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Fine of €3,750 and Imprisonment for Speeding - This is the Strictest Traffic Code in Europe

Published January 1, 2026, 09:17
Fine of €3,750 and Imprisonment for Speeding - This is the Strictest Traffic Code in Europe

France is introducing one of the strictest traffic codes in Europe, with significant increases in fines and the criminalization of excessive speeding. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h will now face criminal penalties, such as a fine of up to €3,750 and imprisonment of up to three months. Additionally, stricter penalties are foreseen for new drivers and longer periods of driving license revocation. These changes have sparked reactions, with some arguing that the penalties are disproportionate, while others express fears of unequal application of the rules.