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Unauthorized swimming: fine increases from 38 to 68 euros starting Sunday

A decree published in the Official Journal toughens penalties for swimming outside authorized areas.

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The fixed fine increases from 38 to 68 euros, enforceable via electronic report.

This measure aims to reduce summer drownings by strictly regulating swimming locations.

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Cette augmentation de l'amende s'inscrit dans une politique de prévention des noyades, un enjeu récurrent chaque été en France. Le passage au procès-verbal électronique simplifie la verbalisation et renforce l'effet dissuasif.

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