Everything you need to know about driving in France.
Driving side
Right
Speed limits
50 km/h – 80 km/h – 130 km/h
Alcohol limit
0.05% BAC
Motorway tolls
Yes
Emergency number
112 (European Emergency)
France has strict traffic laws, right-side driving, and mandatory equipment. Alcohol limit is 0.5‰. Speed limits are enforced by cameras. Winter tyres required in mountain regions.
Speeding
Using phone while driving
Parking violation
Red light
You must stop.
Wait before the stop line. In this country, red and yellow come on together next.
Tip: Press play to see the EU cycle (red → red+yellow → green → yellow).
Rules may change. Always verify with official sources.
Urban
50 km/h
31 mph
Rural
80 km/h
50 mph
Motorway
130 km/h
81 mph
Motorway limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Rural roads often 80 km/h (reduced from 90).
In Austria, rules can vary by state and city. Click on a region to see local differences.
Crit'Air ZFE
Low-emission zone covers Paris and inner suburbs. Order Crit'Air sticker before entry.
Please note
Regional rules supplement national defaults. Always follow signs and local regulations on the road.
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