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CostasAthan: Corrected a syntax error in the /* Tolls */ section and rephrased the sentence to improve clarity.

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Corrected a syntax error in the Tolls: section and rephrased the sentence to improve clarity.

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	## Pay with coins (10 cents to 2 Euros coins are acceptable) and / or with banknotes (5 to Euros bills are accepted) or by using a debit or credit card. Visa and Mastercard as well as Maestro cards are accpeted in most of the cases, but it is a good practice to hold cash with you in case no one from your cards gets accepted for any reason, because the barriers won't open if the payment is not completed.		## Pay with coins (10 cents to 2 Euros coins are acceptable) and / or with banknotes (5 to Euros bills are accepted) or by using a debit or credit card. Visa and Mastercard as well as Maestro cards are accpeted in most of the cases, but it is a good practice to hold cash with you in case no one from your cards gets accepted for any reason, because the barriers won't open if the payment is not completed.
	## By pressing the "Récu" button you can obtain a receipt. There is also a button you can press for assistance if you have any problems and you can communicate with an attendant through an intercom.		## By pressing the "Récu" button you can obtain a receipt. There is also a button you can press for assistance if you have any problems and you can communicate with an attendant through an intercom.
	# Payment with the installation of the electronic transponder [https://www.bipandgo.com/en/ Liber-t]. '''The transponder is also valid for paying tolls in Italy, Spain and Portugal. Vice versa the Italian [https://www.telepass.com/en/private-owners/services/mobility-services/motorway Telepass] transponder and the Spanish VIA-T (by any of the following providers: [https://www.viat.es/contratar-via-t VIA-T], [https://www.pagatelia.com/en/plans VIA-T Pagatelia] or [https://www.bipdrive.com/en/comparison/ VIA-T Bip&Drive] can be used for paying the French tolls, so if you previously have purchased and installed one of the aforementioned devices there is no need to buy the Liber-t transponder.''' In order to use this method after installing the device and connecting it with a bank account you have to enter the motorway using the dedicated lanes signed with the letter "t".<br> Vehicles with a height over 3 meters ~~have to use lanes~~ can't use the system and have to choose another payment method. Vehicles over 2 meters can't use the dedicated lanes for cars and have to use other lanes marked with "t".		# Payment with the installation of the electronic transponder [https://www.bipandgo.com/en/ Liber-t]. '''The transponder is also valid for paying tolls in Italy, Spain and Portugal. Vice versa the Italian [https://www.telepass.com/en/private-owners/services/mobility-services/motorway Telepass] transponder and the Spanish VIA-T (by any of the following providers: [https://www.viat.es/contratar-via-t VIA-T], [https://www.pagatelia.com/en/plans VIA-T Pagatelia] or [https://www.bipdrive.com/en/comparison/ VIA-T Bip&Drive] can be used for paying the French tolls, so if you previously have purchased and installed one of the aforementioned devices there is no need to buy the Liber-t transponder.''' In order to use this method after installing the device and connecting it with a bank account you have to enter the motorway using the dedicated lanes signed with the letter "t".<br>Vehicles with a height over 3 meters can't use the system and have to choose another payment method, by driving in another lane that offers alternative ways of payment. Vehicles over 2 meters can't use the dedicated lanes for cars and have to use other lanes marked with "t".
	# Specifically for the barrier free tolls at Boulay on Motorway A4 you drive under the gantry without even having to slow down. The payment methods are the following:		# Specifically for the barrier free tolls at Boulay on Motorway A4 you drive under the gantry without even having to slow down. The payment methods are the following:
	## You can pay each time you pass through the toll within 10 days [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/pay-online#/ online]. Transactions can take up to 24 hours to appear on the system, so you may wait 1 day till trying to pay. If you also pass the deadline you won't be able to pay.		## You can pay each time you pass through the toll within 10 days [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/pay-online#/ online]. Transactions can take up to 24 hours to appear on the system, so you may wait 1 day till trying to pay. If you also pass the deadline you won't be able to pay.

CostasAthan: Corrected small errors in /Fuel types/ and /Fuel prices/ sections.

2020-10-23T12:38:13Z

Corrected small errors in Fuel types: and Fuel prices: sections.

