Driving in France

The following guide to road rules may help you to adjust to driving in France. All motorists in France must be familiar with the highway code(Code de la Route) when they take their test, but most promptly ignore it as soon as they’ve passed. All motorists must carry a full set of spare bulbs and fuses. Wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers. As with non use of seatbelts you can get fined for using your cell phone. A French rule is you should give way to traffic coming from your right.

Car insurance is a legal requirement in France;not having insurance is punishable by six months in prison. Trust us this is no the ideal way to spend your holiday in France. If you are a short term visitor only, then you may find that a simple car hire agreement is the most straightforward solution for you. Rental companies may offer special deals, and rates are usually competitive and reasonable. The advantage of doing this is that the car is easily available from your point of arrival in France.