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Gérald Darmanin wants to severely punish drivers who test positive for narcotics, Sunday February 19. The announcement comes a week after the accident caused by Pierre Palmade. A homicide offense is also under consideration.
On a roundabout in the Paris suburbs, a roadside check is carried out in search of possible drug users. Using a stick, the police can find out in seconds if the driver has used drugs and which ones. 800,000 tests were carried out last year. The government wants to increase to one million. More than controls, but also more severe penalties in the event of a positive test.
Associations call for more prevention
Today, a driver under narcotics loses six points on his licence. In case of recidivism, he loses all of it. The government now wants to immediately withdraw all 12 points of the license and only return them after a medical examination. Ultimately, the measure could concern alcohol-impaired drivers. Proposals welcomed by the associations which also call for more prevention. In France, two out of 10 fatal accidents involve drivers under narcotics.
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