Built-in sat nav picks up speed cameras - Is this illegal in France?

According to French law satnavs showing speed cameras are illegal but my new Nissan Qashqai has built in satnav so what would be the result should we be stopped over there?

Asked on 30 May 2012 by CDB

Answered by Honest John
It might automatically disable that function on arrival in France.
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