Speed limit in France. Gov charity donations ;)

Uksojourn · May 21st, 2018, 09:42

A wee reminder for those venturing to France this summer.
The national speed limit will be changed from 90kph to 80kph. Hope you all have cruise control and get the GPS updated.

In its self a little irritating but combine with the recent whole hearted embracing of speed cameras and a breath taking sliding scale for spot fines.

The French treasury loves Le Mans, well the motorway from Calais to Le Mans.

Have fun

ThomasG · May 21st, 2018, 10:25

Good to know. Thank you.

hicky70 · May 21st, 2018, 11:19

Good to know, I thought the autoroutes were 130kph in the dry and 110kph in the wet...shows how long its been since I was there last.

S60D5-185 · May 21st, 2018, 11:34

The figures for the AutoRoute remain unchanged and the OP is talking about non motorway roads.https://www.aph.com/community/holida...isk-fines-650/

80kph or 50mph blanket limit on a French AutoRoute would be a fatal recipe I would suggest.

Julianpms · May 21st, 2018, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by hicky70

Good to know, I thought the autoroutes were 130kph in the dry and 110kph in the wet...shows how long its been since I was there last.

To clarify, the motorway speed limits (dry & wet) remain unchanged, it is the limit on single-carriageway roads without a central barrier and outside towns which is being lowered from 90 to 80kph from July 1. The government has also just started using unmarked private cars with mobile speed cameras on board to catch offenders.

Uksojourn · May 21st, 2018, 11:50

Another revenue generator is the clean air permit. Cant drive into certain cities without it. Its only about 5 euro and can be processed online. But a 110 Euro fine if your in the city without one.

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/mot...french-cities/

Regarding unmarked cars and speed cameras, they had a Black Ford Focus around Pas de Calais with heavy tinted rear windows and 2 windows cut in the tail gate.

The natives were as much annoyed at gov money being spent on a non French car as the sneaky sneaky speed trap.

Grimble · May 21st, 2018, 12:07

I'm very disappointed with the French. I was hoping, given their attitude to things they dont like, that these stealth cars would get trashed by now.

Whats the world coming to?

AndyJudge · May 21st, 2018, 12:29

Surely must be the grounds for a strike & a blockade of the Ferry Ports.

Seems to be every other change to the laws in France is.

Whippy · May 21st, 2018, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimble

I'm very disappointed with the French. I was hoping, given their attitude to things they dont like, that these stealth cars would get trashed by now.

Whats the world coming to?

Their legality is being challenged.

ThomasG · May 21st, 2018, 13:37

Do I see a white flag?

Do I see a white flag?

Surrendering to own government?

May 21st, 2018, 09:42	#1
Uksojourn New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2019 13:24 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kinghorn	Speed limit in France. Gov charity donations ;) A wee reminder for those venturing to France this summer. The national speed limit will be changed from 90kph to 80kph. Hope you all have cruise control and get the GPS updated. In its self a little irritating but combine with the recent whole hearted embracing of speed cameras and a breath taking sliding scale for spot fines. The French treasury loves Le Mans, well the motorway from Calais to Le Mans. Have fun

May 21st, 2018, 10:25	#2
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Good to know. Thank you. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

May 21st, 2018, 11:34	#4
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	The figures for the AutoRoute remain unchanged and the OP is talking about non motorway roads.https://www.aph.com/community/holida...isk-fines-650/ 80kph or 50mph blanket limit on a French AutoRoute would be a fatal recipe I would suggest. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

May 21st, 2018, 11:50	#6
Uksojourn New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2019 13:24 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kinghorn	Driving permit in Cities Another revenue generator is the clean air permit. Cant drive into certain cities without it. Its only about 5 euro and can be processed online. But a 110 Euro fine if your in the city without one. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/mot...french-cities/ Regarding unmarked cars and speed cameras, they had a Black Ford Focus around Pas de Calais with heavy tinted rear windows and 2 windows cut in the tail gate. The natives were as much annoyed at gov money being spent on a non French car as the sneaky sneaky speed trap. Last edited by Uksojourn; May 21st, 2018 at 12:11. Reason: add details

May 21st, 2018, 12:07	#7
Grimble Grimble Last Online: Feb 4th, 2019 17:54 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Staffordshire	I'm very disappointed with the French. I was hoping, given their attitude to things they dont like, that these stealth cars would get trashed by now. Whats the world coming to? __________________ 2012 XC60 D4 SE Lux Nav

May 21st, 2018, 11:19	#3
hicky70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 17:14 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rochdale	Good to know, I thought the autoroutes were 130kph in the dry and 110kph in the wet...shows how long its been since I was there last.

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AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	Surely must be the grounds for a strike & a blockade of the Ferry Ports. Seems to be every other change to the laws in France is. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

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ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Do I see a white flag? Do I see a white flag? Surrendering to own government? __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

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