AlcoSense French NF Certified Breathalyzers for France | Breathalyser Twin Pack | Officially Approved Alcohol Tester for Driving in France

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Eradicating a culture of drinking alcohol before driving has proved difficult in France. In a 2016 survey a quarter of drivers admitted drinking before getting behind the wheel. There are spaces reserved for the disabled. In Paris, free parking is allowed where a fee is normally payable.

Emergency telephones linked to an SOS telephone network are installedat 2km intervals along motorways.

When did the new breath test requirement come into effect?

You’re not allowed to tow a motor vehicle except in the event of a breakdown or an accident and if the distance to be travelled is short. This practice is banned on motorways where the assistance of a recovery vehicle must be sought. You are also advised to carry a first aid kit as it is compulsory for vehicles registered in the country. France’s drink-drive limit is lower than in the UK, at 0.5mg/ml of alcohol per litre of blood, versus 0.8mg/ml in the UK. If you’re a younger driver who passed your test less than three years ago, it’s even lower: 0.2mg/ml per litre of blood.

So if you’re looking for an affordable and comprehensive car travel kit for France that has everything you need to comply with European driving laws, this complete kit is definitely worth considering. Up until this point breathalyser system has only been mandatory in new coaches which are specifically for transporting children. School buses and coaches for daily school runs and school trips, however it is now to be on all coaches. Now Brexit has been and gone, uncertainty around extra documentation you might need for a road trip to France has settled down. You do not need to carry an International Driving Permit to drive in France and, as of August 2021, you do not require an insurance Green Card, either. What do I legally need to carry in my car when driving in France? Low emission zones: Paris has a Low Emission Zone which means thatpetrol and diesel cars registered before 1997 are banned from 8am to 8pm on weekdays. As of 2020, only vehicles made in or after 2011 are allowed. Diesel and petrol lorries and buses made before 1997 are banned in Paris as well. Find out more about France's emissions rules here. It has been the source of confusion and conjecture, not least because the fine was abandoned relatively soon after the law was introduced. Lower drink-drive limit than the UKYou are required to carry these documents, along with your driving licence at all times when driving in France.