Practical Francais

A note in yesterdays Dompost reminded visitors to the Olympic Games, who were thinking of slipping over to France for a drive around, that its compulsory to have in the car an approved breath-testing device.
On last years tour I found the driving environment most amenable, the signage was helpful and expressive of concern for your safety, rather than heavy fist of the law stuff like here.
I dont doubt however that it could be, the fines for DIC are pretty substantial, but a glass of wine with a meal is part of the nations fine culture, and the carrying of the breath testing device an elegant solution.

That motorists are given, and take, responsibility for their own actions is a nice touch