France Insider : French Life

Safety Inspections for Motorbikes in France

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.

Validity of a New UK Driving Licence

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.

French Public Holidays 2022

1st Mar 2022

French Public Holidays 2022

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

Court to Rule on Hunting Rights

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.

Noise Radars in Seven Departments

31st Jan 2022

Noise Radars in Seven Departments

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

Investigation into Fake Covid Certificates

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.

Crowing Cockerels and Neighbour Nuisance

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.

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