249 km/h without a valid license!
- Published on 29/04/2026 10:02
A driver without a valid license blew up the speed camera before their vehicle was impounded.
The gendarmes of Loiret have once again hit hard as part of their campaign #FastAndFourrière. They intercepted a motorist driving at 249 km/h on the A10, near Chaingy. An outrageous speeding violation that was accompanied by another major infraction: the driver was driving without a valid license.
After the interception, the car was driven at a regulated speed to the impound lot. Judicial proceedings have been initiated against this 27-year-old driver.
The penalties faced
Driving more than 50 km/h above the speed limit is a criminal offense. The offender risks:
- A fine of up to €3,750;
- Up to 3 months of imprisonment;
- Withdrawal of 6 points from the license; a suspension of the license for up to 3 years;
- The possible confiscation of the vehicle and systematic impoundment.
In addition to these penalties, the offense of driving without a valid license is punishable by a fine of €800 to €15,000 and up to 1 year of imprisonment.
The deadly risks of such speed
Beyond the penalties, this behavior poses an extreme danger to all road users:
- At 249 km/h, the stopping distance becomes significant, and the vehicle is extremely difficult to control.
- Every second traveled represents more than 70 meters: a second of inattention could be enough to cause a dramatic accident.
In highway traffic, such a speed difference turns the car into a real missile, significantly increasing the risk of violent pile-ups with often fatal consequences.
You might be interestedin this article:
The gendarmes firmly remind us: nothing justifies putting your life and the lives of others at risk to save a few minutes.
READ ALSO: Race at 218 km/h on the A64… with a provisional license!
This page is translated from the original post "249 km/h sans permis valide !" in French.
We also suggestthese articles:
Also read
