Fines for drivers who. I could race through British fixed radars but dont. Been there, done that. Around 30 arrived in early July and France had installed 75 of them by the 18 French Secret Service will hunt you down, then entrap you using an extremely beautiful french hooker as a lure, drug you and secretly rendition you back to France whereupon theyll sign you up for the French Legion and youll spend the next 30 years in a desert fort in North Africa. Ive also had a white van drive right-up-my-*** and my gf insisted I slow down and move over and sure enough there was what I assume to be an off duty guy driving perhaps hoping to make some spending money. Nope. http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/got-flashed-by-a-speed-camera-in-france, http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/caught-speeding-in-france, http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/got-a-speeding-ticket-in-france-anyone-else-got-one, http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/speeding-in-france, http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/speeding-tickets-in-france, (Couldve sworn there were newer threads than those, mind). Dont forget. Lesson learnt, dont stray not even 10% over the limit over there. No points? Confiscation of car and a 1500 fine potential penalty. Break law in a way that may endanger other road users, get caught, get fined, complain/comment on how you cant get away with it any more. Near the ferries the police used speeding as their main revenue generator. I also got a fine a couple of years back on the A35 direction Strasbourg. Are there different limits for different vehicles like in the UK? So a reciprocal arrangement is brokered Rinse and repeat for lots of other things and were back to a pretty similar situation to being in the EU. The speed limits in France are somewhat similar to speed limits in other european countries. 30 EUR. I got a 10 speeding fine in Germany earlier this year. Let's go through them. I live in Luxembourg and a speeding fine gets me here as readily as if I was in France, the only difference is I dont get any points. I used to just hammer through France and never had any issues. 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Despite the relatively new law allowing them to even chase UK nationals for fines, theyre supposedly not doing very much of it from cameras. I have got LOTS to talk about this month at Happy Days! Not read the whole thread, but this is the situation:-. However, if you pay it within 15 days, then your fine will be reduced. Bloomin EU! Off to France soon. What are they like on speeding these days? Bosses mate got done, he rented 2 hire cars, the other driver (another mate) got flashed. Thanks to the Avis and Barclays it cost me nearly 70 to sort out. Ive been stopped a couple of times and asked to produce the yellow jacket, registration, insurance etc. Fine went straight to french hire company, who duly charged it to the bookers credit card. On the spot can mean dragging you to the nearest cash point if you dont have the cash, or seize the car until you pay up. Never have I stuck below a speed limit so religiously. I have used Waze and really cant fault it, I know in one of my roadtrips around Spain it was a life saver. I'm. This has always been on smaller local roads never on the autoroute fyi. The 550,000 British motorists who ignore French speed cameras every year could soon face an expensive shock. Read in French press, they are chasing UK drivers a lot more till 31st of orctober. That's a new one to me! Hi. Its not unknown for them to be waiting at toll booths for speeding Brits. However, if you pay this within 15 days it's 90 euros. If he disagrees you pay an increased fine and possibly all legal charges. Oops Until the Swiss slap you with a three month ban, and costs. A Mountain Bike Bedtime Story, With Joe Barnes, Pete Scullion, Canyon KIS & the art of taking pictures: Podcast, Back From The Dead: We Need To Talk About Jack, This topic has 42 replies, 29 voices, and was last updated. 'Superflashes' are camera turrets that can check 32 cars over a distance of 100 metres. Medical drama, ultimate stress, things that I've fixed, things that I've broken, but first off let's start with Singletrack Camo Whamo Hoodie (small, medium only). If police stop you, you'll be required to pay the . Speed limits change, sat navs are rarely up to date. This- if its uk reg then chalk it up to experience. If the car you are in is french registered, then the owner will get a fine etc, and if the owner happens to be a hire car company, they will pass the fine onto you. I believe that's how it works in France, moderate speeding is a small fine 45, faster is 180 and finally 375 there's no points for UK drivers. I will admit though, its hard to know what the limit it away from the motorways and towns sometimes. So, the time has come, I've gotten my first speeding ticket. I got done on one of those which resulted in 1,200 CHR fine, conviction and immediate recovery on entry to the country until I explained I had never received the first warning which I paid in full. The most severe charges can see the speeding driver taken to court, fined up to 2,500 or even handed a prison sentence. I advised him to pay them in case he ever wanted to return to Italy. Not a big disaster. Families can be fined up to 3,360 if speeding in France, one of the most common locations for Brits to be caught over the limit, with fines issued up to a year after the offence. Do I need to pay a speeding ticket from France? On other roads, including auto-routes, they are as follows. Fair cop I suppose and Ill settle soon I guess. Some treat the motorway like a racetrack. Answer 31 of 35: I hired a car in France recently and just got a letter from the hire company saying I was caught speeding. