Do you know the mission of the radar car? It is simply to detect, without visible flash and while driving, all motorists and other speeding drivers. These new generation mobile radars are on-board devices aboard unmarked cars, which are driven by law enforcement or private companies authorized by the State. Discover these few tips to spot them.
Notice to motorists in these 3 regions!
Although their numbers are increasing on the roads, motorists still have great difficulty spotting them. These are obviously private radar cars.
In addition to fixed or mobile radars, This is the new road safety weapon to control motorists. And therefore, to fine them in the event of a traffic offense.
As the media indicates AutoPlus, from spring 2025, radar cars will further multiply on the roads of France.
They will now operate in new regions. These are:
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Occitania
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA)
These regions will therefore be added to the eight other regions of France where they are already circulating.
To date, radar cars only save motorists from Corsica and Île-de-France.
Thus, these three regions will soon have 126 new private radar cars. And it will be the OTC company that will operate.
Currently, external service providers manage a little more than half of the radar car fleet. While the police, police or gendarmes manage the rest.
-But the government aims, ultimately, to entrust the smooth running of 100% of these radar cars to private companies. This will then make it possible to increase turnover thanks to this new weapon.
For its part, the Ministry of the Interior explains this choice with a clear objective: fight against speeding and strengthen road safety.
According to calculations by the Drivers' Defense League, radar cars could bring in around 118 million euros to the State.
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How do these vehicles operate?
Private radar cars are like any other car. They have no flashing lights, no visible equipment. However, they have formidable technology! Under the license plate, sensors detect overtaking vehicles. An invisible infrared flash then records the offense, even while moving.
For example, a motorway limited to 90 km/h, a motorist overtakes the radar car at 111 km/h. Result: a fine of 135 euroswhich he will receive directly at home. Obviously, this device also works on secondary roads. Here again, the rule is strict: any speed exceeding the limit of 10% or 10 km/h is subject to a sanction.
Tips for motorists to spot them
These new generation radar cars are particularly deceitful! In fact, they are unmarked and discreet, so they blend into the flow of traffic. AutoPlus helps us spot them.
First of all, know that private radar cars are common vehicles on our roads: Citroën Berlingo. Peugeot 308. Peugeot 208. Dacia Sandero. Renault Mégane. Volkswagen Golf and Passat 7 and 8… Several websites also list their license plates, and even publish photos.
Radar cars are easily recognizable thanks to their retractable front plates. They are because, in fact, they allow to access the radar hidden behind. But also with their infrared flash, which takes the form of a rectangular box directed towards traffic, which is located under the license plate.
Through the windshield, there are also several cameras: smaller ones are located on each side. Without forgetting a large module which is located in the middle of the dashboard and contains a camera.
In the middle of the rear windshield, there is also an infrared device allowing you to read the signs. It has the shape of a black rectangle with thick contours, stuck to the window. At night, this module is also identifiable thanks to its small, slightly fluorescent LEDs.
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