Alcohol sales banned from French petrol stations
Petrol stations in France have been banned from selling alcohol as part of a campaign against drink driving.
Alcohol is the main cause of accidents in France, ahead of speed, and drivers could also have their cars confiscated for a second offence.
Prime Minister Francois Fillon said the ban also targets youngsters who buy alcohol at petrol stations because it is cheaper than in bars.
But the ban has met with an angry response from some.
“They should be logical. If they ban alcohol sales in service station shops they must apply the measure to the supermarkets that also sell fuel,” said Total marketing director Michel Benezit.
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