Stopped by the French Police
27 August 2009, 12:14 PM
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Stopped by the French Police
Was over in France last week doing my bit for the Entente cordiale when I got flagged down by a Police roadblock.
The officer asked if I spoke French, rather than embarrass myself I declined and they bought over a civilian to talk to me
Expecting a load of hassle, she in fact welcomed me to France, handed my an English leaflet explaining driving in France, a second English leaflet about French speed limits and laws, a disposable breathalyser (she said in case I enjoyed some wine at lunch!) and a metal thermos flask to keep coffee in in case of driving fatigue.
How very nice of the French
The officer asked if I spoke French, rather than embarrass myself I declined and they bought over a civilian to talk to me
Expecting a load of hassle, she in fact welcomed me to France, handed my an English leaflet explaining driving in France, a second English leaflet about French speed limits and laws, a disposable breathalyser (she said in case I enjoyed some wine at lunch!) and a metal thermos flask to keep coffee in in case of driving fatigue.
How very nice of the French
27 August 2009, 12:21 PM
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I must say that all sounds rather nice and welcome. Wonder how that would work here:
Arrive at port and stopped by the port authority who have hired someone speaks worse english than you?
Or stopped by the police who will treat you like a **** and a criminal from the off?
I wonder
Arrive at port and stopped by the port authority who have hired someone speaks worse english than you?
Or stopped by the police who will treat you like a **** and a criminal from the off?
I wonder
27 August 2009, 12:23 PM
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Was over in France last week doing my bit for the Entente cordiale when I got flagged down by a Police roadblock.
The officer asked if I spoke French, rather than embarrass myself I declined and they bought over a civilian to talk to me
Expecting a load of hassle, she in fact welcomed me to France, handed my an English leaflet explaining driving in France, a second English leaflet about French speed limits and laws, a disposable breathalyser (she said in case I enjoyed some wine at lunch!) and a metal thermos flask to keep coffee in in case of driving fatigue.
How very nice of the French
The officer asked if I spoke French, rather than embarrass myself I declined and they bought over a civilian to talk to me
Expecting a load of hassle, she in fact welcomed me to France, handed my an English leaflet explaining driving in France, a second English leaflet about French speed limits and laws, a disposable breathalyser (she said in case I enjoyed some wine at lunch!) and a metal thermos flask to keep coffee in in case of driving fatigue.
How very nice of the French
Forrins coming over here get free housing, food, healthcare
27 August 2009, 12:41 PM
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I was stopped on the way DOWN France, basically for a "controle" of papers, car's and mine.
The officer who stopped me admitted he had chosen me since he was interested in the car. I had 15 minutes chatting to him before I went on my way.
The officer who stopped me admitted he had chosen me since he was interested in the car. I had 15 minutes chatting to him before I went on my way.
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27 August 2009, 08:33 PM
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When I went on my travels I got stopping in Austria, and got a 120euro fine...so not too good.
The french police were fine though. Over took a few, and they nodded which I lol'd at
The french police were fine though. Over took a few, and they nodded which I lol'd at
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I was stopped on the way DOWN France, basically for a "controle" of papers, car's and mine.
The officer who stopped me admitted he had chosen me since he was interested in the Loud knocking noise coming from the car. I had 15 minutes chatting to him before I went on my way.
The officer who stopped me admitted he had chosen me since he was interested in the Loud knocking noise coming from the car. I had 15 minutes chatting to him before I went on my way.
28 August 2009, 12:27 PM
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Lol, could you imagine that happening here? Our pigs would probably arrest you for some misdemeanour or minor fault with your car, if you are British. However, if you've from some pikey country they'll hand you leaflets that explain how to get free money, a free house, free furniture and how to pretend you don't know English to get off with pretty much anything.
28 August 2009, 12:34 PM
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a mate got done for speeding on the way to the lemans 24hr with me int he passenger seat, had us bang to rights 
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The sergent or senior officer turned up in a wrx of all things and was very interested indeed in my mates hawkeye sti lol (not in a bad way i should add)
drove us both to the cash point to get the fine money, and how they can pull people for speeding i have no idea, officer driving was doing 90 in a 40 lol
.The sergent or senior officer turned up in a wrx of all things and was very interested indeed in my mates hawkeye sti lol (not in a bad way i should add)
drove us both to the cash point to get the fine money, and how they can pull people for speeding i have no idea, officer driving was doing 90 in a 40 lol
28 August 2009, 01:05 PM
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Was over in France last week doing my bit for the Entente cordiale when I got flagged down by a Police roadblock.
The officer asked if I spoke French, rather than embarrass myself I declined and they bought over a civilian to talk to me
Expecting a load of hassle, she in fact welcomed me to France, handed my an English leaflet explaining driving in France, a second English leaflet about French speed limits and laws, a disposable breathalyser (she said in case I enjoyed some wine at lunch!) and a metal thermos flask to keep coffee in in case of driving fatigue.
How very nice of the French
The officer asked if I spoke French, rather than embarrass myself I declined and they bought over a civilian to talk to me
Expecting a load of hassle, she in fact welcomed me to France, handed my an English leaflet explaining driving in France, a second English leaflet about French speed limits and laws, a disposable breathalyser (she said in case I enjoyed some wine at lunch!) and a metal thermos flask to keep coffee in in case of driving fatigue.
How very nice of the French
"Sacre Bleu! I guess we must be nize to the Eenglishe, sinze we are fed up with ze Algerians, Morrocans, and ze smelly Congolese!!"
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28 August 2009, 11:37 PM
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If you are EVER stopped by the French Police and it looks like you may be on the way to getting a fine try saying this little known "Code". You'll be AMAZED at how their attitude changes
I'll spell it out phonetically:
BEZ MWAH, VAH TONKULAY TWAR
If you are EVER stopped by the French Police and it looks like you may be on the way to getting a fine try saying this little known "Code". You'll be AMAZED at how their attitude changes
I'll spell it out phonetically:
BEZ MWAH, VAH TONKULAY TWAR
29 August 2009, 12:30 PM
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TBH the only time and place you dont ever speed in France is on the Le Mans weekend. Also dont speed in small towns with 50km/h limits or near schools.
The rest of the time that are not that bothered.
When I retire the only place I will even consider going to live will be France.
Good food, good weather, nice people and a country with a bit of pride.
Sure they might moan, but if you go out into the sticks its a very nice place to live.
IMHO
The rest of the time that are not that bothered.
When I retire the only place I will even consider going to live will be France.
Good food, good weather, nice people and a country with a bit of pride.
Sure they might moan, but if you go out into the sticks its a very nice place to live.
IMHO
29 August 2009, 01:11 PM
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I even saw one once where they had artificially lowered the limit from 130kph to 90kph, then put a speed trap in it and fined anyone who didn't come down to 90
No roadworks, nowt, just a speed trap.Oh, and they regularly put unmarked cars on the hard shoulder, spare wheels out, bonnets or boots up, and when you get close you can see the gendarme lying down in the car with his laser goggles.
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TBH the only time and place you dont ever speed in France is on the Le Mans weekend. Also dont speed in small towns with 50km/h limits or near schools.
The rest of the time that are not that bothered.
When I retire the only place I will even consider going to live will be France.
Good food, good weather, nice people and a country with a bit of pride.
Sure they might moan, but if you go out into the sticks its a very nice place to live.
IMHO
The rest of the time that are not that bothered.
When I retire the only place I will even consider going to live will be France.
Good food, good weather, nice people and a country with a bit of pride.
Sure they might moan, but if you go out into the sticks its a very nice place to live.
IMHO
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