Update for drivers in Calvados, Normandie

I remember when the limit was reduced to 80 all of a sudden there were zillions of camera pillars appearing and zapping for over 80. Wonder if on the 16th more cameras in Calvados?

and remember the last time not all the signs were changed right away after either

We drove in Bretagne for 2 M. We paid close attention to the prominent highway signs warning of speed enforcement. Until we saw the camera, we were good. Otherwise, I was 10K over the limit most of the time. On the N and A roads, speeds 20k over the limit were quite common. I never once saw speed enforcement. I never saw gendarmes or police period except 1 time. SO I would not get bent out of shape about this.

It's France. There's very little traffic enforcement. One can drive for months without seeing a gendarme except for one motoring off to where he or she needs to go. Occasionally you'll encounter gendarme checkpoints for various reasons. I count three times --- one of them Covid-related -- over the past decade.

Police nationale, municipale, and environnement don't do this kind of activity.

But there are a lot of speed cameras and more than a few red light cameras. The newer turret speed cameras also can detect tailgating.

You may not get bent out of shape over it, but unless someone enjoys paying speeding fines, I would suggest respecting the change.

But of course, I just live here rather than being a visitor.

Here's an alternative: Obey the speed limits. I was shocked to read how many New York City residents are opposed to speed reductions and speed cameras to be put on blocks with ... ... schools! Driving is a privilege, not a right, and American laws treat it that way too.

It wasn't me that was speeding. The hundreds of drivers on the D and N roads were mostly French. Most did stay within 5K of the limit. But not all. Thus far, after 3 months, no tickets. We paid very close attention to the well-marked speed cameras. We know a guy who supervises the road system in the general western area (not being more specific). He said attend to those signs, but didn't have much advice otherwise.

It would be great to see a little enforcement of tail-gaiting. That was a little annoying - very close following in some cases. Closer than in the US, and closer than I was comfy with.

that's called bump drafting isn't it... Both cars faster, less fuel...