Caught without a license, on drugs, and with a phone in hand

On January 14, the gendarmes of Vaucluse encountered a true festival of traffic violations, starting with the absence of a driver’s license.

In the end, one certainty remains: with or without a license, certain mistakes cannot be forgiven, especially when they pile up. Perhaps the intercepted driver thought that his creativity would save him. Bad choice! The first violation: using a phone while driving. A habit that comes at a high cost, as the fine can reach €135 and result in 3 points deducted from the license. Furthermore, the driver simply did not have a license. Here, the story gets complicated: driving without a license is a crime punishable by up to €15,000 in fines and one year in prison, with vehicle impoundment as a consequence.

As if that weren’t enough, a test revealed a positive result for cannabis. The penalty? Up to €4,500 in fines, license suspension for up to 3 years, and 6 points deducted if you had one. Lastly, law enforcement discovered that the driver was in possession of narcotics, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison and €7,500,000 in fines depending on the quantity and context.

Result: an impressive accumulation of violations, reminding us that the road is not a playground for fanciful individuals. Excuses like “I don’t have a license, you can’t suspend it for me” have never been very effective… and this time, they didn’t hold up against the law.

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The gendarmes of Vaucluse, for their part, can return to their work with the satisfaction of a job well done… but sadly, certainly not with a smile on their faces. Mission accomplished in prevention, and a red card issued with style.

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