Good news for motorists. From next year, a slight speeding of less than 5 km/h will no longer be penalized with the removal of points. There’s plenty for drivers to cheer about, while most speeding fines are for offenses that exceed the maximum speed limit by 20km/h. However, it is worth knowing that the fine will always be the same. By the way, it is 68 euros on roads over 50 km/h and 135 euros on those where the limit is set. less than or equal to 50 km/hwhich is especially characteristic of urban areas.
By order of the President of the Republic, from January 1, 2024, points will no longer be deducted for exceeding the speed of less than 5 km/h. The fine will, of course, be saved.
A measure of common sense for our fellow citizens.— Gerald Darmanin (@GDarmanin) April 19, 2023
A poorly taken measure
it’s ” a measure of common sense for our fellow citizens” , Implementation ” at the request of the President of the Republic the words of Gerald Darmanin are clearly unanimous among motorists. But not for the entire population. Because it is even very poorly received by some, and in particular the Association of Families of People with Brain Injuries Franche-Comté. According to its president, Karin Menigoz, this new rule sends a bad signal. She claims that ” if I base it on a survey by the Institute of Transportation Science and Technology, 46% of fatal accidents occur due to slight speeding, less than 10 km/h.“.
A number that can change everything
For her, 5 km/h is already a lot. we see more and more people in traffic accidents, especially with reduced mobility, wearing helmets, which remains uncertain. Drivers and motorists should also be aware of this. The faster you go, the harder it is to avoid them.“. She condemns the government’s communications operation, while Pierre Lagache, vice-president of the League Against Road Violence, condemns ” unbearable release signal “AND” absolute nonsense“. For him ” this is not a road safety decision, butpolitical decision which is aimed at improving the image of the authorities“.
Source: Auto Plus
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