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	# Unleaded petrol / gasoline (French: Essence sans plomb)<br>Petrol is commonly called at the pump SP95 when it has an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane rating] of 95 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON] or SP98 / Super Plus 98 when it has an octane rating of 98 RON. The labels E5 and E10 that may accompany petrol fuel's name refer to the percentage of ethanol in the mix with it being 5% or 10% respectively and the rest of the mix consists of standard unleaded petrol.		# Unleaded petrol / gasoline (French: Essence sans plomb)<br>Petrol is commonly called at the pump SP95 when it has an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane rating] of 95 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON] or SP98 / Super Plus 98 when it has an octane rating of 98 RON. The labels E5 and E10 that may accompany petrol fuel's name refer to the percentage of ethanol in the mix with it being 5% or 10% respectively and the rest of the mix consists of standard unleaded petrol.
	# Diesel. In France it is also called Gazole.		# Diesel. In France it is also called Gazole.
	# LPG. It is also called Autogas or GPL in France. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/france/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be seen by following the previous link..		# LPG. It is also called Autogas or GPL in France. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/france/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be seen by following the previous link.
	# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/france/ list of stations that offer CNG] can be found by clicking the link at the start of this sentence.		# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/france/ list of stations that offer CNG] can be found by clicking the link at the start of this sentence.

	=== Fuel prices ===		=== Fuel prices ===

	Indicatively some sources of locations of fuel stations and real time prices of fuel in ~~Italy~~ are listed here:		Indicatively some sources of locations of fuel stations and real time prices of fuel in France are listed here:

	# [https://www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/ prix-carburants.gouv.fr], an official governmental website.		# [https://www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/ prix-carburants.gouv.fr], an official governmental website.

CostasAthan: Correction of spelling mistake in /Documents/ section. Correction of table's code in /Urban Access Regulations/ section.

2020-10-23T11:25:41Z

Correction of spelling mistake in Documents: section. Correction of table's code in Urban Access Regulations: section.

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	# You have to be 18 years old with a valid full driving license in order to drive in France. Driving licenses issued by any of the EU member states or the EEA are valid throughout the European Union and of course in France. Drivers in possession of a license issued outside EU are required to have an international driving permit (IDP).		# You have to be 18 years old with a valid full driving license in order to drive in France. Driving licenses issued by any of the EU member states or the EEA are valid throughout the European Union and of course in France. Drivers in possession of a license issued outside EU are required to have an international driving permit (IDP).
	# Registration certificate.		# Registration certificate.
	# Certificate of Motor Insurance. Insurance documents from any EU country are acceptable, though holding a International Motor insurance card (Green Card) with you is a good practice.		# Certificate of Motor Insurance. Insurance documents from any EU country are acceptable, though holding an International Motor insurance card (Green Card) with you is a good practice.
	# All foreign-registered with non-EU number plates vehicles in France must display a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_vehicle_registration_code nationality sticker] at the rear. Separate signs are not needed for Canada, Mexico and the United States, where the province, state or district of registration is usually embossed or surface-printed on the vehicle registration plate.		# All foreign-registered with non-EU number plates vehicles in France must display a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_vehicle_registration_code nationality sticker] at the rear. Separate signs are not needed for Canada, Mexico and the United States, where the province, state or district of registration is usually embossed or surface-printed on the vehicle registration plate.

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	\| \|\| \|\| '''Petrol''' \|\| '''Diesel'''		\| \|\| \|\| '''Petrol''' \|\| '''Diesel'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Green Crit'Air sticker \|\| colspan="4" \| Electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles		\| Green Crit'Air sticker \|\| colspan="3" \| Electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| 1 \|\| colspan="4" \| Gas vehicles and PHEV (plug in hybrid)		\| rowspan="2" \| 1 \|\| colspan="3" \| Gas vehicles and PHEV (plug in hybrid)
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Euro 4'''<br>1 January 2017 for motorcycles<br>1 January 2018 for mopeds \|\| '''Euro 5 and 6'''<br>From 1 January 2011 \|\| -		\| '''Euro 4'''<br>1 January 2017 for motorcycles<br>1 January 2018 for mopeds \|\| '''Euro 5 and 6'''<br>From 1 January 2011 \|\| -

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2020-06-16T18:23:45Z

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	== References ==		== References ==

			[[Category:Countries with right hand traffic]]
	[[Category:European Union countries]]		[[Category:European Union countries]]
	[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]		[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]

CostasAthan: /* Corrected the header of the first column of the table in Speed Limits section by adding the word "Conditions" in order to make it correspond better to the contents of the column . */

2020-05-02T18:15:17Z

Corrected the header of the first column of the table in Speed Limits section by adding the word "Conditions" in order to make it correspond better to the contents of the column .

