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Driving in la France

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C2YLO

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Gents.
Among the extensive list of do's and dont's for driving en europe, it is a requirement to ave le edlights adjusted for driving on the left. I therefore ave un question. Does anyone know of a tech link for adjusting the lamps to suit driving on the other side, or do I just stick tape on and hope for the best.
 
Ok Ok, just looked up the FAQ's and found my answer--sorry Maurice wasn't expecting to find it there !!
 
Just returned from 1800 mile trip and when returning on Autoroute towards Calais our friends in blue (or should I say bleu) were on every other bridge with radar. Luckily a Jag running at, frankly, silly speed was stopped ahead of me and caught my attention.

Be warned !"!
 
I had a 'near miss' with a camera driving from Le Touquet to Calais early last month. I was following a friend (who was in his 997) and failed to spot a huge sign warning of a fixed site camera ahead. Which flashed... Fortunately we got on the ferry without being stopped! Having done a spot of 'internet research' (ie rumour control) into speeding offences in France, it would appear that an agreement enabling the French authorities to contact DVLA and vice versa, is due to come into effect later this year (don't know precisely when). This will then enable the authorities to post the fine on to you. To be truthful, it was a fair cop and I would have paid a fine without complaint, the problem arises if they have the ability to endorse your licence.

 
I have always said this will happen and put it to the vote and no one will bother as 80% of the country don't even drive there.!!

I think it's wrong and if they go down this route then the roads have to be standardised with respect to road signs, speed limits, MPH or KPM which one?? LHD perhaps..

In other words I think once some one with some money and the ability to fight an endorsment in the Courts will be thrown out as the rules are not the same for each side and the European courts I am sure will see this ... it's not right..

 
ORIGINAL: MartS

I had a 'near miss' with a camera driving from Le Touquet to Calais early last month. I was following a friend (who was in his 997) and failed to spot a huge sign warning of a fixed site camera ahead. Which flashed... Fortunately we got on the ferry without being stopped! Having done a spot of 'internet research' (ie rumour control) into speeding offences in France, it would appear that an agreement enabling the French authorities to contact DVLA and vice versa, is due to come into effect later this year (don't know precisely when). This will then enable the authorities to post the fine on to you. To be truthful, it was a fair cop and I would have paid a fine without complaint, the problem arises if they have the ability to endorse your licence.
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Sounds like yet another way the powers-that-be are sliding us craftily into an even-closer tieup with the EU.
(Assumes Meldrew voice) you wait,we shall be into a federal Europe before you can say a*rse in French.

JohnC
993turbo
 
ORIGINAL: MoC2S

Wouldn't 'derriere' be appropriate in this context .. [:mad:]
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You got it, Maurice, with "grand" in front of it.Its what the Brussels beaurocrats have.

JohnC
993turbo
 
ORIGINAL: jr

Cul.
de rien,
jr
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Right but ruder than arse.
You wouldn't use it to say Kiss my arse (baiser mon cul)-or you might find yourself flying Aerolingus. Or similar.
Just remember, when the plod stops you over there, it is obligatory to call them "cheese eating surrender monkeys".
[:D]
 
The French are far too sophisticated to say "Kiss my arse"as it could be construed as an agreeable proposition in some company, If offense is intended, the nearest french equivalent is "vas te faire enculer"Not that I would use language like that especially on hols!
a bientot!
jr
 
Quelle surprise, a thread on headlight settings in France descends into a Frog-bashing session! Pourquoi? Is it in our DNA? Just found out that at work today that next week I have to go to..... Paris for 3 days. Just hope the gendarmes aren't waiting for me - I'm going by Eurostar in case they have my registration number on file. And just for the record, I think that our Gallic cousins are a smashing bunch.
 

ORIGINAL: C2YLO

Ok Ok, just looked up the FAQ's and found my answer--sorry Maurice wasn't expecting to find it there !!
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Can you post the answer or the link cos I can't find it.
Cheers
 
See R20 discussion threads re-france trip 14th April. A couple of rather nice photos taken in one of the steets of St Valery. In my unbiased opinion of course.[;)]

 
"Frog bashing?"I think you`ve misinterpreted what I`ve written as I was advising on correct french swearing.I `m writing this from France.If you appreciate France,you better hope Sarko doesn`t get elected or France will become like England where money rules not monet.
ciao,
jr
 
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