In the Gard department, road safety is becoming worrying for law enforcement with the increase in speeding.
Last weekend, the Gard gendarmes were particularly busy with motorists in speeding.
Returning from a wedding goes badly for a motorist
The weekend from November 9 to 10, 2024the gendarmes of the Gard departmental road safety squadron had a lot to do. We note in particular a driver flashed at 216 km/h on the A9 motorway, near the Marguerittes area. The driver had just come from a wedding in Nîmes and was visibly in a hurry to get to the Paris region. However, he was intercepted by law enforcement. They took away his driving license on the spot. In addition, his vehicle was sent to the pound.
This offense is probably the most spectacular of the weekend. She fits into a series of major incidents during the same period. On the RD 6113, 19 drivers were stopped for speeding on Saturday November 9. While the road was slippery because of the rain, these risky behaviors continue to worry the police on the roads of the Gard department.
The next day also saw two notable records. On a road limited to 110 km/h, a young motorist was flashed at 173 km/h. His vehicle wasn't even insured. In the end, he lost his driver's license and his vehicle was also impounded.
Two speeding records in one day
Just before the start of a rain shower, a biker with a passenger behind him was checked at 194 km/h. Once again, the driving license was revoked and the motorcycle seized. In total, this weekend resulted in eight license withdrawals and four impoundments. These are extremely significant figures in a context where road safety is clearly a priority.
Since the start of the year, the Gard department has unfortunately already recorded 49 deaths on its roads. This is truly a balance sheet tragic which the authorities are desperately trying to reduce by strengthening roadside controls.
In any case, these spectacular speeding events remind us that the road is not a playground or a circuit. So, even after a party or in the euphoria of the moment, you need to know stay vigilant for the safety of all road users. The police continue to remind people of the importance of raise your footespecially with the arrival of winter weather conditions which increase the risk of accidents.
