marcob Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hi Can anyone confirm if the speed limit in small French villages, and hamlets with the black name signs is the same as larger villages. and towns, with the white signs? When I slow down to 50 kph through these small villages, the following traffic seem to get very impatient. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 marcob - 2010-09-01 6:05 PM Hi Can anyone confirm if the speed limit in small French villages, and hamlets with the black name signs is the same as larger villages. and towns, with the white signs? When I slow down to 50 kph through these small villages, the following traffic seem to get very impatient. Regards I beleive that the place name at the entry to village denotes start of speed limit (50k) and placename at exit crossed out denotes end of limit. If those behind wish to prove otherwise, I just hope the boys in blue are hiding in the right place, ready and waiting. tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 In France I have noticed they like to sit on the back end. Funny thing is they do what they want and if you sit on their tail they dont care a hoot they certainly dont speed up just poodle and do as they wish . Sorry I cant help with the speed limits I always just slow to a responsible speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hi, Only place names in black on a white background and enclosed in a red border are an indication of a reduced speed limit - 50 kph unless otherwise indicated. The small signs which are normally used to indicate the name of a hamlet have no speed significance. As previously mentioned, the crossed-out place name is the end of speed limit area, again, unless otherwise indicated. I hope this clears up any confusion. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcob Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thanks Eljay. This is what I wanted to know. I have visited France many times. I have asked french people, but never got a propper answer. Thank again. Marcob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 50 KPH through all French Villages whether signed or not. The French drive on your tail because that is the way they are taught apparently and they are not taught hill starts in there driving tests Iv'e been told so give them plenty of room on hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 michele - 2010-09-01 6:58 PM In France I have noticed they like to sit on the back end. M, wash your mouth out with soapy water..... http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/images/emoticons/icon_lol.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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