01/09/2015
New Road Safety measures in France brought in during the Summer!
In a move to cut down the number of accidents and deaths on the roads in France, the government released a new set of road safety measures, which took effect from the 1st July.
No eating, applying make-up or listening to loud music - Headphones banned - It is now illegal to drive with any form of headsets (earphones or headphones) in a car or on a motorbike.
No Smoking with children on board - It is now forbidden to smoke with children under 12 years in your car.
Fines for illegally parked cars will increase.
Lower speed limits - On certain roads deemed to be accident prone, the speed limit will be decreased from 90 kmh to 80 kmh. The N7 in the Drôme (18km between Valencia and Crozes-Hermitage), the RN57 in Haute-Saône (14 km in Vesoul Rioz) and the RN151 in the Yonne and Nièvre (32 km and 17 km between Auxerre and Varzy).
Zero alcohol for young drivers -Drivers with a probationary license are not allowed to drink and drive.
