Speed limit around the Cap d'Antibes
3 May 2019
We would like to draw all seafarers' attention to the speed limits established last year around the Cap d'Antibes. A wide area is now subject to a limit of 10kn.
The official link to the information is written in French, however there is a map showing the different speed zones along with the GPS coordinates, so you can easily see which water is affected by the regulation.
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