![]() ![]() Triangles warn of safety or pattern changes ahead, such as railway tracks, crossroads, or road grade changes.Colors and shapes also convey specific driving instructions. Not surprisingly, graphics and symbols are used more than words, and most are specific enough to inform every driver of road conditions, regardless of their nationality or native language. Signage is used to direct traffic, identify roads, and warn of alterations or safety hazards. Auto France provides every one of our clients with these compulsory items inside the vehicle upon delivery at no extra cost. To our knowledge, the proposed fee of 15 euro for not having it is not being enforced due to lack of supply. The mandatory breathalyzer as a law is indeed still a bit ambiguous, and it met a rough start as manufacturers simply could not create enough on time to meet the law deadline. In France, an unused breathalyzer kit is required to be on board in every car, as is a safety kit which includes a reflective vest and roadside triangle. Without a specific sign authorizing it, right turns on red lights are almost always prohibited. Phones are prohibited without a hands-free option. Headlights are often mandatory, even in the daytime. Circling the interior lane for a few turns can give drivers a better sense of where they are and where they want to get off. These are found on both highways and in cities and towns. They slow down traffic flow and sometimes provide several exit points. Traffic circles (“roundabouts”) occur in virtually all countries. Travelers on the Autobahn will learn quickly to make way for others coming up (fast!) behind them. Passing is often prohibited in the slow (far right) lane. Some countries use a single line to prohibit passing others use two. All other European countries drive on the right. Only the UK and Ireland drive on the left side of the road. Most European road travel is very similar to that of the US. Ireland, Moldova, Spain and the UK have not adopted the international system. Designed to increase road safety, the multilateral treaty standardized the system for road signs, traffic lights, and road markings that are used internationally.Īt the same time, the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic standardized international driving laws as well. In 1968, most-though not all-European countries adopted road rules set out by the Vienna Convention of Road Signs and Signals. Knowing how to navigate common and uncommon traffic circumstances will make your continental cruising much more fun (and less dangerous!). Like their cultures, each European country manages its roads just a little bit differently than the others. ![]() For people who choose to drive their way across the continent, international road rules offer an additional, exciting challenge.Įurope is rightfully proud of its mosaic of cultures, each of which provides international travelers with unique, one-of-a-kind experiences. European travel is always exciting, whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or embarking on your first journey. ![]()
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