France warns of speeding crackdown

French authorities are warning drivers in neighbouring France that there’s a crack down on speeding.

126 unmarked cars, operated by a private company, will be patrolling areas bordering Geneva and Vaud.

The cars they use are equipped with an infra-red flash – which means it’s invisible, the first you may know about being caught is when the fine arrives in the post.

But as the vehicles are not operated by the police – the margin of error is more generous.

That means to be caught out, you’ll have to driving at more than 146 kph on the autoroute, 124 on an expressway – where the limit is 110 - and 64 in a 50 zone.

Authorities say the idea of using private contractors means the police can concentrate on more serious offences, such as driving under the influence. 

Having a Swiss plate won’t stop you from being fined.

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