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	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
	\|+ General Speed limits in km/h (mph)		\|+ General Speed limits in km/h (mph)
	! Type of vehicle !! Built-up areas !! Other roads !! Two-lane roads separated by a central reservation !! Motorways !! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulevard_P%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique Paris ring road (French: Boulevard Périphérique)]		! Type of vehicle / Conditions !! Built-up areas !! Other roads !! Two-lane roads separated by a central reservation !! Motorways !! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulevard_P%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique Paris ring road (French: Boulevard Périphérique)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| Motor vehicles < 3,5 t \|\| 50 (31)<ref group="note" name="urban_limit">This limit can be raised to 70 km/h on sections of road where local residents' access and pedestrian crossings are limited and are protected by appropriate measures. The decision can be made by the competent local authorities</ref> \|\| 80 (49)<ref group="note" name="other_roads">On sections of these roads with at least two lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic, the maximum speed can be increased to 90 km/h on these lanes only. That decision can be made by the competent local authorities and has not nationwide effect.</ref> \|\| 110 (68) \|\| 130 (80) \|\| rowspan="2" \| 70 (43)		\| Motor vehicles < 3,5 t \|\| 50 (31)<ref group="note" name="urban_limit">This limit can be raised to 70 km/h on sections of road where local residents' access and pedestrian crossings are limited and are protected by appropriate measures. The decision can be made by the competent local authorities</ref> \|\| 80 (49)<ref group="note" name="other_roads">On sections of these roads with at least two lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic, the maximum speed can be increased to 90 km/h on these lanes only. That decision can be made by the competent local authorities and has not nationwide effect.</ref> \|\| 110 (68) \|\| 130 (80) \|\| rowspan="2" \| 70 (43)

CostasAthan: /* Multiple corrections. */

2020-05-01T16:50:34Z

Multiple corrections.

CostasAthan at 11:04, 13 April 2020

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	== Handedness of road traffic ==		{{Meta country description}}== Handedness of road traffic ==

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France France] is a right-hand traffic country.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France France] is a right-hand traffic country.

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== Handedness of road traffic ==

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France France] is a right-hand traffic country.

== Speed Limits ==

The general speed limits in France are presented in the table:<ref>Ministère de la Transition écologique et solidaire, [https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=C18B0D81747E389ADEF687F1B7F9EBB9.tplgfr38s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006177128&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006074228&dateTexte=20200321 "Code de la route,"], Partie réglementaire, Livre IV : L'usage des voies, Titre Ier : Dispositions générales, Chapitre III : Vitesse</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ General Speed limits in km/h (mph)
! Type of vehicle !! Built-up areas !! Other roads !! Two-lane roads separated by a central reservation !! Motorways !! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulevard_P%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique Paris ring road (French: Boulevard Périphérique)]
|-
| Motor vehicles < 3,5 t || 50 (31)<ref group="note" name="urban_limit">This limit can be raised to 70 km/h on sections of road where local residents' access and pedestrian crossings are limited and are protected by appropriate measures. The decision can be made by the competent local authorities</ref> || 80 (49)<ref group="note" name="other_roads">On sections of these roads with at least two lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic, the maximum speed can be increased to 90 km/h on these lanes only. That decision can be made by the competent local authorities and has not nationwide effect.</ref> || 110 (68) || 130 (80) || rowspan="2" | 70 (43)
|-
| Atmospheric precipitation of any nature || 50 (31)<ref group="note" name="urban_limit"></ref> || 80 (49)<ref group="note" name="other_roads"></ref> || 100 (62) || 110 (68)<ref group="note">The limit falls to 100 km/h on sections of motorways where the limit is lower than 130 km/h on dry conditions.</ref>
|-
| In case of visibility < 50 m || colspan="5" | 50 (31)
|-
| Vehicles ≤ 3,5 t with studded tires<ref group="note">In traffic, the drivers of these vehicles must affix, visibly, at the rear of their vehicle, on the lower left, the appropriate sign.</ref> || 50 (31)<ref group="note" name="urban_limit"></ref> || 80 (49)<ref group="note" name="other_roads"></ref> || 90 (55) || 90 (55) || rowspan="2" | 70 (43)
|-
| Cars with trailers with a total weight > 3,5 t & < 12 t || 50 (31) || 80 (49) || 100 (62) || 110 (68)
|-
| New drivers with a license < 3 years || 50 (31) || 80 (49) || 100 (68) || 110 (68)<ref group="note">The 110 km/h limit refers to sections of motorways where the speed limit is 130 km/h. For sections of motrways where the limit is lower for drivers with licenses newer than 3 years it falls to 100 km/h.</ref>
|}

