Driving licences issued in the UK, EU and EEA countries are accepted. International driving permits are recognized but not mandatory. Strictly speaking, you must have a breathalyzer kit in your vehicle if you drive in France, but the reality is that no penalty will be imposed if you are not able to present one during a police check. Illegally parked vehicles can be towed and confiscated, even if they are registered abroad. The owner is responsible for the costs of confiscation and every 24 hours the vehicle is kept. In Paris and other major cities, illegally parked vehicles are closed by wheeled clamps. The driver must go to the local police station and pay a fine for unsafe parking or causing a disability, as well as a fine to release the vehicle. These are the basic things you should always have with you when driving in France or riding a motorcycle: if you`re driving your vehicle in France, make sure your speed cameras are turned off on your GPS! Previously, drivers with EU license plates (license plates with a 12-star circle on a blue background) did not have to display GB stickers. With the rule changes, drivers with license plates with “GB” will now have to affix a British sticker to their vehicle in addition to the European golden stars when driving in Europe. Here are some more unusual driving rules you may encounter on a road trip to Europe. You are more likely to be affected by this in small villages and towns whose streets have not been updated recently. For example, you can drive on a straight piece of road, and there may be an intersection that connects that road from the right. If there is no marking at the intersection, you might see an elderly Frenchman in his Citroën Rosalie approaching that intersection from the right – see how you approach it – and then exit right in front of you to walk on the opposite path on the road you`re on.

If you drive a vehicle or motorbike in France, please follow the most recent regulations: if you drive in France, a British sticker must be clearly affixed to the back of your car. You must have these documents with you with your driver`s license at all times when driving in France. However, for some young drivers, this may not be a possibility. The legal limit for driving in France is 18, so even if you have a full UK driving licence at the age of 17, you won`t be able to drive there. If you drive your car in France, you should use dimmed headlights in poor daytime visibility. There is no legal obligation to wear a spare wheel as most cars no longer have it. However, you should make sure to check all your tires before you leave. All motor vehicles and their trailers shall be fitted with tyres with a minimum tread depth of 1,6 mm.

As in many other European countries, the requirements for driving in France require drivers in France to wear a reflective jacket in their vehicle for safety reasons in the event of a breakdown. UK transport companies and their staff should contact the Road Hauliers Association for more information on driving in France. Visitors must be at least 18 years old and have a full and valid driver`s license to legally drive in France. Mopeds or motorcycles up to 125cc must be at least 16 years old. The “Cameras of the Future”, the “Mesta Fusion”, will not only catch you if you drive too fast, but they can catch you, among other irregular driving activities, using your phone without wearing a seat belt, illegally overtaking and swinging. Maybe you`re venturing out on your first trip to France since Brexit and wondering what rules apply to driving in France after Brexit? Can you imagine how difficult it would have been to organize all this yourself? And how much would the breakdown company charge if they came to see me on a Sunday afternoon? I am convinced that it is not worth driving in France – or any other European country without European road protection. It is not a legal obligation to have breakdown insurance, but I can tell you, from my own experience, that it is a “good to have”. Once, I collapsed in a station wagon at the foot of the Pyrenees, with five people in the car (three adults and two children). If the offence committed is serious and may result in a heavy fine and suspension of the driver`s license or imprisonment, a motorist who does not reside in France and has no employment there must deposit a security deposit. If you are travelling from the UK to the France, it is possible to take a ferry or travel via the Channel Tunnel. Are there other rules? Can I still drive in France with a UK driving licence? What travel documents are required to drive in France? You`ll also need to adjust your headlights to drive on the right side of the road, as opposed to the left side in the UK.

Yes. Depending on your car, you will need detour stickers or you will need to adjust the bar manually. This is so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic when driving on the right side of the road at night. The amount you pay depends on the car routes you take and how long you stay there. The cost also depends on the type of vehicle you drive, while those who tow the caravans also pay more. Note: The Department for Transport points out that A-frames are not legal for use by UK campers and caravanners overseas. In practice, this can mean towing your car while it is attached to a trailer.** In 18 years of driving through the France, this has only happened to me twice – but in both cases, it was I who had the evil eye of the French motorist who could not understand why I thought, I could continue straight without giving in to them! You will need to put snow chains on snowy roads according to local road signs. A maximum speed of 31 mph (50 km/h) applies. Only about 20 miles across the English Channel and easily accessible by ferry or Eurostar, it`s no surprise that for us British drivers, most trips to Europe by road include trips to France.

It is illegal to tow another motor vehicle, except in the event of a breakdown or accident and when the distance to be covered is short. If you pass one of these cities – stick to the main roads and don`t really cross them – you shouldn`t come across an environmental zone and therefore don`t need to display the sticker.