Driver checks to increase around Lyon after high number of fatal crashes Road deaths have more than doubled in the area since January compared to the same period last year
Fatal car crash in France linked to faulty Takata airbag: how to check models affected The incident involved a Citroën C3 car from 2014
Fatal HGV crashes: Goodyear in court in France over tyre defect claims Investigators allege the firm knew about the problem but did not issue a recall
news Changes aim to reduce cycling accidents in France A new report has issued recommendations on how road users can share the ‘public highway’ more effectively
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
Why have yellow lights been added to street crossings in France? The lights are being trialled in six major cities until 2027
Map: The departments in France with highest number of ‘autonomous’ speed cameras The cameras can be moved, making it difficult to pinpoint their precise locations
Which French motorway toll subscription offers the best deal? The ‘best’ packages vary depending on how often you use the road, the type of vehicle, and your destination
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
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: Look out for this new road sign The sign aims to encourage more environmentally-friendly driving and road usage practices
Why are drivers in France increasingly getting speeding fines without being ‘flashed’? Here is why you may have received an unexpected fine in the post
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
What equipment is obligatory for a cyclist in France in 2025? We recap the rules on safety and bike condition, and the fines for non-compliance
Which car models have highest contrôle technique failure rates in France? CTs are compulsory for vehicles over four years old and must take place every two years
French village implements temporary road closures to protect frogs The initiative aims to save up to 50 amphibians per night from being crushed
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
More French communes bring in ‘intelligent’ traffic lights to fight speeding The lights force approaching drivers to slow down to the correct speed limit
Photo: mystery of upside-down camping car in ditch in Brittany The vehicle was found in an almost vertical position with no one inside or at the scene
‘Dutch roundabouts’ now installed in France: how do they work? The roundabouts are designed to make roads safer for cyclists
MAP: Which French region has most speed radars? See locations near you Speed cameras across France are slowly being upgraded
Ranking shows French cities with the most, and fewest, traffic jams Surprisingly, Paris did not rank highest
What changes with French driving licences in 2025? There are new rules on document posting, tests and EU and international driving permits
Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France It is advisable to carry spare bulbs when driving
How to recognise French road signs for recommended, not obligatory, behaviour The signs are becoming increasingly used in some areas
Cyclist stabbed in row over road rights in Lyon The argument with two men on an e-scooter reportedly broke out over right of way
Speed limits to (mostly) drop to 30 km/h in this French city The new measure will improve noise and pollution, improve safety and encourage cycling, say local authorities
Motorbike contrôle technique tests in France boycotted by most riders The roadworthiness test for bikes has long been controversial
Where are the 3,000 local bridges reported to have structural faults in France? Too much road traffic, climate change, a lack of maintenance and repair are all factors
Road accidents in France: Mixed figures for October 2024 Newly-released data shows an increase in deaths as winter conditions set in
LIST: What offences will France’s new AI cameras be able to detect? From 2025 the new cameras will see more than just excess speed
Light and reflector rules for cyclists in France: what is mandatory? There are laws on the type, position, and colours of lights and reflectors
Anger as another area of France decides to return to 90 km/h on many roads The measure is ‘anti-environmental’ and would worsen road safety, a campaign group says
Passenger killed as concrete block dropped onto French motorway The national gendarmerie is appealing for witnesses and has launched a murder investigation
Paris mairie publishes first results from ring road speed drop to 50 km/h The results are cautiously positive, after the speed drop was only introduced this month
Next roadworthy check deadline for motorcycles in France approaches The timing of the contrôle technique depends on when your vehicle was first registered
Too many drivers in France do not have insurance ‘Driving without insurance is the worst kind of gamble,’ a victims guarantee fund says, after payouts increased by 28% in 2023
Trial of yellow pedestrian light on road crossings in Nantes The lights are intended to improve pedestrian safety, but critics say the system is at risk of ‘misinterpretation’
Alcohol, drugs: Rising main causes of fatal motorway crashes in France Mixing alcohol and drugs with medication was also a major factor, and ‘drivers are taking more risks’, a road safety association states
Eating, GPS, passenger position: Driving rules to know in France Avoid landing a fine when using the nation’s roads and motorways this summer
