Why Do People Risk It?
Discussion
Hi All,
Just sat here going through some of the threads from previous years at Le Mans (I'm sat at work, I have to get in the mood somehow!).
The warnings about speeding are obvious. Year after year, I've seen threads on here along the lines of "So who got done then". It almost seems like a bragging rights competition, despite the fact we all know the police will be out in force and looking to pocket their beer money budget for the whole year off some speeding brits!
Do people see it as a "right of passage" to get fined for speeding on the way down to Le Mans. Those that get fined €750, do you enjoy losing this amount of money and potentially having your car taken, and then the potential hassle with court?
I remember Lowdrag posting up warnings either last year or the year before, and still people posted up afterwards about being nicked!
The one year I actually took a half decent car down to the classic in 2010 (Honda S2000), I didn't once feel the need to put my foot down, as regardless of speed, its pretty boring going fast in a straight line
I'm not a spoilsport. I do get into the spirit of Le Mans and like to see the odd burnout and people having sensible fun, but why do so many people speed and then seem surprised to be relieved of their hard earned from the Gendames?
Just sat here going through some of the threads from previous years at Le Mans (I'm sat at work, I have to get in the mood somehow!).
The warnings about speeding are obvious. Year after year, I've seen threads on here along the lines of "So who got done then". It almost seems like a bragging rights competition, despite the fact we all know the police will be out in force and looking to pocket their beer money budget for the whole year off some speeding brits!
Do people see it as a "right of passage" to get fined for speeding on the way down to Le Mans. Those that get fined €750, do you enjoy losing this amount of money and potentially having your car taken, and then the potential hassle with court?
I remember Lowdrag posting up warnings either last year or the year before, and still people posted up afterwards about being nicked!
The one year I actually took a half decent car down to the classic in 2010 (Honda S2000), I didn't once feel the need to put my foot down, as regardless of speed, its pretty boring going fast in a straight line
I'm not a spoilsport. I do get into the spirit of Le Mans and like to see the odd burnout and people having sensible fun, but why do so many people speed and then seem surprised to be relieved of their hard earned from the Gendames?
Good post!
Excessive speeding on an AutoRoute has to be one of life's great mysteries. It hardly equates to the Mulsanne straight as it lacks chicanes and a 90 degree right and so requires zero skill, provides zero thrills but can cost you dearly.
I suppose it is the equivalent of smoking behind the bike sheds, but without the risk of lung-cancer.
Excessive speeding on an AutoRoute has to be one of life's great mysteries. It hardly equates to the Mulsanne straight as it lacks chicanes and a 90 degree right and so requires zero skill, provides zero thrills but can cost you dearly.
I suppose it is the equivalent of smoking behind the bike sheds, but without the risk of lung-cancer.
If you're in a convoy, the temptation is to try and get there first. The first year I went I was ignorant of the fact that my cruising speed would have led to a lost car. Needless to say the journey back was slightly more sedate...
I think that a €90 fine and no points is an acceptable risk (on occasion) which I understand allows speeds up Limit+30kph (?) anything over that is a bit daft. Similarly in the UK if I chose to speed I would never do speeds that are in "ban" territory as I could not live without a licence.
I think that a €90 fine and no points is an acceptable risk (on occasion) which I understand allows speeds up Limit+30kph (?) anything over that is a bit daft. Similarly in the UK if I chose to speed I would never do speeds that are in "ban" territory as I could not live without a licence.
To be fair James, didn't you drive down on your own that time? When in a group of cars/mates, the kid comes out to play.....and what kid doesn't cry when his ball is taken away after being told there's no ball games allowed lol
Its better when a group of kids are caught playing with said ball but only one gets told off for doing so.....that really gets an arms crossed and feet stamping going on
Its better when a group of kids are caught playing with said ball but only one gets told off for doing so.....that really gets an arms crossed and feet stamping going on
Edited by blackcossiestu on Tuesday 11th June 10:07
Last 4 years we've gone overnight Thursday and avoided tolls.
Progress can be made as there's nobody about, and the views as the sun rises are epic.
In 4 years I've seen 2 police cars.
This year will be the first time during the day, but still avoiding tolls. Much nicer scenery than sitting on a motorway for hours
Progress can be made as there's nobody about, and the views as the sun rises are epic.
In 4 years I've seen 2 police cars.
This year will be the first time during the day, but still avoiding tolls. Much nicer scenery than sitting on a motorway for hours
Back in 2003 we used to hit silly speeds.
These days though, off the tunnel back in the UK and sigh some relief that you could at least argue your case for doing 10mph too fast
I did see a convoy just off the tunnel going up the motorway literally 5 miles back into England get pulled over going past a police car that was going 70mph bang on. They couldn't have been over 71mph !!!
These days though, off the tunnel back in the UK and sigh some relief that you could at least argue your case for doing 10mph too fast
I did see a convoy just off the tunnel going up the motorway literally 5 miles back into England get pulled over going past a police car that was going 70mph bang on. They couldn't have been over 71mph !!!
The Leaper said:
The roads from Caen to Le Mans will be busy with police.
R
Always is.. avoid speeding on the way back on the dual carraigeway between Alencon and Sees. Notorious speed trap piece of road. They are there on sunday and monday.R
I got caught there in 2010, you wont see or know how theyve clocked you but all of a sudden police motorcyles will escort you into a picnic area along with god knows how many other Brits.
Last year we drove up and down this stretch of carraigeway slowly 3 times and couldnt spot what they had set up, they had a good haul in the picnic area again though !
Have never ever seen that! We usually travel up and down that way and I'm always amazed at how few plod there are.
Then again, going down is usually off the ferry that gets in a 2100, and going back, somehow we are not so keen. That and we are usually bang on the speed limits with the caravan.
Then again, going down is usually off the ferry that gets in a 2100, and going back, somehow we are not so keen. That and we are usually bang on the speed limits with the caravan.
Gibo993 said:
On that stretch saw a the plod purely by chance hiding in the grass (on a bank very very hard to spot he just caught my eye), then round the corner behind hedge or a bank 12 bikes lined up!!
Don't agree with that myself its just not sporting.
Agreed. Don't agree with that myself its just not sporting.
I think I saw the same police last year.
At least the next few miles should be completely clear though...
Gassing Station | Le Mans | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff