Ardèche Tightens Penalties for Mobile Phone Use While Driving: License Suspension Up to Six Months

Privas – 01.06.2026: A new regulation comes into effect today in the French region of Ardèche, providing for the immediate suspension of the driver’s license for motorists caught using a phone while driving. This measure was introduced by Benoît Trévisani, the Prefect of Ardèche, and aims to increase road safety and reduce the number of accidents.The decision, effective June 1, 2026, was made following a series of severe traffic accidents involving mobile phone use. In 2026, 19 people have already died on Ardèche’s roads, equaling the total number of fatalities ...