- Zero tolerance on alcohol for young drivers
Despite several shock campaigns aimed at dissuading young people from drink-driving, it appears they have failed to work and the government has decided to get tough. There will be a zero tolerance approach towards young people and drink driving. The legal alcohol limit will be reduced from the current 0.5mg/ml to 0.2mg/ml for young drivers, which is basically the equivalent of less than a half a pint.
- Earpieces and headphones will be forbidden while driving
The interior minister wants to "improve the attention" of drivers at the wheel and pointed to the fact that one road death in ten is linked to mobile phone use. As a result measure 22 outo f 26 saw him ban the use of hands free-kits and earphones.
The interior ministry sent out a tweet confirming the banning of all kinds earphones, headsets and hands-free kits "that limit the attention of drivers".
#securiteroutiere LT @BCazeneuve Lutter sans relâche contre les infractions graves Mesure n°22 pic.twitter.com/IazCCC1Rn4
— Ministère Intérieur (@Place_Beauvau) 26 Janvier 2015
- Increase the number of "double-face" speed cameras
- No more tinted windows
The French government wants clear windows on all cars. Currently, only tainted windscreens are banned, but Cazeneuve intends to see this extended to cover all car windows in the coming years.
- Improving safety at pedestrian crossings
#securiteroutiere LT @BCazeneuve Protéger les plus vulnérables Mesure n°9 pic.twitter.com/MQp98febQg
— Ministère Intérieur (@Place_Beauvau) 26 Janvier 2015
@TheLocalFrance He's a dreamer. Heavy lunches, phones at the wheel and inconsiderate parking won't go away overnight. pic.twitter.com/cY6AmJmVCO
— Simon Palmer (@alpinesi) January 26, 2015
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