Originally Posted By dodgyken
One point worth mentioning is that our "out of town" limit is 80kmh and being caught much above 100kmh is a very expensive experience. Therefore it is wise to temper ones enthusiasm and keep no more than 110kmh on the Morgan dial - which equates to 100kmh on the GPS and therefore 94kmh after deductions. What this means is that you can often "lift and coast" on fun drives - nailing it out of a corner, rapidly building speed, then coasting (and maybe braking) into the next corner. This is not only easier on the wallet but seems to play into the cars natural handling traits.

Worth mentioning that anyone caught speeding who does not have a Swiss licence must pay cash on the spot, or presumably at the nearest automatic teller. I have not had the "pleasure" but I know several people who have.

Trouble is that the Swiss roads are so good by comparison to Italian roads it is a great temptation to go quickly. I have to say that many Swiss drivers, particularly those with Ticino plates, go a bit crazy when they hit the Italian Autostrada: it is not unusual to be passed by an Audi, BMW or Porsche on Swiss plates doing well over 160 kmh (100 mph).

In theory there is an accord between Switzerland and Italy for the collection of speed camera fines etc. but judging by the way some people drive I suspect the infractions in Italy are often ignored but I understand that fines from Switzerland for Italian vehicles arrive in 100% of the cases.


Peter

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