New French motoring law 'could catch out holidaymakers'

A new piece of motoring law has been introduced in France, which could catch holidaymakers driving in the country off guard.

It is now compulsory for motorists to have a reflective jacket in any vehicle with four wheels or more in France, says the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

With nine million tourists expected to reach the nation by car this year the change in legislation is something that could affect a large number of holidaymakers.

Neil Greig, director of the IAM, said: "Its worth investing in [a reflective jacket], before you leave, to ensure you don't end up with a nasty fine when you're on holiday."

He added that when travelling abroad people tend to go into "holiday mode" and think that they are safeguarded from break downs or run ins with the law, which is a fallacy.