An Audi apprehended at 196 km/h on the RN2 ends its journey in impoundment.

In a world where easing off the gas seems as absurd as believing a Renault can beat an Audi on the track, a new road eagerness has taken hold on the RN2. An Audi driver, probably convinced he is the hero of a French Fast and Furious, believed he was alone on the road and propelled his car to the ridiculous speed of 196 km/h in a section limited to 110 km/h. Result? An express invitation to the impound lot and a one-way ticket to license suspension court. Meanwhile, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, and Nissan continue to bite their brakes on this national road that has become a testing ground for reckless drivers.

A speeding offense worthy of an action movie: Audi flashes at 196 km/h on the RN2

One could almost applaud the driver for his audacity, but in 2025, in a world where radar cars are multiplying — notably with the new technologies onboard recent models as seen on this site dedicated to radar cars 2025 — the feat was very short-lived. Hurtling along at nearly double the speed limit on a busy road, the individual delivered a reverse lesson on road safety, rather than the one that German manufacturers like Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz hope to promote.

This kind of behavior is reminiscent of other outrageous episodes: remember that other case of an Audi RS6 caught at 222 km/h. A passion for speed that does not always rhyme with intelligence or respect for traffic laws.

When power meets recklessness: the downside of the Audi

The Audi, this marvel of German engineering, capable of competing with territorial Peugeot, Citroën or Ford Mustangs on the asphalt, sometimes seems to be seized by an irrepressible urge to test its limits. However, on a road like the RN2, where more caution is needed than in a state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz or Toyota, accelerating like this invites danger at every turn.

The law enforcement agencies, on the other hand, do not take this lightly. License revoked on the spot, car sent directly to the impound lot: the sentence is as quick as the car of this enthusiast mockingly nicknamed "Fast and Impound" by local gendarmes.

Fast and Impound: the new classic of speeding offenses on French roads

This case, though extreme, perfectly illustrates the new doctrine of the authorities: the road is not a racetrack. And this maxim applies to everyone, whether driving an Audi, a BMW, or even a modest Renault Clio5, which can be well equipped for safety, as you’ll see on this dedicated page.

It is futile to expect special leniency because one drives a prestigious German or Japanese car. Any excess will be punished. The proof is in the sharp increase in fines, some of which can reach staggering amounts, as explained in this article on speeding tickets. A troublesome warning for enthusiasts of speed, regardless of the brand, from Volkswagen to Nissan.

A clear message: speed kills, even with an Audi on the dashboard

Beyond the joke of "Fast and Impound," it is a genuine alarm bell raised by the gendarmes. It doesn't matter whether you are driving a compact Citroën, a sporty Ford, or an SUV Mercedes-Benz; the accelerator is not a magic wand to defy death. No matter how impressive your car is, it does not justify madness or irresponsibility.

In 2025, the French roads are dotted with traps: mobile radars, discreet or not radar cars, vigilant officers — every speeding offense carries its share of sanctions. The case of this Audi driver could be repeated with anyone, sending them directly into the closed circle of thousands of sanctioned drivers, akin to the examples listed on this file on an Audi A6 driver accumulating 500 fines.

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