TABLE OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES AND THEIR SANCTIONS

Offenses

Loss
Article code CR: code de la route, CP: Maximum fine
Offenses Withdrawal of license of Divers
penal code in euros
points

Driving under the influence of alcohol or

Suspension 3 ans Annulation 3 2 years in prison maximum
under the influence of alcohol (>= 0.8 CR L.234-1 CR L.234-2 4,500 6
ans
g/L of blood or 0.4 mg/L of expired air

Refusal to submit to control 3-year suspension, no reprieve 2 years maximum in prison

CR L.234-8 CR L.235-3 4,500 Cancellation 3 years
6
of alcohol or narcotic substances

4500 if
Driving under the influence of substances or blood alcohol concentration
Suspension 3 ans Annulation 3 2 years in prison Positive blood alcohol level = 3 years of
CR L.235-1 6
plants classified as narcotics. positive : 9 000 answer prison
see details

Suspension 5 ans Annulation 3 2 years in prison. Fine and prison doubled in case
Hit and run CR L.231-1 CR L.231-2 CR L.231-3 CP 434-10 30,000 to 60,000 6
ans of injury or homicide

Refusal to comply, to immobilize the

vehicle and submit to the CR L.233-1 CR L.233-2 3,750 3-year suspension 6 up to 3 months in prison
checks

Refusal to comply aggravated by placement in 5 year suspension or

CR L233-1-1 75,000 6 up to 5 years in prison
danger to others confiscation of the vehicle

Obstruction or hindrance to traffic CR L.412-1 4,500 3-year suspension 6 Impoundment

Recurrence within the year of the previous one

condemnation for non-compliance of the CR L.412-2 3,750 3 years suspension 6 up to 6 months of imprisonment immobilization
safety distance in a tunnel

Usurpation of license plate CR L317-4-1 30,000 Suspension 3 ans Annulation 3 6 up to 7 years in prison confiscation of the vehicle
 answer

Use of fake license plate or fake

inscription affixed on a vehicle to CR L.317-2 3,750 3 years suspension 6 5 years in prison confiscation of the vehicle
engine or trailer

Release of motor vehicle

or a trailer, equipped with a plate or CR L.317-4 3,750 3-year suspension 6 5 years in prison, vehicle confiscation
incorrect registration

Circulation of a vehicle without a license plate or

with false plates, and by declaring
CR L.317-3 3,750 Suspension 3 years 6 5 years in prison, vehicle confiscation
in addition a false name or a false number,
or another false address

10 years suspension Cancellation

Homicide involontaire CP 221-6-1 CR L.232-1 75,000 6 Up to 5 years in prison
10 years

Involuntary manslaughter with a Suspension 10 years Cancellation

CP 221-6-1 CR L.232-1 100,000 6 Up to 7 years in prison
aggravating circumstance 10 years

Involuntary manslaughter with 2 circumstances 10 years suspension cancellation

CP 221-6-1 CR L.232-1 150,000 6 Up to 10 years in prison
aggravating or more 10 years

Involuntary injuries with inability to Suspension of 5 to 10 years

CP 222-19 CP 222-19-1 CR L.232-2 30,000 6 Up to 3 years in prison
work of more than 3 months, Cancellation 10 years

Unintentional injuries with disability

Suspension 5 to 10 years
work of more than 3 months with a CP 222-19 CP 222-19-1 CR L.232-2 75,000 6 Up to 5 years in prison
Cancellation 10 years
aggravating circumstance,

Unintentional injuries with disability of

Suspension 5 to 10 years
work of more than 3 months with two CP 222-19 CP 222-19-1 CR L.232-2 100,000 6 Up to 7 years in prison
Cancellation 10 years
aggravating circumstances or more,

Involuntary injuries with disability of Suspension 10 years Cancellation

CR L.232-2 CP 222-20- 30,000 to 45,000 6 Two years, 3 years if a circumstance
work less than or equal to 3 months 10 years
 Suspension 5 ans Annulation 5 1 year of prison 223 of the Penal Code
Deliberate endangerment of another's life CP 223-1 and 2 15,000 -
answer

TIG and complementary ban on

to drive certain motorized land vehicles, to
Suspension 3 ans Annulation 3
Insurance default CR L324-2 3,750 - including vehicles without a license, for a duration of
ans At most 5 years of immobilization or confiscation of the
vehicle (joyful!)

