Why have yellow lights been added to street crossings in France? The lights are being trialled in six major cities until 2027
Leclerc supermarkets to sell car fuel at cost price for Easter The initiative will apply to diesel, petrol, and LPG
French motorway made free to motorbikes during Le Mans 24H bike race There will also be rest stops available for motorbike riders travelling to and from the event
news 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
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
Car-sharing: How do new road lanes work in France and how are drivers checked? Find out the rules, eligibility, and financial incentives of these increasingly-common lanes
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
Major road tunnel between France and Italy set to reopen after ten years of construction work Traffic will only be one-way at first through the Tende Tunnel as original tunnel needs to be renovated
Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France It is advisable to carry spare bulbs when driving
Road accidents in France: Mixed figures for October 2024 Newly-released data shows an increase in deaths as winter conditions set in
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
Exploring the complexities of private roads and access rights in France Droit de passage rules can sometimes lead to decades-long disputes
What do the different number plate colours of cars mean in France? Standard passenger vehicles must be white, but do you know what the other colours signify?
End of green car insurance sticker in France: Eight questions answered From April 1, drivers will no longer have to display vignette on their windscreens
New road sign causes confusion in France. Have you seen it? The symbol was chosen because the lozenge shape is already used in parts of North America - Renault lawyers had questions
Heavy traffic warning as France makes most of long weekend Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be difficult, while Sunday is set to be the busiest day on French roads this year
French roundabouts are also about revolution of a political kind France has more roundabouts than any other country – we trace their history and how they have come to symbolise deep worries about French cultural identity
French state neglecting roads - report from government’s own auditor Damning report shows central government delegated responsibility without proper funding leading to ‘dangerous’ bridges and outdated safety check methods
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
Who should pay for my car damage caused by a pothole in a French road? Use this process and French phrases if you want to claim for car repairs caused by a pothole in France
Licences, speed: What French president candidates are offering drivers From opposing views on low-emission zones, aid for electric car purchases, and investment in public transport, we look at the candidates’ latest pledges
Freedom Convoys: Fines, arrests, and tear gas amid arrival in Paris Among those arrested was a leader of the gilets jaunes movement, who claimed to be one of the principal organisers of the convoy protests
What to do now that my street name has been changed by the mairie? A street name change is similar to moving house and it is important to notify a number of administrative bodies about the change of address
‘Glow-worm’ paint lines trialled as way to see in dark on French roads The luminous paint absorbs energy from daylight to glow for 10 hours. Tests are taking place on roads in the south
Will lorry driver shortages in France affect supplies as in the UK? France lacks 40,000 - 50,000 drivers. Prime Minister Jean Castex yesterday announced government plans to counteract labour shortages over a range of industries, including road transport and construction
Has reducing the French speed limit to 80km/h saved lives? A new study says that lowering the limit has not reduced deaths in contrast to claims from the government. Several roads - or parts of them - have since returned to a 90km/h limit
‘Macron’s ‘great planet’ is filling up with speed sign scrap metal’ In a fix: 33 departments have raised their ‘back’ roads back to 90, however as they cannot control the ‘main’ national roads, the speed limit actually remains slower
This new French road sign will show where motorbikes can lane filter This second trial - lasting three years in 21 departments - lets motorcyclists filter between lanes of slow-moving traffic and will be marked with new road signs
Motorbike lane filtering reintroduced in 21 French departments After a blanket ‘ban’ in January, a new trial will reintroduce rules allowing motorbikes to advance past vehicles waiting in traffic queues
France tests speed cameras that also check phone and seatbelt use The new cameras will be smaller and more inconspicuous than current models and are being tested in Toulouse and areas of Doubs
French village’s action to stop Waze sending cars onto its rural roads Villagers take action after sat-nav system guides thousand of drivers through country roads to avoid congestion on nearby busy autoroute
Private unmarked speed camera cars to triple in France in 2021 The move is intended to free up police officers to ‘better use their skills’ in areas such as drink and drug driving detection
Gendarmerie stop five tonne van overloaded with bikes in south France The van was strung with bikes and tricycles and weighed two tonnes over the legal limit. Plus - we explain how vehicle weight and cargo limits work in France
France gives go-ahead for traffic lights that let good drivers pass Move signals a u-turn from Interior Ministry after it ordered local authorities to remove intelligent traffic light systems in September 2020
Motorway tolls should be lower in France if major roadworks, says MP MP argues that people opt to take motorways to travel faster, so if the road has roadworks, drivers are not getting what they expected and should pay less
What to do if you find an injured deer in France ‘Saving a wild animal is not straightforward, so get advice’ says Dominique Crickboom, general secretary of the Wildlife Care Center Network in France
Europe’s ‘most affordable electric car’ on sale in France The Dacia Spring basic model will cost €12,403 with the government ecology grant, and opens for pre-orders next week
Route in east France closed to allow frogs to mate safely A rural route in Grand Est will stay closed every night for almost a month so that amphibians can cross and reach nearby ponds where they reproduce
New ‘Power Road’ in France clears itself of snow A new road built to stop black ice in Corrèze has already proved its worth... by keeping itself clear of snow thanks to built-in anti-icing technology
France confirms €1,000 grant for second-hand electric cars The new grant is available to all, has no conditions attached and is for use with second-hand cars - in contrast to previous grants.
France opens first 'carpool' lane near Grenoble The French city of Grenoble is to introduce a carpool lane on one of its main roads, which will be open to taxis, low emission cars and vehicles carrying more than one passenger from today (September 30).
New road safety campaign for cyclists announced in France As more people use bikes as a mode of transport in France, the numbers of cycling accidents are also going up - but a new campaign is aiming to change this.
