in Valencia
Late Friday traffic gets heavy on the A7 approaching Valance. In this narrow section, the speed limit increases to 90 km/h. Patrolling in an unmarked vehicle, Chief Warrant Officer Dabadie and Brigadier Mercier quickly spot a speeding van. On reaching his level, the gendarmes turn on their “two-tone” horn and turn on their flashing lights before positioning themselves in front of the vehicle to move it to safety and engage in verbal communication. It is checked “Excessive speed is estimated at 125 km/h”a few minutes later he will leave with a 90 euro fine and a strong invitation to “slow down”.
Speed enforcement is part of the daily routine of the gendarmes of Valance’s Motorway Platoon (PA), one of hundreds that exist in France. This specialized unit, whose mission is to ensure compliance with road safety rules on the network, is on the war footing…
Source: Le Figaro
