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Discussion in 'Europe' started by cheetah360, Jun 24, 2005.

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  1. cheetah360

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    #1 cheetah360, Jun 24, 2005
    I'll be driving through Belgium on my way to Germany in July. How harsh is Belgium as far as speeding on their highways? Back in the late 80's, I remember a friend who used to drive in excess of 150mph with little concern. Have things changed or not? Are there certain sections that are "safer" as far as not getting caught?
     
  2. eurperules

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    #2 eurperules, Jun 24, 2005
    speed limits are 120 km/h
    but as a foreigner, the maximum ticket you can obtain is 175 euro's i believe.

    that said, highways are bad quality due to immense heavy lorry traffic. better keep safe speeds, cops are often ready to strike and roads are rather busy during daytime
     
  3. Stimmers360

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    #3 Stimmers360, Jun 24, 2005
    Went on a trip to Brugges a few months ago, everywhere i went the locals told me the cops are harsh on tourists speeding, so i never really did any excess speeds !
     
  4. Dutchman

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    #4 Dutchman, Jun 25, 2005
    Beware!
    Belgian fines are high! As a foreigner you have to pay them directly.
    Speedlimit is 120 km/hr.
    In Flandres there are many speedtraps, in Wallonie there are only a few.

    I just paid a 150 euro fine for driving 129 on a 120km/hr road.
     
  5. Dino 208gt4

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    #5 Dino 208gt4, Jun 25, 2005
    CRIMINAL!!!! Driving 129 is really a shame!!

    Just kidding........ that's a "huge" money for just 9km.
    Then it is still cheap here in Holland.

    I paid 87,50 euro's 2 weeks ago in Germany for 150km where 100km allowed.
    (Rheinbrucke in Dusseldorf). As a forigner I had to pay cash or by CC.
     
  6. Wolfgang

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    #6 Wolfgang, Jun 25, 2005
    Be happy you foreigner;)
    A german would loose his licene!!!!
    100km/h-driving 141km/h = 4 weeks vacation for your licence for a german :(
    100km/h-driving 150km/h = 4 weeks + serious cash :(
     
  7. Dutchman

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    #7 Dutchman, Jun 25, 2005
    So, why does this not apply for a foreigner?
     
  8. Wolfgang

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    #8 Wolfgang, Jun 25, 2005
    german way of hospitality ;)
     
  9. Dutchman

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    #9 Dutchman, Jun 25, 2005
    yeah right! ;)
     
  10. Dino 208gt4

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    #10 Dino 208gt4, Jun 26, 2005
    So that's why all those Audi's come down with 250, see a sign with 120KM and all push the brakes very hard and immidiatly go to the right lane!!


    :D:D:D:D FREE LEFT LANE FOR FOREIGNERS!! :D:D:D:D
     
  11. Dino 208gt4

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    #11 Dino 208gt4, Jun 26, 2005
    Ever seen a friendly german??
     
  12. plasmid

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    #12 plasmid, Jul 11, 2005
    Wow, have not seen real police stop anyone in Germany, only speed cameras - from which unfortunately I have 3 tickets - fortunately (knock on wood) being American I can forget to pay without any repercussions

    As far as Belgium, hmm, must be why noone was driving faster than 130,
    except me ;) .... ditto for France ;))

    In the .US there is police everywhere - enjoying the freedom you could say
     
  13. Philmodelcar

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    #13 Philmodelcar, Jul 13, 2005
    I was recently caught on the motorway at 178km/h instead of 120 : no driving license fro 15 days and I'm waiting for the fine !
     
  14. Serpent Driver

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    #14 Serpent Driver, Jul 14, 2005
    If you do that in norway you will get months without your license and a HUGE fine! In Norway, driving fast is worst than killing...
     

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