Driving in France, Andorra & Spain
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In France - priorité à droite. Priority from the right. Although it is being phased out, this odd and arcane rule means that you can expect people to pull out in front of you on roundabouts. Although that sounds scary, in several thousand miles of driving all over France, I've never had this happen that I recall.
More info here.
More info here.
The best example of this rule is the road around the Arc de Triomphe - check out the Youtube videos.
An important rule is when entering villages and towns, unless otherwise indicated the speed limit becomes 50kph at the name sign. Lots of speed traps to catch you on this one (lots of warnings from the locals though). They look like this:
and the limit does not go back up until you see the end of village sign:
Other info on the AA and ViaMichelin websites.
An important rule is when entering villages and towns, unless otherwise indicated the speed limit becomes 50kph at the name sign. Lots of speed traps to catch you on this one (lots of warnings from the locals though). They look like this:
and the limit does not go back up until you see the end of village sign:
Other info on the AA and ViaMichelin websites.
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