Sompt - Driving in France
What you must do!
To ensure that you comply with the European Motoring Requirements, you must adhere to the following when driving in France:
- Head lamp beam adaptors - Failure to adapt your head lamps will render your car unfit for use on French roads and could invalidate your car insurance
- GB Plate - A GB plate must be displayed on the rear of the car, caravan or trailer
- Warning triangles - Drivers must be able to give advance warning of a hazard on the road, and hazard warning lights alone are not always sufficient. If you plan to drive on to Spain, then two warning triangles are required
- Spare bulbs - Drivers must be in a position to replace any blown exterior light so it's a good idea to buy a spare bulb pack from your local Halfords or car dealer
The European Good Samaritan law
- First aid kit and Fire extinguisher - The European Good Samaritan Law requires every driver to stop and provide assistance in the event of an accident. It is therefore strongly advisable to carry both a first aid kit and fire extinguisher in your car at all times