Motorways should be run more fairly, says French Senate Motorway companies in France should “share future profits more fairly with the state and users” and charge lower rates for greener vehicles, the Senate recommends in a new report.
Drivers in France can now contest parking fine before paying Drivers who receive a parking fine in France are now legally allowed to contest the fine before paying it, in a U-turn on the previous law.
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.
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.
Road speed cuts significantly reduce pollution in France Cutting speeds on the autoroute into and out of Toulouse from 130kph to 110kph reduced nitrogen dioxide pollution by 9.8% – and about half the nearby residents are no longer in a zone rouge.
French drivers rush to swap cars as eco grant amount drops People in France have been rushing to benefit from an increased government grant that enables drivers to exchange their more polluting cars for greener models, as the grant amount drops today (August 3).
France's 80kph speed limit saved 349 lives – official report Lowering the national speed limit to 80kph from 90kph from June 2018 outside motorways and dual-carriageways saved 349 lives according to the government commission set up to examine the change.
Odd sights on French roads: A 400kg bull and tractor caravan It has been a week of strange sights on French roads, after police reported finding both a Peugeot 206 carrying a 400 kg live bull, and a German tractor pulling a caravan for hundreds of kilometres.
French village latest to install ‘shock’ speed limit signs A village in northeast France has become the latest to install “shock” road signs in a bid to persuade speeding road users into slowing down.
Green politician supports lowering French motorway toll fees Environmental politician Yannick Jadot has come out in support of controversial proposals to lower the French speed limit, and reduce the cost of motorway tolls as “compensation”.
Minister in favour of lowering French motorway speed limit A proposal to reduce motorway speed limits to 110 kph in France, put forward by the citizens' Climate Change Convention, was "personally" supported today (Monday June 22) by minister of transport and ecology, Elisabeth Borne.
Drivers using phones in France now risk losing licence Drivers in France who use their mobile phones while driving now risk losing their driving licence for up to six months, plus fines, and points on their licence - as a long-debated law comes into force.
Unions call for lorry driver walkout over Covid-19 Lorry drivers across France are being called to exercise their right to stop working due to risk of Covid-19, but an industry boss has said “there is no shortage [of goods] to fear” as a result.
France warned on fake gendarmerie Covid-19 form checks Drivers in France are warned to stay alert to fake police and gendarmerie officers, who have been demanding illegal on-the-spot fines for alleged breaches of the Covid-19 confinement rules.
Vast illegal ride-sharing network dismantled in France Five men have been arrested in western Paris on suspicion of running a vast ride-sharing network that exploited illegal workers as drivers.
First French department confirms return to 90kph limit The Haute-Marne in eastern France has become the first department to officially change back to a 90kph speed limit on departmental roads, 18 months after the government first imposed a drop to 80kph.
Road deaths in France up almost 10% in January The number of people who died on the roads in France jumped by almost 10% in January this year compared to January last year, a contrast to the “historically low” numbers seen in 2019.
Driver speeding at 230kph arrested in central France A driver doing more than 230kph in an 80kph zone - more than 150kph over the speed limit - has been stopped and arrested by gendarmerie in central France.
French drivers welcome new ‘peanut-shaped roundabout’ A new “peanut-shaped roundabout” in north-west France is proving popular among motorists, who say it is safer and easier to use than a normal roundabout or crossroads.
Petrol prices drop in France due to coronavirus Fuel prices in France have dropped again this week, with an official price of €1.4028 per litre of diesel, as crude oil supplies continue to be affected by uncertainty over the new coronavirus epidemic.
France had ‘historic low’ of 3,239 road deaths in 2019 There was a “historically low” number of road deaths in France in 2019, according to interior minister Christophe Castaner, as debates over safety and speed limits continue.
Car insurance in France rises to €615 yearly average The cost of car insurance in France is on the rise, with drivers paying an average of €615 per year, as Ile-de-France is named the most expensive region, and Marseille the most expensive city overall.
Geneva legal bid to block new motorway The city of Geneva is launching a legal challenge against a new autoroute to the south of Lake Geneva between Machilly and Thonon-les-Bains.
Roads closed and power cut as Storm Gloria hits France Roads are closed, public transport disrupted, and power supplies cut in southern France after Storm Gloria, the most intense winter “Mediterranean weather episode” since 1982, hit France last night.
France offers up to €11,000 for eco-friendly vehicles Drivers in France are still eligible in 2020 to receive up to €11,000 in grants to help buy a new or second-hand “clean” vehicle to replace an older, more polluting one - under certain conditions.
Dordogne bypass protesters hail road demolition order Protesters fighting a half-built bypass that cuts through a prized natural site are confident that, after a 30-year battle, the road will never be completed.
Speeding French car caught after running out of petrol A driver whose car was spotted doing 240kph in a 90kph area in southeast France and became involved in a police chase was finally caught after the vehicle ran out of petrol.
Lorries confirm more fuel tax blockades across France Road transport workers and lorry drivers are planning 15 blockades across France this weekend in protest at the government’s plans to change fuel taxation laws in 2020.
French lorry driver 'anger' strike confirmed French drivers of heavy goods vehicles have announced a strike day on December 7 to express their “legitimate anger with the profession”.
Green crossings over French roads saving wildlife Construction company Vinci has spent €177million building 200 animal passages in the last decade. Jane Hanks finds out how they save wildlife
French nature group: ‘Drop motorway limit to 100kph’ Reducing speed limits by as much as 30kph on French motorways as a way to “protect the environment” and “improve public transport” would be a “winning strategy”, a French environmental group has said.
