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Drive on the right in France.
Watch out for Priorite a Droite on smaller French roads. They will not stop!
As stated above avoid Paris. I've had the misfortune of driving right through it. Never again.
Take a constat. Do not sign said constat unless you know what your signing. Its legally binding.
Use the toll roads - they're excellent. Don't try and be tight and try to go round them.
Make sure you have alternative travel plans thought out just in case there is an accident. The amount of people I have to pay for suitcases for because they've loaded stuff directly into the car and have no way of transporting stuff home in the event of an accident. Make sure you have travel insurance and breakdown cover.
Also ensure you are fully comp abroad. A lot of insurers do not even offer this so ensure yours does and you have it selected.
Make sure you lock your car at all times. You do not want passports/documents going missing its very very expensive getting back without them.
Other than that enjoy it! I much prefer driving on French auto-routes to the UK's over crowded excuses for Motorways.
Watch out for Priorite a Droite on smaller French roads. They will not stop!
As stated above avoid Paris. I've had the misfortune of driving right through it. Never again.
Take a constat. Do not sign said constat unless you know what your signing. Its legally binding.
Use the toll roads - they're excellent. Don't try and be tight and try to go round them.
Make sure you have alternative travel plans thought out just in case there is an accident. The amount of people I have to pay for suitcases for because they've loaded stuff directly into the car and have no way of transporting stuff home in the event of an accident. Make sure you have travel insurance and breakdown cover.
Also ensure you are fully comp abroad. A lot of insurers do not even offer this so ensure yours does and you have it selected.
Make sure you lock your car at all times. You do not want passports/documents going missing its very very expensive getting back without them.
Other than that enjoy it! I much prefer driving on French auto-routes to the UK's over crowded excuses for Motorways.
nipsips said:
Make sure you lock your car at all times. You do not want passports/documents going missing its very very expensive getting back without them.
In a lot (most ?) Euro countries, you are required by lawto carry your passport at all times.
Locals can get away with merely carrying their national ID card,
but for Brits abroad, it's passport time.
Also remember to keep a copy of the passport number in another safe place.
northwest monkey said:
Don't bother with the pre-pay toll device - the cash/card booths are easy and less problematic.
If you don't mind getting out and walking around each time. And if you have a wide car it can be a pain even getting out of the door in the toll lanes. I suppose if you have a passenger at the tolls it would be okay. I would recommend a Sanef tag every time anyway, a lot of them you don't even have to come to a stop now.
br d said:
If you don't mind getting out and walking around each time. And if you have a wide car it can be a pain even getting out of the door in the toll lanes. I suppose if you have a passenger at the tolls it would be okay.
I would recommend a Sanef tag every time anyway, a lot of them you don't even have to come to a stop now.
I'm struggling by to think if I had to stop for more than 1 in France on the way to Garda? They were all drive through at 30 km/h other than a stop in Chambery ( they're marked with T 30 above the booth on recollection )I would recommend a Sanef tag every time anyway, a lot of them you don't even have to come to a stop now.
mcelliott said:
northwest monkey said:
Don't bother with the pre-pay toll device - the cash/card booths are easy and less problematic.
Tosh. I've done over 20,000 miles with the Liber-t badge and saved huge amounts of time and hassle.2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Don't listen to this. The TAG is the dog's and can save you mucho time when it's busy (and you're not constantly searching for wonga)
Avoid Paris.
Plenty of cheap hotels by the autoroute, but finding a hotel in a town will probably find you better food and drink, and probably a nicer night's sleep - and a chance to grab a nice breakfast / lunch as well.
Lots of nice places on that route; historic circuits, etc.
PS Avoid Paris.
s m said:
mcelliott said:
northwest monkey said:
Don't bother with the pre-pay toll device - the cash/card booths are easy and less problematic.
Tosh. I've done over 20,000 miles with the Liber-t badge and saved huge amounts of time and hassle.Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff