In rural areas of France, where driving is s necessity, protests amount to road blocks, disrupting shopping, and the economy. The protests are peaceful, with 80% of the population backing the movement. The roads are virtually empty on weekends, where protesters gather at crossroads and round abouts, often with a handful of supportive police looking on. Drivers with the mandatory yellow vest all vehicles are required to carry displayed on their dashboard pass through quickly.<ref>https://youtu.be/42-bT1F8dbw</ref> | In rural areas of France, where driving is s necessity, protests amount to road blocks, disrupting shopping, and the economy. The protests are peaceful, with 80% of the population backing the movement. The roads are virtually empty on weekends, where protesters gather at crossroads and round abouts, often with a handful of supportive police looking on. Drivers with the mandatory yellow vest all vehicles are required to carry displayed on their dashboard pass through quickly.<ref>https://youtu.be/42-bT1F8dbw</ref> |