Nigel wrote in message ...
Nigel (Remove NOSPAM) wrote:

Not sure about France but in Holland,Germany,Austria & probably most
of the rest of europe . You must have your Licence on you when you
drive .

In France you have to present your driving license to your local
police station if you don't have it with you. However I don't think
that will work with foreigners although the police are usually quite
polite.