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It is forbidden to carry any instrument that hinders the policework (radar warners, laser jammers, ..) If you get caught with this, the instrument will be confiscated, you will get a fine of 1500 and 6 penalty . Probably, until someone decides that EU drivers speeding in the UK should really be pursued for fines and prosecutions. Not a big disaster. It is clearly important to do your research before hiring a car and understand what the . It is 90 (up to 10kph over the limit) if you pay within 30 days, but not if you are driving a car with British plates. Unlike the old days when unless you got stopped by a person for an on the spot fine, you could get away with being flashed by cameras and ignore, it seems since 2017 they can access DVLA info and get you, and pursue if you dont pay next time you are over there. Caught speeding in France - penalty points? When driving in France, Britons should also be aware that it is illegal to possess speed camera detection devices which can be confiscated on the spot, and that it is compulsory to carry spare car headlamp bulbs, a reflective warning triangle and a high-visibility waistcoat at all times. UK number plate nothing. Penalties for speeding in France The penalties for speeding in France vary according to the speed drivers were travelling at when apprehended. Nothing happened until the followig year when he hired another car in Italy and very shortly after returning home, he received two fines by post. A Joe Barnes film is usually a good way to brighten your day. People caught speeding in France risk having their driver's license confiscated. Now await the usual holier than thou comment from a certain poster. Whether or not it's a UK based organisation acting as an agent for the French with the DVLA's implicit blessing, the *alleged* offence took place in another country. A Mountain Bike Bedtime Story, With Joe Barnes, Pete Scullion, Canyon KIS & the art of taking pictures: Podcast, Back From The Dead: We Need To Talk About Jack, This topic has 32 replies, 30 voices, and was last updated. If so, the French will target British plates and hit them with on the spot fines or confiscation. Instead, those pulled over for speeding by mobile police patrols are handed a minimum 65 on-the-spot fine, and if they can't pay up they are escorted to the nearest cashpoint, and anyone refusing to pay is liable to arrest and having their car impounded. Not a big disaster. The highest speed ever recorded on the A26 by any nationality is 153mph, clocked up by Briton Sean Barlow, from Surrey, in November 2003. Might have to ensure its a camera free database update for France, but again how is this proven? Not for a LONG time. However, dont like Waze (horrible cartoon like display, bleating about a car stopped on the hard shoulder, someone saw a police car an hour ago. I'm surprised it's taken them this long to take him to court and if proven he should be banned for a very long time. Wow.didn't think they could manage that even.!!! Bear in mind if going over for the summer holidays, really stick to speed limits (some of which have dropped a bit, certainly around towns), dont drift over as as I did (on a nice clear straight traffic free road) etc. I was fine, the wife was driving. I've been flashed a few times in France (The last time 14 months ago) and I've not heard a thing. You get a point for small offense. I have had two tickets from Switzerland, very efficient are the Swiss. The thing I always grapple with is the 130/110kph limit on the motorway. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. They still pull people over but with wide use of speed cameras the average speed in France has dropped dramatically. Dread to think how many others Ill get in next few weeks as this one was on the first day. But they only get flagged up once someone has spotted them and made an alert on WAZE! This simple phrase actually has many different possibilities. French speeding fines. To add a secondary warning, dont forget that all single carriageway roads are now 80, not 90, regardless of what the sign says. I have just received an 'Avis de contravention au code de la route' through the post. Even if you were banned from driving in France, it wouldn't affect your right to drive in the UK. So Google Maps but Im not seeing the speed display. people who got caught in September are receiving the notifications now. 