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Transport > Road > Traffic laws Stats: compare key data on France & United Kingdom

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  • Fire extinguisher required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a fire extinguisher to be available in each car.
  • First aid required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a first aid kit to be available in each car.
  • Permitted alcohol level: Indicates for European countries the limit of blood alcohol content (in %), above which driving is not permitted.
  • Seatbelt required: Indicates for European countries whether (and on which seats) it is mandatory to wear seatbelts while driving.
  • Spare bulb required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a spare light bulb to be available in each car.
  • Speed limit at urban area: Indicates the speed limit (in km / h) in urban areas in European countries.
  • Tow rope required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a tow rope to be available in each car.
  • Triangle required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a triangular safety reflector to be available in each car.
STAT France United Kingdom
Fire extinguisher required Recommended Recommended
First aid required Recommended Recommended
Permitted alcohol level 0.05%
Ranked 7th.
0.08%
Ranked 2nd. 60% more than France
Seatbelt required All All
Spare bulb required No No
Speed limit at urban area 50 km/h
Ranked 8th. 4% more than United Kingdom
48 km/h
Ranked 41st.
Tow rope required Yes Yes
Triangle required Yes Recommended

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