Sunday 23 June 2013

Do Gendarmes increase their presence in summer?

While out on a trip to Caussade yesterday we passed lots of Gendarmes, both driving around and stationed at the roadside and roundabouts, doing spot checks on motorists. Is it my imagination or do they increase their presence during the summer?
Just thought it would be worth reminding everyone to make sure they have the correct documents inside their cars. A friend received an on the spot fine the other day when she was pulled over for only slowing down rather than stopping at a solid white line, and then not having her driving licence and car registration certificate with her.
Debbie
Val says This was happening in St. Antonin a week ago on all roads in and out.
We always joke that their presence is more noticeable at the end of the month if they need to get their quotas up. 
The friend would get fined for not fully stopping at the white line. If you have not got your documents you are allowed a number of days to take them in to the Gendarmerie.