Speeding ticket

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sat 09 Jun 2012 15:43

I've just received an Avis de Contravention for excess speed on the Autoroute.

I've paid the fine on-line but I am not sure what to do about the licence, the notice says that the offence involves a points deduction. I have a UK licence so I don't believe that they can give me points but it doesn't tell me anything about sending or producing the licence.

Am I missing something or can I expect a subsequent letter?

Cadac · Post by **Cadac** » Sat 09 Jun 2012 16:00

Your loss of points are held centrally, irrespective of who's countries licence you hold. Maybe you should consider a French licence as you live here !

russell · Post by **russell** » Sun 10 Jun 2012 12:01

There is a government web site where you can check how many points you have. However to register you have to fill in a form on line, they then send you a letter to send to the prefecture with photocopies of your documents. They will then send you your access code by post.

Crazy or what?

Russell.

Post by **Kate** » Sun 10 Jun 2012 14:46

You can always hope that there will be chaos before this system comes in, and they wil forget your points. I know a couple of people with foreign licenses who got away with both points and fine, and another who paid the fine but was never followed up on the points.
http://www.anglophone-direct.com/Traffi ... e-to-Spain

Hope you're one of the lucky ones.

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Tue 12 Jun 2012 16:54

just got done last week for 54kph in a 50kph on the western entry to St Paul de Fenouillet near the Carrefour... i never saw the 'Trap' so be warned this is one of their 'Hiding Places'!!!! (90 euros!!!! even when paying immediately).

tubs · Post by **tubs** » Tue 12 Jun 2012 17:13

Montgolfiere,how long ago did you "speed"? I am sweating a bit as on the way to Villeneuve de la Raho in May I failed to notice a new speed camera at Montescot, close to the golf range and feel that I may have been slightly exceeding the 70kph limit.
I'm not sure if there is the 10% tolerance in france like in the UK and if the authorities have an obligation to inform you within 14 days, again like in the UK.
How much longer do I have to walk to the postbox in fear and trepidation?

tia · Post by **tia** » Tue 12 Jun 2012 18:09

hi, I've just got a speeding ticket today, apparently on some motorways it is now 110 and not 130! missed the signs at 1 am and saw the flash. I was at 119 which was reduced to 113 instead of 110 and it's 45 euros if I pay within 30 days by bank card on the internet. I don't think it's normal if you have been charged 90 euros, I'd look into it and ask why. ( have had a couple and has always been 45 euros.) I was caught on the 8th of june. you also lose 1 point on your licence ( car's in my sons name for me so might get out of that one!). If the law hasn't changed and you donot lose any more points for a full year you get your point back instead of having to wait 3 years.

PD · Post by PD » Tue 12 Jun 2012 18:58

http://infraction-route.permisapoints.f ... esse1.html

tia · Post by **tia** » Tue 12 Jun 2012 20:30

I think that link is not up to date as I have the fine in front of me and the amounts are completely different.68 euros amende forfaitaire- 45 euros if I pay within the 30 day limit. 180 euros if the bill isn't paid after 45 days.

PD · Post by PD » Tue 12 Jun 2012 23:13

tia wrote:I think that link is not up to date as I have the fine in front of me and the amounts are completely different.68 euros amende forfaitaire- 45 euros if I pay within the 30 day limit. 180 euros if the bill isn't paid after 45 days.

Tia, that was for montgolfiere's offence, different offences have different fines, a bit like animal's.

Here is the full list, for you, choose your prize:

Yours Contravention de classe 3

http://infraction-route.permisapoints.f ... tesse.html

If you have another offence, your fine and points double.

Welcome to France

tia · Post by **tia** » Wed 13 Jun 2012 09:12

ok, thanks. never have got how they fine you ( although I have no idea how it works in the uk either). I even got fined once when I used my phone whilst stuck in a traffic jam! the car wasn't moving but apparently this is not allowed and you have to park up first, sometimes I think they make it up as they go along.

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Wed 13 Jun 2012 10:38

tubs wrote:Montgolfiere,how long ago did you "speed"? I am sweating a bit as on the way to Villeneuve de la Raho in May I failed to notice a new speed camera at Montescot, close to the golf range and feel that I may have been slightly exceeding the 70kph limit.
I'm not sure if there is the 10% tolerance in france like in the UK and if the authorities have an obligation to inform you within 14 days, again like in the UK.
How much longer do I have to walk to the postbox in fear and trepidation?

the fine arrived within the week!!! They want their money asap these days....
i think you will be ok from May.

