The prefect of Tarn announced a tightening of the scale of administrative suspensions of driving licenses, in force from the end of December 2024. This decree aims to strengthen safety on the roads and to punish certain risky behaviors more severely. , such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But in concrete terms, what will it change for Tarn drivers?
Faced with the increase in road accidents, injuries and deaths, the prefect of Tarn has decided to strengthen the sanctions relating to the suspension of driving licenses. On December 23, 2024, a new scale was put in place in the department, with stricter measures for certain dangerous behaviors. The objective of this decision is to increase road safety in order to reduce risky behavior, in particular driving under the influence of illicit substances.
What is changing in the Tarn
The main change brought about by this new scale concerns the increase in the duration of license suspension for certain serious offenses. Drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will see their penalties significantly increased. Likewise, refusal to comply during a traffic stop will result in longer suspensions than before.
Thus, the prefect of Tarn wishes to punish more severely behavior which endangers the lives of road users and therefore deter repeat offenders. The objective is to send a strong message: road safety is a top priority, and offenses related to alcohol, drugs and excessive speed will now be punished more.
The new scale
Another important new feature: the prefect also worked on simplifying and clarifying the scale of suspensions. The aim is to make sanctions more transparent and understandable for drivers as well as law enforcement. By simplifying the rules, the prefect hopes to facilitate their application and guarantee a better understanding of road safety issues.
Road users will need to be particularly attentive to serious offenses, which will result in longer administrative suspensions of driving licenses. The aim is to ensure that everyone clearly understands the consequences of their actions on the road.
As a reminder, the administrative suspension of a driving license is a temporary measure, taken by the prefect following a serious offense. It does not await a judicial decision, but aims to prevent any additional risk to the safety of other drivers while awaiting a judgment. The prefect has suspended more than 700 permits in 2024.
