French speed camera's (2 Viewers)

[Jaws]

Have you ever heard of anyone getting done for speeding through the average speed cameras in The UK? I personally haven't yet, but then I set the cruise control for the say 50MPH limit and just sit it out until the road clear sign come up. The reason I ask is that I always seem to get some impatient person overtaking me, going a lot faster than they should.
I think that average speed cameras are a great idea, as they seem to keep traffic flowing better, and most people behave themselves better, less lane changes just before junctions especially.
LES

If your going ny your speedo and the person behind is using a gps, chances are their speed will proly be right while you are going a little slower ?
Also, unless things have changed ( quite possible but not heard anything ), average speed camera's are set to trigger at quite a bit beyond the posted limit... at least 10mph in the case of those set on motorways

 

[Aerialmark]

Have you ever heard of anyone getting done for speeding through the average speed cameras in The UK? I personally haven't yet, but then I set the cruise control for the say 50MPH limit and just sit it out until the road clear sign come up. The reason I ask is that I always seem to get some impatient person overtaking me, going a lot faster than they should.
I think that average speed cameras are a great idea, as they seem to keep traffic flowing better, and most people behave themselves better, less lane changes just before junctions especially.
LES

Hi Yes, 2 drivers that work for me were fined on the "Stockport Bend" on the M60 within a month of each other. Its a 50mph average speed cameras. Strangely enough both were done at an average of 58mph. Neil said he hit the entry camera at about 65 and just rolled until he hit 50 and exited at 50. He didn't think they worked but is now a believer
Before this happened I was sceptical about weather anybody was fined but now when i see somebody pass me at 65 to 70 mph and maintain that speed through the exit camera I think there is a good chance they will get done.

 

[1ten]

I've been flashed quite a few times in France without getting a fine through. We are in a PVC but it is a high top so sets of the lorry cameras. Our PVC is rated at 4.5 tonne but it would seem the French don't know that and never pick it up on the toll roads either.

The one time have been been caught and the fine came through I just paid it, my fault and didn't fancy get stopped in France and getting more problems having an outstanding fine.

If you don't pay in the America they can catch up with you next time you fly into that State, guess how I know!
Don't pay in Germany they stick you in jail for the day if they catch up with you and then you have to pay!!

 

[POH]

I got flashed on route back to Calais just prior to lockdown, thought nothing of it. Received a ticket about 2 weeks later when back in the UK.

But did you pay it

 

[Kups]

This is a helpful article saying no we will not be contacted and fined.

No more speeding fines in post for UK cars in France

Full Brexit means the exchange of speeding drivers' details has stopped. UK-plated cars topped the list of foreign-plated vehicles flashed in the latest figures available

www.connexionfrance.com

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[gus-lopez]

Neil said he hit the entry camera at about 65 and just rolled until he hit 50 and exited at 50. He didn't think they worked but is now a believer

alright going in at 65 but needed to drop it to 38-40 to average it.

 

[Just smiffy]

Anyone know what happens if a French speed camera flashes you?

Kick it in the nuts….

 

[Monty777]

Have you ever heard of anyone getting done for speeding through the average speed cameras in The UK? I personally haven't yet, but then I set the cruise control for the say 50MPH limit and just sit it out until the road clear sign come up. The reason I ask is that I always seem to get some impatient person overtaking me, going a lot faster than they should.
I think that average speed cameras are a great idea, as they seem to keep traffic flowing better, and most people behave themselves better, less lane changes just before junctions especially.
LES

There is a section on the A1 near us which apparently catches loads of people-mate of mine lives in the village it runs through and they get a monthly report from the department running the camera’s-the village lobbied to have the cameras as they couldn’t safely get out of the village across the A1 which is the only entrance and exit.

 

[Jeff one]

I got flashed near the borders I just smiled and he ran off

 

[Peter and Julie]

Anyone know what happens if a French speed camera flashes you?



Asking for a friend

Got flashed several times last year. No fine as classed as a camping car, not an hgv.

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[Bluescuby]

Have you ever heard of anyone getting done for speeding through the average speed cameras in The UK? I personally haven't yet, but then I set the cruise control for the say 50MPH limit and just sit it out until the road clear sign come up. The reason I ask is that I always seem to get some impatient person overtaking me, going a lot faster than they should.
I think that average speed cameras are a great idea, as they seem to keep traffic flowing better, and most people behave themselves better, less lane changes just before junctions especially.
LES

I know countless people been done on average speed cameras.

 

[Wizz]

But did you pay it

Yes, reluctantly.
I didn't want to take the chance of getting held for non payment of fine on my next visit to France.

