top cx logo
cx logo
Explorearrow down
search icon

Speed cam Facebook page fans in court

Ten motorists due in court in Rodez in September accused of having a device "capable of detecting radar"

TEN motorists are due in court in Rodez, Aveyron, in September, because they are active members of a Facebook page that identifies the location of speed cameras in the department.

They have been accused of using “a device capable of detecting radar”.

The Facebook page has 9,000 members, all of whom are able to update it in real time with the location of permanent and mobile speed camera sites using their smartphones, instantly notifying all other members of the page.

One of the 10 defendants, truck driver David Allègre, said he was stunned to receive a summons. He admitted he regularly contributed to the Facebook page, but said he had no idea it would land him in trouble with the law.

He said: “I am being treated like a radar detector.”

His lawyer, Mr Rémy Josseaume, argues that communicating information on the Internet does not fall under the ban on radar detectors.

On Friday, The Connexion reported that 22 more mobile speed cameras are to be deployed across France.

Photo: Ludovic

Resident or second-home owner in France?
Benefit from our daily digest of headlines and how-to's to help you make the most of life in France
By joining the newsletter, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
See more popular articles
The Connexion Help Guides
featured helpguide
Healthcare in France*
Featured Help Guide
- Understand the French healthcare system, how you access it and how you are reimbursed - Useful if you are new to the French healthcare system or want a more in-depth understanding - Reader question and answer section Aimed at non-French nationals living here, the guide gives an overview of what you are (and are not) covered for. There is also information for second-home owners and regular visitors.
Get news, views and information from France