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French Gendarmerie Captain Calls For Immediate License Suspension

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Drivers in France who are caught using a mobile phone more than twice can now face license suspension. In addition to the suspension, offenders will lose three points from their license and receive a 135 euro fine. The public commissioner's office is responsible for processing these suspensions. Authorities note that even using a phone for GPS while holding it is considered an offense. New regulations in France clarify that tapping on a phone held in hand constitutes phone usage, which can lead to license suspension. Captain Ainen of the Gendarmerie des Alpes de Haute-Provence stated that point deductions are no longer sufficient for phone use while driving. He advocates for stricter rules, including immediate license suspension for this offense.

Drivers in France who are caught using a mobile phone more than twice can now face license suspension. In addition to the suspension, offenders will lose three points from their license and receive a 135 euro fine. The public commissioner's office is responsible for processing these suspensions. Authorities note that even using a phone for GPS while holding it is considered an offense. New regulations in France clarify that tapping on a phone held in hand constitutes phone usage, which can lead to license suspension. Captain Ainen of the Gendarmerie des Alpes de Haute-Provence stated that point deductions are no longer sufficient for phone use while driving. He advocates for stricter rules, including immediate license suspension for this offense. Currently, only a few departments in France apply direct license withdrawal, but Captain Ainen believes this will become a national policy in the coming months. Road safety professionals also advise drivers to turn off phone notifications during journeys.

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France Bleu Paris

“à partir du moment où ils sont connus plus de deux fois pour un usage du téléphone, ils peuvent faire l'objet d'une suspension. En plus du permis, le conducteur perd toujours les trois points et reçoit 135 euros d'amende”

France Bleu Paris

“dans la main et qu'on tapote dessus, c'est un usage du téléphone.”

Europe 1

“il est temps de durcir les règles selon le capitaine Ainen de la gendarmerie des Alpes de Haute-Provence. on aura une rétention immédiate du permis de conduire.”

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