Douane in Action in Avignon

On our way to Avignon recently we were traumatised when we were pulled over for running a red light. Well we didn't really speed through, more sort of slunk through behind the other two cars who also went through the red light. Anyway on the other side of the intersection a swarm of navy blue uniforms were waiting for us, pulled us over and wanted to search our car would you believe. Not sure what they were looking for. They were actually Douane which is the Customs officers but they also had a couple of policemen there as well, ready to book people for anything else they could I guess. An expensive mistake to make – ninety euro fine. They kindly pointed Andrew in the direction of a cash machine so we could pay the fine straightaway. So thoughtful! I’m sounding very sarcastic aren’t I? I’ve got my double standards to maintain, you know. The female customs officer spoke good English except when she asked Andrew “Didn’t you see the fire was red?” meaning the light was red.