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Speed cameras in France can also check for insurance irregularities using number plates
New radars are equipped with number plate reading technology
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Medical check-ups every five years proposed for drivers over 70 in France
New law would make a GP visit mandatory to continue driving
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'My French property is overwhelming me and I may leave'
Columnist Cynthia Spillman advises a reader whose French dream has turned sour
Drivers must concentrate
I agree that a 90kph speed limit on narrow country roads is too high but an 80kph limit on major roads is too low.
Excessive speed is a contributory factor in causing accidents but I believe the majority are due to a lack of concentration, including the use of mobile devices at the wheel, and drivers performing dangerous and reckless manoeuvres.
John Hall, Brittany
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