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International Traffic Symbols for Driving in France
Driving in France differs little from driving in the USA except that narrow
roads in the rural countryside and fast and impatient drivers among the
locals in the city may be a surprise to the less than aggressive American
and Canadian motorist. .
roads in the rural countryside and fast and impatient drivers among the
locals in the city may be a surprise to the less than aggressive American
and Canadian motorist. .
The rules of driving in France are similar to the US,
Mexico, and Canada, including the giving of the right
of way to the car in the rotary except where noted by
dark lines or arrows.
The rotary will become a most welcome sight while
driving in France and Italy because they have signs
clearly marking directions to cities and towns.
When in doubt about a direction, you can circle the
rotary as many times as it takes to get your bearings.
The rotaries are also a welcome sight because they
eliminate the need for a traffic light at a crossroads.
Even in the big cities of France and Italy the rotary
speeds traffic along and avoids the gridlock that often
snarls US big city traffic.
The rotary around the Arc de Triomphe might be the
classic: eight lanes of screaming traffic whiz around
France's iconic arch at the end of the
Champs-Elysees and peel off in various directions
without ever going through the gears.
Study the rotary nuance, however, the car in the rotary
does not always have sole right of way.
Mexico, and Canada, including the giving of the right
of way to the car in the rotary except where noted by
dark lines or arrows.
The rotary will become a most welcome sight while
driving in France and Italy because they have signs
clearly marking directions to cities and towns.
When in doubt about a direction, you can circle the
rotary as many times as it takes to get your bearings.
The rotaries are also a welcome sight because they
eliminate the need for a traffic light at a crossroads.
Even in the big cities of France and Italy the rotary
speeds traffic along and avoids the gridlock that often
snarls US big city traffic.
The rotary around the Arc de Triomphe might be the
classic: eight lanes of screaming traffic whiz around
France's iconic arch at the end of the
Champs-Elysees and peel off in various directions
without ever going through the gears.
Study the rotary nuance, however, the car in the rotary
does not always have sole right of way.
| Will it fit: narrow roads and Medieval city gates make you appreciate the compact car and small RV. |
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 or whatever you
might call the annoying
traffic slowers do exist on
the roads of France but in
limited numbers and are
not the Mount Everest
variety found on Mexican
roads. They are marked
by a tent like symbol that
will at first fool the US
driver looking for a
campsite.
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 or whatever you
might call the annoying
traffic slowers do exist on
the roads of France but in
limited numbers and are
not the Mount Everest
variety found on Mexican
roads. They are marked
by a tent like symbol that
will at first fool the US
driver looking for a
campsite.
130 Kilometers per hour on a clear day 110 in
the rain. Accurately this is 80.77 mph when
clear, 68.35 in the rain and by the rule of
thumb described below it comes out to 86
when clear and 72 when raining: close enough.
the rain. Accurately this is 80.77 mph when
clear, 68.35 in the rain and by the rule of
thumb described below it comes out to 86
when clear and 72 when raining: close enough.
Kilometers to Miles
A handy rule of thumb to quickly convert kilometers to miles is to take the overall distance, 90 kilometers
for example, divide by three and add two of the thirds. This will give you 60 miles in this case. 90
divided by 3 =30 x2= 60, approximately converting 90 km to 60 miles. Although inaccurate for long
distances, this can be quickly done in your head and will be near enough for short distances.
A handy rule of thumb to quickly convert kilometers to miles is to take the overall distance, 90 kilometers
for example, divide by three and add two of the thirds. This will give you 60 miles in this case. 90
divided by 3 =30 x2= 60, approximately converting 90 km to 60 miles. Although inaccurate for long
distances, this can be quickly done in your head and will be near enough for short distances.
Highway Travel
Highway driving is just like highway travel in the US
with toll tickets, rest areas, food and gas stops all
being very similar. Keep small change handy in
coins for the automatic toll gates.
Learning the words for a few of the important
highway signs, the word for right, Droit, left,
Gouche, paid parking, Payant, and a few others
can help but a use of the language is not needed
for a successful road trip in France or Italy.
Familiarity with the road symbols would help. A
map legend will have explanations of the circle with
the line through it, the word interdit, and various
other symbols and road sign logos now used
commonly worldwide.
Highway driving is just like highway travel in the US
with toll tickets, rest areas, food and gas stops all
being very similar. Keep small change handy in
coins for the automatic toll gates.
Learning the words for a few of the important
highway signs, the word for right, Droit, left,
Gouche, paid parking, Payant, and a few others
can help but a use of the language is not needed
for a successful road trip in France or Italy.
Familiarity with the road symbols would help. A
map legend will have explanations of the circle with
the line through it, the word interdit, and various
other symbols and road sign logos now used
commonly worldwide.
Car Rental, International Traffic Symbols
International traffic Symbols on France's highways are similar to those in the US
Canada, and Mexico
Canada, and Mexico
In France the Traffic Laws, International
Traffic Symbols, and the Renting of an
automobile varies little from the US or Canada
Traffic Symbols, and the Renting of an
automobile varies little from the US or Canada
Driving in
France for
Americans or
Canadians:
No driving test
needed,
renting a car
very similar.
France for
Americans or
Canadians:
No driving test
needed,
renting a car
very similar.
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..
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..
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
commercial
vehicles
zone ends
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
The no parking
symbol.
The cities will have
paid parking,
usually an
automated system
with a machine that
vends a ticket for
placing on the
windshield or a
ticket that you take
on entering and
insert and pay on
leaving
symbol.
The cities will have
paid parking,
usually an
automated system
with a machine that
vends a ticket for
placing on the
windshield or a
ticket that you take
on entering and
insert and pay on
leaving
Highway speed
Limit, reduced in
rain and fog from the
usual 130 KM per
hour for clear day
speeds on France's
toll roads.
Limit, reduced in
rain and fog from the
usual 130 KM per
hour for clear day
speeds on France's
toll roads.
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, however, requires that..... see
Article
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, however, 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 |
| Check Auto Europe's prices and availability, gas or diesel models |
Renting a Vehicle in Europe, shop with Auto Europe selection, price, and ease of booking on the web. .
Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel (more economical) or gas, luggage
space,(important) standard or automatic,(important) two door, four door and other options. Renting for
more than 17 days; see their options see renting a vehicle in Provence
Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel (more economical) or gas, luggage
space,(important) standard or automatic,(important) two door, four door and other options. Renting for
more than 17 days; see their options see renting a vehicle in Provence
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..
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 France
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