France rules and regulations
Road rules
- Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road
- Horns should be used only in cases of extreme danger
- Drivers flash their headlights at the car in front if they want it to give way
- In built up areas drivers must give way to vehicles coming out of a side turning on the right - this is a basic rule in France if there’s no stop or yield
- Visiting drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than 40kmh (24mph) will have their licence confiscated on the spot
- The last car in a queue of slow moving traffic must use hazard-warning lights
- It is compulsory to use headlamp convertors for British cars driving in France
- All vehicles must carry a reflective safety vest. Drivers are required to wear the vest any time they have to stop on the shoulder of the road and get out of their vehicle. It should be kept in the passenger cabin of the vehicle - not the boot - so that it can be put on prior to the occupant of the car getting out and stepping onto the road
- Customers may supply their own if they wish, but police authorities will issue a fine to the driver if they cannot provide a safety kit if asked to
- The rental company cannot be held responsible if the driver is not able to present or use the safety equipment and all police fines will be charged to the driver in all cases
- There is a charge of €16.72, excluding VAT, if the customer causes any damage or loss to the safety kit and this will be paid locally
Driving regulations
- Minimum age for rental:
- 21 years of age
- Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-25
- Driving Licence:
- Valid Full Driving Licence
- Non-Europeans must carry an International Driving Permit