Also: remember to always confirm when a camera is marked there by users and Waze asks verificatio.
At least while in a car
At least while in a car
French Speed Cameras
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You don't get pulled at the border.
There is a chance.
There is also the chance of being stopped for other shit and them finding unpaid fines.
Not being part of the European union doesn't mean that one doesn't have to pay fines in European countries (or appeal them).
Because also, ironically, not following local laws is (rightfully) the #1 complaint about immigration in this country.
I say this as someone that is probably over the speed limit most times
There is also the chance of being stopped for other shit and them finding unpaid fines.
Not being part of the European union doesn't mean that one doesn't have to pay fines in European countries (or appeal them).
Because also, ironically, not following local laws is (rightfully) the #1 complaint about immigration in this country.
I say this as someone that is probably over the speed limit most times
Stick to the speed limit and all will be ok
What’s better than bimbling along a French D road at 40-50mph enjoying the fabulous road surface and scenery?
Pretty villages ……and on your holidays
What’s the rush?
What’s better than bimbling along a French D road at 40-50mph enjoying the fabulous road surface and scenery?
Pretty villages ……and on your holidays
What’s the rush?
Yup. Both on bike and in car. They simply send a link to pay. I do each time. French cameras are always “pre-warned” where they are. Clear signage saying speed cameras , then another few KM’s on the max speed and thereafter the cameras so you have to be a real muppet to get caught….
But I still did…..
But I still did…..
Maybe not in France but say you got caught in NL and decided to ignore. If you enter the country next time via non open borders they won’t let you in until you pay up….
I’ve seen it happen….
Then N85 at speed.
I've done it "at speed" and many other roads, and never had an issue over the last few decades.
I just don't ride like a complete dick and slow down where necessary. There is no speed cameras in between the mountain bits or through corners.
No, but being slow moving obstacles in the middle of the road or hairpin is pretty common for brits.
You might have noticed that the French themselves do like some "progress" too.
Over the years I had a couple of very fun rides with the French Gendarmerie while on the Italian side of the border.
J biker
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Im now 'mostly' in UK. Current bike is UK registered.
'Mostly', if you get caught speeding in a hired vehicle, you will get the bill.
UK plates and speeding in France, the main thing is you don't get points.
France (and most of Europe) 50kph over the limit, they can confiscate your vehicle and license. This assumes though that you have been physically stopped.
I know someone caught at 120kph in a 50 zone in Austria, in context a 'mountain village' with maybe 3 empty properties...on the spot fine around 1600 euros, luckily it was a ball ache to confiscate the bike with being miles from a town and a solitary officer. Same officer got me and a few others on outskirts of said village, around 70kph and a 45 euro fine.
Germany does send speeding fines to those living in France, I can confirm from experience...again, no points.
Waze. As said above. The French (and most of Europe) are rather good at highlighting speeding traps. I had started to use it when I was there in preference to navs, as
Garmin and Tomtom are both hit and miss for warning fixed cameras.
France has horrible portable cameras that can be moved, look like something from robot wars..only plus side is they do have warning signs normally telling you the road has cameras. Not super useful when it says cameras for 35 kilometers though..
They do like late afternoon for the hand held..
'Mostly', if you get caught speeding in a hired vehicle, you will get the bill.
UK plates and speeding in France, the main thing is you don't get points.
France (and most of Europe) 50kph over the limit, they can confiscate your vehicle and license. This assumes though that you have been physically stopped.
I know someone caught at 120kph in a 50 zone in Austria, in context a 'mountain village' with maybe 3 empty properties...on the spot fine around 1600 euros, luckily it was a ball ache to confiscate the bike with being miles from a town and a solitary officer. Same officer got me and a few others on outskirts of said village, around 70kph and a 45 euro fine.
Germany does send speeding fines to those living in France, I can confirm from experience...again, no points.
Waze. As said above. The French (and most of Europe) are rather good at highlighting speeding traps. I had started to use it when I was there in preference to navs, as
Garmin and Tomtom are both hit and miss for warning fixed cameras.
France has horrible portable cameras that can be moved, look like something from robot wars..only plus side is they do have warning signs normally telling you the road has cameras. Not super useful when it says cameras for 35 kilometers though..
They do like late afternoon for the hand held..
In a white aging Transit we get pulled by the police everytime, documents checked electronically the last couple of times. Is it worth the risk that somehow they don't link it up within the four year timing out period for£40 now.
Last time I got caught for speeding in France, it was by the most obnoxious little French copper who must of got out of the wrong side of the Bed that morning, He kept asking for my papers in French, I didnt quite understand as my French is nearly non existent then in French he said "You are in France speak French" which I just about understood to which I replied If it wasnt for us you would be speaking German. things went down hill after that.
You haven't yet. But you might.
This was exactly the kind that flashed at me.
J biker
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Forget about it. No points on UK bike.
The swine! Do they not know who won the war?
If the fine turns up, return to the forum for advice. That’s my advice.
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The speed camera situation is out of hand in France. They changed the law last year so that less than 5kmph over you only pay the fine - normally 45€, and don’t lose any points. I think they made this concession because they could foresee another reason to riot looming. They insist it’s for road safety same as the 80kph limit which has now been relaxed in some departments. Cameras are everywhere, I use Waze with the alerts turned on all the time and it’s forever pinging at me. They also kindly give you one point back if you don’t get caught for six months so I’ve got about 5 years to go. Annoying thing is all of mine have been for 6kmph over in my slow old camper. Most people hedge off excess points onto their grans licence.
If one loses points from one’s licence in France why not get caught speeding in the U.K. and get some points back on one’s licence. This way the points are cancelled out? More motoring legal advice available here free of charge
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