The Tesla forum has a similar thread running and this post from a Brit living in France somewhat amused me. I hope he doesn’t object to me copying it here.
“These headline grabbing articles, of which there also many in France, have had French drivers choking on their baguettes. After all, high speed dangerous driving is their domain and they certainly don't want upstart British drivers upsetting their ego's. The Gendarmerie have tried to calm them by stating they will return to their pre-unilateral agreement method of dealing with
les rosbifs by hauling miscreants off to an ATM or impounding their vehicles. There is also an 'urgent' working party underway by both countries to put back in place the old system.
So, be a little careful when you set off on your Cannonball run
”
Tony