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Phone Behind the Wheel: Can the Prefect of the Landes Really Suspend the Driver's Licence in Case of an Offence?

Summary by Le Parisien
From November onwards, the Landes prefecture will suspend the driving licence in the event of the use of the telephone while driving. An offence currently punishable by a fine of 135 euros and a withdrawal of three points.

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There will be a "pedagogical" phase until November 1st. Beyond that, the penalty may fall for recalcitrant motorists.

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From November onwards, the Landes prefecture will suspend the driving licence in the event of the use of the telephone while driving. An offence currently punishable by a fine of 135 euros and a withdrawal of three points.

·Paris, France
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A radical step and a tight timetable In November 2025, the Prefect of the Landes will allow the security forces to observe the use of the telephone, allowing the prefect to suspend the licence of any motorist seen with his phone in hand, whether it be sending a text message or changing music. According to the prefecture, after a period of awareness, driving licences may be suspended from November for any use of the telephone on the wheel. This w…

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The prefect of the Landes has just announced a tightening of the ban on mobile phones driving.

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Le Parisien broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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