Destination: Paris
Practical Matters Paris   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	DRIVING Speed limits on toll motorways (autoroutes) 130kph (110kph when wet). Non-toll motorways and dual carriageways: 110kph (100kph when wet). Paris ring road (périphérique): 80kph. Speed limits on country roads: 90kph (80kph when wet) Speed limits on urban roads: 50kph Seat Belts: Must be worn in front seats at all times and in rear seats where fitted. Random breath-testing frequent. Limit: 0.05 per cent alcohol in blood. Leaded petrol is sold as essence super (98 octane). Unleaded is available in two grades: essence sans plomb (95 octane) and essence super sans plomb (98 octane). Diesel (Gasoil or Gazole) is also readily available. In Paris filling stations can be hard to spot, often consisting of little more than a few kerb-side pumps. If your car breaks down in Paris, contact the 24-hour repair service (Phone:01 43 31 14 14). On motorways (autoroutes) use the orange-coloured emergency phones (every 2km) to contact the breakdown service.	COUNTRY France REGION French Riviera CITIES Paris   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters Lyon Nice Strasbourg MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK