France is fighting against bad motorists. From 2025, radars boosted with artificial intelligence will appear on the roads of France. These new types of radars will be able to detect failure to wear a seat belt, use of a telephone while driving and failure to maintain 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 becoming stricter. In this sense, many offenses will be punished more seriously.
No pity for using smartphones while driving
In Italy, fines for speeding will soon be higher: 173 euros minimum for exceeding the authorized limit of more than 10 km/h. Likewise, the Italian authorities will be more uncompromising regarding driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to wear a seat belt and parking in lanes dedicated to buses or people with disabilities. .
It is when it comes to smartphone use while driving that the rules are even more ruthless. The Highway Code is much more rigid on this subject, to the great dismay of many motorists. Indeed, drivers caught using their smartphone while driving will face a fine ranging from 250 to 1000 euros. If they do it again, it’s even worse: the penalty is between 350 and 1,400 euros. In addition to the financial penalty, the use of the smartphone in Italy may 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 fight against motorists who do not know how to do without their smartphone while driving. Last year, more than 555,000 fines for using a telephone on the road were issued in France. It would therefore not really be surprising to see the French Highway Code more rigid than ever, as with our transalpine neighbors.
- In Italy, the Highway Code is stricter
- Using a smartphone while driving is now punishable by steeper fines and license suspension
- A solution that could appeal to France?
