Destination: French Riviera
Practical Matters French Riviera   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 limit on motorways (auto-routes): 130kph (50kph in poor visibility). Speed limit on dual carriage-ways: 110kph Speed limit on main roads: 90kph Speed limit on minor roads: 50kph Seat Belts: Must be worn in front seats at all times and in rear seats where fitted. Limit: 0.05 per cent alcohol per litre of blood. Petrol (essence) including unleaded (sans plomb) is widely available. Petrol stations are numerous along main roads but rarer in mountainous areas. Some on minor roads are closed on Sunday. Most take credit cards. Maps showing petrol stations are available from main tourist offices. A red warning triangle must by carried if your car has no hazard warning lights, but it is advised for all motorists. Place this 30m behind the car in the event of an accident or breakdown. On motorways ring from emergency phones (every 2km) to contact the local breakdown service. Off motorways, the police will advise on local breakdown services.	COUNTRY France REGION French Riviera   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters CITIES Paris Lyon Nice Strasbourg MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK