[the_third_wave]

> A memorable BMW shouting at me every time I exceeded the speed limit, in Dutch.

That BMW could have saved you a fine if you had been driving on one of the roads with 'trajectcontrole' [1], a type of entry-to-exit average speed check which is used on a number of roads in the Netherlands as well as in Belgium. This system is based around cameras with number plate readers which are placed on all entries and exits to the roads as well as on the roads themselves which record when you enter and exit a stretch of road, calculate your average speed and send you a fine if that average speed is more than 3 km/h (for speed limits up to 100 km/h) or 3% (above 100 km/h) over the posted speed limit. That posted speed limit varies depending on the day of week and time of day. The limit can also be reduced temporarily which is indicated on matrix signs on portals above the road so I assume those limits are taken into account as well. Suffice to say this system is hard to circumvent and it is very easy to end up getting fined.

[1] https://boetes.nl/trajectcontroles/

[Kaibeezy]

Alas, Ik spreek geen, so I got three tickets from the same speed trap outside Amersfoort: rise (not quite a hill, right?), curve, overhanging trees, boom. Damn thing shouted at me all through Belgium and France. No way to shut it off or change languages.

This’ll do for next time - https://www.joeyrent.com/lancia-fulvia-1300-s-rallye