French road sign question

[Ian Bosman]

My understanding is that n roads are all 80km unless there is a 90km sign. Am currently in Dordogne an experience driving down bears this out. Some n roads change with only sections of them designated as 90km.

Keep to 80 unless clearly sign otherwise IMHO

 

[Ukbandit]

Yes....! Of course the young recruit might be less at ease but don't bet on that.
One thing you might ignore is the difference between Police and Gendarmes.
The latter are soldiers. They are part of the army. They have all the possible licences for car motorbike bus truck etc... They don't pay for those so of course they want to have them all. Consequently they have all the knowledge about each category. Gendarmes are taught much much more as soldiers then a simple policeman is, so don't doubt they might get you into troubles.

“Simple Policeman” I love it.

 

[Ian Bosman]

I recall a TV programme some years back about French trainee soldiers who at the end are given choices as to what they do one of which is to choose to be a Gendarme.

 

[activecampers]

As Ashley has pointed out and Yodeli has said, the 80kph rule was altered but ONLY in the regions who wanted to go back to 90kph. You will find French speed limits change all the time away from Autoroutes. 30, 50, 70, 80, 90, 110, 130 and further “instructions” depending on weight and weather conditions.
Be alert all the time. There has been a HUGE increase in the number of speed cameras and the b****y awful speed bumps over the last two years - driving around France this year was lovely BUT constantly changing speed restrictions etc are a nightmare. (Not to mention French tailgaters and free for alls at roundabouts)

France tailgating and roundabouts and speed limit changes are a joy compared to Italy and Croatia! 100x more relaxing. Lol

 

[Fragle]

Yes....! Of course the young recruit might be less at ease but don't bet on that.
One thing you might ignore is the difference between Police and Gendarmes.
The latter are soldiers. They are part of the army. They have all the possible licences for car motorbike bus truck etc... They don't pay for those so of course they want to have them all. Consequently they have all the knowledge about each category. Gendarmes are taught much much more as soldiers then a simple policeman is, so don't doubt they might get you into troubles.

If we remember the rule

You learn something new every day

I hold every lorry driving license inc C+E and have done for over 20 years driving all over UK and some French and no matter how much testing and drivers cpc you get you still learn even after all this time.
I’ve been driving 42 years in total and have a clean license for all that time by taking the time to learn different interpretations of French as we are doing here but my main rule in the motorhome is.
Just don’t put yourself in the position that you need to rush. If you can.
Rest assured that everyone will make a mistake miss a sign without realising even if like me you’re not in a rush like me

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[yodeli]

“Simple Policeman” I love it.

LOL... Probably a mistake/misunderstanding due to translation. In French Simple policier means 1st grade. Just passed his exam to be a policeman... or may be older one who just doesn't want to bother with more responsabilities.

EDIT: Sometimes though it might mean simple the way you got it.
I've coached/trained my brother in law when he was 17 years old so he would have a chance to pass the exam. IMO it was really really easy. He didn't pass it, and honestly I wasn't surprised the least bit

 

[nicholsong]

LOL... Probably a mistake/misunderstanding due to translation. In French Simple policier means 1st grade. Just passed his exam to be a policeman... or may be older one who just doesn't want to bother with more responsabilities.

EDIT: Sometimes though it might mean simple the way you got it.
I've coached/trained my brother in law when he was 17 years old so he would have a chance to pass the exam. IMO it was really really easy. He didn't pass it, and honestly I wasn't surprised the least bit

I am not surprised, if he was stupid enough to get married at 17.

 

[yodeli]

I am not surprised, if he was stupid enough to get married at 17.

Lol...he wasn't, his brother was, with me!!!