'''Notes:'''
<references group="note"/>

== Documents ==

# You have to be 18 years old with a valid full driving license in order to drive in France. Driving licenses issued by any of the EU member states or the EEA are valid throughout the European Union and of course in France. Drivers in possession of a license issued outside EU are required to have an international driving permit (IDP).
# Registration certificate.
# Certificate of Motor Insurance. Insurance documents from any EU country are acceptable, though holding a International Motor insurance card (Green Card) with you is a good practice.
# All foreign-registered with non-EU number plates vehicles in France must display a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_vehicle_registration_code nationality sticker] at the rear. Separate signs are not needed for Canada, Mexico and the United States, where the province, state or district of registration is usually embossed or surface-printed on the vehicle registration plate.

== Items required in cars or with motorcycles ==

# Emergency warning triangle. Two wheeled vehicles are exempted from this requirement.
# A reflective jacket that conforms with EN471 standard must be kept within the passenger compartment of your vehicle and must be put on before you get out in an emergency or breakdown situation. Riders of motorcycles should also carry a reflective jacket for emergencies.
# Right-hand drive (RHD) cars have to use headlamp converters to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic if their headlamps are not adjustable.

== Winter conditions ==

The use of winter tires in not mandatory in France. Winter equipment is mandatory for vehicles driving on roads marked with the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/France_road_sign_B26.svg B26 sign]. If the car is not fitted with winter tires the use of snow chains is mandatory in this case.

=== Studded tires ===

Vehicles < 3,5 t [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_vehicle_weight_rating GVW] are allowed to use studded tires from first Saturday before 11 November to last Sunday of March. The maximum speed limit for vehicles fitted with studded tires is 90 km/h. Vehicles with studded tires have to be labeled with a sticker at the rear of their vehicle, on the lower left.

== Headlights ==

Motorcycles should have their low-beam headlights turned on all day long. There is no such a requirement for cars, but it is recommended.

== Filling stations ==

There are both manned and unmanned stations in France. Many supermarkets have fuel pumps, manned at certain times during the day. If you use a manned station, you fill up as required and then drive up to the booth where you can pay without leaving your vehicle in cash or with a debit or credit card, if you haven't already paid at the pump with your card. In unmanned stations you can pay directly by using a card. You have to insert the card before starting refueling your vehicle. '''Be aware that automatic stations block the whole amount of money that the pump can deliver to your vehicle's reservoir at one go and they unblock the difference of the actual value you have pumped later.'''

Lots of fuel pumps have a 24/24 sign that indicates that the station is in service all day long.

=== Fuel types ===

# Unleaded petrol / gasoline (French: Essence sans plomb) Petrol is commonly called at the pump SP95 when it has an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane rating] of 95 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON] or SP98 / Super Plus 98 when it has an octane rating of 98 RON. The labels E5 and E10 that may accompany petrol fuel's name refer to the percentage of ethanol in the mix with it being 5% or 10% respectively and the rest of the mix consists of standard unleaded petrol.
# Diesel. In France it is also called Gazole.
# LPG. It is also called Autogas or GPL. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/france/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be seen by following the previous link..
# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/france/ list of stations that offer CNG] can be found by clicking the link at the start of this sentence.

