Driving in France

France is a country located in Western Europe, linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel. Driving in France is generally very easy but you do need to be aware of certain travel requirements and basic information, particularly when driving. The French drive on the right and overtake on the left. f you are from the U.K or Ireland however, you will need to take great care in driving on the opposite side. Driving on sidelights is not permitted in France. Lights must be switched on in fog, mist or poor visibility during the day. When driving in France motorists must carry a warning triangle - in case hazard lights are inoperable. In France seatbelts are compulsory front and rear. Children under ten years of age must travel in the rear. If you are on motorcycle, scooter or moped, you are required to wear a helmet; these laws are strongly enforced by police road checks and you will be heavily fined in case of non-compliance. He blood/alcohol limit in France is 50mg. If you are caught over this limit you could face fines of up to 30,000ff and two years in jail. Your license can also be taken off you immediately. The minimum age for driving in France is eighteen, and your UK insurance will give automatic third party cover. Roughly is about half a kilometers before every speed camera in France, there is a large prominent sign, either to the side (right) or in the centre of the road, which occurs sometimes on dual carriageways or motorways. The location of each camera is identified by the government, and there are online maps and lists. Be aware that urban speed limits begin at the town or city sign (not always where the first 50km/h sign is situated), usually denoted by a white name panel with a red border, and the limit ends where the name panel has a diagonal black bar through it. UK registered vehicles displaying Euro-plates (circle of 12 stars above the national identifier on blue background) no longer need a GB sticker when driving in European Union countries. There are plenty of hotels available for road travelers at the last minute across all of France or in four of France's major cities hotels like Paris Hôtels, Marseilles Hôtels, Toulouse Hôtels, and Bordeaux Hôtels.