In France, cars drive on the right hand side of the road. The alcohol limit for drivers is 0.5 g per litre of blood - equivalent to 2 glasses of wine. It is compulsory to wear front and back seat belts both in built-up areas and on the open road. In towns, car horns must only be used in emergencies. Do not drive in the bus lanes.
Double parking is forbidden.
Daytime parking in most parts of Paris is restricted to 2 hours and must be paid for using coin-operated machines. Unless otherwise stated, parking is free between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. and at weekends, public holidays and during August. Paris has a large number of car parks.