| 04 February 2012
The French road network includes over 5000 miles of motorways, many of which are peage (toll roads) which link the main provincial towns and cities. French roads are generally well maintained and apart from the main cities congestion is rare
Rules of the Road
- Cars in France drive on the right.
- All passengers must wear seat-belts.
- Unless indicated otherwise, speed limits are:
- 50km/h in towns
- 80km/h on the Paris periphique
- 90km/h on main roads
- 110 km/h on dual-carriage ways and 130 km/h on motorways -
- Please note these speed restrictions change in wet conditions, e.g. 130 km/h is reduced to 110 km/h.
- Vehicles on main roads have priority except where there are 'priorite a droit' signs, when you must give way to traffic joining from the right.
- Bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, taxis and bicycles.
- Driving licence, insurance certificate and vehicle registration documents must be shown at any roadside controls.
- In cities and towns the right of way is sometimes given to vehicles coming in from the right, look out for the large flashing 'X' which indicates that you do not have priority.
- Children over 10 years old are allowed in the front seat (or babies up to 9 months with rear facing child seats.)
- Seat belts are compulsory in front and back seats.
- In cities and towns the right of way is sometimes given to vehicles coming in from the right, look out for the large flashing 'X indicating you do not have priority.
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