Driving in France

First and foremost driving in France is on the right, you need to be very careful when leaving service stations parking areas or cafes on the left side of the road.. Give way to traffic coming from the left on a roundabout.
It is obligatory to wear seat belts in both front and rear seats. It is also obligatory to have beam deflectors on your car If It Is a right hand drive and to carry a hazard triangle and a high visibility vest. If you have a UK registered car that has a Euro-plate then there is no need to have a GB sticker.
GB sticker: UK registered vehicles displaying Euro-plates (circle of 12 stars above the national identifier on blue background) no longer need a GB sticker when driving in European Union countries.

You need to carry your driving licence, registration document (V5), and motor insurance certificate with you.

Speed limits are as follows:

Motorways 130kph (110kph in wet )

Dual Carriageways 110kph ( 100kph in wet )

Open Road 90kph ( 80kph in wet )

Towns 50kph

Remember that radar traps are becoming more frequent and that all traffic infringements are the subject of "On the spot" fines.
Be careful driving in built up areas where an old law that gives priority to traffic coming from the right still applies lookout for a yellow diamond sign that gives you priority.
The alcohol limit in France is 0.05mg/ml remember that the law is very strict over here. The best advice is not to drink at all if you are driving.

Roads in France are generally well maintained and are of a very good standard, in addition the traffic is a lot lighter than travelling in the UK or USA. Indeed in country areas you can travel miles sometimes without seeing another car which makes the whole experience enjoyable.