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Traffic and parking  Plan to explore Paris in your own vehicle? You might as well know that it’s not the best way to make the most of the city and that whenever pollution levels peak, driving is not recommended. Traffic
Speed limits: urban areas: 50 km/h (30mph); ring roads: 80 km/h (50 mph); main roads: 90 km/h (56mph); motorways: 130 km/h (80mph) and 110 km/h (68mph) in wet weather. There are a few service stations within Paris and you will inevitably find some on the way in to the city.
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Just a few reminders: in France you drive on the right; safety belts are compulsory in both the front and back seats; it is prohibited to sound your horn; and remember to come equipped with your international Green Card insurance. For motorbikes and scooters, the wearing of helmets is compulsory for both drivers and passengers. In the city, it is against the law to use the bus lanes.