Rules and regulations in france

[JON_5040770]

After reading a article in Januarys camping and caravanning club which stated that there was a new law put in place last year that you had to drive with your side lights on (not sure if this was just if towing or for all standard motoring).

I was just wondering if anybody knows where I can find out the rules and regulations of driving in France ?

Jon

 

[peter_5041316]

hi jon my understanding was that is a new recomendation that started in nov 2004 and it is dipped headlights at all times. weather the police act on it or not i don't know but, i shall be using mine, better be safe than sorry have a good time peter

 

[MikeG1]

Try one of the clubs I'm sure they have the info. All failing do what the French do and hope its right.

Mike

 

[GrahamF.]

Jon, Peter is spot on, new regs. advises all drivers to use "dipped headlights". It may be "advisory" but you try telling a Gendarme that when he pulls you over and gives you an on the spot fine!.

 

[EvansofSprot]

Have a look here but it would seem that lights are require from October last year.

http://www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/data/feuxjour/index.html
Its in French by the way.

 

[Lutz]

Since October, it has been a recommendation but not the law to drive with dipped headlights. This advisory also applies only outside built-up areas.

 

[BJ]

If anyone wants to look at the site Evans of Sprot recommends and cannot read French - Open Babelfish at

http://world.altavista.com/Copy and paste the French in, for it to translate for you.