Fines for seat belt, traffic light and
drink driving offences in France



Not using a seat belt
French description: défaut de port de ceinture de sécurité
Fine: € 135

Failing to stop at a red traffic light
French description: non-respect de l'arrêt au feu rouge
Fine: € 135

Drink driving

Blood
alcohol level
Breath
alcohol level
Fine
0,5 - 0,8‰220 - 350 μG/l€    135
Over 0,8‰Over 350 μG/l€ 4,500
Second offences€ 9,000
Declining alcohol test€ 4,500



The data above is based on information by the French government. No rights can be derived from this publication.





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