permanent changes that confuse motorists

It’s an exercise in concentration and alertness while driving. On the national 12, even more than elsewhere in France, the speed limits change often: 34 times over 134 km, between Alençon (Orne) and Dreux (Eure-et-Loir). “We keep our eyes on the meter, because there are automatic speed cameras almost everywhere”confides a motorist.

Risks according to truckers

Between Saint-Rémy-sur-Havre (Eure-et-Loir) and Verneuil-sur-Avre (Eure), this time you have to count 14 changes over 22 km, from 50 to 110 km/h. 48 departments went from 80 to 90 km/h. The range of limitations has also expanded with 30 km/h in town. For truck drivers, the risks with motorists are real. “They will see a 70 sign, they will go to 50. For us, it causes us to brake a lot, (…) when we arrive with 25 tonnes (…), sometimes it can be dangerous”confides one of them.