France mandates technical inspections from January 2026 that will detect and ban vehicles equipped with dangerous Takata 'stop drive' airbags until repaired to enhance road safety.
Île-de-France experiences its first winter snowfall of 2025 with up to 4 cm of snow, orange vigilance partially lifted, speed restrictions imposed, and transport delays reported.
An orange alert for snow and ice affects Île-de-France and Yvelines with traffic restrictions and advisories issued for November 22-23, 2025.
France is under extensive snow and ice alerts, with warnings issued across 76 departments including Paris and Tarn, urging caution on roads amid an early winter cold snap.
Driving schools across France protest the shortage of driving exam slots, leading to long wait times for candidates.
A multi-vehicle accident on A43 caused significant traffic disruptions near the Fréjus tunnel.
France implements radar cars and acknowledges Holcar under its France 2030 initiative to boost road safety and innovation.