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DRIVE ON THE RIGHT SPEED LIMITS
Traffic police can impose severe on-the-spot fines. Limited-access toll highways (autoroutes à peage)
130 k.p.h. (80 m.p.h.) Outer lane minimum
80 k.p.h. (49 m.p.h.) On wet roads
110 k.p.h. (68 m.p.h.) In fog with visibility less than 50 m (55 yards)
50 k.p.h. (31 m.p.h.) Toll-free highways (autoroutes) and divided highways
110 k.p.h. (68 m.p.h.) Main roads
90 k.p.h. (55 m.p.h.) On wet roads
80 k.p.h. (49 m.p.h.) Urban areas
50 k.p.h. (31 m.p.h.) SEAT BELTS
Must be worn in front and back seats at all times. BLOOD ALCOHOL
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05%. Random breath tests on drivers are carried out frequently, and the penalties for offenders are severe.
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