Ardèche Tightens Sanctions Against Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Privas – 02.06.2026: From June 1, 2026, the French region of Ardèche will introduce the immediate suspension of driver's licenses for drivers caught using their phones while driving. This measure aims to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents.The decision was made by Benoît Trévisani, the Prefect of Ardèche, following a series of serious traffic accidents in 2026. By the end of May, 19 traffic-related deaths had been recorded in the department, matching the total number from the previous year. A particularly tragic incident occurred in Vernosc-lès-Annonay, where ...