Do I have to remove my speed camera and live speed camera updates to travel in France?

P1lot

Hi,
Sorry if this question has already been asked. But, do I have to do anything special regarding live updates and speed cameras to travel in France?

Thanks for your help!
P1lot

Niall

@P1lot

You do not need to delete them as they conform to French standards, as the location of a speed camera is referred to as a 'danger zone' and the start and finished of the zone is a random distance from the actual position of what is considered to be the "danger" which might or might not be present (many have been vandalized during the "yellow jacket" protests ) But the replacements will flash you and the fine sent to the address that the vehicle is registered to if it detects

• Excess speed
• Driving too close
• Using a mobile phone
• Not wearing a seat belt

So be aware

Do make sure you have the most recent version of the map as there was a major change of speed limits on non dual carriageway roads, reducing the speed limit from 90kph to 80kph

If you are stopped by the French police it is important to have
a) your driving licence with you
b) proof of insurance
c) your car tax (V5) and/or proof of ownership.
They know that Brits don't carry ALL these documents systematically but the French are obliged to and will be fined if they are stopped without these documents. The French have a "Carte Grise" which is a document which proves ownership and that the car is safe (it is linked to the french equivalent of the MOT).

Niall

@P1lot

You do not need to delete them as they conform to French standards, as the location of a speed camera is referred to as a 'danger zone' and the start and finished of the zone is a random distance from the actual position of what is considered to be the "danger" which might or might not be present (many have been vandalized during the "yellow jacket" protests ) But the replacements will flash you and the fine sent to the address that the vehicle is registered to if it detects

• Excess speed
• Driving too close
• Using a mobile phone
• Not wearing a seat belt

So be aware

Do make sure you have the most recent version of the map as there was a major change of speed limits on non dual carriageway roads, reducing the speed limit from 90kph to 80kph

If you are stopped by the French police it is important to have
a) your driving licence with you
b) proof of insurance
c) your car tax (V5) and/or proof of ownership.
They know that Brits don't carry ALL these documents systematically but the French are obliged to and will be fined if they are stopped without these documents. The French have a "Carte Grise" which is a document which proves ownership and that the car is safe (it is linked to the french equivalent of the MOT).

P1lot

Thanks Niall