Road safety: first days of the year, already too much dangerous behavior

Summary of controls for New Year's Eve communicated by the Gers prefecture

On the night of December 31, 2024 to January 1, 2025, the police were fully mobilized throughout the department.

26 offenses including 12 for driving under the influence of alcohol and 3 for driving under the influence of drugs were noted.

A deadly start to the year

The department's roads were once again in mourning at the start of 2025 with the death of a motorcyclist on Friday January 3.
Because this should not be inevitable, the police will maintain repressive actions against the most accident-prone behavior.

Thus, this Sunday, January 5, the police recorded 5 high speeds of more than 50 km/h.

A motorist, checked at 255 km/h, had his vehicle confiscated and his driving license was immediately withdrawn.

These behaviors demonstrate that the fight against road insecurity must be constant.

Fully mobilized, the police watch over users by reminding that respecting road safety rules means respecting everyone: do not use a cell phone while driving, respect speed limits and distances safety, do not drive if you have consumed alcohol or illicit substances.

Accident figures

Accidents in the department in 2024 have unfortunately marked a sharp increase, with an increase in serious accidents with more injuries and deaths.

Figures for license withdrawals

In 2024, 881 permits have been withdrawn.

We certainly note a drop in withdrawals for alcohol consumption as well as for drug consumption, however withdrawals for speeding are clearly increasing.