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  Is there a time limit on the issuance of traffic violation notices in France? 31 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I rented a car at Geneva Airport in February this year and took the vehicle over the border into France for a few days. The rental company have just emailed...
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  Carrying Breathalysers in France 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your report on 20th February about the new law that make carrying breathalysers in France compulsory, did you know that AlcoSense has launched a new...
• Don't try this - Want to go to France with a leccy car? 13 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  The adventures of a luxemburg family with a e-niro in France on a driving holiday The Jolivet family from Luxembourg recently started driving an electric car: the Korean electric SUV Kia E-Niro. The four of them set off on their first e-car vacation at the beginning
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  Do I need to tell my insurers of a speeding fine incurred in France? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  As the registered owner of the car, I have received and paid a speeding fine in France. I was not driving nor was I in the car or country at the time....
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  Is an EV a viable choice for driving through France? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an electric car but I drive a lot in France. What is the situation with charging points and fees please?
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  What are the requirements for driving in France? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the requirements for driving in France? Do I need more than the GB on my number plate?
• motoring fines in France 24 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I have read past discussions on motoring fines in France but my particular situation has not appeared and would be interested in others' views. I rented a car in France last year. Several months later I received a re-directed mail from the rental company, Avis, stating they had passed my details
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  New French driving law 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Might be worth mentioning to your readers that from June 30th it is illegal to drive in France with anything in your ear including bluetooth headsets....
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  France and breathalysers 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Now that it is a legal requirement in France to carry, at all times, a couple of self testing breathalyser kits in your vehicle, is it possible to carry,...
• Renault Clio - car insurance for car bought in France 2 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  We have bought a car in France and want to drive it back to UK from the south of France.  Only problem is we can't see how to get insurance for this.  Once in UK we can get chassis number insurance to drive it here whilst waiting for it to be registered in UK.  But can we get
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  Buying a LHD car 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  In general is it cheaper to buy LHD car here or in France?
• Buying Left Hand Drive 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Some of my relatives are retiring to France and will be needing a brand new LHD car. They have already decided on the make and model (which will be French by the way} but could do with some advice. Can UK based dealers/brokers obtain LHD models and would they be cheaper than buying one in France
• Speeding in France 9 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I read in the French press that tourists, doctors, lawyers and the handicapped enjoy "automatic leniency" when it somes to speeding. Has any user of The Back Room ever been "done" for speeding in France? Certainly, the police there are seldom to be seen on the roads.
• when in France....... 21 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Just done the booze cruise, I was given a do and don't leaflet. ''You must have dipped headlights on at all times now'' it said. It didn't seem to apply to the French though as not many seemed to obey that rule! Vive La France!
• France & Spain in August 17 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  the horrendous traffic through France on a certain weekend in August when apparently the whole of France are on the road going on holiday. Does anyone know which weekend this is, and also what is the general travelling conditions like in August both for traffic and en-route accomodation in France and Spain. We
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  Should I buy a Citroen 2CV to leave at the airport in France for use during my monthly trips? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the idea of a left-hand drive 2CV to take to France, with a view to parking at the airport and driving it on my monthly trips instead of hiring...
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  Insurance for a restored Jensen 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives in France. A couple of years ago he bought a dilapidated 7.2 litre Interceptor in the USA and had it shipped over. Since then it has been...
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  Which cheap, diesel car should my son, who lives in France, buy? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You've kindly (and very promptly) answered a couple of questions regarding my son in France buying a car on a limited budget of 5000 Euros. He's scrubbed...
• adjusting headlights for france. Pug 406 28 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  i am going to france in may and i know that the headlights have to be adjusted so can somebody tell me the best way round this (my car is a peugoet 406td estate) many thanks