Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 16/3/2018
Additionally they did check that the satnav alerts for speed cameras was turned off.
I find it hard to believe that they accessed your personal data to check if the speed camera alerts were switched off as that requires a warrant in most EU countries.
In addition, most Satnavs warn you of areas where there are speed cameras so no issue as they do not tell you exactly where the cameras are mounted. I think your statement is very debatable.
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We were asked, very politely if we knew that anything that alerted to speed cameras was illegal ín France. We demonstrated that our satnav had been disabled.
It was very remiss of us not to shriek about violation of Human Rights, but those wiley gendarmes used a subterfuge of good manners and politeness .
' If no negotiations for licence recognition are put in place, then UK drivers may have to register for an International Driving Permit may to be able to drive in the EU member states'
Simply whataboutery followed by:
'The Department for Transport (DfT) responded to these new suggestions and regulations by saying that they will look into creating a deal with the EU of ‘mutual licence recognition’ as that is ‘in the interest of both sides.’'
I have been driving in Europe since 1989 and no one to date has shown the slightest interest in my driving licence!!! Do you really imagine countries in Europe are going to make it difficult for the millions of Brits that go there for their holidays each year its just counter intuitive. OK I accept it's just one those totally unnecessary things we have to sort but it will be so don't worry about it.
David
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Staying within the allowable discussion remit of this forum I guess all most of us want from brexit is retaining validity of UK driving licences & Ehic cards along with continued no roaming charges, unrestricted EU travel access & a reasonable €/£ exchange rate. Apart from that they can do what they like...
Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 16/3/2018
We were asked, very politely if we knew that anything that alerted to speed cameras was illegal ín France. We demonstrated that our satnav had been disabled.
It was very remiss of us not to shriek about violation of Human Rights, but those wiley gendarmes used a subterfuge of good manners and politeness .
Damn cunning these froggy chaps.
When I was stopped for a random breath test the Gendarme simply thrust an Alcolyser through the van window and said: "Alcool" and after I'd blown into it he yanked it back and said "Parfait". That was it. No formal caution, no warning that I would be arrested for failing to provide and no questions about whether I had smoked or used mouthwash, etc, etc. He didn't even check the vehicle out or ask for any ID. Two words and less than a minute!
Bearing in mind in the UK I wouldn't have been allowed to demand a random breath test but if I did stop someone it would involve at least ten minutes and a whole load of routine paperwork and checks at the scene and later at the station.
They say that the French love bureaucracy, but that experience doesn't bear it out.
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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 16/3/2018
We were asked, very politely if we knew that anything that alerted to speed cameras was illegal ín France. We demonstrated that our satnav had been disabled.
It was very remiss of us not to shriek about violation of Human Rights, but those wiley gendarmes used a subterfuge of good manners and politeness .
Damn cunning these froggy chaps.
When I was stopped for a random breath test the Gendarme simply thrust an Alcolyser through the van window and said: "Alcool" and after I'd blown into it he yanked it back and said "Parfait". That was it. No formal caution, no warning that I would be arrested for failing to provide and no questions about whether I had smoked or used mouthwash, etc, etc. He didn't even check the vehicle out or ask for any ID. Two words and less than a minute!
Bearing in mind in the UK I wouldn't have been allowed to demand a random breath test but if I did stop someone it would involve at least ten minutes and a whole load of routine paperwork and checks at the scene and later at the station.
They say that the French love bureaucracy, but that experience doesn't bear it out.
We've been with a friend in the Aude, just before Christmas three times, and he's been stopped and breathalysed - each time the experience was just as Nicepix describes. No other formalities, no checking of documents, and no 'Avez-vous un alcootest dans votre boîte à gants?
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