France

El consumo o posesión de drogas, incluido el cannabis, es ilegal en Francia, incluso en privado, y la policía puede imponer una multa inmediata de 200 euros.

Original (EN): Using or possessing drugs including cannabis is illegal in France even in private, and police can issue an immediate flat-rate fine of €200.

The €200 fine rises to €450 if unpaid, goes on your criminal record, and serious cases carry up to 1 year in prison and a €3,750 fine.

Sólo puede introducir medicamentos personales en Francia en cantidades que correspondan a su receta (hasta 3 meses para los medicamentos comunes), y los medicamentos narcóticos o psicotrópicos requieren la receta original y un límite de aproximadamente 1 mes.

Original (EN): You may bring personal medication into France only in quantities matching your prescription (up to 3 months for ordinary drugs), and narcotic or psychotropic medicines require the original prescription and roughly a 1-month limit.

Original doctor's prescription is mandatory for narcotic/psychotropic medicines; for narcotics, an ANSM transport certificate may be required by the destination country.

Debe declarar dinero en efectivo, oro o su equivalente por un importe igual o superior a 10.000 euros en aduanas al entrar o salir de Francia (o de la UE).

Original (EN): You must declare cash, gold or equivalent of €10,000 or more to customs when entering or leaving France (or the EU).

Non-declaration can mean a fine of up to 50% of the sum and temporary seizure of the money.

El límite de alcohol en Francia para conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol es de 0,5 g por litro de sangre (0,25 mg/L de aliento), bajando a 0,2 g/L para los conductores novatos con licencia de prueba.

Original (EN): France's drink-drive limit is 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood (0.25 mg/L of breath), dropping to 0.2 g/L for novice drivers with a probationary licence.

From 0.5 g/L: fine up to €750 and loss of 6 licence points; 0.8 g/L or more is a criminal offence with up to €9,000 fine and 3 years in prison.

En Francia, en la mayoría de las intersecciones y rotondas, debe ceder el paso al tráfico que se aproxima por su derecha, y conducir bajo la influencia de drogas o alcohol puede conllevar un arresto inmediato.

Original (EN): In France you must give way to traffic approaching from your right at most intersections and roundabouts, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to immediate arrest.

Driving under the influence may result in immediate arrest and detention.

La ley francesa restringe el uso de drones y la fotografía y video de sitios sensibles (aeropuertos, bases militares, prisiones, plantas nucleares) y grandes reuniones como conciertos y desfiles.

Original (EN): French law restricts drone use and photography/video of sensitive sites — airports, military bases, prisons, nuclear plants — and large gatherings such as concerts and parades.

Up to 75,000 euro fine or 1-year imprisonment

En Francia no existen restricciones legales sobre las relaciones homosexuales ni sobre la organización de eventos.

Original (EN): There are no legal restrictions on same-sex relationships or the organization of events in France.