French Insurance Code
In forcePursuant to article L. 211-1-1, cancellation of the insurance contract is conditional upon the insured providing his insurer, no later than fifteen days after the insurer has been notified by the insured of his intention to cancel the contract, with one of the following supporting documents:
1° In the event of the transfer for destruction of a passenger car, van or three-wheeled moped to a ELV centre mentioned in 7° of article R. 543-154 of the Environment Code , a copy of the certificate of destruction of the vehicle issued to the insured under II of article R. 322-9 of the Highway Code;
2° In the event of the transfer for destruction of a vehicle other than those mentioned in 1° to a facility for the treatment of end-of-life vehicles operated in accordance with Title I of Book V of the Environmental Code, a copy of the certificate of destruction of the vehicle issued to the insured in application of II and IV of Article R. 322-9 of the Highway Code;
3° In the event of the repair of the vehicle, a copy of the second report of the automobile expert mentioned in the third paragraph of Article L. 327-3 of the Highway Code, certifying that the vehicle has undergone the safety-related repairs provided for in the first expert report and that it is roadworthy under normal safety conditions;
4° If a new policy is taken out with another insurer, a copy of one of the supporting documents issued to the insured under Articles R. 211-15 and R. 211-17.
On receipt of one of the documents mentioned in 1° to 4°, the insurer shall notify the insured in writing that the insurance contract has been cancelled. The notification shall mention the effective date of cancellation.