=== Fuel prices ===

Indicatively some sources of locations of fuel stations and real time prices of fuel in Italy are listed here:

# [https://www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/ prix-carburants.gouv.fr], an official governmental website.
# [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insadco.billigtankenlite Cheap Refuel] for Android.
# [https://www.fuelflash.eu/en/ Fuel-Flash] website, also available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mwwebwork.benzinpreisblitz Android]
# Essence&CO app available for [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/essence-co/id459724569 iOS]

=== Electric vehicle chargers ===

You can find electric car and PHEVs chargers in France at [https://www.lemnet.org/en lemnet.org], also available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incowia.lemnet&hl=en Andorid] and [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/lemnet/id820365520?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iOS]

== Road user charges ==

=== Tolls ===

Motorways in France have a toll system with toll plazas. There are two types of tolls. A distance based scheme where you get a ticket when joining the motorway and you pay when exiting based on the distance you have covered and fixed price sections where you always pay the same rate and of course there is no ticket used for the calculation of the distance. There is also a barrier-free tolling system at Boulay on the Motorway A4.

Different payment methods are available in different lanes, distinguished by the signs above the toll booths:<ref>The Association of French Motorway Companies (ASFA), [https://www.autoroutes.fr/en/payment-methods.htm "Road toll in france: payment methods,"], 2020</ref>
# Lanes with a sign with person wearing a cap indicate a manned toll booth. Most of the lanes use automatic means of payment but manned toll booths still exist at some busy motorways. you can pay in cash or by debit or credit card at these lanes.
# Lanes with an electronic green arrow facing downwards take all methods of payment. You can use the automatic toll machines in the following simple steps:
## Insert the ticket if you received one when entering the motorway.
## Pay with coins (10 cents to 2 Euros coins are acceptable) and / or with banknotes (5 to Euros bills are accepted) or by using a debit or credit card. Visa and Mastercard as well as Maestro cards are accpeted in most of the cases, but it is a good practice to hold cash with you in case no one from your cards gets accepted for any reason, because the barriers won't open if the payment is not completed.
## By pressing the "Récu" button you can obtain a receipt. There is also a button you can press for assistance if you have any problems and you can communicate with an attendant through an intercom.
# Payment with the installation of the electronic transponder [https://www.bipandgo.com/en/ Liber-t]. The transponder is also valid for paying tolls in Italy, Spain and Portugal. In order to use this method after installing the device and connecting it with a bank account you have to enter the motorway using the dedicated lanes signed with the letter "t". Vehicles with a height over 3 meters have to use lanes can't use the system and have to choose another payment method. Vehicles over 2 meters can't use the dedicated lanes for cars and have to use other lanes marked with "t".
# Specifically for the barrier free tolls at Boulay on Motorway A4 you drive under the gantry without even having to slow down. The payment methods are the following:
## You can pay each time you pass through the toll within 10 days [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/pay-online#/ online]. Transactions can take up to 24 hours to appear on the system, so you may wait 1 day till trying to pay. If you also pass the deadline you won't be able to pay.
## If you have the Liber-t transponder then the fee is charged to the unit.
## You can install a payment tag specific for the Boulay barrier-free toll and choose between a [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/prepaid-pass#/ Prepaid Pass] option which is rechargeable and more suitable for occasional users or a [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/subscriber-pass#/ Subscriber Pass] most suitable for regular users with monthly direct debit. In this case you will receive a payment request, with a €20 surcharge. You can pay by filling the following [https://www.sanef.com/en/payment-notice#/ form].

Calculation of toll fees is offered on [https://www.autoroutes.fr/en/routes.htm ASFA] website, by filling the departure and arrival points in the respective fields.

== Urban Access Regulations ==

There is a number of cities implementing low emission zones and restricted access zones some of which also apply to light vehicles, while others apply to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_goods_vehicle HGVs] and vans. There are also emergency pollution schemes implemented by certain cities or departments of France. A list of all these schemes and the rules of its city can be found on [https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/france Urban Access Regulations in Europe] website. There are plans for stricter restrictions in the future in some cities.

Drivers who plan to drive in a city that has a zone that affects their vehicle have to buy a Crit'Air sticker. These can be ordered online on the official website of the [https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu Air Quality certificate Service] for a cost of 3,11 € plus postage or a total of 4,41 € for EU countries.