 

[TonyEmm]

Have you ever heard of anyone getting done for speeding through the average speed cameras in The UK? I personally haven't yet, but then I set the cruise control for the say 50MPH limit and just sit it out until the road clear sign come up. The reason I ask is that I always seem to get some impatient person overtaking me, going a lot faster than they should.
I think that average speed cameras are a great idea, as they seem to keep traffic flowing better, and most people behave themselves better, less lane changes just before junctions especially.
LES

This guy might be able to tell you….. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-46512620

There are 7 average speed cameras shortly after this one, between the River Nene (Cross Keys) swing bridge and King’s Lynn.

 

[Shrimp]

We were flashed once using a road that lorries are not allowed on, in France, but it was because it recognised the height but not the vehicle! Never heard anything!

 

[Mad dog]

Was caught in France in Oct 2019, ticket arrived in the UK after. Don't think they can pass fines across the manche now??

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[ElliesBoss]

I thought the French authorities paid a British company to acquire the relevant details for them. No idea why I'm under that impression - might have dreamed it!

 

[AXO66]

This guy might be able to tell you….. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-46512620

There are 7 average speed cameras shortly after this one, between the River Nene (Cross Keys) swing bridge and King’s Lynn.

Might be because most speedos show 2mph less than a sat nav. So speedo showing 50 , (and probably same electronics as the speed limiter uses ) but car doing 48mph , but actually 50 mph according to sat nav, which is likely to be more accurate re true speed. Then add on the speed tolerance you are allowed before being fined , say an extra 2 mph.

Therefore speed limiter set to 50mph, really 48 mph. Sat nav speed is “true” 50mph plus 2 even 3 mph = 4 to 5 mph faster than than 48.

probably explains why some lorries trundle past me when I set speed limiter to 50mph.

 

[Emmit]

If your going ny your speedo and the person behind is using a gps, chances are their speed will proly be right while you are going a little slower ?
Also, unless things have changed ( quite possible but not heard anything ), average speed camera's are set to trigger at quite a bit beyond the posted limit... at least 10mph in the case of those set on motorways

But what about the numpties who don't understand the word, 'average'.
The Number of times I have followed drivers who think that if they go anything over the stated average then they'll get a ticket.
This can be proved by the fact that they drive through the next village without average cameras at speeds above the limit (They're not angels, they're numpties.)

 

[The Lobster]

This article, written earlier this year, seems to say "it's harder for them to get you, but don't assume you'll get off scot free". And also notes that on-the-spot fines must still be paid - duh!

British drivers may escape EU speeding fines following Brexit

British drivers may evade some speeding fines incurred in EU countries following Brexit, after a European Union directive requiring the cross-border sharing of driving licence data was nullified in the UK.

www.driving.co.uk

 

[Kevin R]

I drive on German vehicle registration and drive through France twice each year taking care not to exceed speed limits. However, they still send me dubious fines in German to compensate for the loss of the fines on UK registered vehicles. Brexit can’t be that bad!

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[2657]

Does it make any difference? I don't intend to speed because they can't send the fine, if I do inadvertantly get flashed then I will soon find out

 

[Jaws]

I do try to adhere to all speed limits, but last year due entirely to abysmal signage ( thought the 50k had ended and I was in a 70k area ) I did get flashed along with several vehicles behind me ( looked like a machine gun going off in the mirror !! )
Even though I believe I had a fair case I still coughed up the fine and will do so if I get bagged again
I am FAR from a goody two shoes but I do believe in sticking to the rules of the country that is my host at the time

 

[Two of usI]

I was flashed and received a ticket on my arrival home ....... I did pay, as was not sure what could have happened if I didn't...... the fines are less that the British ones and no points !!!!

 

[TheBig1]

A friend's Mrs got flashed once and was not too happy till her dog went after the bugger and bit him, then laughed about it for ages

 

[nicholsong]

A friend's Mrs got flashed once and was not too happy till her dog went after the bugger and bit him, then laughed about it for ages

Bit him where?

Hopefully the appendage.

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[Reusables]

Yeah if one comes through I'd pay it no probs ,don't want any hassles abroad and getting frog marched to a ATM.

Got my fingers crossed that no news is good news though and will report back if anything changes.

As for Spanish parking fine the reg number was wrong so that went in the bin (apparently)

 

[Reusables]

Bit him where?

Hopefully the appendage.

Sausage I hope

Or chorizo

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

I can remember heading for Manchester from Glasgow in my lorry and I was driving down the A74 at the time it was getting upgraded to motorway. There was a 12 mile section with a speed limit of 40mph and there was a BMW crawling past me about 1mph faster. Then this other BMW came right up behind him tailgating him flashing his lights. When the leading BMW eventually past me, he pulled in front of me to allow the other one past...... then as the other BMW sped away the one in front of me gave chase with blue lights flashing
I gave them a toot as I passed them when he'd been pulled over