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French speeding ticket - this seems expensive

I Have received a speeding fine from France for 93 Euros for doing 58km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. Can I argue about the amount, seems very high and it has taken six weeks to get the ticket.

Asked on 1 November 2012 by bagpus

Answered by Honest John

No. Pay up or they can chase you for it via the UK courts. If you want to appeal you have to do so in court in France. Think yourself lucky no points.

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