French Police Officer Fails to Recover His License After Speeding Offense

The emergency judge at the Orléans Administrative Court rejected a police officer’s request to suspend the Loiret prefect’s decision taking away his driving license. The prefect imposed a six-month suspension on June 21, 2026, after a roadside check found that the officer had been speeding. The officer, who is on long-term medical leave, argued that his situation was urgent and also sought details establishing where or over what distance his speed was measured. The judge dismissed his arguments, upholding the prefect’s decision.