Driving ban for certain individuals

License offense (even the first time, we motorized land vehicles, including 1 year of prison 2 years if reoffending confiscation of
CR L.221-2 15,000 including those without a license, for
-
hesitates when it is the xth) vehicle
a duration of no more than five years

2 years in prison and additional penalties

of prohibition to drive certain vehicles
Driving during suspension or during Suspension 3 ans Annulation 3
CR L.224-16 4 500 6 motorized land vehicles, including those without a license
retention answer
to drive, for a duration of up to five years,
beyond ....

up to 3 months in prison with a ban on

Speeding greater than or equal to 50
CR L.413-1 CP 132-11 3 750 3-year suspension 6 drive certain motorized land vehicles,
km/h (in case of recurrence within 3 years) *
for a maximum duration of five years

Commercialization of derestriction kit

up to 2 years in prison with possibility of confiscation
moped or professional assembly CR L317-5 CR L317-6 CR L317-7 30,000 3-year suspension -
of the vehicle
(or attempt)

Commercialization, or attempt, of an anti- up to 2 years in prison with the possibility of confiscation

CR L413-2 CR L413-3 CR L413-4 30,000 3-year suspension -
radar of the vehicle

above the authorized maximum

For offenses, the withdrawal of points is equal to half of the maximum number of points. (art. L.223-2)
Law No. 2003-87 of February 3, 2003 concerning driving under the influence of substances or plants classified as narcotics
Contraventions

Fine
Maximum fine Withdrawal of Loss of
Contraventions Article code Class flat-rate in Divers
in euros permit points
euros

Driving under the influence (from 0.20 to 0.79 g/l of blood or 0.10 to Suspension 3
R.234-1 4 750 135 6 Vehicle immobilization
0.39 mg/l of exhaled air) Public transport answer

Driving under the influence (from 0.5 to 0.79 g/l of blood or 0.25 to Suspension 3
R.234-1 4 750 135 6 Vehicle immobilization
0.39 mg/l of expired air) other categories of vehicles answer

Unintentional injury without work stoppage due to a manifest violation. 1,500 doubled if Suspension 3
CP R625-3 5 - - Fines doubled in case of recidivism
deliberate violation of a specific obligation of security or caution recidivism answer

Suspension 3 The equipment and the vehicle can

Use of a radar detector R.413-15 5 1 500 - 2
answer to be seized

1500 doubled if Suspension 3

Circulation on a thaw barrier R.411-21 5 - -
recidivism answer

Circulation of a motorized two-wheeler, a motorized tricycle Confiscation, immobilization or

L.321-1-1 5 1 500 - - -
or a non-homologated motorized quadricycle tow truck

Circulation on a lane reserved for other categories of

vehicles (bus lane for example)
R.412-7 4 750 135 No -
Circulation of a motor vehicle driver on a road
green

Suspension 3 no reduction in fixed assets

Dangerous stopping or parking R.417-9 4 750 135 3
answer and possible impoundment
Stopping or obstructive parking on a bus lane R.417-11 4 750 135 No - no reduction
Stopping or parking obstructively in a reserved space GIG-
R.417-11 4 750 135 No - no reduction
GIC
3 for the Contravention for each
Failure to wear a seatbelt R.412-1 4 750 135 No
driver unattached occupant
Default of wearing a helmet (unless the vehicle was received with a) 3 for the
R.431-1 4 750 135 No Possible immobilization of the vehicle
seat belt) or non-certified helmet (bicycle or motorcycle) driver
Circulation of a motor vehicle or a trailer without
R.317-8 4 750 135 No - Vehicle immobilization
license plate
Speed-related violations

Fine Fine Loss

Withdrawal of
Contraventions Article code Class maxi in flat rate in of Divers
permit
euros euros points

Failure to control speed

R.413-17 4 750 135 - -
(exact expression)

Speeding from 1 to 19 km/h *

when the maximum allowed speed R.413-14 3 450 68 No 1
is over 50 km/h

Speeding from 1 to 19 km/h *

when the maximum authorized speed 4 750 135 No 1
is less than or equal to 50 km/h

