Ardèche department tightens penalties for using phone while driving

The Ardèche department now immediately suspends driving licenses for using a phone while driving, beyond the standard national fine.

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This stricter measure is part of a tougher territorial strategy to reduce accidents linked to driver distraction.

Multiple departments are progressively strengthening their road safety measures against safety violations.

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