The Highway Code has been modified. Or rather, the offenses related to driving under the influence of narcotics and alcohol have been subject to some modifications. Indeed, this Monday, July 17, 2023, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne chaired an Interministerial Committee for Road Safety and announced many changes. First, the term“manslaughter” committed while circulating has been replaced by that of“road homicide”.
In addition to this change of term, the government wants to be tougher with traffic offenders. Thus, Elisabeth Borne also announced that the driving license would now be “automatically” suspended for driving under the influence of narcotics. The government intends to be “intractable” And “Seriously punish addictive behavior”. Moreover, he decided to detach the offense from“road homicide” other homicides and unintentional injuries. “We separate her from the other manslaughters and involuntary injuries”said for his part the Minister of Justice, Eric Dupond-Moretti.
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The different ways to drive in the summer
These changes were discussed by Jacques Legros and his journalist Annie Bazar in his 1 p.m. news this Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The presenter, whose tribute to Jean-Pierre Pernaut was strongly commented on, looked into the case of the most common offenses during the holidays. In particular to know if it is authorized to drive bare-chested, in flip-flops or while eating a sandwich. Situations frequently encountered during the summer.
If it is not explicitly forbidden to drive in flip flops, sandals, tap shoes, crocs or bare feet, article R.412-6 of the Highway Code stipulates however that “every driver must be constantly in a condition and in a position to carry out comfortably and without delay all the maneuvers incumbent on him”. Therefore, a law enforcement officer may consider that flip-flops may prevent you from carrying out the necessary maneuvers, as confirmed by journalist Annie Bazar at Jacques Legros on the 1 p.m. set. Indeed, the “sole can easily slip on the pedal or get caught under the carpet and lead to loss of vehicle control or emergency braking”, she clarified. The fine incurred is €35 (€22 for the reduced fine) without loss of points on the driving licence.
Driving shirtless, Jacques Legros would be a fan
The case is similar for driving with a sandwich in hand. Nothing is mentioned in the Highway Code. However, a law enforcement officer may feel that holding a sandwich, like a cell phone, prevents you from properly controlling your vehicle. Article R.412-6 of the Highway Code specifies that you risk a fine of €35 (€22 for the reduced fine) without loss of points on your driving licence.
“Annie, I have another question, I hardly dare to ask you”then chained the presenter of TF1 before starting: “Can I drive shirtless?” “Come on, admit it Jacques, it’s one of your little summer pleasures: driving shirtless, window open, elbow out, and rest assured, it is for many of us”then replied his journalist before specifying: “The good news is that behind the wheel you can dress as you wish, there is no law mentioning a dress code, but it only concerns men”.
Indeed, for women, it is different. Conduct “bare breasts is considered a sexual exhibition and there, it is not the Highway Code, but the Penal Code that applies”, informed Annie Bazar. The sanction can also be severe, because “we risk up to a year in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros”. That won’t stop Jacques Legros from driving shirtless all summer long!
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