Some advice on speeding in France....
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Just a few tips based on my experience, as I have a house in France so regularly drive through france (and get caught).
1. If you see a sign warning for speed cameras
DO slow down, there will be one comming up soon.
2. Motorways are the ONLY place you can go 130KM/H.
3. Dual carriage ways are 90km/h unless otherwise stated (I know to my cost).
4. In my opinion do not go over 160km/h (100mph) on the motorway. If you do you can be fined £500 on the spot fine, banned from driving in france for a few months, have your licensce taken away and even have your car impounded. I speak from experience.
5. Always carry some euros,, for speeding fines.
6. Do have on/in your car the following: Light deflectors, yellow luminus warning jacket. (I have never had any trouble for not having a GB sticker).
7. ABSOLUTE MUST: DO take photocopies of your insurance, Vehicle registration docs, MOT etc. YOU WILL NEED THIS. Possibly at customs, but deffinatley if you get pulled over.
8. You can get fined in France if you 'hog' the outside motorway lane when the middle lane is free.
9. Be very, very, very nice to the police if you get pulled over. I have been let off on three occasions this way.
10. Do not take any form of speed detection device with you.
11. Enjoy! See you all at Le Mans.
1. If you see a sign warning for speed cameras
DO slow down, there will be one comming up soon.
2. Motorways are the ONLY place you can go 130KM/H.
3. Dual carriage ways are 90km/h unless otherwise stated (I know to my cost).
4. In my opinion do not go over 160km/h (100mph) on the motorway. If you do you can be fined £500 on the spot fine, banned from driving in france for a few months, have your licensce taken away and even have your car impounded. I speak from experience.
5. Always carry some euros,, for speeding fines.
6. Do have on/in your car the following: Light deflectors, yellow luminus warning jacket. (I have never had any trouble for not having a GB sticker).
7. ABSOLUTE MUST: DO take photocopies of your insurance, Vehicle registration docs, MOT etc. YOU WILL NEED THIS. Possibly at customs, but deffinatley if you get pulled over.
8. You can get fined in France if you 'hog' the outside motorway lane when the middle lane is free.
9. Be very, very, very nice to the police if you get pulled over. I have been let off on three occasions this way.
10. Do not take any form of speed detection device with you.
11. Enjoy! See you all at Le Mans.
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