Well, that didn't take long!!

[PetrolDave]

For you it would be best to go straight to their French site. Full EU coverage already included and prices look better than in UK. Also a new model out recently. I have the old one - it's just brilliant.

I was advised to lock ANY camera detector/GPS warning system in the boot when in France, they introduced a new law in Spring 2012 that makes use of ANY device that can warn you about the location of speed cameras an offence with an no-the-spot fine of several hundred € - and they have taken it being in the glovebox as "in use".

[captain_stealth]

Coyote website seems to say that it's 100% legal in France, provided you have latest version of software installed. Certainly wouldn't keep mine locked in the boot...

Don't think it's legal in Germany / Austria / Switzerland, though - but still just as useful (so I'm told).

[PetrolDave]

Coyote website seems to say that it's 100% legal in France.

Well that's NOT what other camera warning manufacturers say, nor what independent motoring organisations like the AA say. Take the risk if you think it's worth it though...

Our French database has been removed from the system. As the French law has become very strict on the subject of speed camera warning systems we would suggest that you remove the unit from the mount and place it in a suitcase or bag in the boot of your car whilst driving through the country. They have been quite unforgiving for those who have it in the glove compartment of the car.

Since 3 January 2012 French laws have prohibited drivers from carrying any device capable of detecting speed cameras. This includes products or devices able to warn or inform of the location of speed cameras e.g. satnav or GPS systems capable of showing speed camera sites as Points of Interest.

The law is primarily aimed at speed camera detectors and sat-navs. It is unlikely that the French police will turn their attention to atlases but there is no guarantee this would be the case.

As well as the ban on warning devices, the French government is installing around 400 new, unsigned, fixed speed cameras as well as taking down signs indicating the location of existing camera sites.

If you have a satnav capable of displaying French camera locations in France then you must at least disable camera alerts. Contact the manufacturer for advice too as a software or database update is likely to be available that will remove camera data for France from the device.