Driving in France

Type of Vehicle Insurance required for driving in France

To drive in France, it is obligatory to possess third party motor insurance. It is not necessary to have "green card". Nevertheless, you have to inform your annual insurance provider the necessary details regarding your proposed journey. Besides, you must ensure that you have proper insurance required for your trip.

More Obligatory Requirements

• Whole UK license. Age must be 18 years or more.
• If fixed, seat belts for front, as well as rear.
• Headlamp Converters
• When daylight visibility is poor, dipped headlights are needed
• Fix an acknowledged restraint system for children of age below 10 years apposite for their weight. Children must always be kept in the back seats.
• Documents like V5 Vehicle Registration, passport, driving license and Certificate of Motor Insurance
• Warning Triangle or Hazard Flashers

More Information

• It is prohibited to drive after drinking alcohol and highest lawful cut-off point of alcohol level is 0.50 mg/ml. It is less than the alcohol limit in UK.
• Police issue fines at the moment itself when they come across lawbreakers.

Maximum Speed Specifications in France

	Town	Duel Carriageway	Open Road	Motorway
Cars	50km/h	110km/h	90km/h	130km/h
		In the wet - 100km/h	In the wet - 80km/h	In the wet - 110km/h
Gross Weight of Cars and Trailer - over 8.5 Tones	50km/h	100km/h	50km/h	110km/h
License Holders - Below Two Years	50km/h	100km/h	80km/h	110km/h

When you are driving in France, be careful to take note of the above limits and adhere to it to enjoy a secure voyage.

Our website gives you information on these areas as well as short term insurance for cars.

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