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Originally Posted by jrpdark
Err, not sure that you're correct there. I think prioritie a droite (which was a bloody stupid rule - you're right) was abolished some years ago in MOST cases, esp roundabouts. You will know this now when you approach a roundabout where it will say "Vous n'avez la prioritie" or some such. HOWEVER, it does still apply in some cases, worryingly some minor roads entering onto a major road, as I discovered on our summer hols this year when a Poogeot 205 shot out in front of us. I'm buggered if I know how to tell which do have priorite a droit though, so not much help.
All I can offer you is to do what I do, take it slow, look all around, and if in doubt, stop.
Good luck.
James
PS if you're a member of the RAC maybe they can advise? Or is that one of the "services" that has gone out of the window in the rush to garb cash from the customer...?
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Hi James, Thanks for the info.
Regarding the "Priorite a droite rule", it was never abolished, but the rules changed for where it applies. Most places the rules are the same as in the UK including most roundabouts as you mentioned. There are still many areas, often in town where this stupid rule still applies, including the world busy roundabout "The Etoile" (arc de triomphe). Along a major road you will often see a yellow diamond shaped roadsign, this means "priorite a droit" does not apply.
I looked at the AA site and its very useful, and seems to answer most of my questions.
Here's the links if needed:
Compulsory Equipment >
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...t_june2006.doc
Motoring advice by country>
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...bycountry.html