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How much money is generated by fixed speed cameras in France – and where does it go?
Private radar vehicles also operate thoughout France
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April 25 is Independent Bookshop Day in France
Almost 700 retailers are participating and will offer visitors a free book created especially for the occasion
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Mobile clinic eases dermatology ‘desert’ in France
As well as offering consultations, the vehicle also allows doctors to perform procedures such as biopsies and cryotherapy
Contrôle technique changes on way
Lack of reminders could lead to fines
Drivers face a tougher new contrôle technique for vehicles more than four years old in May but, as no reminders are sent out, some could face a fine of €135 for not getting it done.
The new-look test starts on May 20 and will last longer, be about 20% more expensive and will reject many more vehicles for ‘failures’ – with testers having 132 points to check giving a possible 467 failures, including 127 critical failures where the car cannot be used.
