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Continue exploring our 2026 guides, tips and news on driving license, code, financing and road safety.
Regulations & Safety
Seatbelt and child seat in France 2026: rules, fines
2026 French seatbelt and child-seat rules: obligations, fines, seat types (group 0, 1, 2, 3), i-Size, ISOFIX standards. Full guide.
Practical guide
Driving abroad with a French licence in 2026: rules and international permit
Is your French licence valid abroad in 2026? International driving permit, conventions, non-EU countries: everything you need to know before hitting the road.
Practical guide
Automatic gearbox licence in Paris in 2026: why it became the norm
B78 licence (automatic gearbox) in Paris in 2026: duration, cost, success rate, switch to manual gearbox, complete comparison.
Regulations & Safety
Drink-driving in France in 2026: BAC thresholds, penalties, breath interlock and repeat offences
Thresholds from 0.2 g/L to 0.8 g/L, 2026 penalties, alcohol interlock (EAD), repeat offences: the complete guide to French drink-driving law.
News
Driving licence in Yvelines (78) in 2026: Versailles, Saint-Germain, Mantes-la-Jolie
Driving licence in Yvelines: schools in Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Mantes-la-Jolie. Regional aid and varied rural-urban routes.
Regulations & Safety
Drugs at the wheel 2026: recidivism, screening refusal and penalties
Drugs at the wheel 2026: screening refusal = presumption of guilt, sentences 2 to 4 years, fines 4,500 to 9,000 euros, 3-year suspension and mandatory course.
License & Training
Supervised driving: the alternative to AAC explained
Supervised driving in France: alternative to AAC for 18+, conditions, hours, insurance, exam. Differences with supervised accompanied driving. 2026 guide.
News
Driving licence for seniors in 2026: rules, medical examination and tips
Do drivers over 70 need to retake their licence in 2026? Mandatory medical examination, maintaining the licence, practical advice: everything seniors need to know.
News
Driving licence in Hauts-de-Seine (92) in 2026: Nanterre, Boulogne, Courbevoie
2026 guide to driving schools in Hauts-de-Seine: Nanterre, Boulogne-Billancourt, Courbevoie, La Défense. Exam centres, prices and departmental specifics.
Regulations & Safety
Phone at the wheel in France 2026: fines, points deduction
2026 French phone-at-the-wheel rules: €135 fine, 3 points deduction, 2026 tightening, earpieces, hands-free kits. Precise rules and sanctions.
Practical guide
Online driving school in 2026: what really works
Online driving schools are evolving fast in 2026. But how do they really compare? Advantages, legal limits, results and comparison with traditional schools.
Practical guide
Driving a motorhome in France in 2026: which licence by GVW?
B, C1 or C: which licence to drive a motorhome in 2026? GVW thresholds, motorhome categories and rules to know before buying.
News
Driving licence in Val-de-Marne (94) in 2026: Créteil, Vitry, Champigny driving schools
2026 guide to driving schools in Val-de-Marne: Créteil, Vitry-sur-Seine, Champigny, Ivry. Exam centres, average prices and departmental financial aid.
License & Training
Automatic B licence in France: the 2026 trend
Automatic B licence in France 2026: 38% of candidates, 7h bridge to manual, rates, benefits, limits, specialised schools. Complete analysis.
Budget & Financing
Paris City and Region aids for the driving licence: complete 2026 guide
All financial aids accessible to Parisians to pass the licence in 2026: Region, City, local missions, cumulation and procedures.
News
Driving licence in Seine-Saint-Denis (93) in 2026: Saint-Denis, Montreuil, Aubervilliers driving schools
Driving licence in Seine-Saint-Denis: overview of driving schools in Saint-Denis, Montreuil, Aubervilliers and Bobigny. Regional subsidies and 2026 exam centres.
Regulations & Safety
France road safety report 2026: deaths, injuries and main causes
ONISR 2025-2026 report in France: 3,260 deaths, 244,000 injured, speed 32%, alcohol 23%, distraction 12%. Age groups, motorbikes overrepresented and trends.
Driving
Driving along the Seine quays in Paris: 2026 rules
Driving on the Seine quays in Paris in 2026: upper quays, pedestrianised lower quays, speeds, banned zones, Crit’Air checks. The full young-driver guide.
Practical guide
The practical car licence test in 2026: what the examiner really assesses
What are the assessment criteria for the practical car licence test in 2026? Marking grid, eliminatory errors, preparation tips and what has changed.
Practical guide
BE vs B96: which trailer can you tow with which licence in 2026?
BE, B96 or B alone: which trailer can you legally tow in 2026? Complete guide with GVW thresholds, training and cost.
News
Driving licence in Paris 18th district: Montmartre, Barbès and Porte de la Chapelle 2026
Learning to drive in the 18th: Montmartre and Lamarck schools, steep street specifics, renovated Porte de la Chapelle and 2026 prices.
Regulations & Safety
Drug-driving in France 2026: screening, sanctions
2026 French drug-driving rules: saliva screening, cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, criminal sanctions, elimination times. Full guide.
News
Driving schools in Paris 17th district: Batignolles, Ternes and Porte de Clichy 2026
Everything to know about taking your licence in the 17th: Paris-Argenteuil exam centre, Batignolles and Ternes schools, Palais de Justice and renovated districts.
Exam & Highway code
2026 highway code exam: new questions and themes
2026 French highway code: 1,250 official questions, new themes (soft mobility, LEZ, eco-driving, autonomous vehicles), revision strategies, success rates.