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quoteAll advice given in the following article was prior to a change announced today (03/08/13) see here for details.
All drivers in France, including motorcyclists, are required to carry a breathalyser kit and the €11 (about £9.50) fine for not carrying one would have been applicable to all road users, except those on mopeds. Although a self-test breathalyser remains a requirement, the decision means there is no legislation to enforce a fine for non-compliance.
In July last year, we reported on the new French breathalyser law that was coming into force towards the end of 2012.
Carrying at least 2 self-test breathalyser kits is still a legal requirement for motorists in France, however, the previously proposed fines of £9.50 for non-compliance have now been delayed indefinitely.
The fines had been postponed previously from November 2012 to March 2013 following a shortage of breathalyser kits, but now the French Minister of Interior has announced that the fines will be delayed again with no future date set for enforcement.
Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, said: “The law for carrying breathalysers will no longer be enforced through fines, but in order to comply with the law we still recommend that you keep a breathalyser kit in the car whenever you’re travelling to or through France.”
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Are there any concessions for disabled drivers on French toll roads
Many thanks
Ted
Thanks for the question Ted
I found this page on the French Motorway Companies website which may be useful – click here.
It seems there is reduction for disabled travellers – but it suggests the discount comes down to whether the vehicle has been adapted. It says “vehicles adapted for carrying disabled people (as specified on registration papers) are considered as belonging to category 1.” A motorhome or car & caravan outfit would usually be classified as category 2 so charged the higher category 2 toll rate. Category 1 appears to be a standard car rate.
However, I have read on other forums that if you present your blue badge at the toll booths and ask for “classe 1 handicappée”, you may get the discount even if you cannot prove the vehicle is adapted. I hope this helps.
Kind regards
Craig
Caravan Guard
free mag sign up does not seem to register !!
Hi Nick
Sorry about that.
Can you email me at [email protected] with your postcode and which emagazine type you would like to receive (choice of touring caravan, motorhome or static caravan versions), I will ensure you are added to the mailing list.
Thanks
Craig
Caravan Guard