Elsewhere in France, it is handled by the Pr fecture . Safety It is forbidden to drive an uninsured vehicle . France operates a driving licence penalty-point system as one of the penalties for traffic offences. Drivers lose points for each traffic offence conviction, and the more serious offences carry a higher number of points. If a driver exceeds a specified number of points over a specified time period, the licence is withdrawn.
Motorists can pay in cash or by credit card.
There is a motorway service station about every 40 kilometres . Fuel prices are not regulated in France, so prices can vary considerably. There are motorway rest areas at intervals of 10 to 20 kilometres, and orange-coloured emergency breakdown telephones every 2 kilometres. Car rental Car rental rates vary a great deal between agencies, so it is worthwhile shopping around. Rental conditions can also vary.