The new year in France tends to usher in a clutch of new laws, and the rules of the road are no exception - here are the changes that drivers in France can expect in 2026. The law change makes the most serious cases of speeding into a délit (a minor crime), meaning that drivers can be jailed, and will also get a criminal record. Contrôle technique - there is a change to the regular mandatory vehicle checks known as the contrôle technique (CT). AdvertisementFor most vehicles, the CT must be done every two years, and in 2024 it was extended to motorbikes. Free-flow tolls - over the course of the year, the extension of the 'flux-libre' system on the country's autoroutes will continue.

Source: The Local January 09, 2026 03:33 UTC