What does rappel on French road signs mean?
reminder
You’ll often see the word ‘rappel’ underneath speed limit signs in France. It translates as ‘reminder’ and its purpose is to remind you that speed restrictions are still in place, so you need to stick to the specified limit.
What is a bis route in France?
“Routes bis” Thus a sign saying “bis Lyon” is an alternative route avoiding the main roads, and generally with less lorry traffic. Bis, in French, means second (as in the prefix bi-).
How do traffic lights work in France?
In France, a red light means stop, but an amber light also means that you should stop at the stop line. (There’s no equivalent of turning right on red in France.) Some traffic lights have ‘filter’ lanes for turning left or right, shown with a flashing amber or green arrow.
What are D roads in France?
D roads are departmental (county) roads. They range from busy local routes and former national routes now downgraded (make sure you have an up-to-date map with the new road numbers) to tiny country lanes. France also displays a European road number.
Do I need vignette in France?
All vehicles need to display a vignette to drive and park in the zones restricted by a ZCR or ZPA. Not all vehicles are eligible for a vignette. Cars registered before January 1997 and motorbikes and scooters registered before June 2000 are ineligible and cannot be driven at all where restrictions apply.
What are the three colors for information signs on the highway?
In United States, all three colors are used for guide signs.
- Blue signs guide you to motorists services (like gas stations or rest areas)
- Green signs show distances and guide you to cities, towns and highway exits.
- Brown signs guide you to recreation areas (like state parks) and points of historic interest.
What does a flashing red light mean in France?
no entry
A flashing red light means no entry, and can also indicate a level crossing or emergency vehicle exit point. If a red light is accompanied by a yellow arrow then drivers may turn in the direction of the arrow but have to give priority to vehicles travelling in that direction, as well as to any pedestrians.