New Driving Regulations in France from 1st July

From 1st July 2012 it will be compulsory for drivers of all motor vehicles including motorcyclists travelling in France to carry a breathalyser.  The breathalyser has to be a certified by the French authorities, showing an ‘NF’ number.

The AA is recommending: "The official text states that one unused certified breathalyser must be produced. We recommend that two single-use breathalysers are carried, so if one is used or damaged you will still have a replacement to produce".

The following regulations are already in effect:

• Warning triangle - excludes motorcycles
• Snow chains - must be fitted to vehicles using snow-covered roads in compliance with the relevant road sign. Maximum speed limit 31 mph (50km/h)
• Reflective jackets (EN471) - one reflective jacket which must be kept within the passenger compartment of the vehicle and must be put on before exiting the vehicle in an emergency/breakdown situation.

NB: The AA says that the breathalyser rule will not be enforced until the 1st November 2012, where persons failing to produce a breathalyser will receive a fine on the spot of €11.

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