Road Travel - general advice only!

For information assistance only - this is NOT stated as legal fact!

You need to take particular care when driving in France as driving regulations and customs are different from those in the United Kingdom.

Roads in France, particularly motorways, are of a really excellent standard but speed limits are higher than in the United Kingdom and the accident rate is greater.   Quite a few drivers undertake long journeys in, or through, France. Care should be taken to plan journeys and take regular breaks; a minimum break of 15 minutes after every two hours of driving is strongly recommended.

The minimum age for driving a car in France is 18 years old. 17 year-old British drivers with valid British licences are definitely not permitted to drive a car. Those who contravenes this law may be fined and the vehicle impounded.

Radar detectors are illegal throughout France whether in use or not.   If you are caught with such equipment in your vehicle, you are liable to a prison sentence, a fine, confiscation of the device and the vehicle. You should therefore ensure radar detectors are totally removed from your vehicle before commencing any journey to France.

Almost all roads in Corsica are mountainous and narrow, with numerous bends. You should be extra vigilant and beware of wandering animals. Most road accidents occur during the tourist season.

For Your Car Rentals in FRANCE - GO TO:

http://www.car-hire-4u.com/France_Car_Hire/