For any motorist or user of two-wheeled transport driver’s license it is an important key to getting on the road and is subject to regular reform. In 2024, some new features will change how it works: here’s everything you need to know about it!

End of withdrawal of points for minor speed violation

Let’s start with the good news for motorists: since this January 1, 2024THE minor speed violation (less than 5 km/h) now no longer punishable by one point deduction. The removal of a point from a driver’s license remains relevant for speeding from 5 to 20 km/h.

In addition, the fine will still applyand its amount varies depending on the nature of the violation: a class 3 fine (€68, which can be reduced to €45) in zones where the limit exceeds 50 km/h, and a class 4 fine (€135, which can be reduced to 90 euros) in regions where the limit is less than 50 km/h.

According to the Government, small speed violations of up to 5 km/h, which are very often the result of a moment of inattention, are the most common violations in our regions: in fact, it is no less than 58% of offenses observed by French radars in 2020.

You can get a driver’s license from the age of 17

The government also decidedreduction to 17 years the required age pass the driver’s testfor everyone starting in January 2024.

Previously, it was possible to pass the test for obtaining B licenses at the age of 17, but for this it was necessary to pass a pit stop with a driver’s escort. However, he had to wait until he was 18 to start driving on his own, even if the license was obtained before reaching the age of majority.

From now on, thanks to this new reform, it will be possible for all candidates, from January 2024get a driver’s license at the age of 17 start driving at the age of 17.

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