Tuesday 1 October 2013

Speed Limits in France


Speed limits:

The following national speed limits apply:
 MotorwaysUrban motorway or dual carriageway with a central reservationOther roadsBuilt up areas
Normal traffic conditions130 km/h110 km/h90 km/h50 km/h
Rain or other precipitation110 km/h100 km/h80 km/h50 km/h
Visibility less than 50m50 km/h50 km/h50 km/h50 km/h
Holders of EU driving licences exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h will have their licences confiscated on the spot by the police.

French law prohibits drivers from devices capable of detecting speed cameras and warning drivers of their location. Penalties can include fines of up to €1,500 and confiscation of the device and vehicle.

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