Speeding in Spain

[vernon]

On the way back from Le Mans 2 years ago, on the A28 autoroute, I passed a speed trap. 2 policeman in full camouflage gear lying in the grass, a km up the road several bikes waiting to pursue the speeding cars, a little way further on in a lay-by, several Ferrari, Lambos etc having a chat with the French coppers, 90 - 1500 euros please, or possibly impound the car depending on the speed.

Folk going to and from a 24hr race at Le Mans should expect that. The speed traps were ever present when I first went to Le Mans back in the early eighties. Having said that I was in a group of motorcyclists that was in a high speed convoy chaperoned by police motorcyclists topping and tailing the group. I think that they must have got bored and wanted burst of adrenaline. I also saw fields populated with impounded motorcycles awaiting the return of their owners from the nearest cash point to pay the on the spot fines. It was enough to ensure that my unescorted riding was speed limit compliant.