Driving in France, Speed Limit
Speed Limits
Speed limits in Europe are in Kilometers per hour and are clearly marked along most roads in France, often
with flashing lights.
Topes, berms, speed bumps are not used to slow traffic on the highway but do exist on the back roads of
France but in limited numbers and they are not large. They are marked by a tent like symbol that will at first fool
the US driver looking for a campsite.
Lights will slow traffic through the villages.
Speed limits in Europe are in Kilometers per hour and are clearly marked along most roads in France, often
with flashing lights.
Topes, berms, speed bumps are not used to slow traffic on the highway but do exist on the back roads of
France but in limited numbers and they are not large. They are marked by a tent like symbol that will at first fool
the US driver looking for a campsite.
Lights will slow traffic through the villages.
Speed Limit
here is 130
Kilometers per
hour on a clear
day 110 in the
rain. This is
80.77 mph
when clear,
68.35 in the rain
here is 130
Kilometers per
hour on a clear
day 110 in the
rain. This is
80.77 mph
when clear,
68.35 in the rain
Speed Limit Marked with International Traffic Symbols
speed limits through small
villages will be marked and
possibly lit with flashing signs.
villages will be marked and
possibly lit with flashing signs.
Speed limits on the
highway will be marked
by a red circle on a
white board; reduced
speed in the rain and on
exiting.
highway will be marked
by a red circle on a
white board; reduced
speed in the rain and on
exiting.
A quick rule of thumb to estimate
the conversion from Kilometers per
hour to miles per hour.:
Divide the total by 3 and add two
of the thirds. Example 100 kph
divided by thirds is 33 KPH. Add
two and you get 66 Miles Per Hour
While not accurate for large
numbers, this quick in your head
figuring comes out to 66 Mph close
enough to the actual 62 MPH to be
within the Traffic Laws
the conversion from Kilometers per
hour to miles per hour.:
Divide the total by 3 and add two
of the thirds. Example 100 kph
divided by thirds is 33 KPH. Add
two and you get 66 Miles Per Hour
While not accurate for large
numbers, this quick in your head
figuring comes out to 66 Mph close
enough to the actual 62 MPH to be
within the Traffic Laws
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
commercial
vehicles
No Passing
zone ends
zone ends
Highway or
Expressway
Expressway
Intersection
with right of
way to right
with right of
way to right
| road showing right of way |
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
When Driving In France, Speed limits will be clearly marked and the
Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various towns. Gassing up is
similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental
are available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various towns. Gassing up is
similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental
are available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle
in Provence
in Provence
Do You need an International Driving Permit to Drive in Europe.
In France you do not need an International Permit. In Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an
International Permit, only your drivers license from your home country and perhaps your passport. Italian law
requires that you carry an IDP as does Spain, Portugal, Greece, and several of the former Soviet Union
countries. The International driver's permit is issued by the American Automobile Association AAA in the
States and the CAA in Canada. The cost is $15 and not a bad bit of insurance against running into trouble
while driving in Europe.
In France you do not need an International Permit. In Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an
International Permit, only your drivers license from your home country and perhaps your passport. Italian law
requires that you carry an IDP as does Spain, Portugal, Greece, and several of the former Soviet Union
countries. The International driver's permit is issued by the American Automobile Association AAA in the
States and the CAA in Canada. The cost is $15 and not a bad bit of insurance against running into trouble
while driving in Europe.
These signs show the exit cities and the
Exit Speed limit . These are the red
circle on a white board. In this case
reduce speed to 90 kph while exiting
the highway.
Exit Speed limit . These are the red
circle on a white board. In this case
reduce speed to 90 kph while exiting
the highway.
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A diesel vehicle will be less
expensive to run. When
gassing. Note that fuel will
be less expensive at the
local filling station or
Market in the small town or
village than on the highway.
Diesel is called diesel or
Gazole in France.
A diesel vehicle will be less
expensive to run. When
gassing. Note that fuel will
be less expensive at the
local filling station or
Market in the small town or
village than on the highway.
Diesel is called diesel or
Gazole in France.
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offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange for a limo from your home to the airport.
Most hotels offer two weeks free parking with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day rate for
extra days. . Cruise passengers can take advantage of these deals also at some hotels. See Free Airport
Parking link above.
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Driving to Provence: Rental cars are available at CDG Airport and high speed toll roads will speed you to
Provence. A one day trip is possible but a two day trip will allow sightseeing on the way,
Provence. A one day trip is possible but a two day trip will allow sightseeing on the way,
Do You need an International Driving Permit to drive
in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not
need to show an International Permit, only your
drivers license Italian law requires that See Article
in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not
need to show an International Permit, only your
drivers license Italian law requires that See Article
No Passing
for
commercial
vehicles
for
commercial
vehicles
No
Passing
zone ends
Passing
zone ends
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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A diesel vehicle will be less expensive to run.
When gassing. Note that fuel will be less expensive at the local filling station or Market in the small town
or village than on the highway. Diesel is called diesel or Gazole in France.
A diesel vehicle will be less expensive to run.
When gassing. Note that fuel will be less expensive at the local filling station or Market in the small town
or village than on the highway. Diesel is called diesel or Gazole in France.
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