As expected, many roadside checks were carried out by the gendarmes on New Year's Eve. Fourteen driving under the influence of an alcoholic state were noted. Still linked to alcohol, a road accident occurred at the exit from Orient Bay, leaving two seriously injured. To meditate…
The results in the Northern Islands:
In Saint-Martin:
• Driving under the influence of an alcoholic state: 14 (5 tickets and 9 offenses).
• Lack of driving license: 2
In Saint-Barthélemy:
• Driving under the influence of an alcoholic state: 2 (1 ticket and 1 offense).
• Driving in a prohibited direction: 1
As a reminder, category 4 tickets expose the offender to:
• a fine ranging from € 135 to € 750,
• suspension of driving license.
When the offense constitutes an offense, the penalties incurred are:
• the suspension or even the cancellation of the permit with impossibility of development within the framework of the exercise of a professional activity,
• driving ban for up to 5 years,
• the ban on applying for a new driving license of up to 3 years,
• a fine of up to € 4500
• a prison sentence of up to 2 years.
The fight against all risky behavior remains a priority of the State services in terms of road safety. A word to the wise ... _AF
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