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France Expands Dexter Radar Cars to Rhône, Lyon Métropole and Savoie

Private drivers operate state-owned radar cars under prefectural schedules, with pay tied to kilometres to avoid per‑flash incentives.

Overview

  • The rollout took effect on 15 September, following August launches in the Loire and Drôme, extending coverage across most metropolitan regions.
  • Vehicles are unmarked and use infrared, bidirectional radars that transmit data directly to state services without visible flashes.
  • Routes and control windows are set by prefectures, daily use is capped at eight hours, and planned itineraries are publicly posted by local authorities.
  • Cars remain state property, are stored on police or gendarmerie sites when idle, and infractions are processed by ANTAI.
  • Sécurité routière targets by end‑2025 include about 250 privately operated cars, 50 driven by law enforcement, and 90 vehicles on the road simultaneously, with authorities reporting more verbalisations in equipped departments.