1- Offenses committed abroad
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What responsibility at the wheel of an “autonomous car”?
Whatever the offense committed abroad, the holder of a French driving license is never exposed, even after payment of the fine or of a conviction, to a loss of point on his driving license. .
There is no more risk of prosecution by the administration of the foreign country concerned, which would be tempted in practice to initiate measures of intimidation or recovery.
Indeed, no foreign state has prerogative outside its borders and can only request the intervention of the French administration.
In summary, to be forced to pay, it is therefore necessary that the French courts impose it on you at the request of the foreign authorities.
Your only risk will be to return there and then face the required fines.
Regarding the PV directly paid by the lessor of a vehicle on your holiday resort, also know that this practice is questionable because the lessor cannot in any case use your bank details to pay the fine for you.
2- PV without arrest
If you have been fined during your vacation trips, whether by automatic radar, video tagging, or even on the fly, know that in the absence of an arrest, you have no obligation to report yourself or designate the driver of your vehicle at the time of the offense.
You will nevertheless be liable for the fine without suffering any other sanction such as license suspension or loss of points.
You have 45 days to dispute your violation.
3- You let the deadlines slip away ...
If you have not been able to dispute or pay your violation on time, be aware that your absence for leave cannot constitute an excusing justification.
You will be able to contest your offense again once you have received its increase several months later, respecting the time limit for contesting (30 days) or request leniency from the public prosecutor so that he agrees to return to the amount. initial fine.