Revised French Speed Limits

Cartledge
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edited April 2018 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Members may like to know that apparently, the French government is reducing speed limits on applicable roads for all vehicles, from 90kph (56mph) to 80kph (50mph) with effect from July 1st.

(Source: Sunday Times, 15 April 2018).

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  • harryb
    harryb Forum Participant Posts: 1,536
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    edited April 2018 #2

    This was announced in January and like a lot of French legislation is a little confusing.

    The applicable roads you mention are on 2 lane roads without a central barrier. 2 lane dual carriageways with a central reservation/barrier are not affected.

    New French speed limits from July 1, 2018
    Motorway 130 kph (110 kph in wet weather) 80 mph (68 mph in wet weather)
    Dual Carriageway (Major Roads) 110 kph (100 kph in wet weather) 68 mph (62 mph in wet weather)
    Two-lane roads outside built-up areas 80 kph (70 kph in wet weather) 50 mph (43mph in wet weather)
    Built up areas (towns and villages) 50 kph 31 mph

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