I currently have a thread running where I enquired about being flashed on a French speed camera and what to expect.
Now I find I have something else to think / worry about. On the "About-France.com" site I have found this, now does that means any of us over 3.5 tonnes, which I would guess is a lot of?
4. ► ► STRANGE GANTRIES SPANNING MAIN ROADS In recent months, hundreds of strange gantries have been erected over French roads. Contrary to popular belief, they are not average speed cameras, but HGV eco-tax cameras. As from July 2013, all HGVs, including foreign ones, will be liable to this new carbon tax, also being introduced in other European countries. From July, HGVs over 3.5 tonnes entering France must be equipped with an "Ecomouv" electronic box. Further information on getting boxes can be found here
I do recall seeing several of those gantries as mentioned in the article.
So have I also contravened the law requiring the fitting of a box for all HGVs entering France?
Now I find I have something else to think / worry about. On the "About-France.com" site I have found this, now does that means any of us over 3.5 tonnes, which I would guess is a lot of?
4. ► ► STRANGE GANTRIES SPANNING MAIN ROADS In recent months, hundreds of strange gantries have been erected over French roads. Contrary to popular belief, they are not average speed cameras, but HGV eco-tax cameras. As from July 2013, all HGVs, including foreign ones, will be liable to this new carbon tax, also being introduced in other European countries. From July, HGVs over 3.5 tonnes entering France must be equipped with an "Ecomouv" electronic box. Further information on getting boxes can be found here
I do recall seeing several of those gantries as mentioned in the article.
So have I also contravened the law requiring the fitting of a box for all HGVs entering France?