Maximum speed increased
In large parts of France, the speed limit on D roads has been increased. However, enforcement there is not always in order and therefore unjustified fines are lurking.
Where in the Netherlands the maximum speed will go down rather than up, in France you are recently allowed to drive faster than before in many places. On D-roads (the French equivalent of our N-roads) in no fewer than 45 departments, the maximum speed has been increased from 80 km/h to 90 km/h or will soon be. In itself great news for those who are on holiday or going on holiday in the French country, but the change does not appear to be smooth.
According to Le Point there are various reports of unjustified fines on roads where you are now allowed to drive 90 km/h again. On some routes, the speed cameras still go off at speeds above 80 km/h. So pay close attention if you receive a ticket, it may not be justified and it pays to challenge it.
What can cause additional confusion when you are on the road in France is that some navigation systems will still indicate that you are allowed 80 km/h, when in reality it is already 90 km/h. Trust the signs, is the motto. Then just hope that the flash is properly adjusted. Or you can err on the side of caution and stay below 80 km/h.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl