Speeding in Europe.

[gtidriver]

Ironically i just recieved my first speeding ticket from a speed camera whilst driving through Germany. With German efficiency the ticket took just three week to land on my door mat.
I was around 8mph over the speed limit and the fine for this crime, €20, obviously i will just pay up.
Anone else been naughty and had fines through the post since May??

[AJB88]

I was out there in August did a few plays on Autobahns, one of them I went past what looked like a camera at probably around 7-8mph over the limit but not had anything come through so either I was under or it wasn't working.

[gtidriver]

It seams that bridges have speed limits that drop down to 60mph then go back to 85mph or no limit, suprised there are no cameras on these or police sitting and waiting as very few people slow down, i think i was caught in Frankfurt, i was doing 112 kph in a 100kph zone.

[agtlaw]

Driving a GB registered car?

[gtidriver]

agtlaw said:

Driving a GB registered car?

Yes, it was my car.

[agtlaw]

Ok, very interesting. First one I’ve heard about.

For professional reasons, I would be interested to see all of the paperwork - if you don’t mind sending it by email?

[Dog Star]

Yes - that's the first one I've ever heard of.

[JontyR]

Oh god....I went past one of the boxes and it flashed a red light on me...this was back on the 20th of September. So almost 4 weeks ago. I thought I was doing bang on the speed limit as Waze had told me it was there!

I was under the impression they didnt bother sending them over here...so I guess I might still get a surprise!

[Berlin Mike]

JontyR said:

Oh god....I went past one of the boxes and it flashed a red light on me...this was back on the 20th of September. So almost 4 weeks ago. I thought I was doing bang on the speed limit as Waze had told me it was there!

I was under the impression they didnt bother sending them over here...so I guess I might still get a surprise!

Germany: In my experience, you sometimes see a red flash when you're a tiny bit too fast but never hear anything about it. So I wouldn't worry too much.

Oh, and I was caught slightly over a 100 limit just south of Utrecht - in a German registered car - if that counts. (Edit to add: it was last month.)

Edited by Berlin Mike on Tuesday 17th October 05:20

[JontyR]

Berlin Mike said:

JontyR said:

Oh god....I went past one of the boxes and it flashed a red light on me...this was back on the 20th of September. So almost 4 weeks ago. I thought I was doing bang on the speed limit as Waze had told me it was there!

I was under the impression they didnt bother sending them over here...so I guess I might still get a surprise!

Germany: In my experience, you sometimes see a red flash when you're a tiny bit too fast but never hear anything about it. So I wouldn't worry too much.

Oh, and I was caught slightly over a 100 limit just south of Utrecht - in a German registered car - if that counts. (Edit to add: it was last month.)

Edited by Berlin Mike on Tuesday 17th October 05:20

Thanks

I will keep my fingers crossed then that it doesnt rear up and bite me in the future. To be fair...€20 if that is all it is....isnt that bad. Just cant afford points on my licence...needs to stay clean!

Did you get prosecuted?

[Carlson W6]

I’m also keen to hear more about this.

It’s also the first time I’ve heard of a UK registered car receiving a speed camera fine at a UK address from an EU country.

I’ve been flashed multiple times over the years in Europe by speed cameras but never heard anything.

[gtidriver]

Carlson W6 said:

I’m also keen to hear more about this.

It’s also the first time I’ve heard of a UK registered car receiving a speed camera fine at a UK address from an EU country.

I’ve been flashed multiple times over the years in Europe by speed cameras but never heard anything.

Cross border requests for driver details only came in mid May this year.

[Osinjak]

I got flashed in France early Sep, not had anything - yet!

[paulwirral]

Osinjak said:

I got flashed in France early Sep, not had anything - yet!

I was in France last month and it did say in the press that although the gendarmes can now trace you through your plate they haven't yet started to do anything about it .
I wouldn't be surprised if they just log every offence then give them all together at the roadside if they physically catch you speeding in their country .

[DT398]

I wonder if we will soon start having to declare these euro fines come insurance renewal time? I think the questions are currently restricted to convictions/endorsements/courses (depending on insurance provider).....

[Osinjak]

paulwirral said:

Osinjak said:

I got flashed in France early Sep, not had anything - yet!

I was in France last month and it did say in the press that although the gendarmes can now trace you through your plate they haven't yet started to do anything about it .
I wouldn't be surprised if they just log every offence then give them all together at the roadside if they physically catch you speeding in their country .

Interesting to know, thanks.

[Berlin Mike]

JontyR said:

Berlin Mike said:

JontyR said:

Oh god....I went past one of the boxes and it flashed a red light on me...this was back on the 20th of September. So almost 4 weeks ago. I thought I was doing bang on the speed limit as Waze had told me it was there!

I was under the impression they didnt bother sending them over here...so I guess I might still get a surprise!

Germany: In my experience, you sometimes see a red flash when you're a tiny bit too fast but never hear anything about it. So I wouldn't worry too much.

Oh, and I was caught slightly over a 100 limit just south of Utrecht - in a German registered car - if that counts. (Edit to add: it was last month.)

Edited by Berlin Mike on Tuesday 17th October 05:20

Thanks

I will keep my fingers crossed then that it doesnt rear up and bite me in the future. To be fair...€20 if that is all it is....isnt that bad. Just cant afford points on my licence...needs to stay clean!

Did you get prosecuted?

I don't think there's much risk of you getting points, unless you have a German licence.

To be honest, the Dutch have been chasing the Germans for this sort of thing for decades. They generally don't like the big neighbours next door.

I was blitzed (to use the German word) at 109km/h, tolerance was 4km/h so my fine was €39 for doing 105. If I had wanted, I could have waited and paid €54 or even €99.... How kind!

[JMF894]

I got flashed in a UK registered hire van twice on the 16th of last month in France. I reckon I was doing around 10kph over. Not heard anything yet. Just wondering if I'm likely to with the new laws?

Jimbo

[Timbuktu]

I was flashed a couple of times on the way to and a couple of times on the way back from Le Mans (June this year) in a vehicle registered to me and I haven't heard anything.

Edited by Timbuktu on Tuesday 17th October 21:50

[catso]

Surely this should be be one 'benefit' of leaving the EU, not having an agreement for this kind of thing?

Although I suspect our leaders will be more than happy to sell us to the euro cops, and maybe even add a few percent for themselves in the process...