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Theres always the foreign police fear tourists seem to have, but theyre not out to get Brit like so many Daily Mail readers thing, frankly given how much UK Tourists take the piss driving through France theyre remarkably relaxed about it. Theres no point, France is a lost cause regarding speed. Im heading over in a few weeks in our van (Renault Trafic). , I was also flashed by a speed camera near Chamonix last week. Ive seen more customs officers stopping drivers than police around here (Ive been stopped twice). Does it work the other way around. If the car you are in is not french registered then you wont hear any more about it. Near the ferries the police used speeding as their main revenue generator. In France you can also request a digital image, I think its all automatic. Just use a satnav with speed display google maps has just added this, but Waze and others do it. The run up from Lille to Dunkirk used to be police heavy but for the last 3 years at least, theyre pretty relaxed as the road has a sprinkling of speed cameras and POI speed camera alerts are illegal (but if they dont pull you, whod know). Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, 1998 to 2022 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, 3rd Floor, 207 Regent St, London W1B 3HH, United Kingdom. Speeding in France 100 times in twelve months . Id probably have paid if theyd sent a fine. Should be ok as long as nothing happened on the spot. In Brussels on Thursday, Mr Bussereau will be calling for Europe-wide laws, including the creation of new technology and exchange of number plate information, so that speeding offences committed in one country can be punished in another. Currently, British drivers cannot be given points for motoring offences committed in France. 89kmh in a 70kmh after deductions. Potentially the first actual benefit Ive heard of that could relate to me! I just got caught in Konstanz, DE. i only knew about it when I got the extra credit card charges from the hire companies. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. If a British driver is caught speeding on camera in France, nothing or nearly nothing happens. Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesClassifieds RulesLink RemovalLogin/cookie issues?Newsletter SettingsAdvertising, Viewing 33 posts - 1 through 33 (of 33 total). I'm A Celebrity 2022: 'Who's going to roast Matt Hancock now?' Emergency services rush to major hospital after chemical leak as paramedics treat two, RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Bedtime stories and mindfulness apps? So many Britons now use the road in the summer that illuminated panels warning driver to cut their speed are flashed up in English as well as French. The problem is they take a month or so to arrive so I carried on for about a month until I got the first one. The most common way of being caught speeding is by a speed camera, with countries around the world having a large number of both fixed and mobile cameras. They are indicated in kilometers per hour. If the same driver is stopped by the police for speeding, he will be fined on the spot (a fine. Eurocar charged me 60 euro in France and 40 euro in Italy to share my details but neither country pursued it. Here in Spain the police set up alcohol/drug controls at various places on weekend mornings, after lunch etc and pull over random drivers. The ten places in France where you're sure to be caught speeding "The speed cameras are painted, hammered or wrapped in something but five to seven days after the damage report has been. Is it drops falling from the sky? As some have already suggested a Satnav or a satnav app is really the best option. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. "I am confident our proposals will be favourably received in Brussels." Grey area on just disabling the feature and how you prove that. Just beware that ones that show cameras etc as they are frowned upon. Speaking from far too recent experience, if you are anywhere around Montpellier this summer and you see a white Megane estate parked on a long straight section of road, keep to the limit (after margin of error, calculated at 52 in a 50 limit area) I have got LOTS to talk about this month at Happy Days! It wont hurt you to write letter and directly state you are concerned that the cash fine may not have gone to the authorities. Does it work the other way around. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Speed camera flashed me in France what now? Just wait and see. But what I found cool was they sent a link to my mug shot as the flash went off. The drive to and from Le Mans 24hr (2012) was quite entertaining po po with speed guns hiding in the bushes in the central reservation, lying under the crash barriers, little heads popping out from behind bridges. