Driving in France with a UK Licence
We have a ChatFBN session about the need to exchange a UK driving licence when driving in France, answering the following questions: Can I drive in France with my UK driving licence? Steps to exchange a UK driving licence Can I use my French licence in the UK? FBN Events Manager, Tharwat Mansour chats […]
How to guide: buying a car in France
Many people bring over their right hand drive car from the UK. But, after Brexit the procedure and the costs have made this option less attractive. Buying a new or used car in France should not be a fearful process, especially if you follow the steps below 1. Decide Between New or Used 2. Where […]
Low Emission Zones in France – are you compliant?
There are now twelve cities in France that have Crit’Air rules in place which restrict certain vehicles from entering. If you are living in France or going to be visiting France as a holiday maker or a second home owner then you need to know where they are. Low-emission zones restrict the types of vehicles […]
Changes to speeding fines
From 1st January 2024, points will no longer be deducted from your licence if you are caught speeding at less than 5 kms per hour over the speed limit. Previously this would have resulted in a fine and one point being deducted from your licence. In France, drivers begin with 12 points (new drivers start […]
Pass your driving test from 17 years old
It is now possible to pass your driving test in France from the age of 17 years old. You first need to pass the theory test ; this can be done from the age of 15 for a standard driving licence (Permis B) if you decide to learn via accompanied driving or from 16 years […]
The cost of a ‘carte grise’ for a car imported from the UK
by Gerald Humphreys Depending on the nature of your vehicle, you will have to pay several taxes to register your UK car. • The regional tax: its amount is obtained by multiplying the rate of the tax per horsepower applicable in your region of residence. However, you will benefit from a partial or full exemption […]
Exchanging your UK driving licence
by Gerald Humphreys On Monday 28 June 2021 the French and British authorities reached an agreement on the continuity of mutual recognition of valid driving licences which were issued prior to 1 January 2021. So no need to exchange a British licence for a French one. Similarly French drivers living in the U.K. with a […]
Procedures for importing and registering a UK vehicle in France
You now need to know about customs fees, supporting documents, reception procedure and registration. Customs fees represent 10% of the value of your car, 0% for classic cars over 30 years old. VAT remains at 20%, 5.5% for classic cars over 30 years old, but when importing a vehicle it is now calculated on the […]
Registering Your Car in France
by Gerald Humphreys After the importing of your UK registered car, you are allowed one month to get the “carte grise” (French logbook) in your name, as there is the possibility of a fixed fine of 135 € if you don’t. If you are importing a used car from the UK, whether you bought it […]