Speeding by 20 to 29 km/h 4 750 135 No 2

R.413-14

Suspension 3 Prohibition of driving certain motorized land vehicles, including

Speeding from 30 to 39 km/h 4 750 135 3 those without a license, for a duration of up to three years
answer
Obligation to complete, at one's own expense, a safety awareness training.
Suspension 3 road
Speeding of 40 to 49 km/h * 4 750 135 4
answer
Suspension cannot be limited to driving outside of activity
professional, nor be accompanied by a stay, even partially.
Speeding equal to or greater than Suspension 3 Prohibition of driving certain motor vehicles, including
R.413-14-1 5 1 500 - 6
50 km/h * answer those without a driver's license, for a period of up to three years.
Confiscation of the vehicle if the author is the owner. Obligation
to complete, at their own expense, a road safety awareness course.

above the maximum allowed

Contraventions

Fine Fine Withdrawal from

Loss
Offenses Article code Class maxi in flat rate in of Divers
permit
euros euros points

Whatever the regime of

Disregard for the priority R.415-4 to R.415-12 4 750 135 3-year suspension 4
priority

Disregard for the red light Disregard for

R.412-30 R.415-6 4 750 135 Suspension 3 years 4
stop

Traffic in the wrong direction R.412-28 4 750 135 Suspension 3 years 4

Reversing or turning around on the highway R.421-6 4 750 135 3-year suspension 4

Night circulation or by visibility

R.416-11 4 750 135 3-year suspension 4
insufficient without lighting

3 years suspension
crossing
Failure to respect safety distances R.412-12 4 750 135 3
of works
truck drivers

The appreciation of character

Dangerous overtaking ["R.414-4","R.414-6","R.414-7","R.414-8","R.414-10","R.414-11"] 4 750 135 3 years suspension 3 dangerous often
debate.

Crossing a solid line R.412-19 4 750 135 3-year suspension 3

Circulation, in normal operation, on the part

R.412-9 4 750 135 3 years suspension 3
left of a dual carriageway

Failure to observe safety distances in R.412-12 4 750 135 3 years suspension 3

a tunnel (especially if they are black)

A civilized state should

Acceleration by driver at the point
R.414-16 4 750 135 3-year suspension 2 deport the guilty from a
to be overwhelmed
such behavior.

Refusal to keep right by the driver on

R.414-16 4 750 135 3 year suspension 2 Same
the point of being exceeded

Circulation, stopping or parking on lane no reduction

R.421-5 4 750 135 Suspension 3 years 2
separation center on the highway Tow truck immobilization

Overlapping a solid line (at

R.412-19 4 750 135 3-year suspension 1
Horse on the line, but in the car Simone!)

Maintaining high beams with vehicle in

If the driver is averting
face (less dangerous than maintenance of R.416-6 4 750 135 No 1
embarrassed.
vehicle facing another one

Transport of a child under 10 is prohibited.

R.412-3 4 750 135 No -
set in place before.

Transport of a child under ten years old

not retained by an approved system
R.412-2 4 750 135 No -
adapted to his morphology and weight or
a seatbelt

Infraction intended for

Improper use of fog lights. R.416-7 4 750 135 No - allow the arbitrary of
gendarme.

Possible immobilization of
Circulation with a damaged tire R.314-1 4 750 135 No -
vehicle

Putting a vehicle into circulation without a registration card

R.322-1 4 750 135 No -
gray

Putting a vehicle into circulation despite R.325-2 4 750 135 No -

immobilization

Non-compliant license plate

Possible immobilization of
you illegible, (attention to the Savoie plates R.317-8 3 450 68 No -
vehicle
!)

The directive prohibits hunting

Non-compliant buffalos
R.317-23 3 450 68 No - to run of the buffalo and of
74/483/EEC
the snail at the same time.

Failure to turn on the low beam headlights

day for motorcycles and mopeds
R.416-17 2 150 35 No -
(scooters put into service after the 1st
July 2004

Disregard for the fixed yellow (orange) light

R.412-31 2 150 35 No -
An orange light is a stop light.

