After a horrific accident involving Pierre Palmad and several others who were still hospitalized a week after the collision, the use of alcohol and drugs while driving is back in the spotlight. Indeed, tests proved that the 54-year-old comedian, who was placed in police custody for manslaughter, had consumed cocaine before getting behind the wheel. The latter was already detained a few years ago for a similar fact, but without following him. Be that as it may, this accident caused a reaction even from our leaders. If the latter prefer to rely on radars for security, this is clearly not enough.

Autonomous radar #Tonneau Charente which flashes ERROR from 80 km/h. (speed limited to 90)

Users who have to deal with the competition, others quickly paid to avoid a fixed penalty. We have to cancel all this quickly‼️@Prefect17 ???? pic.twitter.com/yozl0GBWwW

— Info Traffic 17 (@infotrafic17) December 16, 2022

More severe punishment

Indeed, if speed is an aggravating factor and is sometimes the cause of traffic accidents, the use of alcohol and drugs is also one of the main causes of death on the road. But measures to combat this phenomenon are quite weak. But now the government seems to want to tackle the problem and finally start acting. In his Twitter, the Minister of Internal Affairs Gerald Darmanin has actually stated that ” I need revoke the license those who drive under the influence of alcohol/drugs, because they are a potential danger“.

What is the fine?

Currently, a driver tested after consuming alcohol or drugs, regardless of the amount, can lose a maximum of six points on their driver’s license. This also comes with a very large fine as wellrevocation of driver’s license up to three years But the government is now considering a full repeal, meaning it will then be necessary to resit the exam to be able to retake it. A sanction that can then be more deterrent.