According to the vehicle's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_emission_standards#Emission_standards_for_passenger_cars Euro emission standard] it will be assigned a certain sticker from one of the classes 1 to 5. Class 1 stickers are given to vehicles with lower emissions while Class 5 to vehicles with higher emissions. There is a special class for electric vehicles and there is no sticker for cars and motorcycles of Euro 1 standard or even older vehicles, meaning that they may not be able to access restricted zones according to its cities requirements.

<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CPuv9ZNjU8</youtube>

The following table presents the classes of the stickers and the vehicles to which they are assigned:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Vehicle Classification according to article L. 318-1 and R. 318-2 French road traffic act
! Class !! Motorcycles, tricycles and quads !! colspan="2" | Cars and vans
|-
| || || '''Petrol''' || '''Diesel'''
|-
| Green Crit'Air sticker || colspan="4" | Electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1 || colspan="4" | Gas vehicles and PHEV (plug in hybrid)
|-
| '''Euro 4''' 1 January 2017 for motorcycles 1 January 2018 for mopeds || '''Euro 5 and 6''' From 1 January 2011 || -
|-
| 2 || '''Euro 3''' 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2016 for motorcycles to 31 December 2017 for mopeds || '''Euro 4''' 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2010 || '''Euro 5 and 6''' From 1 January 2011
|-
| 3 || '''Euro 2''' 1 July 2004 to 31 December 2006 || '''Euro 2 and 3''' 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2005 || '''Euro 4''' 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2010
|-
| 4 || '''Without norm''' 1 June 2000 to 30 June 2004 || - || '''Euro 3''' 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2005
|-
| 5 || - || - || '''Euro 2''' 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2000
|-
| No sticker || '''Without norm''' Until 31 May 2000 || '''Euro 1 and before''' Until 31 December 1996 Vans until 30 September 1997 || '''Euro 1 and before''' Until 31 December 1996 Vans until 30 September 1997
|}

[https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/aide-certificat Instructions on how to affix the sticker] can be found by following the previous link and there are also available on video:

<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWd0N_ip9EI</youtube>

== References ==

[[Category:European Union countries]]
[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]

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	\| Cars with trailers with a total weight > 3,5 t & < 12 t \|\| 50 (31) \|\| 80 (49) \|\| 100 (62) \|\| 110 (68)		\| Cars with trailers with a total weight > 3,5 t & < 12 t \|\| 50 (31) \|\| 80 (49) \|\| 100 (62) \|\| 110 (68)
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	\| New drivers with a license < 3 years \|\| 50 (31) \|\| 80 (49) \|\| 100 (68) \|\| 110 (68)<ref group="note">The 110 km/h limit refers to sections of motorways where the speed limit is 130 km/h. For sections of ~~motrways~~ where the limit is lower for drivers with licenses newer than 3 years it falls to 100 km/h.</ref>		\| New drivers with a license < 3 years \|\| 50 (31) \|\| 80 (49) \|\| 100 (68) \|\| 110 (68)<ref group="note">The 110 km/h limit refers to sections of motorways where the speed limit is 130 km/h. For sections of motorways where the limit is lower for drivers with licenses newer than 3 years it falls to 100 km/h.</ref> \|\|\| 70 (43)
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	=== Studded tires ===		=== Studded tires ===

	Vehicles < 3,5 t [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_vehicle_weight_rating ~~GVW~~] are allowed to use studded tires from first Saturday before 11 November to last Sunday of March. The maximum speed limit for vehicles fitted with studded tires is 90 km/h. Vehicles with studded tires have to be labeled with a sticker at the rear of their vehicle, on the lower left.		Vehicles < 3,5 t [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_vehicle_weight_rating GVWR] are allowed to use studded tires from first Saturday before 11 November to last Sunday of March. The maximum speed limit for vehicles fitted with studded tires is 90 km/h. Vehicles with studded tires have to be labeled with a sticker at the rear of their vehicle, on the lower left.

