AMF Mixed Topics
Fri-08-11-2013, 17:44 PM
I hear with alarm and trepidation that the French government has signed-up to a 24 country European directive that will penalise foreign motorists - in their home country.
The foreign driver caught at the roadside for an offence with still be hit with an on-the-spot fine - and even helpfully escorted to the nearest bank machine should he/she plead poverty.
The difference now is that foreigners caught on camera - speeding, jumping a red light etc - will receive a letter at home in his/her language demanding payment etc. The French gov reckon this will bring them in an extra €100million a year. Happy hols motoring in France.
Talk about persecution of motorists...
As of now, only the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark have refused to sign up.
The foreign driver caught at the roadside for an offence with still be hit with an on-the-spot fine - and even helpfully escorted to the nearest bank machine should he/she plead poverty.
The difference now is that foreigners caught on camera - speeding, jumping a red light etc - will receive a letter at home in his/her language demanding payment etc. The French gov reckon this will bring them in an extra €100million a year. Happy hols motoring in France.
Talk about persecution of motorists...
As of now, only the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark have refused to sign up.
