Speeding French

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I read an interesting article in this months Bike mag last night.

They were commenting on how the French are now trying to combat speeding on their roads.

The bad news for us Brits taking a trip over there is that they can now issue on the spot fines of Â£500 and if you can't pay they can impound your bike until you can.

They have also approached the government asking for access to our driver records. This means that, where in the past you might get a bit of a hefty fine for silly speeds, you would also incur points for any offence upon your return home.

This would be an absolute nightmare for anyone trying to appeal against any conviction. Not only from having to deal with French law and bureaucracy but also from a financial point of view.

The government has agreed to look at the proposal but has not agreed to it as yet. The French already have an agreement with the Swiss and also want one with the Germans, Dutch and Belgians.

Bike went on to say that this may not happen straight away but as we become more and more European more powers like this will be granted to member states. There is already a proposal for a single European driving license.

At least the French are more up front about the issue and say that it is for the revenue. Something our own government won't admit with our "Safety Cameras".

Stevie Northants · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 03 Apr 2004 Karma :

The French apparently pulled over 130 people at Calais,126 of who were British. Evil or Very Mad

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

the Dutch have been sending out demands for speeding fines to people visiting the Netherlands for years, and have a reputation for getting nasty about it.

Pity these scamera theives have not yet been brought to task for the lies they are spreading. The number who are claiming massive numbers of lives saved from cameras when the number of deaths have gone up is frightening.

All the best

Keith
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Glad I bought that Kosovan license when I did. Laughing

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Kosovo!