Damp roads? If the same driver is stopped by the police for speeding, he will be fined on the spot (a fine. Especially since Brexit. On the spot can mean dragging you to the nearest cash point if you dont have the cash, or seize the car until you pay up. But the exasperated French government is proposing an EU-wide scheme to levy fines and impose penalty points. Be warned, The French authorities are sending out fines to people living in the UK who get caught speeding in France. Boy was I shocked. At that point I stopped calling their bluff . This is only if you get flashed by a static camera, if you actually get pulled over, then normal french rules for fine etc apply. Not a big disaster. The 550,000 British motorists who ignore French speed cameras every year could soon face an expensive shock. Doing 113kph in a 110kph limit I used to just hammer through France and never had any issues. Caught Speeding in France! When is it raining, and thus the lower limit is in force? Thanks for the warning. Just use a satnav with speed display google maps has just added this, but Waze and others do it. Speed cameras in France have snared tens of thousands of British drivers. Are YOU ready for Super Blood Moon 'CHAOS'? Most of the rest of France still seems to be asleep Not for a LONG time. Just use a satnav with speed display google maps has just added this, but Waze and others do it. Currently, British drivers cannot be given points for motoring offences committed in France. Manage Settings So Google Maps but Im not seeing the speed display. Even saw a camera van hiding in a bush. The only time I got caught out was when I ignored the advice. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. Not a big disaster. Tsskkkk, STW is slipping. The speed limits in France are somewhat similar to speed limits in other european countries. Off to France soon. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Break law in a way that may endanger other road users, get caught, get fined, complain/comment on how you cant get away with it any more. However, if you pay it within 15 days, then your fine will be reduced. A Calais motorway police spokesman said: "The British are often oblivious to the speed limits as they rush to catch boats and trains back home. no condemnation or holier than thou comments about observation. Eurocar charged me 60 euro in France and 40 euro in Italy to share my details but neither country pursued it. If youre determined to make progress then try to avoid being caught by the Police, they use marked and unmarked cars and they hide their road side traps a lot better, if youre caught by an actual Copper and not a camera they can and will take you straight to an ATM to pay the fine and if youre caught doing stupid speed (50km over the limit) they can ban you immediately for 6 months and impound your car, in miles thats doing 110mph+ on the motorway, youd expect to have the book thrown at you in the UK for that, the only added complexity for tourists of course is it makes it a bit tricky to actually get home, there have been stories of people having to pay big wedges of cash to release their cars and have them transported to the port. This- if its uk reg then chalk it up to experience. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. Advantage women! Luckily 110Kph is pretty aspirational for my van on even the largest peage takes a geological age to get to the south! A Joe Barnes film is usually a good way to brighten your day. Just beware that ones that show cameras etc as they are frowned upon, Perennial weed smoking more like and there was me believing that this topic would have been created by Alpin . Instead, those pulled over for speeding by mobile police patrols are handed a minimum 65 on-the-spot fine, and if they can't pay up they are escorted to the nearest cashpoint, and anyone refusing to pay is liable to arrest and having their car impounded. Never have I stuck below a speed limit so religiously. The problem is they take a month or so to arrive so I carried on for about a month until I got the first one. Unlike the old days when unless you got stopped by a person for an on the spot fine, you could get away with being flashed by cameras and ignore, it seems since 2017 they can access DVLA info and get you, and pursue if you dont pay next time you are over there. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23619783. France wants to install 400 of these turrets before the end of the year, mainly on side roads. The most common way of being caught speeding is by a speed camera, with countries around the world having a large number of both fixed and mobile cameras. I got a fine for 86 in what I thought was 90 , Speed camera warning devices (including Sat nav with warning on) are illegal to be carried in a car in France. And Monaco. http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/radar-detectors-in-france.html. Never heard anything. 30 EUR. Exceeding limit by Speeding fine; More than 50 kph: 1500: 20-50 kph: 135: 20 kph in a 50 kph zone (or less) 135: 20 kph a 50+ kph zone: 68: Be prepared ahead of your . This happens to around 100 Dutch per year, caught driving at least 50 kilometers over the speed limit, broadcaster BNR reports based on figures requested from the French Interior Ministry. EXPLAINED: How to appeal against a French speeding ticket Getting caught speeding in France can lead to points on your licence and a fine - but its not unheard of for tickets to be sent in. Speed camera flashed me in France what now? One wonders how they got your address , I thought DVLA only dealt with UK organisations , Would this be a scam similar the Spanish scam, maybe they'll offer you a cheese awareness course. An Irish driver will appear in court later this month in France after being caught speeding at 259km/h - in a 100km/h zone. A decision was taken some weeks back to not pursue foreign drivers caught by