Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in France
If your MV weighs over 3.5 tons then you are required to follow additional legislations whilst driving in France. All vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must display “Angles Morts” (Blind Spots) stickers on their vehicle. If you do not do this then you may be fined. There is strict regulation about
The actual French legislation (in French) - https://www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2020-11/19_11_2020_am_signilisation_angles_morts-1.pdf
Institute of Tranport Administration - A useful site to explain the law of Angles Morts stickers - https://www.iota.org.uk/blog/blind-spot-stickers-for-all-vehicles-over-35t-in-france-new-law-in-place-from-1st-january-2021
For details on where to place the stickers - https://www.fpluk.com/single-post/are-you-compliant-to-travel-to-france.
- Where the stickers are placed
- The size of the stickers
- Where to put them on trailers
The actual French legislation (in French) - https://www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2020-11/19_11_2020_am_signilisation_angles_morts-1.pdf
Institute of Tranport Administration - A useful site to explain the law of Angles Morts stickers - https://www.iota.org.uk/blog/blind-spot-stickers-for-all-vehicles-over-35t-in-france-new-law-in-place-from-1st-january-2021
For details on where to place the stickers - https://www.fpluk.com/single-post/are-you-compliant-to-travel-to-france.
Suitable signs/stickers/magnetic versions may be found on amazon. Please make sure that they are the correct size. –(17 x 25cm)
TOP TIP - before buying check where they need to go - you may need a combination of magnetic and stick pn signs if you have a canvas sided vehicle.
TOP TIP - before buying check where they need to go - you may need a combination of magnetic and stick pn signs if you have a canvas sided vehicle.
IF YOUR LONG VEHICLE IS ARMOURED..........
Members considering taking their armour to France must be aware that it takes over 3 months to make the application for this permit. To apply for a permit for armour please contact the MVT lead in Northern France Gerald Przenislawski at [email protected].
