Driving barefoot, shirtless or even holding an ice cream in your hand, these are all situations visible on beach roads.
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What responsibility at the wheel of an “autonomous car”?
While these behaviors do not as such constitute traffic violations, certain verbalizations may nonetheless be legally possible.
Based on article R.412-6 of the Highway Code, you could be penalized if you are not in a condition and in a position to conveniently and without delay carry out all the maneuvers incumbent on you.
If the officer considers that your actions and actions are prevented by your behavior at the wheel (holding a mirror, a card, driving barefoot, etc.), verbalization will be quite possible (up to 150 euros fine).
In the event of an accident, your right to compensation could even be reduced if the judge considers that you were poorly fitted to drive.
Shirtless driving is not a problem for a male driver, but a driver in the same situation risks being penalized for sexual exhibition.
Coming back from the beach is sometimes synonymous with slacking off in wearing a seat belt. Also remember that any seat fitted with a seat belt must be occupied by only one person. It should be remembered that in the event of an offense, the driver of the unattached vehicle is liable to a loss of 3 points on his driving license and to a fixed fine of 135 euros. If the passenger does not comply with this regulation himself, he will then be liable for a fine of 135 euros without loss of point for him or for the driver. If the offending passenger is a minor, only the driver is liable to pay the fine.
Finally, for those who transport a pet, know that it must be securely tied to the vehicle. It must never be placed in the front so as not to disturb the driver who would then be in a situation of being fined.