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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.
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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