Driving in France

[Little Donkey]

Whilst driving to Le Mans last Thursday I was given the opportunity to make a compulsory contribution to the Gendarmery Christmas club fund. Fortunately, I had the good sense to budget for such a donation and, after the lovely officers had taken pictures of each other with the Aston, I was soon on my way again.

But I understand that things are soon to change as the French Government will be able to tap into the DVLA database which will result in points on our licenses.

I was aware that there was going to be some information sharing at some point, but does anyone know for certain what the points situation will be - if true, it'll certainly take the sport out of what usually is a very enjoyable trip.

I would post this on the speed/plod forum but I'm afraid they'll bite my head off and have me hunted down like a rabied dog.

[tonyhall38]

Tie very true.....I think it will come into force next year sometime....but if we get out of Europe.....fk em....

[V8V Pete]

tonyhall38 said:

....but if we get out of Europe.....fk em....

Now there's a fringe benefit I hadn't considered.

[SELON]

In or out, they will implement this, I bet. The taxmen of Europe won't give up this opportunity for more money!

[SELON]

For reference, how much did you budget LD?

[avinalarf]

Middle East and Africa in turmoil,corruption everywhere,Greece,Italy and Spain in the ste,uncontrolled immigration threatening Europe,Putin getting stroppy with the Yanks pissing on his turf,with no answers how to deal with any of this .....
But don't worry the EU will soon be able to give you speeding endorsements.
Glad to see that somebody has got their priorities in order.

[The G Kid]

OP, if you don't mind me asking, what speed were you recorded at, and what level of fine? I got a EUR 90 fine last year for 138 in a 110 zone.

[Ditso]

Cross Border Enforcement comes into play from May 2017, so from then on we can all look forward to being sent speeding fines in the post from static speed cameras and not just when stopped by police.

http://www.drive-france.com/blog/speeding-fines-fr...

[Jon39]

This is indeed bad news.

My French number plates have worked really well so far.
No need for vehicle tax, insurance, MoT, or any worry about speed cameras or the Dartford Crossing tolls.

[Ed50]

[quote=Little Donkey] "After the lovely officers had taken pictures of each other with the Aston, I was soon on my way again."


Priceless Greg, it's a pity you didn't get a picture of them taking their pictures………………

Secondly I think Tony should become our Official Cultural Ambassador for European Legislation,Travel and Cordiality……………

[Vee12V]

Little Donkey said:

after the lovely officers had taken pictures of each other with the Aston, I was soon on my way again.

Now that would seriously piss me off.

[Little Donkey]

SELON said:

For reference, how much did you budget LD?

€90.00 and a tour of the Vanquish for 216Kmph. A bargain, I thought.

[Ed50]

avinalarf said:

Middle East and Africa in turmoil,corruption everywhere,Greece,Italy and Spain in the ste,uncontrolled immigration threatening Europe,Putin getting stroppy with the Yanks pissing on his turf,with no answers how to deal with any of this .....
But don't worry the EU will soon be able to give you speeding endorsements.
Glad to see that somebody has got their priorities in order.

Don't worry Steven we're sending Tony in…….

[Little Donkey]

Vee12V said:

Little Donkey said:

after the lovely officers had taken pictures of each other with the Aston, I was soon on my way again.

Now that would seriously piss me off.

Believe me, it could have been a lot, lot worse. All part of the sport.

[Little Donkey]

Ditso said:

Cross Border Enforcement comes into play from May 2017, so from then on we can all look forward to being sent speeding fines in the post from static speed cameras and not just when stopped by police.

http://www.drive-france.com/blog/speeding-fines-fr...

So no points then??

[Jon39]

Little Donkey said:

So no points then??

Probably correct. It is the revenue that councils and governments really want.

Within topic, because this might be on your route to France.
Have you seen the new 'higher tech' cameras, recently fitted on extension brackets, M25 between junction 6 and 5?
Thousands of drivers have been 'booked' by them, for speeds not much over 70mph.
There appear to be two at present, west and east of Clackets Services.

[Jon39]

Little Donkey said:

... after the lovely officers had taken pictures of each other with the Aston, I was soon on my way again.

Do you think they need the photos, because there is is monthly prize for traffic officers at the 'nick', for the most supercars booked?

[Little Donkey]

Jon39 said:

Probably correct. It is the revenue that councils and governments really want.

Within topic, because this might be on your route to France.
Have you seen the new 'higher tech' cameras, recently fitted on extension brackets, M25 between junction 6 and 5?
Thousands of drivers have been 'booked' by them, for speeds not much over 70mph.
There appear to be two at present, west and east of Clackets Services.

There's a few between J25 and J23. They're bloody dangerous because it is driver's instincts to stand on the brakes no matter what speed they're doing.

[Jon39]

Little Donkey said:

There's a few between J25 and J23. They're bloody dangerous because it is driver's instincts to stand on the brakes no matter what speed they're doing.

Interesting. I have not driven that section of the M25 for years.

With the two J6 to J5 cameras, I have not noticed drivers slowing as they pass.
Presumably most drivers do not know what those grey metal boxes near the boundary fence are for, or perhaps have not even seen them.

Edited by Jon39 on Wednesday 17th June 20:53

Edited by Jon39 on Wednesday 17th June 22:18

[SELON]

Little Donkey said:

SELON said:

For reference, how much did you budget LD?

€90.00 and a tour of the Vanquish for 216Kmph. A bargain, I thought.

£70 for 134mph...not a bad outcome. I assume that you had managed to slow down before the official photographer took the picture

Of course, I should add that you are a very naughty boy...