Driving in France? Beware new speed limits

The speed limit on French secondary roads - the two-lane highways that crisscross 400,000 km of the country - has been reduced from 90km/h to 80km/h as of 1 July 2018.

The French government has imposed the new limit to reduce road deaths, which reached nearly 3,500 in 2016.

If the roads of continental Europe beckon once again his summer, why not download Driving in France – our free e-book packed with information and advice on what to bring with you, the basic rules of the road, laws on speeding and fines, toll road information, advice for motorcyclists and much more.

Don’t forget that for short-term driving trips in France and beyond, European breakdown cover from the ETA offers fantastic value. With English-speaking helplines and assistance available 24/7, you can rest assured that help is at hand should you break down abroad.

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