A young driver from Seine-Maritime caught at 168 km/h behind the wheel of his Audi on a departmental road

It seems that a young man from Seine-Maritime has taken the notion of speed a bit too seriously, launching himself on a departmental road and thinking that an Audi could turn into a rocket. Flashing at 168 km/h on a road limited to 100 km/h, what audacity! This was last Sunday, during a speed control operation orchestrated by the gendarmes of the Epouville brigade community. Who would have thought that summer was not the only thing arriving faster than a drumroll?

A high-speed weekend on the Départementale 489

Imagine the scene: a beautiful sunny Sunday, birds are singing, and there, a young driver, clearly a fan of grand touring cars, is racing at full speed in his flamboyant German vehicle. In Manéglise, while others are peacefully admiring the scenery, this reckless driver exceeded the speed limit by more than 60 km/h. Whether he has twenty years of driving experience or not, such a speed excess reminds us that some young drivers - the Ferrari of another age, so to speak - quickly forget the concept of road safety.
The gendarmes did not linger. After recording this traffic offense, the poor boy had his license revoked on the spot. A fleeting joy of driving an Audi before ending up in the arms of Mother Courage.

A car, a dream… and a hefty fine

With his vehicle towed on a recovery truck, he had just discovered the brutal reality of the road. 168 km/h with a young license is like giving candy to a child. It can turn into disaster. Moreover, it seems that this boy is not the only one who has taken the wheel as if it were an amusement park. His case is reminiscent of many others, like that Audi driver caught at 142 km/h in a zone limited to 80, or that tireless individual accumulating over 500 tickets in a year. All of this while thinking that the law is made for others.
So yes, speed can give you wings, but it can also dig a real hole in your wallet. For those who think that a simple speed excess is harmless, it might be time to realize that a simple trip to the cashier could cost more than one imagines.

When speed becomes a sport

Ah, the culture of speed! That little thrill of adrenaline that sends young drivers to the top of the rankings for the biggest speed excesses, as if it were a competition of speed between sports cars. This Pentecost weekend, instead of enjoying the sun and having a nice family dinner, he preferred to compete for the title of idiot of the day. At this rate, the gendarmes should hand out medals. And how can we not mention another young driver who, with a bit of luck, didn't try his luck in a corner of Seine-Maritime. Still, it seems that this is becoming a sport, judging by these behaviors. Who is ready to bet on the next one caught?

So, in the name of all the heroes of road safety, let’s respect speed and remember that the road is not a landing strip. The Audi may reveal itself to be sublime and fast, but it is not there to conquer the land of gladiators. It is thus with a distinctly British cynicism that one could conclude, with a wry laugh, that our roads do not need race car drivers - just responsible drivers.

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