Ain: a driver is flashed at 225 km/h on the A40, his SUV impounded. Excessive speed is a major cause of accidents in the department and the leading cause of death on the Ain motorways.
In January it was the driver of a Porsche 911 who was stopped by the military at 204km/h instead of 110. Closer to Lyon, another driver was arrested speeding on the hard shoulder of emergency on the a42 at 190 km/H. The driver also risks a fine of 1,500 euros and a three-year driving license suspension.