Sorry, that should read by more than 38mph. Apparently a second offence will mean jail. As to whether a foreign plate will get you off, I have heard of one English driver getting a nasty surprise on returning home. As I said there seems to be a lot of police activity at the moment in the Aveyron and it's normally a quiet place. Road traffic deaths in France are up 20% on last April which is the reason for this crackdown - or is it about revenue-no I didn't say that. Have a good holiday. Meabh.
M,
As I understand it ( via at least French newspapers last week- but please forgive if my translation is not 100% accurate) current position is:
1. any excess speed more than 30mph over the prevailing limit will incur a fine of 3,750 euros and the car/bike impounded. see 3.
2. the offence has now been uprated to a serious crime, and punishable with up to five years in prison
3. the vehicle will be confiscated and sold for state funds
4. Any use of a mobile phone will incur a fine of 135 euros on the spot
5. Motorcyclists must from hereon wear a high viz jacket at all times
6. The alcohol limit has remained at 0.5 grammes, not reduced to 0.2 as thought
7.The request to reduce the maximum speed limit in town to 20mph has not been applied
G
