A self drive holiday in Europe can be a fantastic way to see the continent, but the European driving laws are known for being confounding to foreigners. You can avoid a lot of hassle and stress on your European driving holiday by taking the time to brush up on the basics before you hit the road.

There is a website called DriveAlive which is a great resource for European driving information and serves as a one stop shop for road trip planning on the continent. According to this website, travelers must be especially careful about the driving laws in France as they tend to be more particular than in other Euro zone countries. For example, the laws in France require drivers to use headlamp converters and carry visibility vests and warning triangles in their vehicle. The minimum age for driving is 18, and fines are issued on the spot for any traffic violations.

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