Advice on AA driving in France
If you drive a car or motorcycle in France please note the latest regulations.
For people who have less than three years of experience, the alcohol limit is 0 2 grams per liter for experienced drivers and motorcyclists more than three years of experience of the limit is 0 5 grams per liter.
while driving, all drivers and the drivers were allowed to wear helmets and headphones whether for purposes of music or phone calls However, this excludes motorcycle helmets that have integrated systems.
In January 2016, motorcyclists must have reflective vests to be worn in case of breakdown or emergency.
Paris has introduced a low emission zone, which means that although diesel trucks and gasoline and buses manufactured before 1997 have already been banned in Paris, also from July 2016, gasoline and diesel cars registered before 1997 will also be banned 8:00 to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays in 2020, only vehicles manufactured from 2011 will be allowed.
You now have an Air posted sticker on your car Crit when traveling to some cities.
Remember to go far to take the RAC travel insurance with you.
Important Because the French motorways are privately managed, you are not allowed to request your own assistance company to assist you if you break you break If you must use the orange emergency telephones located every two kilometers along main roads and motorways to call the police or the official breakdown service operating in the area Otherwise, if any orange phone is available to motorists should call emergency services are dialing 112.
You towed to a designated safe place where, in the case of those with RAC European Breakdown cover, you can be met by your chosen distribution provider.
support costs on a motorway is set by the government and are reviewed and updated annually for most towing service appointed by the government pulls you to the highway will allow RAC to pay them directly, it however, is the s discretion towing company if you are a customer of RAC and are asked to pay, please keep your receipt to be reimbursed by the service team to European customers of the CARs.
The cost of recovery, correct as of 1 June 2016 is.
123 56 vehicles 1 8T or under 34 or 185 between the hours of 18 00 and 08 00, weekends and holidays.
79 152 for vehicles under 3 5t or 19 or 229 between the hours of 18 00 and 08 00, weekends and holidays.
For vehicles over 5t 3, the cost is at the discretion of the towing service.
Vehicles over 12 tons can not exceed 50 km h in urban areas, 90 km h on motorways and 80 km h elsewhere.
The vehicles under 12 tons, but more than 3 5 have the same limitations as 90 km h on motorways.
Holders of upper limit to the speed of the driving license in the EU of over 40 km h will have their license confiscated on the spot by the police.
French law prohibits drivers of devices capable of detecting radar and warn drivers of their location.
Penalties can include fines of up to 1,500 and confiscation of the device and the vehicle.
This has recently been extended to include GPS-based systems that can display speed camera locations as points of interest.
The driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under 18 wear a seat belt or appropriate restraint.
Children under 10 are not allowed to travel on the front seats of the vehicle without using a special restraint for children, unless there is no rear seat in the vehicle or seat back is already occupied with children under 10, or no seat belt.
Unlike the UK the use of child car seats is not dependent on the height, but the weight According to French law, children under the age of 10 must travel in a seat or approved child restraint.
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There is a high threat of terrorism because of ongoing threats to France by Islamic terrorist groups, and recent French military intervention against Daesh formerly called ISIL, the French government warned the public to be especially vigilant and strengthened its security measures.
The French government extended the state of emergency until 15 July 2017 Back to the opinion of the French government about what to do if a terrorist attack occurs View terrorism.
The French government has launched a free smartphone application to alert users about the possible security incidents, including all major natural, technological risks and terrorism-related Users will be able to view alerts for up to eight geographical regions L 'app, called SAIP alert system and informing the population, is available in English and French You can download the application by entering the SAIP term in the Apple app Store or Google Play.
From 16 January 2017, all vehicles, including driving motorcycles in central Paris 8:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will display a special pollution sticker If you have a vehicle registered in France, you can request a sticker now the french Ministry of the environment website.
Some older vehicles don t qualify for a sticker all because of their high emissions; t these vehicles can be driven in the center of Paris to all 8:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday View this table for more information on vehicles registered outside France, a special website in English will be available to present applications from early February 2017.
If you cross the Channel, visit your chosen operator before leaving in case of disruption, information on routes and alternative operators is available via this interactive map.
About 17 million British nationals visit each year in France Most visits are trouble The most frequently reported problem is pickpockets See Safety and Security.
You must ask for a free European Health Insurance Card EHIC disease before traveling If you have an EHIC, make sure it has not expired Some medical expenses aren t covered by the EHIC so you should also take full travel and medical insurance before traveling view health.
If you are abroad and you need the Government Emergency Assistance UK, contact the nearest British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.
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British Embassy 35 rue Faubourg St Honor 75383 PARIS.
Telephone 33 0 1 44 51 31 00 Fax 33 0 1 44 51 31 09.
Consulate 353, boulevard du President Wilson 33073 Bordeaux.
Telephone 33 0 5 57 22 21 10 Fax 33 0 5 56 08 33 12.
British Consulate 24, Prado 13006 MARSEILLE Avenue.
Telephone 33 0 4 91 15 72 10 Fax 33 0 4 91 37 47 06.
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