Throughout the country, radars criss-cross the roads. Often criticized by motorists, these devices make it possible to monitor the speed of road users and to punish those who drive above the maximum authorized speeds. Fixed, discriminating or even on-board, there are many types of radars.

When a motorist is flashed, several penalties can be incurred depending on the seriousness of the offense. For example, for speeding less than 20 km/h with a speed limit of more than 50 km/h, the offender is liable to a fixed fine of 68 euros with a deduction of one point on the driving license .

On the other hand, for a speeding greater than or equal to 50 km/h, the offense is then class 5. The motorist is liable to a maximum fine of 1,500 euros, a three-year suspension of the driving licence, a ban on driving certain vehicles for three years, a road safety course and confiscation of the vehicle. In the event of a repeat offense, the maximum fine can increase to 3,750 euros and be accompanied by a prison sentence of three months.

The law can therefore be severe with road users whose behavior is considered dangerous. But for small excesses of speed, a technical margin exists which can make it possible to pass between the meshes of the net.

Discover in our slideshow how high the tolerance margins of fixed speed cameras are for each speed limit.