Minimum age for a car driving licence in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The category B licence can be obtained from 17. Early learning with an accompanying person is open from 15.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 17 years [1] |
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [2] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | Early learning (AAC) is open from 15. The learner drives with an accompanying person until 17. The accompanying person must have held a B licence for at least five years and have the insurer's written agreement. [2] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Early learning needs an accompanying person. Until age 17 the learner must drive with that person.
- The Service-Public pages state an age condition (17 for category B) only for foreign students, not for short-stay visitors.
Sources
- Service-Public.fr (Direction de l'information légale et administrative): B license: car or van (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Service-Public.fr (Direction de l'information légale et administrative): Driving license: Early learning (AAC) from 15 years old (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.