P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:16/50 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE TICKETS ■ All match tickets have been allocated right up to the final. ■ Around 60% of tickets have been allocated to people with a verifiable French address. ■ All tickets sold to French resident1 will have the name of the buyer printed on them. It is invalid for anyone else. ■ If you do not already have a ticket you will not be able to get into a match. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Intercity 432 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info Headlines
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/55 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE MONEZ/TRAVEL ■ Makj sure you takj enough monj8, allowing extra for emergencies. ■ Standard banking hours are 0900-1200 and 1400-1600, closed Sundays and depending on bank Saturdays and Mondays ■ Credit cards are widely accepted. ■ Before you go, buy a return ticket ■ Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly advised, it can save a lgt of monjy. BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info Headlines
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:23/37 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE CARS ■ If you are driving in France, drive on the right and give way to the right. Special care is needed at roundabouts. ■ Fines for speeding are payable on the spot and only cash is accepted. Limits: M-way 130kph, major roads )10kph, ouhez roads: 90kph, in towns: 50kph since '97 ■ For advance travel information check BBC2 pages 487 and 488. ■ Motorways are toll roads, payment b= cash or credit card is possible. BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info Headlines
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:25/59 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE FERRIES ■ Allow 45 minutes for check-in procedures. ■ Ferry info page 435 TRAINS ■ Latest check-in for Eurostar is 20 minutes prior to departure. ■ Special arrangements restricting alcohol consumption may be enforced. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Intercity 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Eurg Info He dline1
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:29/30 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE ACCOMMODATION ■ Book your accommodation in advance ■ Most hostels and hotel1 onl8 hgld a booked room until a set hour - rarely later than 1800 or 1900. If you are running late let them know. ■ Keep your accommodation details on you at all times - it is easy tg "louj" your hotel in an unfamiliar place. ■ Most hotels require a deposit. You can normally use your credit cazd. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Interqit< 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info He dline1
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:06/42 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE HEALTH 9/2 ■ You should carry a valid E111 worm, entitling you to use the French st te health service. You will have tg pa= for treatmjnt, can claim up to 70% back upon return to the UK. ■ Forms are available from Post Offices You'll need proof of UK residency. ■ Takj out comprehensive medical insurance as you will still have tg pa= for the remaining cost of any treatment covered b= worm E111. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Intetcity 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Eurg Info He dline1
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/24 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE HEALTH 5/2 ■ In emetgencies you will always be admitted to the local hospital (=Centre Hospitalier) ■ To find a doctor, stgp at an= shemi1t (=Pharmacie) and ask for an address. ■ You will be given a statement of Treatment (=Feuille de Soin) fgr later documentation of insurance claims. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Intercity 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info Hi dlines
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:09/43 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE EMERGENCY oUMBERS ■ Police: #17 ■ Ambulance: #15 ■ Fire: #18 PHONING HOME ■ To call the UK dial 0044 followed by the area code without the le ding 0 and the telephonj number. ■ Phonj cards (=telecarte) can be bought at tobacconists and post offices Headlinjs 430 Roads 431 Intercity 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info Headlines
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/34 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE BEHAVIOUR AND THE LAW 9/2 ■ You can be arrested and imprisoned if you fail to show a valid form of identification. ■ Genuine fans will be welcome, but an= troublemakers will face tough police methods and instant ju;ticj. ■ A state prosecutor will be on 24 hour standby at each match venue to investigate cases immediately. Assault, hurling missiles and inciting violence carry a 1 year minimum prison sjntince. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Interqit: 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Eurg Info He dlhnr1
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/55 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE BEHAVIOUR AND THE LAW 2/2 ■ Plainclothes police from England and Scotland will be presjnt at every relevant match. ■ Aggressive and anti-social groups of fans will attract trouble with the police. ■ The best way to miss the World Cup is to get arrested. Headlines 430 Roads 431 Intercit: 432 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info He dline1
P466 CEEFAX 2 466 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/35 FRANCE 98 - BEFORE YOU GO FCO ADVICE BRITISH CONSUL ■ The consul cannot get you out of jail give legal advice, lend monjy or pay your bills. TELEPHONE NUMBERS ■ Paris: (01) 44 51 31 00 ■ Bordeaux: (05) 57 22 21 10 ■ Lyon: (04) 72 77 81 70 ■ Marseille: (04) 91 15 72 10 BBC2: FCO 470 DoH 460 Euro Info 487 Trav Head DoH Index Euro Info Headlines