Use of a handheld phone by the

R.412-6-1 2 150 35 - 2
driver of a vehicle in motion

Non-application of the A for drivers

holders of the license for less than three years R.413-5 2 150 35 No -
to drive

Change of direction without warning, without

R.412-10 2 150 35 3-year suspension 3
turn signal

Inconvenient or abusive stopping or parking R.417-10 R.417-12 2 150 35 No - no reduction

Driving on the emergency lane

R.412-8 2 150 35 3-year suspension 3
(BAU)

Stopping or parking without necessity

R.421-7 2 150 35 - - Impoundment
absolute on the BAU of a highway

Non-presentation of the insurance certificate Non-presentation within the 5

R.233-3 2 150 35 - -
or non-attachment of the insurance certificate days = 4th class fine
Stopping or parking beyond the time
R.417-6 1 38 11 No - no reduction
regulatory

The papers must be

Non-presentation of mandatory documents presented within 5 days
(driver's license, vehicle registration document, road safety certificate) R.233-1 1 38 11 No - otherwise a 4th class fine.

2nd class for the BSR

Cyclists

Maximum fine in Fixed penalty in Withdrawal of Loss of

Contraventions Article code Class Divers
euros euros permits points

Passenger over fourteen years or absence of seat R.431-5 2 150 35 - -

Failure to use the bike lane or cycle track. R.431-9 2 150 35 - -

Excessive speed when approaching pedestrians or at the level of

2 150 35 - -
habitations

Cyclists riding more than two abreast, or not putting themselves back
R.431-7 2 150 35 - -
not in a simple file

Two-wheeled vehicles being towed R.431-8 2 150 35 - -

Horn failure R.313-33 1 38 11 - -

Failure of at least two brakes or inefficiency R.315-3 1 38 11 - - Immobilization

Lantern, red light, absent or unused R.313-4 1 38 11 - - Immobilization

Reflectors absent, in poor condition R.313-18 R.313-19 R.313-20 1 38 11 - -

Note: Cyclists or moped riders with a driving license can have this license suspended following an offense committed while riding their two-wheeled vehicles.
!!! But there will be no point deduction.

For fines, the withdrawal of points is at most equal to half of the maximum number of points. In the case where multiple offenses resulting in point withdrawal are committed
Simultaneously, the point deductions accumulate up to two-thirds of the maximum number of points. (art. L.223-2)
Rates and classes of fines

Reduced fixed fine fixed penalty Fixed penalty

Criminal fine (1) (*) Consignment (3)
deadline 3 days (2) (**) deadline 15 days (6) deadline 45 days (2) (6) increased after 45 days (2) (6)

Nothing 4 7 38

Nothing 11 33 38 11

22 35 75 150 35

45 68 180 450 68

90 135 375 750 135

Nothing Nothing Nothing 1 500 Récidive : 3 000 750

(4) (5)

The 15-day period applies only if the traffic ticket was sent by mail to the person concerned, in the case of being flashed by a speed camera.
Article 529-1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Article 131-13 and R.610-3 of the Penal Code
(2) articles : - R. 49 du code de procédure pénale : amendes forfaitaires - R. 49-7 du code de procédure pénale : amendes forfaitaires majorées - R. 49-9 du code de procédure pénale :
reduced fixed penalties
(3) article L.121-4 of the road code
(4) refer to the text penalizing the offense
1,125 € to 2,250 € for offenses punishable by a fine of no more than 15,000 € €2,250 to €4,500 for offenses punishable by a fine of more than €15,000
(6) articles : - 529-1 et 2 du code de procédure pénale : amende forfaitaire - 529-8 du code de procédure pénale : amende forfaitaire minorée - 529-2 et 9 du code de procédure
criminal: increased fixed fine
The repeat offense of a fifth-class misdemeanor only exists if it is provided for by the text that punishes the offense.
(**) are excluded from the benefit of the reduction the offenses related to parking Note: Since September 15, 2003, the fines of the first 4 classes are
the jurisdiction of the local court (art. R53-40 2° of the Criminal Procedure Code). Offenses of the 5th class fall under the jurisdiction of the police court and misdemeanors
are within the jurisdiction of the correctional court.