The limits in France at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
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Yes, there are speed cameras in France. Ghost knows 4,886 of them. Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in France, and motorways are set at 130 km/h.
General speed limits for cars in France
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
80 km/h, 90 where signed
Motorways
130 km/h
Driving side
Right
The sign on the road always applies.
Limits are lower in rain, and 50 km/h applies when visibility is under 50 metres.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 4,202
Red-light cameras: 160
Speed and red-light cameras: 527
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in France?
Yes, there are speed cameras in France. Ghost knows 4,886 of them.
What is the speed limit in France?
Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in France, and motorways are set at 130 km/h.
Do they use km/h or mph in France?
Speed limits in France are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in France?
You drive on the right in France.
Does Ghost work in France?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known danger zones in France, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
