Explained: what does an 'A' symbol on a car in France mean and rules for use What does the A symbol mean, who has a probationary licence, and what are the rules?
French driving licences: how to check if you have any points An online government platform shows your licence status. We explain how the points system works in France
Drivers in France can check licence points on new official website Proof of licence validity and which category of vehicle you are allowed to drive can also be downloaded for employers or insurers
practical Explainer: Speed cameras, fines and driving licence points in France We look at the history of France鈥檚 speed camera network and how the related fines work today
Lower penalties for minor speeding offences confirmed in France Residents with foreign licences will not have to swap for a French one after a minor speeding offence
Can I check how many points are on my French driving licence? Information can be found online, and cannot be asked for by your employer or insurance provider
Foreign licence swaps for minor speeding fines to end in France But the decision has proved to be unpopular with road safety campaigners
French roads 鈥榳ill be deadlier鈥� when speeding penalties eased The government says it will stop deducting points from drivers鈥� licences for minor speeding offences, but opponents have called the move 鈥榙isgusting鈥�
Drivers in France may no longer lose points for low-level speeding The interior minister has said he wants to end a loss of points for speeding infractions of less than 5km/h. He also announced that he wants harsher plans for drivers under the influence of drugs and or alcohol
French driver fined 鈧�135 as hearing aid mistaken for hands-free gadget The man is contesting the fine saying he has been a victim of police misunderstanding and assumptions
鈧�400 fines for speeding drivers in France who pass penalty on Drivers have not only asked friends and family to take the loss of points on their licences but have also used false identities to avoid penalties
Has France鈥檚 driving licence points system saved lives? Political journalist 脡ric Zemmour has called the points-based driving licence system a 鈥榰seless, state racket鈥�, but the government claims it has made roads much safer
How to spot unmarked speed control cars on French roads As unmarked police cars catch drivers speeding on French roads using infrared cameras, a new site is aiming to catalogue all unmarked "radar cars" currently being used in France.
UK drivers caught in speed blitz, French owners escape Drivers of UK-plated cars caught speeding in France are receiving fine notices in the post... but drivers of French-plated cars in the UK are still getting off scot-free.
Drivers using phones in France may risk losing licence Drivers in France who are caught using their mobile device while driving could soon face losing their licence with immediate effect.
Drivers oppose 90kph drop and admit speeding Over three quarters of drivers are against plans to drop the speed limit on main roads from 90kph to 80kph, and over half admit to driving much faster than that.
Driver caught doing 202kph was 鈥榡ust testing his car鈥� A driver who was caught 鈥渢esting鈥� his car鈥檚 speed on a departmental road in the Vend茅e is risking a fine of up to 鈧�1,500 after police stopped him at 202kph.
Record ban for young driver Some drivers are proud that they have gone their whole lives without a driving offence鈥� but others fall foul very quickly
Foreign speeders set to lose 鈥榲irtual points鈥� A 鈥榲irtual driving licence points鈥� scheme for visitors from abroad is expected to come into force this year 鈥� but a date has yet to be set.
