The Gendarmes and how fast can you go?

[magic torch]

Been reading a lot recently on people receiving an instant ban when caught going 40kph over the limit. I know the Gendarme are going to be particularly hot on the Le Mans weekend, so how fast can you go?

From the horror stories I've read it seems like a couple of kph over could be a 'mare.

I'll be leaving my Road Angel at home, don't want that run over.

[White_van_man]

One of the evo guys got pulled at 40kph Over the limmit, instant ban and big fine. Basically if you dont want to get caught dont speed, if you like a bit of a risk go as fast as you like and hope you dont get caught.

I Think They are going ot be very hot on the new road between rouen and le mans.

Road angels and other such devices are a big nono.

[the aston man]

They will not be on the Rouen to Le-mans road much.All new speed cameras.
Went past one last year on way home on the Tuesday at 240kmh.Got us at Le-harve and just shook my hand and asked for a rip in the car.
I had to oblige lol.

[the aston man]

Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners.
Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7.
Get the idea.

[ballon]

magic torch said:

Been reading a lot recently on people receiving an instant ban when caught going 40kph over the limit. I know the Gendarme are going to be particularly hot on the Le Mans weekend, so how fast can you go? From the horror stories I've read it seems like a couple of kph over could be a 'mare. I'll be leaving my Road Angel at home, don't want that run over.

My mate was pulled two years ago, he was not even speeding. However he did not have any of his papers with him,which was very stupid and very expensive. To be exact €750 = £520+/-.
Also my radar detector was confiscated, so all in all a painful experience.

[polarbert]

the aston man said:

Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners. Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7. Get the idea.

I thought that it wasn't until 2008 or later that they were able to trace it back to England?

[z1000]

the aston man said:

Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners. Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7. Get the idea.

No

[A10ARF]

White_van_man said:

One of the evo guys got pulled at 40kph Over the limmit, instant ban and big fine. Basically if you dont want to get caught dont speed, if you like a bit of a risk go as fast as you like and hope you dont get caught. I Think They are going ot be very hot on the new road between rouen and le mans.

Maybe there's a recent clampdown , as on previous Le mans trips , 90-100mph on the Autoroutes has caused me no problems.
I've so far only had a cop waving his arm at passing traffic for people to slow down a bit, which we did, it was better than a ticket!

What they were keen on though was any one caught overtaking on the solid white centre road lines . Fair enough on that rule I'd say

[rralston]

z1000 said:

the aston man said: Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners. Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7. Get the idea. No

As in change the number 9 to the number 8
Number 3 to the number 8 and
number 1 to a number 7

I thought it was 2008 as well, but I guess it can't hurt. Remember you're insurance documents etc will be different though.

[polarbert]

rralston said:

z1000 said: the aston man said: Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners. Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7. Get the idea. No As in change the number 9 to the number 8 Number 3 to the number 8 and number 1 to a number 7 I thought it was 2008 as well, but I guess it can't hurt. Remember you're insurance documents etc will be different though.

I hate it when those pesky kids put black tape on your numberplate so it makes the letters look different!

[ds240]

This month EVO mag mentions the driving ban, as one of them got it. Strict 40kmh over and it's the ban.

[up-the-dubs]

I was done for 160kph (100mph) last year. €90 and a slap on the back of the hand basically. Sit at 100 and make sure you have the cash in your wallet.

[irw]

polarbert said:

rralston said: z1000 said: the aston man said: Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners. Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7. Get the idea. No As in change the number 9 to the number 8 Number 3 to the number 8 and number 1 to a number 7 I thought it was 2008 as well, but I guess it can't hurt. Remember you're insurance documents etc will be different though. I hate it when those pesky kids put black tape on your numberplate so it makes the letters look different!

Don’t be daft guys; most of the pulls are for on the spot fines for minor offences such as crossing solid white lines, burnouts or speeding via handheld speed traps rather than camera's. At that time they will stop you, ask you for your paper work and RECORD YOUR NUMBER PLATE - any attempts to change your registration with tape or marker pens will be obvious, and at that time they will loose their sense of humour and probably lock you up (or fine you extra very very heavily). DONT DO IT

[z1000]

the aston man said:

Remenber this.The French Polise can now trace English Plates to their owners. Take a black marker pen and change it a bit.I.E 9 to a 8.3 to a 8.1 to a 7. Get the idea.

Sorry , I was reading the decimal points . Obviously to many drinks

[carconnoisseur]

French speeding policy (in evo this month)

20kph over limit – 45euro, 1 point

20 – 30kph over limit – 90euro fine, 2 points

30 – 40kph over limit – 90euro fine, 3 points

40 – 50kph over limit – 90euro fine, 4 points and immediate confiscation of license

50kph+ over limit – 750euro fine, 6 points and immediate confiscation of license for minimum of 1 month
(points for Frenchies only…at the moment anyway!!!)

Now bearing in mind that 40kph is only 25mph that is a bit of a worry! I guess it will be down to officer discretion how hot they are on it but some will surely be out for easy pickings en route to Lemans….

[polarbert]

Thats why you should only take a copy of your driving licence and not the actual thing.

[ds240]

Taking a copy of your licence is even worse. More likely to be left walking if that is presented. Whether they take your licence or not, if they issue a ban then you are still banned. Although I do wonder how they will check this up if you were stopped again say in the same day or even the next 2-3. I wonder how fast or good their computers would be updated.




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[A10ARF]

carconnoisseur said:

French speeding policy (in evo this month) 20kph over limit – 45euro, 1 point 20 – 30kph over limit – 90euro fine, 2 points 30 – 40kph over limit – 90euro fine, 3 points 40 – 50kph over limit – 90euro fine, 4 points and immediate confiscation of license 50kph+ over limit – 750euro fine, 6 points and immediate confiscation of license for minimum of 1 month (points for Frenchies only…at the moment anyway!!!) Now bearing in mind that 40kph is only 25mph that is a bit of a worry! I guess it will be down to officer discretion how hot they are on it but some will surely be out for easy pickings en route to Lemans….

Maybe it depends on if they're in a good mood or not! Over the last few years, Passed a few roadside cops while doing around 90-100mph on Autoroutes with no problem at all.

[leozwalf]

Any idea where they might stand on the 'wrong' numberplates? I have a set of old style silver on black ones - could I get away with using them over there?

Certainly wouldn't bother having them on over here, not worth the hassle.

[andypowell]

doubt they would care about that