Highway Code in Limoges

Limoges, a commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (87), hosts about 129,937 inhabitants and remains a territory where highway code is a real mobility asset. This page gathers the factual information useful for preparing your training.

Within mainland France's largest region, Limoges (87) faces big distances between urban hubs, shaping long trips. Connections combine the A63, A65 and a dense network of straight forest roads, prone to drowsiness and overspeed. The Bordeaux Metropolis Low Emission Zone, in force since 2025, requires Crit'Air monitoring for vehicles entering the ring road. In Limoges, a medium-sized town, driving combines commercial centre, ring roads and business zones. Roundabouts are frequent and access to supermarkets or retail parks creates many intersections to master.

Candidates for the Highway Code in department 87 typically wait about 63 days (national average) before taking the practical test. Booking goes through the driving school via the RdvPermis platform when deployed in the department.

In parallel, the highway code theoretical test (ETG) can be taken with several state-approved operators. La Poste, one of the most widespread, offers an official search tool allowing candidates to book a session close to home.

ONISR statistics put the 1st-presentation B licence pass rate at 62.6% for department 87. This rate is higher than the national average of 58.0%, a favourable indicator for preparation conditions in the department. This figure gives a useful benchmark for preparing the Highway Code, though the final result strongly depends on training consistency.

For administrative procedures linked to the Highway Code, candidates in Limoges deal mainly with the Prefecture of Limoges and with the ANTS portal for digital requests. Expected processing times depend on the department workload; keep all original documents on hand and anticipate the validity of your health check-ups when required.