	== Headlights ==		== Headlights ==
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	# Unleaded petrol / gasoline (French: Essence sans plomb)<br>Petrol is commonly called at the pump SP95 when it has an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane rating] of 95 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON] or SP98 / Super Plus 98 when it has an octane rating of 98 RON. The labels E5 and E10 that may accompany petrol fuel's name refer to the percentage of ethanol in the mix with it being 5% or 10% respectively and the rest of the mix consists of standard unleaded petrol.		# Unleaded petrol / gasoline (French: Essence sans plomb)<br>Petrol is commonly called at the pump SP95 when it has an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane rating] of 95 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON] or SP98 / Super Plus 98 when it has an octane rating of 98 RON. The labels E5 and E10 that may accompany petrol fuel's name refer to the percentage of ethanol in the mix with it being 5% or 10% respectively and the rest of the mix consists of standard unleaded petrol.
	# Diesel. In France it is also called Gazole.		# Diesel. In France it is also called Gazole.
	# LPG. It is also called Autogas or GPL. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/france/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be seen by following the previous link..		# LPG. It is also called Autogas or GPL in France. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/france/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be seen by following the previous link..
	# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/france/ list of stations that offer CNG] can be found by clicking the link at the start of this sentence.		# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/france/ list of stations that offer CNG] can be found by clicking the link at the start of this sentence.

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	## Pay with coins (10 cents to 2 Euros coins are acceptable) and / or with banknotes (5 to Euros bills are accepted) or by using a debit or credit card. Visa and Mastercard as well as Maestro cards are accpeted in most of the cases, but it is a good practice to hold cash with you in case no one from your cards gets accepted for any reason, because the barriers won't open if the payment is not completed.		## Pay with coins (10 cents to 2 Euros coins are acceptable) and / or with banknotes (5 to Euros bills are accepted) or by using a debit or credit card. Visa and Mastercard as well as Maestro cards are accpeted in most of the cases, but it is a good practice to hold cash with you in case no one from your cards gets accepted for any reason, because the barriers won't open if the payment is not completed.
	## By pressing the "Récu" button you can obtain a receipt. There is also a button you can press for assistance if you have any problems and you can communicate with an attendant through an intercom.		## By pressing the "Récu" button you can obtain a receipt. There is also a button you can press for assistance if you have any problems and you can communicate with an attendant through an intercom.
	# Payment with the installation of the electronic transponder [https://www.bipandgo.com/en/ Liber-t]. The transponder is also valid for paying tolls in Italy, Spain and Portugal. In order to use this method after installing the device and connecting it with a bank account you have to enter the motorway using the dedicated lanes signed with the letter "t".<br> Vehicles with a height over 3 meters have to use lanes can't use the system and have to choose another payment method. Vehicles over 2 meters can't use the dedicated lanes for cars and have to use other lanes marked with "t".		# Payment with the installation of the electronic transponder [https://www.bipandgo.com/en/ Liber-t]. '''The transponder is also valid for paying tolls in Italy, Spain and Portugal. Vice versa the Italian [https://www.telepass.com/en/private-owners/services/mobility-services/motorway Telepass] transponder and the Spanish VIA-T (by any of the following providers: [https://www.viat.es/contratar-via-t VIA-T], [https://www.pagatelia.com/en/plans VIA-T Pagatelia] or [https://www.bipdrive.com/en/comparison/ VIA-T Bip&Drive] can be used for paying the French tolls, so if you previously have purchased and installed one of the aforementioned devices there is no need to buy the Liber-t transponder.''' In order to use this method after installing the device and connecting it with a bank account you have to enter the motorway using the dedicated lanes signed with the letter "t".<br> Vehicles with a height over 3 meters have to use lanes can't use the system and have to choose another payment method. Vehicles over 2 meters can't use the dedicated lanes for cars and have to use other lanes marked with "t".
	# Specifically for the barrier free tolls at Boulay on Motorway A4 you drive under the gantry without even having to slow down. The payment methods are the following:		# Specifically for the barrier free tolls at Boulay on Motorway A4 you drive under the gantry without even having to slow down. The payment methods are the following:
	## You can pay each time you pass through the toll within 10 days [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/pay-online#/ online]. Transactions can take up to 24 hours to appear on the system, so you may wait 1 day till trying to pay. If you also pass the deadline you won't be able to pay.		## You can pay each time you pass through the toll within 10 days [https://www.sanef.com/en/my-journey/boulay/pay-online#/ online]. Transactions can take up to 24 hours to appear on the system, so you may wait 1 day till trying to pay. If you also pass the deadline you won't be able to pay.