Driving your 75/ZT to France this summer?

Pumpwater · 22nd February 2012, 17:55

The French have introduced some new regulations effective this summer which will affect us as there are likely to be spot check and on the spot fines at the ferry ports

1. We have to carry a breathalyser self test kit, recommended we have two in case one is used (11 euro fine)
2. Warning triangle & hi vis jacket have been required for some time, but the jacket has to be carried in the car, not in the boot, otherwise a fine
3. We cannot carry a sat nav that is capable of showing the location of speed cameras, even if it is not fitted. The fine for this is very heavy (more than 1000 euros)
4. It is recommended to carry a fire extinguisher & first aid kit as we have (by law) to stop and assist in the event of an accident (involving someone else)

Has any group member been stopped & checked when in France?

Rabett_Rover · 22nd February 2012, 18:02

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Originally Posted by Pumpwater

Has any group member been stopped & checked when in France?

Between 2001 and 2009 when we went to France every year during the summer we were never stopped. Ironically the most dangerous thing proved to be the French car (a Renault Espace) we travelled in a couple of times, which decided to go into ‘emergency' mode- (26mph) on the Auto routes for no apparent reason.

VVC-Geeza · 22nd February 2012, 18:38

So you would need to remove the DD then? Because the nav has speed camera alerts.

Completely over the top!

One more reason NOT to visit France!

d_a_n1979 · 22nd February 2012, 21:24

The county's fine; it's just the muppets that live there that ruin it

uk_dave&gill · 27th February 2012, 18:20

Interestingly, items 1 and 3 are both mentioned in this month's Caravan Club magazine

Apparently 3 is in force already, but 1 remains a proposal at this stage

Also they say that there are similar rules on the Sat Nav issue in Germany, Ireland and Switzerland

Z T Top · 27th February 2012, 18:41

Um... 2012 - Le Mans Classic

- You bet I will be travelling to France

Thanks for the heads-up.

pob06 · 27th February 2012, 21:05

Not having read up on anything about this yet........,

basically thats pretty much any sat nav on the market? - I'm amazed the like of Garmin and Tom Tom havent thrown the toys out of the cot.

Also out of interest what about android and iphones?. They have built in satnav that can easily have speed camera data added?.

Are they seriously saying we cant take our mobiles as well?

fj1200 · 28th February 2012, 06:12

I lived there for a year in the 80's - don't know if they still do it but they used to use a LOT more mobile cameras than we do and are a lot more sneaky about it.

uk_dave&gill · 28th February 2012, 08:36

More info about the Sat Nav issue here and this plus the breathalyser here

Seems the Caravan Club are not 100% as the latter, from the AA, says the breathalyser thing kicks in on July 1st

Nobby09 · 28th February 2012, 10:59

If you check www.about-france.com/travel, it actually states that opinion differs as to when the breathalyzer law comes into affect, it could be as early as 30th March.

Also, you need 1 hi-viz jacket per person travelling in the car, I, until recently, travelled to Belgium once or twice a month, and when the French introduced the Hi-viz jacket in the car rule (very quietly, I might add, only the Dover port staff warned drivers!), I was stopped at Dunkerque, or just outside 3 times in 4 months, and the French Police ONLY stopped GB cars!

22nd February 2012, 17:55	#1
Pumpwater Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Firefrost Red Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 470 Thanks: 96 Thanked 55 Times in 38 Posts	Driving your 75/ZT to France this summer? The French have introduced some new regulations effective this summer which will affect us as there are likely to be spot check and on the spot fines at the ferry ports 1. We have to carry a breathalyser self test kit, recommended we have two in case one is used (11 euro fine) 2. Warning triangle & hi vis jacket have been required for some time, but the jacket has to be carried in the car, not in the boot, otherwise a fine 3. We cannot carry a sat nav that is capable of showing the location of speed cameras, even if it is not fitted. The fine for this is very heavy (more than 1000 euros) 4. It is recommended to carry a fire extinguisher & first aid kit as we have (by law) to stop and assist in the event of an accident (involving someone else) Has any group member been stopped & checked when in France? __________________ Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow they may make it illegal.

22nd February 2012, 18:38	#3
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,762 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	So you would need to remove the DD then? Because the nav has speed camera alerts. Completely over the top! One more reason NOT to visit France! __________________

27th February 2012, 18:20	#5
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Interestingly, items 1 and 3 are both mentioned in this month's Caravan Club magazine Apparently 3 is in force already, but 1 remains a proposal at this stage Also they say that there are similar rules on the Sat Nav issue in Germany, Ireland and Switzerland __________________ Dave Last edited by uk_dave&gill; 27th February 2012 at 18:22..

27th February 2012, 18:41	#6
Z T Top Gets stuck in MG ZT+ SE 131 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beautiful North Wales Posts: 658 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Um... 2012 - Le Mans Classic - You bet I will be travelling to France Thanks for the heads-up. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th February 2012, 21:05	#7
pob06 Gets stuck in Starlight Silver ZT+ manual diesel saloon, Black X-Type Sport SE Diesel estate, manual. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 908 Thanks: 9 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Not having read up on anything about this yet........, basically thats pretty much any sat nav on the market? - I'm amazed the like of Garmin and Tom Tom havent thrown the toys out of the cot. Also out of interest what about android and iphones?. They have built in satnav that can easily have speed camera data added?. Are they seriously saying we cant take our mobiles as well? __________________ Despite the high cost of living its still proving popular - Membership number 1044 -- Apparently in 1044 Henry III, Holy Roman Emporer got bored and invaded Hungary.

22nd February 2012, 21:24	#4
d_a_n1979 Banned 2004 MG ZT-T 190+ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Preston Posts: 957 Thanks: 97 Thanked 109 Times in 85 Posts	The county's fine; it's just the muppets that live there that ruin it

28th February 2012, 06:12	#8
fj1200 Avid contributor 2003 Rover 75 SE Tourer CDTi, Silver Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Peterborough Posts: 112 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I lived there for a year in the 80's - don't know if they still do it but they used to use a LOT more mobile cameras than we do and are a lot more sneaky about it. __________________ Growing old is mandatory - growing up is optional!

28th February 2012, 08:36	#9
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	More info about the Sat Nav issue here and this plus the breathalyser here Seems the Caravan Club are not 100% as the latter, from the AA, says the breathalyser thing kicks in on July 1st __________________ Dave

28th February 2012, 10:59	#10
Nobby09 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Auto Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Didcot Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you check www.about-france.com/travel, it actually states that opinion differs as to when the breathalyzer law comes into affect, it could be as early as 30th March. Also, you need 1 hi-viz jacket per person travelling in the car, I, until recently, travelled to Belgium once or twice a month, and when the French introduced the Hi-viz jacket in the car rule (very quietly, I might add, only the Dover port staff warned drivers!), I was stopped at Dunkerque, or just outside 3 times in 4 months, and the French Police ONLY stopped GB cars!