these cameras which has resulted in plenty of EU registered HGVs barreling along the outside of two narrow lanes on their limiters. Shoppers scramble for eggs as shortage caused by bird flu sparks rationing fears, Playful kitten is found to be neither male nor female because it has NO sex organs in 'veterinary first'. Mr King warned that said Brits could expect another "rush" in October thanks to the new Brexit deadline, sparking concerns for Brits who are heading to France this summer. Just spent 2 weeks over there, come back to an official letter asking for 45 Euros for doing 122kmh on a 110kmh route, right time, right place. Spanish speeding fines If the offence warrants a trial, the maximum fine can be up to 750 euros. not on the CarPlay version? Don't get caught out - know the requirements and keep to them. Catching that many speeders require many more motorists to be. I've been flashed a few times in France (The last time 14 months ago) and I've not heard a thing. Search the forum using the power of Google. They are pretty sneaky in terms of hiding with hand held cameras or down side roads on bikes and fining you in cash if they can. I believe thats how it works in France, moderate speeding is a small fine 45, faster is 180 and finally 375 theres no points for UK drivers. I'm A Celebrity 2022: Ant and Dec address Olivia Attwood's shock departure from the show and 'wish her well' Eco warriors demand UK pays up to 1 TRILLION in damages for its role in climate change - as Rishi Sunak MasterChef quarter finalist who appeared on BBC show in 2016 is remanded in custody after being accused of What on earth is that for? Despite the . However, if you pay this within 15 days it's 90 euros. The standard speeding fine in France is 135 euros. There's no reciprocal arrangement. At that speed, nothing at all. I assume Ive been flashed a few times on the motorway but have never been sent anything. And although foreign motorists only make up five per cent of traffic on French roads, they are responsible for 27 per cent of all speeding offences. 45e is less bother than trying to argue the toss in someone elses lingo. 500K Speeding Drivers In France Caught By Private Camera Cars In 2021 Christopher Smith 5/10/2022 Privately operated speed camera cars have operated in France since 2018, and accounted. If the car you are in is not french registered then you wont hear any more about it. Have been flashed by probably over 50 speed cameras and not once heard anything. If police stop you, you'll be required to pay the fine on the spot. Hes a lucky bustard in so many ways . Speaking from far too recent experience, if you are anywhere around Montpellier this summer and you see a white Megane estate parked on a long straight section of road, keep to the limit (after margin of error, calculated at 52 in a 50 limit area) Oops Until the Swiss slap you with a three month ban, and costs. So many Britons now use the road in the summer that illuminated panels warning driver to cut their speed are flashed up in English as well as French. I have had two tickets from Switzerland, very efficient are the Swiss. Dread to think how many others Ill get in next few weeks as this one was on the first day. Hi. France currently has around 5000 active speed cameras. This means it's a costly business for them to chase after you. Just a fine? If a British driver is caught speeding on camera in France, nothing or nearly nothing happens. One wonders how they got your address, I thought DVLA only dealt with UK organisations.. On the other hand, if you're caught speeding by a considerably large amount (roughly + 25 km/h), the gendarmerie is entitled to confiscate your driving license, which means you won't be allowed to drive in France for three months. I got done on one of those which resulted in 1,200 CHR fine, conviction and immediate recovery on entry to the country until I explained I had never received the first warning which I paid in full. As some have already suggested a Satnav or a satnav app is really the best option. Theres always the foreign police fear tourists seem to have, but theyre not out to get Brit like so many Daily Mail readers thing, frankly given how much UK Tourists take the piss driving through France theyre remarkably relaxed about it. Fair cop I suppose and Ill settle soon I guess. Genuinely got the impression they were enjoying their work that weekend. Unlike the Spanish, the Italians WILL chase you unless you write a letter to a specific man, in Italian, explaining why you shouldnt be fined. It shows you the legal speed of the road, were speed cameras are positioned and also if there are any hazards on the road-such as vehicles stopped on the side. Watch out for the Swiss ones. I got flashed by one a couple of years ago at around 15-20kph above the limit on an Autoroute. Speed limits change, sat navs are rarely up to date. Bloomin EU! Caught speeding in France - penalty points? June 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM Frances English-Language Newspaper Connexion has reported on a man who has been caught speeding nearly a hundred times in less than a year. I also got a fine a couple of years back on the A35 direction Strasbourg. They still pull people over but with wide use. France has an established reputation for being a bit strict when it comes to speeding. They replaced the speed-cameras that got destroyed over the last few months. Only the British really avoid this. I advised him to pay them in case he ever wanted to return to Italy. I honestly did not notice I was speeding. Youre unfamiliar with le code de la route, your reflexes all work the wrong way and habits are different. Officials in the Gendarmerie for the Seine-Maritime region were on . Confiscation of car and a 1500 fine potential penalty. Be careful around the ferry ports, i got caught my a gendarme on a motorbike who pulled me over supposedly for being 10kph over