For context in Paris (and probably other French cities) you would try that and the result would heavily depends on the driver and their mood of the day ! Becaus

For context in Paris (and probably other French cities) you would try that and the result would heavily depends on the driver and their mood of the day ! Because they too are not allowed to do it, but of course France is all about flexing the rules (a bit, not so much, and after some pleading)