domino

Well-Known Member

• Jul 8, 2015

• #21

Taking a drink from a bottle is a bit...ott in my opinion. Sure, munching away on a McDonald's while driving is not on but sipping a drink? Nah.

 

pete12345

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Full Member

• Jul 8, 2015

• #22

They do take on the spot fines over here just depends on the offence

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Jul 8, 2015

• #23

pete12345 said:

They do take on the spot fines over here just depends on the offence

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Pay on the spot?

 

Dippypud

Never Knowingly Understood

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• Jul 8, 2015

• #24

blue beasty said:

Pay on the spot?

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There are 'on-the-spot-fines' for careless and inconsiderate driving, including offences such as undertaking, lane hogging and splashing pedestrians, but the Police in the UK do not have the power to make you pay fines on the spot.
You have 28 days to pay the fixed penalty or request a hearing, otherwise the fine will increase by 50% and you will be reported for prosecution.
If you feel a penalty notice is unjust, you can choose not to pay the fine and argue your case in court.

 

pete12345

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Full Member

• Jul 9, 2015

• #25

They have the authority to take cash of foreign drivers

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jul 9, 2015

• #26

They take cash here and will escort you to a cash machine if necessary.

 

Zorro587

Active Member

• Jul 9, 2015

• #27

Hi Data, last I heard on the alco kits was that they carried an 11 euro - why not 10 or 15 FFS - fine but that the french themselves had shelved the fines? Think I read that on the AA website or something similarly informative and accurate. Has it been put back into play?

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jul 9, 2015

• #28

domino said:

Taking a drink from a bottle is a bit...ott in my opinion. Sure, munching away on a McDonald's while driving is not on but sipping a drink? Nah.

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Plenty of evidence of accidents caused by inattention while drinking from a bottle according to the authorities.
stop, take a break and have a proper drink.

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Jul 9, 2015

• #29

Datatek said:

Plenty of evidence of accidents caused by inattention while drinking from a bottle according to the authorities.
stop, take a break and have a proper drink.

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Exactly......and why take the risk of spilling yer beer? :bounce:

 

gencybay

gatvol

Full Member

• Jul 9, 2015

• #30

Datatek said:

Plenty of evidence of accidents caused by inattention while drinking from a bottle according to the authorities.
stop, take a break and have a proper drink.

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Is Gillian Tayleforth specifically mentioned in French legislation?

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SpiggyTopes

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #31

Thanks for posting Datatek ..... shortly preparing for our trip to Angoulême and will take note!

 

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Lennox01

New Member

• Jul 12, 2015

• #32

My parents live in the south of France and I asked them recently on the breast testers, apparently they are not enforcing the fact you have two as if you actually used one you would for a sort time you would be illegal. Therefore , they are considering changing the regulations to three..... Seriously??? Just don't drink and drive!?!

 

gencybay

gatvol

Full Member

• Jul 12, 2015

• #33

Lennox01 said:

My parents live in the south of France and I asked them recently on the breast testers, apparently they are not enforcing the fact you have two as if you actually used one you would for a sort time you would be illegal. Therefore , they are considering changing the regulations to three..... Seriously??? Just don't drink and drive!?!

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Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jul 12, 2015

• #34

gencybay said:

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One for each hand and one in the middle?

 

gencybay

gatvol

Full Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #35

Datatek said:

Plenty of evidence of accidents caused by inattention while drinking from a bottle according to the authorities.
stop, take a break and have a proper drink.

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Pft! Inattention! French wusses might call that inattention.

In England, this is what we call inattention.


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