From January, motorists will face many changes. And the least we can say is that these will clearly impact the daily lives of drivers. There are several things that will have to be taken into account.
Big changes to expect for motorists
First of all, motorists will have to prepare for an increase in speed cameras on the roads. In fact, they will increase in 2025. Their deployment will continue with an increase of 4%. Their number therefore goes reach more than 4,150 in the territory.
These devices will no longer be limited to controlling speed. From now on, new offenses will also be detected. This is the case of using the telephone while driving, the absence of a seat belt but also the failure to respect safety distances.
These innovations aim to aim of strengthening road safety. On the other hand, motorists will have to be extra vigilant to avoid fines. Especially since anti-noise radars will also see the light of day.
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Anti-noise radars will begin to appear in major French cities. These devices, capable of measuring the noise level of vehicles, will penalize drivers who exceed the authorized threshold with a fine of 135 euros.
Their implementation, already tested in certain areas, marks a new stage in the regulation of behavior on the road. Motorists from large urban areas will also have to adapt to the generalization of low-emission zones (ZFE).
All towns with more than 150,000 inhabitants will now be affected. These zones, where the most polluting vehicles are prohibited or subject to restrictions, will make life even more complicated for motorists.
More bad news on aid
People who do not have cars that meet standards will have to opt for alternative solutions to get around town. Otherwise, they risk big penalties. Next year, the conversion bonus will also disappear.
Drivers who wish to change vehicles will have to face the removal of the conversion bonus. This help, which could still reach 4,500 euros in 2024will no longer be available from January.
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This change makes it more difficult for many households to purchase less polluting vehicles. Particularly in a context where new environmental standards are multiplying.
The ecological bonus, another aid appreciated by motorists, will also reduce. Its amount will drop from 4,000 to 2,000 euros for most households. And from 7,000 to 4,000 euros for more modest households.
This reduction risks increasing the bill for drivers who wish to invest in an electric or hybrid vehicle. Another one bad news concerns motorway prices. Once again, they will increase in January.
With an average increase of 0.92%, this increase adds to an already substantial list of increases planned for motorists. One thing is certain, they will have to exercise great caution in the face of these changes.
