Speeding in Europe British Motorist

[col8]

Hundreds of thousands of British motorists will face fines for speeding in Europe under new rules coming in on Saturday.

For the first time, UK drivers who get caught by speed cameras going too fast on roads in countries including France, the Netherlands and Belgium will face fines of up to £640.

However, a quirk of the European law will create a "one-way" system in which Europeans caught speeding in the UK cannot be pursued by British police.

The move comes just as millions of British families are preparing to set off on summer holidays around Europe.

In at least 14 EU countries, including France, the vehicle owner is ultimately liable for fines, even if they were not driving at the time of the offence.

But conversely in the UK, the responsibility lies with drivers rather than registered car owners. This means UK police will not be able to fine drivers from the EU.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/05/british-motorists-continent-face-640-speeding-fines-saturday/

 

[chicovilla]

I had the joy of receiving a letter last week from the police in Florence, Italy.
I was caught on camera over Christmas going 12 kmph over the speed limit. 211 euro fine and 3 points on my uk licence!

 

[BBJ]

Speaking English if stopped will also rack up another couple of points.

 

[col8]

BBJ - 6/5/2017 10:23

Speaking English if stopped will also rack up another couple of points.

Speeding across Europe was never a problem when it a British bloke in a tank.
Wankers have short memories....

 

[Pride of Lions]

It's weird that it's only 'one-way traffic' as far as EU motorists are concerned though. They're taking the piss.....

 

[mike_field]

Nothing to do with the EU, it's our law that causes the imbalance.

Nigel Farage has probably claimed we should be using the fines to fund the NHS.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

All of this is a moot point if you don't speed. Stick to the limits people.

Like I do :71: :21:

 

[Melon Donkey]

I got done by a red light in Florida last year

Didn't have a clue at the time and got notified because obviously comes through via hire car company. You could go online and view the footage. Not surprised i didn't have a clue it happened because i must have been all of 2 metres from the stop line travelling at about 15km when the light changed to red. So yeah technically a red light but ffs c'mon.
They take the money direct from the credit card used to hire the car. Its in the small print.

 

[col8]

Melon Donkey - 6/5/2017 22:41

I got done by a red light in Florida last year

Didn't have a clue at the time and got notified because obviously comes through via hire car company. You could go online and view the footage. Not surprised i didn't have a clue it happened because i must have been all of 2 metres from the stop line travelling at about 15km when the light changed to red. So yeah technically a red light but ffs c'mon.
They take the money direct from the credit card used to hire the car. Its in the small print.

Yeah I lost a few bob over the year in the red light area....