Speed limit when towing in France

[Brum1]

Hi everyone.

I've just read on another thread that the speed limit is 110k/h if the train mass in 3.5 Tonne.

Is this correct?

Brum

 

[Lutz]

Yes, and they are not allowed to use the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway (this does not apply to outfits with a gross train weight under 3.5 tonnes).

 

[RayS]

I understand the high speed also requires tyres with a high spped rating (R from memory) and that the police have been known to check. The Caravan Club leaflet on wheels and tyres tells you how to check.

 

[Lutz]

The 'R' speed rating is good for 170km/h which is well above the speed limit for caravans anywhere and I don't know of any tyre with a lower speed rating. But the need for tyre equipment to be in line with actual speed conditions applies everywhere, not just in France.

 

[AndyR]

In France, the speed limit for vehicles towing under 3500Kg is no different to a solo vehicle, except where there are signs to indicate differently. These are usually where you would expect - long downhill motorway descents for example, where the limit is 90kph.

So, yes, on a motorway it is legal to do 130kph while towing - not that I'd want to though.

 

[Lutz]

By the way, on non-motorway dual carriageways where the French allow 110km/h, the speed limit is restricted to 100km/h if the gross train weight exceeds 3.5 tonnes.

 

[GrahamSouthBrum]

Dont forget those speed limmits are for good weather.

There is a reduced speed limmit in the rain

 

[Brum1]

Thanks for the info'. I have up to now been led by the CC guide that quotes towing as being the same as the national speed limit.

Brum