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If your coming
from the UK, THINK RIGHT.
In all European
countries, drive on the right hand side of the road.
France is no
exception, however there is one major rule to remember - 'priorite a droit'.
If you see this
sign 
you must give way to vehicles approaching from the right.
In towns you must
always give priority to vehicles approaching from the right.
French drivers
know they have the right of way, they will pull out (without even looking)
Take care at
junctions, if in doubt, slow down and stop.
If you see this sign
you have the right of way.
If you see this sign
you have priorty until you see this sign
which means prioity ends.
It is probably a
good idea to keep a visual 'aide-memoire' like the one above.
There is a large
one at the bottom of this page to print out and stick somewhere on
your dashboard
Translations
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What
you see |
What
it means |
|
Autres Directions |
Other directions |
|
Toutes Directions |
All directions, |
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Cédez le passage |
Give way |
|
Rappel |
Reminder |
|
Sortie |
Exit |
|
Déviation |
Diversion |
|
Gravillons |
Loose chippings |
|
Priorité
piétons |
Give way to pedestrians |
|
Vous n'avez pas la priorité |
Give way |
Speed Limits
Toll motorways*
130km/h, wet 110km/h, Non Toll Motorways 110km/h, other roads 90
km/h, built up areas 50km/h - the town name starts the limit, a bar
through the town name marks the end of the limit.
On the spot fines
are imposed on speeding offences ranging from 90 euros upwards.
Take care as
automatic speed cameras are now being introduced in France.
To find out where
they are located click
here
Speed-trap
Detection Devices
The use or
possession or devices to detect police radar is illegal in France.
Penalties are severe and can include a fine, driving ban, and even imprisonment.
Drinking and Driving
The limit for
aclohol levels in France is 50mg/l - less than the UK
The
If you drink,
DON'T DRIVE
Accidents
If a vehicle is
damaged you should fill out "European Accident Statement"
form, which comes with the hire vehicle documents. If you need to
call the police or an ambulance, dial 15 (ambulance) or 17 (police)
or the European standard 112 emergency number.
Print out this
page and stick the notice above somewhere on your dashboard
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*there
are no toll motorways in Brittany |
