Highway driving

Highway Driving Rules in France 2025

Quick answer

French motorways (autoroutes) have a 130 km/h limit (110 km/h in rain). Most are toll roads (péage). Speed cameras are common. Keep right except when overtaking.

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Highway driving in France

Speed limits

ConditionLimit
Dry130 km/h
Rain110 km/h
Fog (<50m)50 km/h
New drivers110 km/h
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Tolls (péage)

  • Most autoroutes have tolls
  • Take ticket at entry
  • Pay at exit
  • Télépéage for electronic payment

Lane discipline

  • Keep right
  • Left lane for overtaking only
  • Return right after passing

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