French Life

31st Jul 2022

Vehicle Inspection Tests in France

Last year, 20% of vehicles in France failed their vehicle inspection (MOT) test.

5th Jun 2022

Phew! What a Scorcher!

After record temperatures in May, forecasters in France predict a hot, dry summer ahead.

20th May 2022

Safety Inspections for Motorbikes in France

A French court has ruled that roadworthiness tests for motorbikes must be introduced from 1st Oct, but there is no certainty it will happen.

2nd Apr 2022

Validity of a New UK Driving Licence

A British national escapes a prison sentence when her new UK licence is recognised as legal.

1st Mar 2022

French Public Holidays 2022

With spring in the air in France, time to check out the public holiday dates this year.

3rd Feb 2022

Court to Rule on Hunting Rights

The French Constitutional Council has been asked to rule on the right of owners to oppose hunting on their land.

31st Jan 2022

Noise Radars in Seven Departments

Last month the French government launched a new type of radar on some French roads.

10th Jan 2022

Investigation into Fake Covid Certificates

A large trade in fake Covid vaccination certificates has been identified in France, often with health professionals as accomplices.

24th Dec 2021

Crowing Cockerels and Neighbour Nuisance

Legal disputes over nuisance caused by animal noises have been on the increase in recent years, with some notable recent cases concerning crowing cockerels.