Moto racket

A “noise radar” aimed at catching loud motorbikers is being trialled in Yvelines.

Connexion journalist

Published Wednesday 28 August 2019 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 28 August 2019 - 15:00

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Moto racket

A “noise radar” aimed at catching loud motorbikers is being trialled in Yvelines.

French motorway made free to motorbikes during Le Mans 24H bike race

Map: The departments in France with highest number of ‘autonomous’ speed cameras

How to check whether you will be fined for a speeding offence in France

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Map: The departments in France with highest number of ‘autonomous’ speed cameras

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