The garbage radar is, above all, a question of discretion. Installed at the edge of the road, camouflaged among street furniture, it measures the speed of motorists without them being able to easily spot it. The technology used, often based on lasers or Doppler radars, makes it possible to clearly identify vehicles in violation, sometimes even in both directions of traffic.
While these radars have not yet been officially deployed on French territory, they are already raising many questions. In Belgium, their regular use, particularly near schools, pedestrian crossings, or in the heart of built-up areas, is showing convincing results in reducing speeds and dangerous behavior.
Why consider their deployment in France?
The authorities' stated objective remains clear: to strengthen road safety and combat speeding, which causes numerous serious or fatal accidents each year. "Trash radars" could thus fit perfectly into this prevention approach, surprising motorists where they least expect it.
According to certain sources close to the Ministry of the Interior, several experiments have been considered, particularly in accident-prone or sensitive urban areas. However, no official confirmation has yet been provided.
Fines incurred
If these radars appear in France, the penalties would be identical to those for other automatic radars. As a reminder, speeding can cost between 68 and 135 euros for moderate speeding, and up to 1,500 euros for more serious speeding (over 50 km/h over the speed limit), as well as the loss of 1 to 6 points on your driving license.
A controversial device
However, the potential arrival of these radars in France is far from unanimous. Some motorists are already denouncing a blatant lack of transparency, believing that the element of surprise is aimed more at replenishing state coffers than actually making the roads safer. Conversely, road safety associations are highlighting the benefits of an innovative device, capable of better holding reckless drivers accountable.
For the time being, nothing has been officially confirmed regarding their large-scale deployment. However, the rumor is already circulating actively on social media, fueling debates about enforcement methods and their real impacts on the behavior of French drivers. Until these trash radars actually invade the French road landscape, caution remains more important than ever on the roads, even when faced with a simple trash can.
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