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Radars : A new system put in place in France this summer
Beware, if you are planning on spending your holidays in France, you should know that the French government is about to launch a new ‘Radar Zone’ concept which promises to be more stringent than ever.
At present, the 1686 fixed radars which are placed strategically around France are announced 400 m before you get to them. Unlike in England, the boxes are grey instead of bright yellow but they are still easy to recognise from a distance.

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It is also worth pointing out that an additional 800 radars will be dotted around France between now and 2012 and that the ‘gendarmerie’ will no longer be requested to signal the mobile radars that they regularly operate.
The regional prefects have been requested to present the government with a list of areas which are more prone to accidents than others and these areas will in return be equipped with more radars. The government claims that this will help reduce the number of deaths on French roads. The scheme was started over 10 years ago but its implementation is taking rather longer than expected, despite the fact that all the political parties are keen to see it completed as quickly as possible.
So be careful driving down the motorways and the A roads in France. Be aware that gendarmes have the power to make you pay on the spot fines.
Be vigilant, slow down and keep safe.
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