FRANCE – SPEEDS, TOLLS, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

It is one of the largest in Europe and a beautiful country with a very well-developed highway network. If you’re traveling to France, it’s worth knowing the rules of the road there to reach your destination without surprises.
To enter France, all you need is an ID card or passport.

Necessary equipment

  • warning triangle
  • reflective vest
  • a set of spare bulbs
  • exterior rearview mirror

REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES

  • persons who are at least 18 years old are authorized to drive a vehicle
  • It is forbidden to possess radar interfering devices, fines are up to €3,000
  • in built-up areas (especially in Paris), watch out for pedestrians, who have absolute priority
  • the obligation to wear seat belts applies to all passengers
  • it is required to have third party insurance of the car (and trailer), Polish insurance policies are honored on the territory of France without restrictions
  • When driving, the regulations prescribe a safe distance between the preceding vehicle, equal to the distance of the road traveled by the vehicle in 2 seconds (at 50km/h it is about 30 meters)
  • Driving with dipped headlights on is recommended 24 hours a day, however, it is not mandatory to use them
  • there is an obligation to use anti-skid chains in places marked with road signs

PERMISSIBLE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT

0,5

MINIMUM FINE FOR DRUNK DRIVING

155 Euros

MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF DRUNK DRIVING FINE

9,900 euros

PERMISSIBLE WIDTH OF VEHICLES

2,55 m

PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT OF VEHICLES

4 m

PERMISSIBLE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE COMBINATION

18,75 m

ROAD TOLLS

France’s highway network numbers about 10,000. kilometers. Tolls are charged for highways depending on the type of vehicle and the length of the highway section. Tunnel and bridge crossings are also tolled. The Eurotunnel under the English Channel cannot carry cars with LPG systems for safety reasons. Tolls can be paid with cash or credit cards.

SPEED LIMITS

In built-up areas, the speed limit is 50 km/h. Other restrictions are outlined below.

Highways Express Other
Personal130 km/h90 km/h110 km/h
Trucks up to 3.5t130 km/h110 km/h90 km/h
Trucks90 km/h80 km/h80 km/h

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