Sat Navs which show speed camera locations
As from 5 January 2012, it will be an offence if your Sat Nav has specific speed camera locations listed as "points of interest". Under the new rules it is permissible to have "Danger Areas" containing Speed Cameras marked - but these are up to 4km long on Auto-routes and 1.2 km long on other roads, a speed camera may be somewhere within this area. Some manufacturers are converting their exact locations to "Danger Areas" others are deleting all reference to cameras.
See your satnav manufacturers web site for more details:
Tom Tom
http://uk.support.tomtom.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5560/?locale=en_GB
Navman
http://service.navman.com/m0100/F0110_DownLoad_Faq.aspx?bullid=101187&faqid=AllFaq
Garmin
http://www.garmin.com/uk/extras-camera-alerts/#france
New Garmin Satnavs have speed camera “Danger Zones” marked, existing models must have speed camera locations turned off.
Breathalysers
From 31 March 2012, vehicles will be required to carry a single use breathalyser in France. They must be the "NC" Standard and British sourced units are unlikely to meet this standard. However the secretary has spoken to Alcosense (0800 195 0088) who are now producing single use equipment which meets the standards. They claim to be the only manufacturer of compliant units in the UK.
Mobile Phones
From Jan. 3rd 2012, drivers caught using a mobile phone while on the road in France are liable to an on-the-spot fine of 130 Euros – and 3 penalty points if you have a French driving licence.
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