https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A confusing law that has forced (at least officially) drivers in France to keep at least one disposable breathaylser kit in their car at all times has finally been officially binned by the French government. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200108/france-to-finally-scrap-law-obliging-drivers-to-keep-breathalysers-in-cars Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:40:28 +0100 france-to-finally-scrap-law-obliging-drivers-to-keep-breathalysers-in-cars Blockades of fuel depots by construction workers in France has resulted in petrol shortages in certain parts of the country, especially the west. This interactive map might be useful if you are looking for fuel (but don't panic). https://www.thelocal.fr/20191203/ma-where-in-france-are-petrol-stations-running-out-of-fuel Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:59:10 +0100 ma-where-in-france-are-petrol-stations-running-out-of-fuel A new survey has tallied the expenses of the typical motorist to find out where in France drivers are getting the best (and worst) deals on the road. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170330/which-is-the-cheapest-region-in-france-for-drivers Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:50:33 +0200 which-is-the-cheapest-region-in-france-for-drivers France is hoping to catch your eye with its new warnings for speed cameras. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170116/frances-anti-speeding-road-signs-get-new-look Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:56:41 +0100 frances-anti-speeding-road-signs-get-new-look The Cour de Cassation in Paris, France's highest appeals court, has ruled that it's OK to warn other drivers about speed cameras. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160908/france-says-its-ok-warn-drivers-about-speed-cameras Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:35:04 +0200 france-says-its-ok-warn-drivers-about-speed-cameras Despite a crackdown from authorities on dangerous driving, a new study has found that the French aren't behaving any better on the roads. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160701/french-motorists-driving-faster-and-paying-less-attention Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:35:52 +0200 french-motorists-driving-faster-and-paying-less-attention We’ll give you good news first. French residents spent less time sitting in traffic jams in 2015 compared to the previous year, a total of 28 hours, down from 29. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160317/and-the-worst-french-city-for-traffic-jams-is Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:49:31 +0100 and-the-worst-french-city-for-traffic-jams-is British drivers in France have long complained about the behaviour of the locals on the road, but perhaps French authorities have stumbled across a solution. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160128/is-this-the-simple-solution-for-brits-driving-in-france Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:19:51 +0100 is-this-the-simple-solution-for-brits-driving-in-france The Mayor of Paris has announced decisive plans to close down and pedestrianize a highway on the banks of the River Seine by next summer, as well as to open a new cross-city tramway. https://www.thelocal.fr/20151019/paris-right-bank-pedestrians-summer Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:06:10 +0200 paris-right-bank-pedestrians-summer France is set to introduce "virtual driving licenses" for foreign drivers in a bid to eventually ban the worst offenders from the roads. https://www.thelocal.fr/20151002/france-to-crack-down-on-foreign-motorists Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:41:23 +0200 france-to-crack-down-on-foreign-motorists France has announced that motorists, and even cyclists, won't be allowed to use headphones while driving from the 1st of July. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150618/french-drivers-banned-from-using-earphones Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:59:51 +0200 french-drivers-banned-from-using-earphones With the left bank of the River Seine safely in the hands of pedestrians, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo now wants to take away the right bank from the city’s cars. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150506/paris-launches-new-plan-to-take-back-river-banks Wed, 06 May 2015 10:48:00 +0200 paris-launches-new-plan-to-take-back-river-banks Amid the French government's much-hyped announcement of its master plan for a new Paris supermetro, the prime minister also revealed that motorists could be called upon to help foot the €30 billion bill. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130307/motorists-may-have-to-foot-bill-for-paris-supermetro Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:34:00 +0100 motorists-may-have-to-foot-bill-for-paris-supermetro