IAM Better Biking - going abroad

You must use dipped headlights during the day
It's compulsory for motorcyclists and their passenger to wear crash helmets
While motorists are legally required to, bikers don'thave to carry warning triangles.

In built-up areas give way to traffic coming from the right "priorité a droite", unless a white line across junction to the right.
At signed roundabouts with the words "Vous n'avez pas la priorité" or "Cédez le passage" traffic on the roundabout has priority; where no such sign exists, traffic entering the roundabout has priority.
In built up areas the use of the horn is prohibited except in cases of immediate danger.
The maximum level of alcohol allowed in the bloodstream is 0.05 per cent or 50mg per ml (UK is 80mg per ml).

Built up area - 50kph
Single carriageway - 90 kph ( 80kph if wet)
Dual carriageway - 110 kph (100kph if wet)
Motorway - 130 kph (110 kph if wet)
Motorway minimum speed 80 kph
On the spot fines are severe and you may have your UK driving licence confiscated by the Police (e.g. exceeding speed limit by 40+ kph)

you are not allowed to ride a motorbike on a provisional licence.

As of 3 January 2012, satnavs and similar devices which warn of speed cameras have been banned. If caught using one, you face a fine of €1500.
From 1 July 2012, all bikers will need to carry two single use breathalysers which must be NF marked. Fines have been delayed indefinitely.
All motorcyclists are required to wear helmets fitted with reflective material with a minimum of 18cm2.

Pyrenees or the Alps or just seeing the country, France is a popular destination but as you might expect, there are rules you will need to know about.

France

essentials

traffic regulations

speed limits

other useful information