What are the penalties for driving an uninsured car in France.

[Etini Willie]

From the year 1958, a law was enacted in France that a vehicle owner must insure his vehicle. The least insurance accepted is a third-party insurance. That means that it is a criminal offense to step into the road in France without an auto insurance. So what happens if you are found driving an uninsured car in France?

1) Fine: If you are found with a car that is not insured on a French road, you would be slammed with a fine of €3750. That's a huge fine to pay.

2) Suspension of your driving license: when a person is caught driving a vehicle that is not insured in France, they don't only hit you with a fine, they also suspend your driver's license. It is a bigger crime to drive without a driver's license. This automatically means that you are not eligible to drive in the country any longer.

3) Confiscation of car: Apart from the two punishments above, the third section is for the authorities to confiscate your car. I believe to get it back would require something huge from you.

Those are the measures adopted by the French government to curb the practice of driving without an insurance plan.

 

[moonchild]

According to my research, these are common punishments for driving without license in France.

- License suspension or revocation: A person who is caught driving without a license may have their license suspended or revoked, meaning that they will not be able to legally operate a motor vehicle for a certain period of time.

- Points on the driver's license: France have a point system for traffic violations. If a person is caught driving without a license, they may receive points on their driver's license, which can result in higher insurance premiums or even a suspension or revocation of their license.

- Vehicle impoundment: In some cases, a person's vehicle may be impounded if they are caught driving without a license. This means that the vehicle will be seized by the authorities and held until the person is able to retrieve it, usually by paying a fee.

It is advisable to always drive with a license.