LIST: Obligatory equipment new cars must now have in France A range of technology is now mandatory, but some critics have called it a ‘gimmick’ and said it will push up vehicle costs
Is it true that older drivers must put an S sticker on cars in France? People over the age of 70 can display them in their rear windshield
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
New cars in France must have these features from July Obligatory new tools will include automatic braking and lane departure warnings. Car costs are expected to rise by at least €500 per vehicle as a result
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
All new cars in France will soon ‘beep’ at you if you speed From July 2024, new vehicles must have anti-speeding measures such as beeping or flashing alerts
Couple disguise postbox as French speed camera to slow down cars The idea is legal as the postbox is on their private property - as long as it does not start flashing passing vehicles
New rules are killing off older cars unable to adapt in France EU safety regulations include a range of high-end technological updates that older models may not be able to satisfy
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 The four accused perpetrators have now appeared in court
Man sacrifices car in heroic act in France - strangers buy him new one Hundreds of people stepped in after the man’s insurance company refused to pay out
New cars in France must soon have camera to see if driver distracted The rules come as part of an EU aim to reduce road deaths to zero by 2050
EU vote could allow 60 tonne mega trucks on French roads Supporters say it will help reduce CO2 emissions. If passed adaptations would need to be made including to French roundabouts
Dashcams: do French courts and insurance firms accept the images? France’s strict privacy laws mean there are restrictions on the use of the technology
Big rise in road deaths year-on-year in September 2023 in France Almost 300 people were killed in accidents with a significant rise in the number of driver fatalities
Drivers warned about wandering cats and hedgehogs on new French signs The signs ask drivers to slow down and were the idea of a council worker who runs a shelter for stray cats and was saddened by how many are run over
Delays to book obligatory CT car checks lengthen in France A lack of trained personnel has been blamed for the backlog
Six tips for a safe and enjoyable French road trip this summer From pre-journey checks to avoiding service stations, we look at key government advice for journeys in France
Alcohol, drugs and technology blamed as French motorway deaths rise Fatalities on French toll motorways rose to 188 last year
French youth survey reveals dangers of screen addiction to road users The study said 30% of moped users had watched a TV series on their phones while riding
Road accidents in France: Five key trends from new report It includes a rise in the number of deaths from accidents on French motorways
France’s income from speed cameras hits a five-year high The devices brought in €707 million in 2022 and that figure is expected to rise again this year
Motorcyclists fill potholes with Easter eggs to protest French roads Campaigners want to highlight what they see as the ' oeuf-ul ' state of the country’s roads
How to keep track of changing speed limits on French secondary roads We ask a lawyer who works with departments on implementing the changes
Speed cameras in France ‘selected for profit, not to make roads safer’ French drivers’ group claims average-speed cameras are being replaced because they don’t generate enough speeding tickets
30% rise in cyclist deaths in France and countryside is worst Over the past few years much effort has been put into the cycling infrastructure in many French cities, but not in the countryside
Call for urgent action after steep rise in cyclist deaths in France Road safety associations deplore ‘increasingly aggressive’ behaviour of motorists, particularly in rural areas
French road safety agency warns of danger as clocks go back Clocks ‘went back’ last night, meaning that evenings will now get darker earlier. One road safety expert has warned of ways to remain visible while cycling or walking on the roads
France promises stricter measures on illegal urban motorbike racing Several people have been seriously injured or killed recently by motorbike and quad bike riders practising dangerous tricks on public roads
New type of traffic light aims to improve cyclist safety in France Cyclist deaths were four times higher in May than they were in the same month in 2019
Mock ‘hen’s nests’ appear in French potholes to fight for better roads The nests are part of a campaign by motorbike riders to denounce what they call the dangerous and worsening state of roads across the country
69% of drivers polled admit to using phone while driving in France The figure has prompted a warning from the road security agency and an invitation to not use phones on February 6-8
Row over plans for five new speed radars on Ile de Ré The prefect says it is justified as the 35km-long island has the highest number of fatal accidents in the Charente-Maritime. Only one camera will be in use at a time but drivers will not know which
Can I get compensation for a car accident in France? Your questions, answered: what compensation is there if an uninsured driver bumps me?
Has France’s driving licence points system saved lives? Political journalist Éric Zemmour has called the points-based driving licence system a ‘useless, state racket’, but the government claims it has made roads much safer
