UK motorists travelling to France during the Easter holidays are being urged to make sure they are travelling with a NF approved breathalyser in their vehicle.
Drivers should make sure that their breathalyser complies with French regulation and carries the NF logo.
In France the legal alcohol blood limit is 50mg per 100ml, lower than the UK limit of 80mpg per 100ml.
Motorists are also reminded that those driving in France need to carry a warning triangle and fluorescent safety vest at all times in case of an emergency. All vehicles from the UK should also be adorned with official European 'GB' number plates.
"Although the law for carrying breathalysers will no longer be enforced through fines, in order to comply with the law, you will need to carry an NF approved breathalyser while travelling in France," said Neil Greig, Institute of Advanced Motorist director of policy and research.
"While these are a good way of being sure you are safe to drive, if you're going to drink don't drive, and beware the morning after effect."
AlcoSense managing director Hunter Abbott added: "It is still a legal requirement to carry an NF approved breathalyser. There are less than a handful of brands who have the official NF approvals, make sure you buy a product with the blue NF logo on it."
French breathalyser rules confirmed
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Re: French breathalyser rules confirmed
It is actually recommended that you carry two of the breathalysers in you car. One to use if demanded by the police, or self use, and the other so that you are not travelling illegally (i.e. without a breathalyser) until such time as you are able to replace the one used.
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Re: French breathalyser rules confirmed
NF approved breathalyser - You can drink 2 bottles of French wine and pass, but half a glass of German, Italian etc and you're toast! French protectionism!!!
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That's one I wouldn't like to put to the test.foxfeeder wrote:NF approved breathalyser - You can drink 2 bottles of French wine and pass, but half a glass of German, Italian etc and you're toast! French protectionism!!!
I wouldn't mind the two bottles of French wine, but skip the driving!