Highway Code in Paris

In Paris (2,102,650 inhabitants according to INSEE, 75, Île-de-France), the Highway Code concerns both future drivers in initial training and drivers retaking after expiration of validity. The ETG stays valid 5 years once obtained, with no age limit to register.

In Paris, in case of late arrival at the Highway Code, the approved operator may refuse entry. The candidate then loses the 30 euros paid and must register again for a new session in department 75. Arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time is recommended.

In Paris, RSA recipients can apply to a licence aid fund managed by department 75 or the commune. The amount granted varies with the professional project but may cover all or part of the 50-to-300-euro preparation and the 30 euros per attempt in Île-de-France.

The theoretical test (ETG, highway code) is booked directly online with an approved operator: La Poste, SGS, Pointcode, Dekra or other. For department 75, the official La Poste search engine lists rooms notably in Rosny-sous-Bois, Nanterre, Saint-Denis and Versailles.

In Paris, Highway Code candidates who fail the session can review their errors by theme thanks to the result sheet sent by e-mail. This summary, provided free by approved operators in department 75, guides revision before the next attempt in Île-de-France.

ONISR public data for 75: 1st-attempt Class B licence pass rate at 50.6% (departmental data), average practical exam wait of 105 days (departmental estimate). In Paris, the Highway Code is prepared with these figures in mind, knowing the national reference is 58.0%. Department 75 hosts 4 attached exam centres. Note: Paris is part of the communes with a Low Emission Zone active since 2024 (Crit'Air 3, 4, 5 and unclassified vehicles banned), to be anticipated when choosing the training vehicle and for later use.

For administrative procedures linked to the Highway Code, candidates in Paris deal mainly with the Prefecture of Paris 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.