France: Driving License Suspended on the Spot for Phone Use While Driving in Four Departments Starting May

Starting May 1, 2026, driving licenses will be immediately suspended for any driver caught using their phone while driving in Pas-de-Calais, Lot-et-Garonne, Landes, and Charente-Maritime. This measure, based on prefectural orders, allows for administrative suspension without judicial decision, with penalties of up to six months of license withdrawal and a fine of 200 euros. The Landes were the first to implement this initiative, observing a 12% decrease in infractions since its introduction in November 2025.