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Wed 13 Jun 2012 10:43

tia wrote:hi, I've just got a speeding ticket today, apparently on some motorways it is now 110 and not 130! missed the signs at 1 am and saw the flash. I was at 119 which was reduced to 113 instead of 110 and it's 45 euros if I pay within 30 days by bank card on the internet. I don't think it's normal if you have been charged 90 euros, I'd look into it and ask why. ( have had a couple and has always been 45 euros.) I was caught on the 8th of june. you also lose 1 point on your licence ( car's in my sons name for me so might get out of that one!). If the law hasn't changed and you donot lose any more points for a full year you get your point back instead of having to wait 3 years.

it is even 90kph (or less) in some places....eg. Around Toulouse or on the descent on the A75 from the hills at Le Caylar to Lodeve.....
I will just have to be more careful.

PD · Post by PD » Wed 13 Jun 2012 21:48

tia wrote:hi, I've just got a speeding ticket today, apparently on some motorways it is now 110 and not 130! missed the signs at 1 am and saw the flash. I was at 119 which was reduced to 113 instead of 110 and it's 45 euros if I pay within 30 days by bank card on the internet. I don't think it's normal if you have been charged 90 euros, I'd look into it and ask why. ( have had a couple and has always been 45 euros.) I was caught on the 8th of june. you also lose 1 point on your licence ( car's in my sons name for me so might get out of that one!). If the law hasn't changed and you donot lose any more points for a full year you get your point back instead of having to wait 3 years.

it is even 90kph (or less) in some places....eg. Around Toulouse or on the descent on the A75 from the hills at Le Caylar to Lodeve.....
I will just have to be more careful.[/quote]

montgolfiere The A 75, Motorway section finishes at the peage, where you quoted it is just normal peripherique carriageway.

Tia,your son gets the points unless he discloses that you were driving, you are not Tia Hune ?.

France closes down in May, July and August, do not count on the norm.

tia · Post by **tia** » Wed 13 Jun 2012 23:09

yes I know my son gets the point, been negotiating with him as I lost 1 point nearly a year ago so will get my full set back soon if I don't lose this one. I was on the motorway near clermont ferrand and just assumed it was 130 not 110. had got my ticket at the peage so definately motorway.

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Thu 14 Jun 2012 06:31

PD wrote:
[/quote wrote:
it is even 90kph (or less) in some places....eg. Around Toulouse or on the descent on the A75 from the hills at Le Caylar to Lodeve.....
I will just have to be more careful.
montgolfiere The A 75, Motorway section finishes at the peage, where you quoted it is just normal peripherique carriageway.

Tia,your son gets the points unless he discloses that you were driving, you are not Tia Hune ?.

France closes down in May, July and August, do not count on the norm.

Not all Motorways in France are to pay for 'Peages', but are still classed as motorways and the speed limits can vary from 70 -130 . eg parts of the A20 and A75. The section i am talking about is definitely still classed as an autoroute have a look at the Map!!!

Sav · Post by **Sav** » Fri 15 Jun 2012 02:14

This sort of thing does not affect me

No comments please

Cheers Sav

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Fri 15 Jun 2012 07:37

Has it anything to do with the hare and the tortoise?

Dimetrodon · Post by **Dimetrodon** » Fri 15 Jun 2012 08:31

I seem to have cars screaming past me or glued to my bumper and yet I still managed to pick up two fines in the last couple of years. I can only assume the locals have some sort of deal going on because they do not drive with the same caution as me for sure.

Pichicuy · Post by **Pichicuy** » Fri 15 Jun 2012 10:43

If you get points, you are supposed to change to a French licence. In fact you technically should have a French licence if you are resident in France regardless.

I have a friend who had the gendarmes turn up on her doorstep telling her she had to change her licence because of points. I think they are cracking down on this.

Sav · Post by **Sav** » Fri 15 Jun 2012 12:53

Sue wrote:Has it anything to do with the hare and the tortoise?

I may be a tortoise, but at least i get to admire the scenery

Cheers Sav

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