Land Rover speeding in construction zone

A Land Rover was caught traveling at 191 km/h on the A20 motorway in a construction zone near Celon, Indre, on May 8, 2024, far exceeding the 80 km/h speed limit set for that area.

Driver denied involvement in 2026 court case

More than two years later, on October 5, 2026, a man in his fifties appeared in the correctional court in the Indre, denying that he was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the incident and defending himself against the charges.

Radar data confirms high speed

According to the police report and radar measurements, the Land Rover was traveling at 191 km/h, well above the 80 km/h limit and exceeding the 50 km/h threshold for a speeding offense under the Road Code. The gendarmes pursued the vehicle and directed the driver to leave the motorway, ending the encounter at a rest area.

Court case based on police evidence

The case was brought before the court based on the police report and radar data, with no additional infractions or tracking details provided. The court president summarized the facts, stating that the accused was driving the Land Rover on the A20 on May 8, 2024, and was flashed by the gendarmes at a speed of 191 km/h.

Vehicle owners often contest speeding charges

This situation is not uncommon with automated radar enforcement, where vehicle owners contest being the driver at the time of the offense. The National Agency for Automated Processing of Offenses (ANTAI) sends notices of offense to the vehicle owner, who has 45 days to pay, designate another driver, or file a complaint.

Legal procedures for contesting charges

If another person was driving, the procedure requires official designation with supporting documents. In the absence of such evidence, the court assesses the case based on the entire file. For a speeding offense exceeding 50 km/h, the Road Code imposes a fine, loss of 6 points, and potential license suspension.

Newer law applies to serious speeding

Since December 29, 2025, such offenses are classified as "serious speeding offenses," punishable by up to three months in prison, a fine of 3,750 euros, a loss of 6 points, a suspension of the license, and, in some cases, the confiscation of the vehicle.

Rising number of serious speeding cases

The Ministry of the Interior recorded 63,217 speeding offenses of at least 50 km/h in 2024, a 69% increase compared to 2017. No details are provided on the final sentence in the A20 case, which falls within this context of a significant rise in serious speeding offenses.