Do I still need an international driving permit to drive in France?
Do I still need an international driving permit to drive in France? Do I need an international driving permit for France? Yes (or a translation) if your driving license is not from the EU or not in French. Please note that residents might be forced to exchange their foreign license after a while.
What do I need to drive in France 2023?
Driving in France Drivers must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a valid driving licence, while you must also have insurance and vehicle documents (such as a V5) to hand. You do not need to carry an additional International Driving Permit.
Can I drive in France as a tourist?
As long as you are a tourist and have a valid driver's license written in the Roman alphabet from your country, you don't need to carry an international driving permit to drive in France. The minimum age to drive in France is 18 years old.
What documents do I need to drive in France?
- Proof of insurance.
- Car registration certificate.
- MOT.
- Valid driving license.
- Crit'air sticker (unless you don't plan to drive in big cities center)
- Warning triangle.
- Retro reflective car safety jacket.
- Money to pay tolls if you plan to use French highways.
How do you pay tolls automatically in France?
The lanes at the toll plazas on the French motorways (autoroutes) have beacons mounted on gantries above them that detect the transponder travelling underneath and automatically charge the toll to the tag owner's account. The barrier lifts automatically and you drive straight through without stopping.