à droite rule? The rule is almost 100 years old, and is used in many European countries
Some motorway projects in France ‘to be cancelled’: Where are they? We list autoroutes that are currently under construction or newly approved - or awaiting approval
Drivers ‘tricked into fines’ at France’s first barrier-free motorway This is the claim of a leading French association, which says the road is a ‘trap’ for drivers
What is new and what changes in France in September? From train services to Spain, and pension reforms, to major roadworks, we highlight key changes
Radars to catch drivers wrongly using car share lane on rise in France The cameras work by thermal imaging of body-heat to identify how many people are in the vehicle and can lead to a €135 fine
French motorway deaths: woman, 40 ‘probably on family holiday from UK’ Prefecture issues general safety warnings for drivers in holiday traffic
Alcohol, drugs and technology blamed as French motorway deaths rise Fatalities on French toll motorways rose to 188 last year
How do you pay a free-flow motorway toll in a rental car? There are plans to introduce more motorways in France without toll barriers. We look at how you can pay the toll while driving a rental vehicle
Where will traffic be worst in France this weekend? Warnings have been issued with holidaymakers expected to hit the roads in large numbers again
French motorway to test if electric lorries can charge while driving If the trial on the A10 south-west of Paris is successful, the technology could be rolled out on a larger scale
French motorway breakdown fees have gone up, here is what you pay now The biggest increases are for weekend and nighttime callouts
French toll roads: Drivers ‘paying more due to 2015 government deal’ Motorway toll prices have risen by 4.75% over the course of 2023, year-on-year
Legal bid launched to put brakes on controversial new French motorway Ten organisations have clubbed together to file a complaint over the construction of the A69 between Toulouse and Castres
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a French motorway? There are specific rules to be aware of such as not contacting your insurance provider for breakdown assistance
Protesters dispersed as diggers begin work on new French motorway Construction of the A69 Toulouse and Castres road is very controversial
Protests intensify over plans for French motorway extensions The French Transport Minister has announced all new motorway projects will be reviewed, as environmental activists block traffic in Normandy
Road jams as protestors block Normandy motorway over extension plan Hundreds of ecologists blocked the road and others near Rouen. They also took action in nearby forests to hinder the destruction of trees required by the plans
France prepares for first no-barrier toll motorway. How will it work? The Paris-Normandy A13/A14 road will be the first motorway in France to remove toll barriers along its entire length. Other motorways have only removed them on certain sections.
Work on new controversial motorway in southern France ‘has begun’ That is the claim of France’s transport minister Clément Beaune, contradicting his comments last month that he would reexamine the project
Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think? Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment
Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think? Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment
Violence fears ahead of protests over new motorway in southern France The A69 motorway is planned to run between Toulouse and Castres
French city to trial paying drivers not to use motorway at rush hour The scheme will pay €2 for each journey not taken. Critics have condemned the idea as ‘cosmetic’
Motorists highlight issues with France’s first free-flow toll motorway An 88-kilometre section of the A79 between Sazaret and Digoin uses technology instead of physical toll booths to charge motorists. But the system is not without its critics
Strikes, Eurostar offer, Brittany Ferries: Eight French travel updates We also look at new UK/US flights to France, motorway charging points and two proposed rail services set to make city commutes easier
How to save on rising motorway tolls in France The major motorway networks have announced significant savings on péage fees of up to 40% for some drivers. We explain
Ferry at risk, €100 fuel aid, toll badge scam: 8 French travel updates We also look at trials of a train powered solely by hydrogen, new flights and more
Trains, cars, flights: What is new for travel in France in 2023 We look at a targeted fuel cost support package for people who need their cars to go to work, a new night train service and more
Northern French city to offer cash bonuses for carsharing on motorways Up to €80 per month will initially be available to drivers who replace their usual solo journeys with carshare trips
Six changes for drivers in France in 2023 The coming year will see new incentives for car sharing and some enhanced grants for buying an electric car but also more low emission zones and a fuel price change
Car plate recognition replacing France’s ‘slow’ motorway toll barriers An 88km stretch in central France is the first to be permanently equipped with a new ‘freeflow’ system
France’s first barrierless péage: what penalty for forgetting to pay? The motorway toll on the A79 aims to prevent vehicles from having to slow down or stop, to save on fuel and emissions
France rules out reducing motorway speed from 130km/h to 110km/h Some had called for the measure as a way to benefit the environment and to save on rising fuel costs, but the prime minister says she is not in favour of this
New poll: 68% say they support French motorway speed limit reduction Study suggests people would be prepared to slow down in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Motorways tolls in France set to rise: what can drivers expect in 2023 Transport minister also speaks of a new protection for some against train fare increases
First barrier-free paying motorway to open in France today The new system aims to prevent vehicles from having to slow down or stop, and to save on fuel and emissions. There are several ways to pay
Should French motorway speed limits be cut to 110km/h? Your feedback The possibility of reducing the maximum limit from 130km/h has been receiving government and press attention in recent weeks
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