Crit'Air sticker confusion leaves drivers in limbo Parliamentary committee vote leaves future of scheme in doubt
Speed cameras in France can also check for insurance irregularities using number plates New radars are equipped with number plate reading technology
Medical check-ups every five years proposed for drivers over 70 in France New law would make a GP visit mandatory to continue driving
Growth in car hire means more choice for visitors to France Long and short term options are now more easily available
What’s new for residents of France in May 2025 Benefits, electric vehicles, gas prices: see what changes in France this month
When are drivers in France allowed to cross a continuous white line? Avoid a fine and points on your licence by familiarising yourself with these rules
Did you know? Slow drivers can be fined in France Excessively slow speeds are a risk to other drivers on major roads
A7 motorway near Lyon to be partially closed for several weekends Works to repair a bridge that crosses the Rhône are required
Do you know how to use a rond-point as opposed to a carrefour giratoire in France? Drivers must be aware of one key - and potentially dangerous - difference between them
Is an international driving permit needed to hire a car from a French supermarket? UK licence holders living in France cannot obtain an IDP
Annual safety tests proposed for vehicles in France over 10 years old New rule proposed by European Commission in bid to cut pollution
Why have yellow lights been added to street crossings in France? The lights are being trialled in six major cities until 2027
Exemption from fees to register electric car to end across most of France from May Applying for a carte grise will soon become more expensive
How to check whether you have been issued a speeding fine in France Fines can be sent anytime after an incident
Must address on UK driving licence be changed after moving to France? UK drivers may have to exchange their licence for a French one after moving
Map: Car insurance costs rise in France - see the average in your region Multiple studies show that costs are rising by around 5% year-on-year, with major differences by region and vehicle model
Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you New rules on exchanging a driving licence are among those scheduled to come into place
New roadside boxes puzzle drivers in south-west France: what are they? Some drivers believed installations were new type of speed camera
Driving in France: more ‘autonomous mobile’ radars in use - what are these? New radars have been spotted in both the north and east of France
Faulty airbags: Mass recall in France includes more Toyota and Mercedes models More than 2 million vehicles are still affected, with more cars now added to the list
Briton crashes after driving 10km wrong way on French motorway Police believe the 88-year-old was confused by driving on the opposite side of the road to the UK
Process for drug testing drivers strengthened by French court ruling The supreme court made the ruling after overturning an appeal against drug-driving
Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend First rainfall after dry spell can make roads dangerously slippery
Drivers in France: Look out for this new road sign The sign aims to encourage more environmentally-friendly driving and road usage practices
What new licence rules are set to change for older drivers in France Changes expected to be implemented across the EU in the coming years
Price of car repairs rises in France due to electric vehicles Maintenance costs are up by 25% since 2020
How to check French second hand car is not stolen Advice follows police seizure of a vehicle which was bought in good faith for €25,000
MPs push to remove low emission driving zones in France Critics say the zones penalise lower-income households, but the government has warned abolishing them could cost billions
Map: where are there free motorways in France? Only around one-quarter of France’s main road network is free from tolls
Motorcycle riders in France face significant rises in insurance fees We look at how age and where the vehicle is parked impact costs
Three changes – and a potential new law – affecting drivers in France this April Petrol prices are set to stay low following a production boom
Is it dangerous to drive a Tesla in France at the moment? Several vehicles have been burned as anger rises against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules Digital licences will be widespread by 2030
Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France Planned EU legislation seeks to modernise documentation and improve road safety
Graph: See how French road fatality figures compare to previous years 195 deaths were recorded in February 2025
List: What you must carry in your car in France in 2025 French law stipulates equipment and vehicle standards that drivers must abide by year-round
Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort Land around 300-tonne structure will be reclaimed by nature
Tesla sales are plummeting in Europe - how does France fare? Experts have blamed increased sales of European models, and Elon Musk’s political leanings
How are insurance details provided following road accidents in France? Green insurance stickers were rarely used following accidents
French government wants work on A69 to continue despite court ban Separate appeals against ruling and ban on work have been filed
Paris residents vote to pedestrianise 500 extra streets Referendum was marred by low turnout and lack of concrete plans
Too many wrong-way drivers on French motorways France intensifies efforts to prevent wrong-way driving incidents causing fatalities on motorways.
