It’s a well-known curiosity that makes you smile or irritate at the highest point, depending on your level of tolerance behind the wheel. And every summer, we see its practitioners come back in force. Driving permanently in the center lane on three-lane roads (most often motorways) is indeed prohibited by law. The Highway Code stipulates that driving is always on the right, except when overtaking.
But many French people prefer to make their journey by remaining systematically positioned in the middle lane, even if there is no vehicle to overtake. Do you recognize yourself?