How long can car be parked in same spot in France before police act? Impounded cars are often destroyed after being taken away
Parisians vote to triple parking fees for visitors in SUVs The city’s mayor called the result ‘a clear choice from Parisians’ to fight pollution and improve road safety - but less than 6% of eligible people voted
New app helps disabled drivers find parking spaces in France French quadruple amputee athlete Philippe Croizon is behind the campaign SUV drivers set to pay much more to park in Paris Paris to hold vote on whether SUVs should pay more for parking Is it cheaper to have a car impounded in France than park at airport?
Warning to drivers over scam parking fine tickets in France Tickets feature a QR code to a fake website that looks very much similar to the official one for paying penalties
Strike day, forest fires, upcoming tax cuts... new changes in France We look at some of the upcoming changes happening in France from June onwards
French first as city brings in parking charges linked to car’s weight Lyon says the policy will allow for fairer parking charges. But critics say the move is discriminatory
Nice trials video software to fine drivers who block cycle routes City is testing software that automatically detects vehicles parked on bike paths
Is my UK blue disabled parking badge valid in France? After Brexit, rules regarding the use of disabled badges have changed
Can you use a French disabled parking badge in the UK? We look at blue badge rules for French nationals and residents in the UK
Can guests drive down our ‘residents-only’ road to visit us in France? We look at the rules surrounding roads with ‘ (interdit) sauf riverains ’ signs
Natural hazards, Airbnb in court, right of way: French property update We also look at a TV chateau for sale for €821,500, and recourse for malfunctioning wired internet in new houses
Can you leave your car parked on the street in France? If there is free, on-street parking near your holiday destination in France, it can be tempting to leave your car there for the duration of your stay. But is this allowed?
French city plans to vary parking tariffs depending on income Discounts of up to 90% on annual parking passes would be given to lower-income residents End of free parking for motorbikes and scooters in Paris Truck or home? Clampdown on converted vans in French tourist spots French cyclists launch ‘bad parking’ photo competition on Twitter
Blue parking badge for disabled: Are there benefits beyond parking? Eligible people can also apply for other cards that offer more Nice to make parking free tomorrow due to public transport strike France lockdown: Will on-street parking be free again? The 10 most expensive cities to park your car in France Paris street parking fees set to rise 50% and motorbikes must pay too French MP wants disabled parking access for pregnant women
Using French blue disabled parking badge in UK The disabled 'blue badge' parking scheme is recognised mutually across the EU; 'full Brexit' this year called this into question
Campervan towed away as not moved due to lockdown in France Two retirees living in a campervan in Nimes were shocked to find their vehicle towed away despite it being parked in one place due to lockdown rules
‘Calmer, safer, greener’: Paris to cut parking spaces by 50% 70,000 parking spaces will be removed, with a new website inviting Parisians to suggest what should replace the spaces
Parking charges in Bordeaux may be means-tested Bordeaux may soon charge residents for city parking based on their annual household income, in a move being dubbed “social and supportive” by the newly-elected mayoral team.
Pay-then-contest parking fines system is ‘Kafkaesque’ The new parking fines system used by many local councils in France has been labelled “Kafkaesque” and “ineffective” by a state official whose role is to stand up for the public’s rights.
No parking fee for scooters in Paris Scooter riders and motor-cyclists will not have a to pay a fee to park in Paris after the city council rejected a proposal by a centre-right councillor.
French town dumps parking meters to boost local shops Old parking meters mysteriously dumped on roundabouts in central France have prompted some residents to complain of vandalism - but the act has now been revealed as the work of the local council.
No cars towed as pound staff strike Dispute over working conditions could close car pounds across Paris
Towns impose first ever parking fees for motorbikes Parking your scooter or motorbike on the street is about to cost you for the first time ever, as two towns become the first in France to impose parking fees for two-wheeled vehicles.
Parking fine blitz as numberplate patrols take toll Change comes now that the system of parking fines was passed to local councils to run – and, often, increase the fines
More drivers pay for parking as fines rise 260,000 fines were issued during the first month of changes being implemented
Parking fines set to jump as mairies take over Local authorities are set to share in a €1billion windfall as they are given the right to set penalties for non-payment of parking tickets
Drivers waste months hunting parking One day a year, 30 minutes a week and 77% of motorists see it as a complete waste of time
Monthly rent for empty car space For people living in the country a parking place usually comes with the property but for those living or working in a town or city it may be a bit more difficult.