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Continue exploring our 2026 guides, tips and news on driving license, code, financing and road safety.
Regulations & Safety
Phone at the wheel in France in 2026: penalties and recent case law
Hands-free kits, earpieces, phone in hand: what French law allows and bans in 2026. Penalties, allowed kits and practical cases.
Budget & Financing
Car insurance in Paris 2026: the complete guide for young drivers
Insuring your car in Paris as a young driver: surcharges, bonuses, deductibles, tips and 2026 best offers comparison.
License & Training
Trailer licence BE or B96: 2026 differences?
BE and B96 licences in 2026: GVWR up to 3.5t or 4.25t, 7h or 12-14h training, €350-1,200 rates, uses (caravan, horses, boat). Complete comparison.
Practical guide
Where to take the Highway Code in Paris in 2026: approved centers and tips
Complete list of Highway Code exam centers in Paris and near suburbs: prices, delays, booking, success tips.
Practical guide
Paris traffic jams in 2026: how to manage them as a young driver
Paris is France’s most congested city. Time lost, critical zones, anti-stress techniques and fuel savings for young drivers in 2026.
Regulations & Safety
Phone at the wheel 2026: hands-free kit, fines and point loss
Phone at the wheel 2026: 135 euros and 3 points, earpiece banned (2015 law), car Bluetooth allowed, fixed smartphone banned even at red light.
Regulations & Safety
2026 French speed limits: 30, 50, 80, 90, 130 km/h
2026 French speed limits: 30, 50, 80, 90, 110, 130 km/h, recent changes, 30-cities, excess sanctions. Detailed guide by road type.
Regulations & Safety
Speeding in France in 2026: fines and points deduction schedule
Fines, points off and suspensions for speeding in 2026: complete table by tier, surcharges and ways to contest.
News
Place de l’Étoile in Paris: how to approach this roundabout on the 2026 driving test
12 avenues, right-hand priority maintained: place Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile is Europe’s most feared roundabout. How to prepare for the 2026 exam.
License & Training
Probationary licence: everything to know in 2026
Probationary licence 2026: 6 to 12 points in 3 years (2 years with AAC), serious offences, invalidation, 'A' sticker. Complete young-driver French guide.
Practical guide
LAPL aircraft licence 2026: become a pilot for less
The LAPL (Light Aircraft Pilot Licence) is the most accessible way to become a pilot in 2026. Conditions, flight hours, cost and differences from the PPL: complete guide.
Budget & Financing
Regional grants to fund the driving licence in 2026: region by region
After the removal of CPF funding, regional grants have become essential. Île-de-France, PACA, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie... Find out what is available in your region in 2026.
Budget & Financing
Young driver insurance in 2026: how to pay less
Young driver car insurance is expensive in 2026. But solutions exist to reduce the premium: accompanied driving, comparison sites, managing your no-claims bonus, secondary driver status.
Practical guide
Coastal boat licence 2026: regulatory updates, training and exam walkthrough
Coastal licence 2026: regulatory changes, mandatory PFD and VHF kit, paperless ANTS plaisance process, hour-by-hour training and exam walkthrough.
Practical guide
Accompanied driving (AAC) in Paris: how to do it without a family car in 2026?
Complete guide on AAC in Paris in 2026: solutions without family vehicle, driving schools that accompany, rental, insurance, organization.
News
Paris ring road in 2026: pitfalls, 50 km/h limit and passing your exam
Paris ring road capped at 50 km/h since October 2024: consequences, radars, carpooling lane. 2026 guide for young drivers.
Driving
Driving a van in Paris: LEZ, dimensions and parking
Driving a van in Paris in 2026: LEZ and Crit’Air, max dimensions, delivery parking, required licence, banned bridges. Full guide for pros and individuals.
Practical guide
125cc bridge with a B licence in 2026: why skip the A2? LEZs, costs, pitfalls
Riding a 125cc with a B licence via the 7-hour bridge rather than taking the A2: 2026 trends, low-emission zones, gear, real hidden costs, and cases where the A2 still makes sense.
Regulations & Safety
Drug-driving in France in 2026: saliva screening, penalties and case law
Saliva tests, penalties for driving under the influence (cannabis, cocaine, MDMA...) in 2026: what the law says and how to defend yourself.
News
A14 and A86 Duplex tunnels in Paris: pitfalls for young drivers in 2026
A86 Duplex and A14 tolls: the complete guide to Paris motorway tunnels. Speeds, electronic tolls, ventilation, what to know for good 2026 driving.
Regulations & Safety
Drugs at the wheel: saliva test, procedure and penalties in 2026
2026 drug saliva test: procedure, blood draw confirmation, cannabis detection 3-30 days, 1 ng/mL threshold, lab contestation and driver rights.
License & Training
Post-licence training: shorten the probationary period
2026 post-licence training: probationary cut from 3 to 2 years (or 2 to 1.5), schedule, €200-400 price, approved centres, review. Complete young-driver guide.
Administrative procedures
Suspension vs cancellation of a driving licence in 2026: differences and recourse
What is the difference between a driving licence suspension and cancellation in 2026? Consequences, durations, recourse options and how to recover your right to drive.
News
Driving licence in Essonne (91) and Seine-et-Marne (77) in 2026: Southern IDF combined guide
Driving licence in Essonne and Seine-et-Marne: Évry, Melun, Meaux, Massy, Palaiseau. 2026 exam centres, prices and Southern Île-de-France aid.