2023-05-29 09:00:00
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France practices cross-border exchanges of information on traffic offenses with Switzerland. This means that offenses committed in France by a person residing in Switzerland are transmitted to the domicile of the offender.
Thus, in the event, for example, of a lack of equipment, speeding or driving while intoxicated, the Swiss driver at fault in France will see his deviation sanctioned. Which discrepancy will also be reported to the Swiss authorities.
In the event of an infraction, the Swiss driver at fault will have to pay a fine; on the spot if he is caught in a check or upon receipt of the payment slip at his home. It should be noted that France has developed an application (“fines.gouv) which allows you to pay the fine via your smartphone, useful in the event of a direct payment obligation.
Concerning speed, the amount of the fines is 68 euros for an excess of less than 20 km/h outside urban areas. It rises to 135 euros for an excess of between 20 km/h and less than 50 km/h. And it reaches a maximum of 1500 euros for an excess of more than 50 km/h, with immobilization or confiscation of the vehicle. In the most serious cases, there is a risk of being cited in court and being sentenced to prison.
In the event of an unpaid fine, the vehicle may be detained or even impounded until payment of the amount.
Finally, be aware that the driving license cannot be withdrawn by a foreign country. However, all information on road traffic offenses committed in France being fully transmitted to the Swiss authorities, the latter can pronounce such a measure if the offense is qualified as moderately serious, or serious according to Swiss law.
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