British holidaymakers heading to France this year may have one extra device in their hire car - a breathalyser.
Under new legislation passed by the French government, all cars in the country must carry a rudimentary breathalyser device from July 1st. Those who don't could face a fine of up to 11 Euros (£9.20), telegraph.co.uk reports.
Drivers have also been warned about lower drink drive limits in France than the UK. At home, 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood is permitted - whereas across the channel, just 50mg is permitted.
The new addition is just one of a number of devices Brits need to carry when driving in France, with warning triangles and fluorescent jackets also compulsory by law. Those driving their own vehicles have even more of a task, having to also carry GB plates and adjust their headlights to avoid glare upon oncoming traffic.
The ever-growing list is aimed at making roads in France more well-lit, but may also encourage many more holidaymakers to consider renting as opposed to taking their own car for ease and peace of mind.
The AA's head of road safety, Andrew Howard, commented on the new laws. Speaking to Mail Online, he said: "Driving requirements in France are now quite complicated and the list of things you need to take is beginning to be quite a substantial extra charge to a holiday."