This European country toughens the law against smartphone use while driving, France on the same path ?

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France is fighting against bad drivers. From 2025, radars boosted by artificial intelligence will appear on the roads of France. These new types of radars will be able to detect the failure to wear a seat belt, the use of a telephone while driving as well as the failure to respect safety distances.

While Spain is being stricter with senior drivers, responsible for a large proportion of traffic accidents, it is Italy's turn to be stricter. Thus, the Italian Highway Code is getting tougher. In this sense, many infractions will be punished more seriously.

No mercy for smartphone use while driving

In Italy, fines for speeding will soon be higher: €173 minimum for exceeding the authorized limit by more than 10 km/h. Similarly, the Italian authorities will be more intransigent regarding driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt, and parking in lanes dedicated to buses or people with disabilities.

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It is when it comes to using smartphones while driving that the rules are even more merciless. The Highway Code is much stricter on this subject, to the great displeasure of many motorists. Indeed, drivers caught using their smartphones while driving will be fined between 250 and 1000 euros. If they reoffend, it is even worse: the penalty is between 350 and 1400 euros. In addition to the financial penalty, using a smartphone in Italy can now be accompanied by a suspension of the driving license. Depending on the number of points on the license, it can last 7 to 15 days.

If smartphone use is identified as the cause of a road accident, the driver may see the duration of the suspension of his license doubled, i.e. between 14 and 30 days.

While France is redoubling its efforts to combat motorists who do not know how to do without their smartphone while driving. Last year, more than 555,000 fines for using a phone on the road were issued in France. It would therefore not be really surprising to see the French Highway Code more stringent than ever, as in our transalpine neighbors.

• In Italy, the Highway Code is stricter
• Using a smartphone while driving is now punished by stiffer fines and license suspension
• A solution that could appeal to France ?

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