Longer license suspensions on the roads of Calvados

The Prefecture of Calvados noticed a increase in risky behavior on the roads of the department. More and more motorists are driving too fasthaving drunkalcohol or, above all, after consuming narcotics.

Extended license suspensions

State services have therefore decided to toughen up administratively in the event of a driving offense.

Since January 8, 2025, the duration of suspension of driving license was lengthened in several cases. These are the repeat offenders who are particularly targeted, as well as drivers refusing to stop to a check or taking flight after an accident.

Up to one year license suspension

Any repeat offense (alcohol, drugs, speed) is now punishable by suspension of driving license. twelve months. Just like a refusal to comply or a hit-and-run after an injury accident. This is also the case if the driver has several offenses.

Note that thephone use while driving and being under probationary license constitute aggravating circumstances: they are punished with two more months suspension (within the limit of twelve months).

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