We have all committed minor traffic violations, including minor speed violations. After all, it can happen to anyone, and no one is immune from a little inattention. But an insidious lack of concentration can sometimes be very costly. And it’s not for nothing, from the smallest km/h overtaking, or almost, everything that is connected with it ignites. Starting with a fine as well deleting a point. But this is changing at the initiative of the government. In fact, the latter wants to punish drivers less.

Officially: from January 1, the withdrawal of a license point for exceeding the speed of less than 5 km/h will be stopped. The fine will, of course, be saved. The event will be effective from January 1.
A measure of common sense for our fellow citizens!…

— Gerald Darmanin (@GDarmanin) December 8, 2023

What speed is taken into account?

Thus, from January 1, minor speed violations of less than 5 km/h will no longer be punished with the removal of points. Very good news for motorists, who can therefore drive a little more calmly than before. However, the question remains: what speed actually counts? Is this the true speed or the one stored by the radar error? Well the answer is actually very simple. In fact, this 5 km/h is subtracted from selected speedwhich would be more profitable for drivers according to Road Safety.

Always a fine

Be careful though, because if this measure means the end of deducting points for small excesses, you will still have to pay a penalty. The amount remains the same and changes from 68 to 135 euros, depending on the restrictions that were in effect at the time of the violation, as well as on the location. We remind you that this measure has been in effect for several days, but we will have to wait before we know its effect on verbalization. And this while some criticize this initiative, which would contribute more to serious accidents.

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