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Speed cameras in France have snared tens of thousands of British drivers. France currently has around 5000 active speed cameras. Often their speed limits are a little higher than ours due to being rounded off in kph and as we know our speed limits reflect the maximum safe speed possible. Hes a lucky bustard in so many ways . My Waze pings the minute I exceed the limit plus it warns you about police up ahead and i cant count how many jams its got us round. Thats unlucky OP, Ive done my fair amouunt of driving in France and never been caught. Despite the . 48 from memory. This happens to around 100 Dutch per year, caught driving at least 50 kilometers over the speed limit, broadcaster BNR reports based on figures requested from the French Interior Ministry. Do the UK authorities pursue foreign motorists? Just home from a 7 day 2500 mile road trip around France. Hey guys sorry for the boring content of this thread, I tried to find the old one but after 20 hours of driving im pretty baked and just wanted a . On faster roads, including autoroutes, the following penalties apply: In addition they are now installing 10,000 dummy cameras across the country. Hire car in Europe fine in the post. . And Monaco. If the gendarmes are really short of cash they head out onto the autoroutes on a rainy day and cruise along at 115kmh, and fine anyone stupid or ignorant enough to overtake them. One wonders how they got your address , I thought DVLA only dealt with UK organisations , Would this be a scam similar the Spanish scam, maybe they'll offer you a cheese awareness course. I honestly did not notice I was speeding. The limit on French motorways is 81mph in dry conditions and 65mph in the wet. @ deadlydarcy cant see that stopping em though can you? French transport minister Dominique Bussereau will propose new legistlation in Brussels this week to stop foreign motorists treating their motorways 'like a racetrack'. On the other hand, I am not sure I was the one driving On the other hand, I am not sure I was the one driving Fact is, I did apparently 117km/h on a 110km/h zone, in neighbouring France. "Currently the only way to catch them is by mobile patrols which actually have to follow them and pull them over.". EXPLAINED: How to appeal against a French speeding ticket Getting caught speeding in France can lead to points on your licence and a fine - but its not unheard of for tickets to be sent in. The topic Speed camera flashed me in France what now? is closed to new replies. not on the CarPlay version? If the owner is a friend, then its up to him how he deals with it. Be careful around the ferry ports, i got caught my a gendarme on a motorbike who pulled me over supposedly for being 10kph over the limit, I know for a fact that I wasnt, I was careful with my speed and had my sat-nav set up for a audible tone if i went over limit. Yes its really handy that the limits were reduced but local councils didnt have any money available to change the signs over Exceeding limit by Speeding fine; More than 50 kph: 1500: 20-50 kph: 135: 20 kph in a 50 kph zone (or less) 135: 20 kph a 50+ kph zone: 68: Be prepared ahead of your . You can follow up with the local police area / town hall and make sure the money was deposited. Bosses mate gets credit card bill several weeks later with an additional charge for the fine from the hire company , If on a rental, cancel credit card now, never hire a car again in france, maybe never go back :0, Yes, forward facing one, so it would get the driver of the car, even if it blinded you. A Joe Barnes film is usually a good way to brighten your day. 1 David Coulthard Caught Speeding in France During Gumball 2 John McGuinness Believes Guy Martin Will Return to Racing 3 Coulthard Disappointed with Early Crash in Career-Ending GP 4 Coulthard . Will let you know. TBH I love driving in France, for me 80 (130Kph ish) is the best compromise between actually completing a massive drive and fuel economy and it works because the roads are much quieter so its nice, easy, constant progress. Is there anyone doing that on this thread? If the offence warrants a trial, the maximum fine can be up to 750 euros. Advantage women! Genuinely got the impression they were enjoying their work that weekend. Only a few years ago it was possible to speed through fixed speed cameras in France, get flashed; but receive no form of fine as the French did not have access to the DVLA database of drivers. Only the British really avoid this. Their use has spread since then, and by 2021 these anonymous cars caught more than half a million speeding motorists in France. What impressed me with France was the amount of paperwork involved. My brother living in the USA hired a car in Italy and blundered twice into the car free centre of Lucca. The standard speeding fine in France is 135 euros. Thanks No. Unlike the Spanish, the Italians WILL chase you unless you write a letter to a specific man, in Italian, explaining why you shouldnt be fined. June 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM Frances English-Language Newspaper Connexion has reported on a man who has been caught speeding