the limit, I know for a fact that I wasnt, I was careful with my speed and had my sat-nav set up for a audible tone if i went over limit. Had on last month, be interesting to see if anything has changed. But if its a hire car you will be chased to the ends and then add a hefty admin fee from the hire company. Is there anyone doing that on this thread? Expert tells court that fingerprints of wanted rape suspect who faked his own death and fled from the US to Love is in the heir! Thanks for popping by - why not stay a while? Astrologer warns ultra-rare lunar eclipse on November 8 could Gavin Williamson 'told senior civil servant to slit their throat': New claim by MoD official piles more Eggs-tremely concerning! So, the time has come, I've gotten my first speeding ticket. Id probably have paid if theyd sent a fine. Might have to ensure its a camera free database update for France, but again how is this proven? Grey area on just disabling the feature and how you prove that. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. British and other foreign motorists caught speeding in France could soon see penalty points deducted from their licences at home. In 2018, the country implemented a privately operated speed camera car driven no by law enforcement, but by outsourced individuals. Ive been stopped a couple of times and asked to produce the yellow jacket, registration, insurance etc. A Joe Barnes film is usually a good way to brighten your day. If you pay it after 45 days, it is 375 euros. I'm surprised it's taken them this long to take him to court and if proven he should be banned for a very long time. UK number plate nothing. Fears that a MILLION NHS staff could go on strike this winter in a major series of walkouts over pay. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Over 750,000 UK drivers set to be caught speeding in France Data shows 21 per cent of British motorists are not aware that France's speed camera tolerances are lower than the UK's by: Tristan. Im heading over in a few weeks in our van (Renault Trafic). Often their speed limits are a little higher than ours due to being rounded off in kph and as we know our speed limits reflect the maximum safe speed possible. Continue with Recommended Cookies, Search the forum using the power of Google. is it on all versions of the app? One was a 90kph zone and I was doing about . "I am confident our proposals will be favourably received in Brussels." Reckon its a 90 euro fine or so? The new system would also mean that British cars given parking tickets in France could also have the fines sent to their UK addresses. Dont forget. OTOH, its also used to warn of spot checks. I managed to trigger two separate fixed cameras on my travels. So a reciprocal arrangement is brokered Rinse and repeat for lots of other things and were back to a pretty similar situation to being in the EU. TBH I love driving in France, for me 80 (130Kph ish) is the best compromise between actually completing a massive drive and fuel economy and it works because the roads are much quieter so its nice, easy, constant progress. Our civil servants are away with the fairies. Never heard a thing. Bear in mind that Brits are disproportionately represented in accident statistics here so France might be a bad place to drive faster than everyone else. I got flashed between Geneva and Morzine last summer, didnt get a ticket, but equally didnt have a clue what the limit was really. 48 from memory. On the other hand, I am not sure I was the one driving On the other hand, I am not sure I was the one driving Fact is, I did apparently 117km/h on a 110km/h zone, in neighbouring France. Includes apps that can show them. French speed cameras only allow a tolerance of 5% over the speed limit, which is half of what the UK allows. Hey guys sorry for the boring content of this thread, I tried to find the old one but after 20 hours of driving im pretty baked and just wanted a . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I have got LOTS to talk about this month at Happy Days! Do I get live updates to judge if Im speeding. I almost never speed because whats the point? It seems our friends across the channel are not so accommodating at present for some reason. In fairness, STW would climbing onto a new even higher horse if the OP was panned for doing 3 kph over in a 110. The French tend to take the money when they see you or rely on the hire car company. Fines for drivers who. I wouldnt contradict you if you were complaining about bent police, scud, but gendarmes are in the Judge Dredd league. The open marriage that taught me love is far more dangerous than sex: Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman and his Nutritionist reveals the 'secret formula' to lose fat fast without cutting food from your diet: 'Your body James Stunt says asking PA to forge his signature to buy an Andy Warhol painting 'isn't a crime' because EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince Albert's most unusual royal family portrait, Queen Consort's cypher features swirling swirling 'CR' monogram under a Crown. I like Waze for its speed limit display I dont miss the signs entering a 50 or a 70 etc but tend to miss the signs leaving the zone, unsure if I can speed up again or not. The most severe charges can see the speeding driver taken to court, fined up to 2,500 or even handed a prison sentence. In addition they are now installing 10,000 dummy cameras across the country. we are two weeks in. However, dont like Waze (horrible cartoon like display, bleating about a car stopped on the hard shoulder, someone saw a police car an hour ago. In town and cities fines are set at 90 for 1-39kph above the 50kph limit. Medical drama, ultimate stress, things that I've fixed, things that I've broken, but first off let's start with Singletrack Camo Whamo Hoodie (small, medium only).
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