Map allows drivers to check out fuel prices across stations in France The interactive tool uses a variety of sources to offer a real-time display of fuel prices
Prefect calls headlight flashing a security risk: when is it legal (and when not) in France? ‘Headlight flashing allows wanted individuals to avoid the police’
Map shows the cities in France with 30 km/h speed limits for drivers The map shows where the lower limit is in force, along with the year it was adopted
French motorway that has been free for 40 years to reintroduce tolls Stretch of motorway sees 50,000 passengers daily
Roadworthiness checks for motorbikes remain obligatory, rules French court The ruling comes despite fierce opposition to the contrôle technique from many riding groups
Second-hand cars: Understand new French tax that looms The new ‘malus écologique’ will be calculated based on CO2 emissions, weight, and kilometrage
How to check that your car is listed in France’s new digital insurance database Green insurance stickers on windscreens were phased out in 2024
Can a car French insurer refuse to offer cover based on age? Insurers can cancel contracts for several reasons
List: The sanctions cyclists risk if they break road rules in France It comes after the Paris mairie promises harsher sanctions after a campaign to spot rule-breakers
What are rules for police checks on drivers - and why so many in south-west? ‘We want to make dangerous drivers worried’, says police chief
Older drivers in France increasingly want to maintain road skills More than three in five older drivers would welcome training to ensure they stay safe on the roads
Error leaves 75,000 vehicles uninsured in France (drivers unaware) Uninsured vehicles include HGVs and buses. Drivers should check their policy if insurance was provided by the broker in question
Licence-free car insurance costs are rising in France Increased sales and accidents drive up insurance premiums for voitures sans permis (VSP)
Map shows location of new toll barrier-free motorways in France (attention you still need to pay) Drivers without a toll-badge or account have 72 hours to settle up for their trips
Extra aid for people buying an electric car in France The aid applies to multiple vehicle manufacturers in France
Driving speed limits lowered in Paris amid pollution spike City sees fine-particle pollution exceed normal levels
New car-sharing lanes on Paris ring road and two motorways: how do they work? Limits will be in place for rush hour traffic with fines of €135 for rule-breakers
9 updates for drivers in France: Toll rises, Paris car-sharing lanes and fines Including a new car-sharing lane in Paris and the pedestrianisation of Lyon city centre
Court rules that half-built motorway in south-west France is ‘illegal’ and stops work The government plans to appeal ‘historic decision’ over A69 and has asked for work to continue
What to do in case of a road accident in France Guide to handling vehicle accidents and insurance protocols, including using the 'constat amiable'
How ‘friendly’ are drivers in France compared to the US and UK France did not make the ranking’s top five…
How your Crit’Air car sticker rating correlates with insurance costs Energy-efficient vehicle owners are unlikely to see cheaper insurance premiums
French speed radars: can you check if you have a fine online in case missed in post? Outstanding fines can be found online
‘Careful’ road signs appearing in French towns and villages: what do they mean? Signs display up to five blue hearts and are source of pride for local communes
Good news for electric car owners in France as thousands more charging stations to be installed MPs recently rejected plans to bring forward ban on petrol vehicles
Holiday traffic jams: Avoid these routes in France this weekend School holiday season sees many heading to – or returning from – Alpine resorts
Why repairing your car in France is becoming increasingly expensive The cost has soared by more than 25% since 2020, with electric vehicles most dear, a new report has shown
Speed cameras in France: how do they compare in number to the US and the UK? More fines are issued per-camera by French radars than many other countries
Photo: new road hazard for drivers in Brittany… a wallaby The mysterious animal has been seen several times since December
Driving getting safer in France, suggest January 2025 road safety statistics Fewer drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists died last month - but more pedestrians lost their lives
Can UK paper driving licences be used to hire vehicles in France? Some have highlighted issue of using non-French licences to hire vehicles
Faulty airbags: 236,000 Citroen owners in France told to stop using cars Manufacturer says drivers should check if the airbags could be faulty and if so not to drive the vehicle until repaired
