European speeding tickets

[Johnmed]

I believe the Gendarmerie in France have a zero tolerance, and can fine you for doing 1 kph above the limit. Their word is pretty much final, and do not need to prove their findings.

However they do under record speeds to allow for a margin of error.

Importantly they fine you on the spot, and carry cuffs and guns.

[Somerandomguy]

They give you a 3% allowance in Luxembourg, so I actually got done for 111k in a 110k zonw

[oldnick]

Originally Posted by Johnmed

I believe the Gendarmerie in France have a zero tolerance, and can fine you for doing 1 kph above the limit. Their word is pretty much final, and do not need to prove their findings.

However they do under record speeds to allow for a margin of error.

Importantly they fine you on the spot, and carry cuffs and guns.

having lived here for 30 years I can tell you that this is not correct , the allowances are as I stated before
however they CAN issue on the spot fines for foreign vehicles .....you can't drive off until you pay ; no money , they will take you to the bank if need be

[Johnmed]

Originally Posted by oldnick

having lived here for 30 years I can tell you that this is not correct , the allowances are as I stated before
however they CAN issue on the spot fines for foreign vehicles .....you can't drive off until you pay ; no money , they will take you to the bank if need be

This is what I read this summer while in France, and was told the same by friends who live out there.