Osnabrück. Many German football fans want to go by car with reflective vest to the football championship in France. Because there but a state of emergency since the terrorist attacks in November 2015 they face increased border checks and waiting periods. There are also some other traffic rules as in Germany – and in certain offenses also significantly higher fines.
The state of emergency also applies during the European Championship, granted the French security forces extensive privileges. The ADAC advises motorists therefore to timely information on the current situation and – if possible – to adjust their travel plans accordingly. Current traffic information you find on the websites of the French road authority, they say. It should also be noted that children entries in a parent’s passport since the 26.06.2012 no longer valid. Every Child needs regardless of age own identity document.
Honking horns, which are popular with subscribers of motorcades are, according to the ADAC forbidden strictly in France. At events like the European Football Championship but may be interpreted by a certain tolerance of the police, says the Auto Club. A ban, to decorate his vehicle during the tournament with car flags or the like, there is not, according to French lawyers. The same applies for the swinging of flags out of the car. The driver should however ensure that the vehicle jewelry neither the driver’s vision impaired nor endanger other road users.
According to the automotive expert Karl Walter at R + V-InfoCenter the rules to distraction at the wheel are particularly strict in France. “Looking in the glove compartment, the phone without the hands-free or other distractions: Everything bothers while driving is prohibited. Who looks for example on a screen, must reckon with penalties of up to 1,500 euros, “warns the expert.
In an accident or breakdown, motorists should Warnblick conditioning on and set up the warning triangle if they thereby not exposing yourself to any danger to life.
According to Walter all passengers must wear a reflective safety vest in France, when they leave the car – not just the driver. Whoever disregards these rules, shall fined up to 750 euros.
On the highway, a maximum speed of 130 km / h on highways 110 km / h applies, on the highway are not more than 90 km / h. After the victory jubilation important: The alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille for license newcomers in the first three years at 0.2 per thousand.
Motorways are toll roads, the levels of toll depends on the distance traveled and vehicle with reflective tape class or size. The payment of the toll is made in cash, by credit card or via electronic billing by Telepeage chip. EC or Maestro cards are not accepted.
Currently, the French protest massively against the planned labor market reform government. Affected was previously included the plane, train and boat traffic, but also the fuel supply at the gas stations. There were bottlenecks. Travelers should keep abreast of the media and their tour to date. However, observers believe that will be agreed to at the beginning of EM.