A valid driver’s license, issued in the U.S., is required for all U.S. citizens who wish to drive in France. The minimum age for drivers is 18. Proof of insurance coverage is necessary. Important Rules of the Road: Seat belts are mandatory in both the front and back seats throughout France, including cities. Children under 10 must ride in the vehicle’s rear seat. At intersections, the driver to the right has the right of way, unless you are in a traffic circle or otherwise instructed. Driving while intoxicated carries severe penalties, and speed limits are strictly enforced.
The city speed limit is 50 km (30 miles) per hour or as posted. The speed limit on toll highways is 130 km (81 miles) per hour, on no-toll highways 110 km (68 miles) per hour, and 90 km (56 miles) per hour on other roads.