We should simply put an IQ test in the driving test. Speed doesnt kill people, the gormless masses of jasons in "phat" and "knocked up" saxos do. Afterall, how many bugattis are in pile ups? If you have an IQ lower than 100,youre to stupid to drive, its harsh,but fair.

Chris, Rochdale , UK

I think it should be legal for motorists to sue the French authorities, last time I was there I almost developed a migraine with all those white flashes in the rear view mirror!

Makes a nice change for a white tax paying non minority male to get away with something!!

Vive la France!

John Lowndes, Stafford, UK

All very well this co-operation. But should the French not make it easy to register a european car in France. I've been waiting for 4 years to register my BMW-Alpina in France, so they can as far as I am concerned get lost with regards to speed ... which by the way does not kill.

Stubbs, Dax, France

Hear Hear Gus Chyba!!

A. Ezea, hackney, london

As an American who spent many years growing up in Germany, I find it "funny" that the British and French still can't get along or understand each other.
This is a fundamental problem with Europe's unity, different languages and customs...
Whether in California or Maine, same language, same dollar.

Gus Chyba, Newport Beach, California, USA

Mr Jones - operators of roads wherever they may be have a right to set a maximum speed and it's up to you to stick to it or risk a hefty fine. Your choice. If u crash at 100mph you will likely cause greater injury to yourself and others than at 70, so yes the rules are there for a reason, obviously.

Nigel, London,

There is absolutely nothing bad about speed if used appropriately by people who know how to handle it. It is true that the driving tests in this country are pathetic & instill no knowledge of hazard awareness. Educate people, don't criminalise them for doing what everyone else does.

Harry, London, UK

I've spent five years training people in advanced riding /driving and quite frankly not one person( all assumed they could drive in the Olympics) had any idea about the road , observations or the correct way . Drving tests need huge reform if you want safety , accidents would halve in five years

Andy, chalfont, england

I drive many thousands of miles on French autoroutes and I agree that it is very difficult to stick to the limits (though I do) .If you are in the inside lane, you constantly run up against the back of slow-moving lorries, while the outside lane is full of drivers who run at 140kph and tailgate you.

Chris Billington, Wetherby, UK

If only the British speeding laws were applied as vigorously.Quite properly the French have decided that murder by car needs to be stopped and have enacted and applied the laws to achieve that goal.
Why worry about knife crime when cars kill and maim many more?

keith seston, emsworth, uk

Nothing to do with Les Anglais' attitude, its more to do with the fact you can drive fast in France as there's no one else on the roads. Unlike this country where you are lucky to get above 50mph on the M6.

They do have some great roads in france, although the cuisine is on the slide a bit!

NIX, Wirral, UK

Perhaps the French police should detain those who pretend not to understand their language until they (the offender) finds an interpreter. That will soon find a way to communicate!

Chris, Ashford, Middx, England

Not only do the English bring their aggressive driving to France, they also bring their ghastly manners, total lack of style (trainer bottoms being the preferred dress code) and complete ignorance of all things French.

Stuart, Hesdin, France

Does any one really care any more about speed, motoways where designed for cars to 100mph yet we are still all stuck doing 70, if the govemnt treats people like naught kids then they will behave like naughty kids, try treating people like adults.

MR W Jones, Liverpool, England

WHY do Govenments worry so much about speed

Road safety make such a minimal effect on the anual death rate anyway

Drive Fast, Use More Fuel, Pay More Tax!

Governments should be happy with speed

Chris Davison, Middlesbrough UK, now in Abu Dhabi

F Read, perhaps the car behind you had their indicator on to let you know they might like to pass you at a higher speed then you were travelling, even if you were over the speed limit yourself.

You could have pulled in when clear, rather than stubbornly staying inthe outside lane.

Paul, London, UK

I'm surprised the gendarmerie need help in this regard. I thought it was common knowledge that if they caught you doing over a ton you'd be lucky not to have your car crushed.
Now that Kent Police have delegated their traffic responsibilities to civilians I guess they have to time on their hands.

Simes, Sevenoaks,

Speeding Britishdrivers in France are aware of the laws and know they are doing wrong. I had a friend who used to do it all the time because he knew he could. Once the Brits & the French have better cross border coordination, the issue will be resolved as UK drivers will get caught on camera.

David Fizzle, London,

A professional driver friend of mine has told me that the French police make a habit of nicking Brit drivers for speeding, even when they're not, knowing that they will sooner pay up on the spot than go through the long drawn out alternative.

DK, London, UK

Does it really matter where you come from? You break the law, you get punished wherever you are from. We have driven across half of Europe this year including France and the signs are clear enough, no language knowledge required. I am sick of finger pointing Mr F Read and Joris. Grow up.

Agni, London,

French drivers make a national sport of high-speed tailgating. Even when one is exceeeding the speed limit oneself , it is never long before a French car postions itself more inches behind one's bumper - it's indicator light left permanently blinking in that infuriating way...

F Read, London, England

I think les Anglais are good at getting drunk in their own country as well. The same thing goes for the French, both in- and outside of France they're rude,annoying and unilangual.

Joris, Woerden , Holland

Ignorance of the law is no excuse and failing to speak French should mean that the guilty are moved to a police station to await an interpreter. Here in Spain, a book in English is available with all the motoring laws, roads signs etc. so there is no excuse for not knowing the laws.

B J Deller, Marbella, Spain