more deduction of points for certain speeding, leniency or nonsense?

It will be possible from next January 1 to be flashed without losing points, as announced by Gérald Darmanin, Wednesday April 19. This measure only concerns speeding of less than 5 km/h and this announcement makes motorists happy. “I’m a salesperson so it suits me, you have to be careful, speed cameras are almost everywhere”, says a woman, Thursday, April 20. To justify this choice, the government relies on figures. In 2020, out of 12.5 million fines for speeding, 58% were for speeding less than 5 km/h.

Are small speeding tickets as much of a problem as large ones?

“We’re here to talk about everyday people who make little pranks at 5 km/h”, explains the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin. This political choice makes road safety associations jump. “Large speeding tickets are a problem, but so are small ones. Weakening the license with points for minor speeding is sending a signal that will lead to a relaxation of behavior, an increase in the average speeds observed and an increase in accidents”, explains Pierre Lagache of the League against road violence. According to a study, speeding less than 10 km/h is involved in 46% of fatal accidents.