AA Easy Read Atlas France 2022 Flexi Bound (AA Road Atlas France) (Easy Read France 2022)

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Public parking will have spaces reserved for disabled access only, which can only be occupied by vehicles with a disabled badge. This badge allows the vehicle to park in disabled parking spaces, but doesn’t usually exempt them from any parking fees. When driving on a main road – N roads and D roads – you’ll have priority over all other traffic entering from side roads. Priority roads are marked with a yellow diamond sign. France uses green, amber and red lights like the UK, however the meaning of the lights may differ slightly. Our comprehensive guide will take you through some of the laws for driving in France, covering everything you need to know, from required documents to general road rules and information about fuel, parking and fines. Cash is generally only accepted at petrol stations with manned kiosks, which can be difficult to find. Motorists wanting to pay in cash will have to work harder to find a manned kiosk. Electric cars in France Where can I charge my electric car in France?

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If you want to have all the small village names on your regional road map of you'll need a more detail. The ones below would be a good choice. Scale 1:200,000 (1cm = 2km) Road signs indicate entry to a zone where winter tyre regulations apply, as well as exit from the zone. There are also signs reminding motorists of the dates of the winter period when these rules apply. Speed limits on single carriageway roads without a separating guard rail were reduced from 90km/h to 80km/h (50 mph) across France in 2018. A flashing amber light means slow down, or proceed but give way to vehicles on the right. A flashing red light means no entry, or indicates a level crossing or exit used by emergency vehicles. If you really want more detail because you will be hiking or camping this regional road map of France should do the job.Each title includes several small street plans highlighting traffic arteries across the region’s main towns. When planning a trip in your car, it’s important to make sure you’re fully aware of the rules for driving in France and how they differ from the UK. It’s also a good idea to ensure that you prepare for any unexpected eventualities that could happen by purchasing AA European Breakdown Cover before you go. If you want to avoid spending any money on tolls, there are some toll-free routes through France. Though most motorways are privately-owned and tolled, there are a few free motorways, as well as some long-distance dual carriageways. For bus and coach drivers, as well as drivers with less than three years' experience, the limit is even lower at 0.02%.

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Credit and debit cards are accepted at petrol stations. There are also many automatic petrol pumps that can be operated by credit or debit cards, though they do not always accept foreign cards. If a serious offence is committed that is likely to result in the loss of the driver’s licence or a prison sentence, then visiting motorists must pay a guarantee. When driving in France, all vehicles must have tyres with a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm. If this depth is less than 1.6 mm – even in one place – the tyre is too smooth and must be changed. Winter tyre requirements Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media said “With nearly half a million copies of this year’s range already sold, it is clear that for British motorists the AA Atlas range is still a vital companion when exploring the UK. With the country’s infrastructure always evolving, including the introduction of smart motorways and changes to tolls and restrictions, we encourage drivers to keep their atlases up to date so they are never caught out when on the roads.” Generally, as vehicles drive on the right, they should overtake on the left. However, if traffic is in lanes, motorists may overtake on the right of slower moving lanesThese areas are generally larger than permanent zones, and all vehicles must display a vignette when passing through. Road rules in France What is the legal age to drive in France? Under 3.5t: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 80 km/h on other roads, 50 km/h in built-up areas. A warning triangle. This is compulsory for vehicles with four or more wheels. If you’re on a motorbike, you don’t need this.