nearly a hundred times in less than a year. The Spanish are as bad, got done for speeding there when i was a column of traffic of about 8 cars, the difference was the other 7 cars did not have GB stickers on back. I got a fine for 86 in what I thought was 90 , Speed camera warning devices (including Sat nav with warning on) are illegal to be carried in a car in France. France has an established reputation for being a bit strict when it comes to speeding. Never heard anything. Includes apps that can show them. One wonders how they got your address, I thought DVLA only dealt with UK organisations.. France wants to install 400 of these turrets before the end of the year, mainly on side roads. Their use has spread since then, and in 2021 these anonymous cars caught more than half a million speeding motorists in France. But if its a hire car you will be chased to the ends and then add a hefty admin fee from the hire company. Spanish speeding fines They might do the same at the tunnel (assuming the tunnel is still open). Mate lives there and has Monaco plates hes been flashed many many times and the French police just ignore it theres no legal agreement between Monaco and France. If youre determined to make progress then try to avoid being caught by the Police, they use marked and unmarked cars and they hide their road side traps a lot better, if youre caught by an actual Copper and not a camera they can and will take you straight to an ATM to pay the fine and if youre caught doing stupid speed (50km over the limit) they can ban you immediately for 6 months and impound your car, in miles thats doing 110mph+ on the motorway, youd expect to have the book thrown at you in the UK for that, the only added complexity for tourists of course is it makes it a bit tricky to actually get home, there have been stories of people having to pay big wedges of cash to release their cars and have them transported to the port. AFP As a member of the EU, Britain had signed up to a directive that allowed member states to share the contact details. Most of us, me included, will have driven at over the speed . The standard speeding fine in France is 135 euros. Well a mate in one more of the vehicles on our trip has now received 2 tickets as well, one for 45 and one for 90 Euros, all of ours were on the main drag out of Cherbourg heading towards Brittany, nice clear dual carriageway / motorways. Manage Settings I have set up Strava segments for all French motorways. In France the faster you are going the higher the fine. Just a fine? Essentially the net effect of Brexit will be pointless in the long term bar our trade deals that are hugely in the favour of the US/China/EU, as the UK is such a small party in comparison. At present, there is no way of tracking vehicles snapped by a camera without the co-operation of the driver's home country. When speeding 1kph over to 19kph over the fine 45 and 20kph to 39kph it's a 90 penalty. Youre unfamiliar with le code de la route, your reflexes all work the wrong way and habits are different. If caught in a hire car then pay it. I got 3 in 2 days a couple of years back. Had on last month, be interesting to see if anything has changed. Then in 2004 there were talks of British drivers caught speeding would be liable to a fine and points if. In fairness, STW would climbing onto a new even higher horse if the OP was panned for doing 3 kph over in a 110. OTOH, its also used to warn of spot checks. Bin, don't go back to France in the same vehicle. Another driver in your party will have to drive the car instead or, if you're alone, you'll have to pay the price of towing your vehicle. Is very disappointed Speeding, the very work of the Devil and no condemnation or holier than thou comments about observation, deaths of children, world poverty etc. When is it raining, and thus the lower limit is in force? The worst culprits on French roads are the Germans, British and Italians, many of whom have a 'total disregard' for French speed limits and speed cameras, a transport ministry spokesman said today. Luckily 110Kph is pretty aspirational for my van on even the largest peage takes a geological age to get to the south! Watch out for the Swiss ones. Sign up as a Singletrack Member and you can leave comments on stories, use the classified ads, and post in our forums, do quizzes and more. If you're caught speeding in France by an extreme amount, the Gendarmerie could confiscate your license and you wouldn't be able to drive in France for at least three months. But police said most Britons pulled are usually doing between 90mph and 100mph. The margin applied to the speed limit at that time, in France, was +5kph up to 100kph, and then 5% of the measured speed (for a fixed camera). Other than that, bin it and still drive in France. If police stop you, you'll be required to pay the fine on the spot. Mr Bussereau said: "This is not solely a problem for France, but our country is a crossroads for many motorists, and it is a bigger problem for us than most other countries. 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