A new type of ground marking arrives on French motorways to report a danger. Drivers who do not respect him are a salty fine and a removal of points.
On the roads of France, a new signage may well surprise drivers in the coming months. After the well -known white lines, a new red line is in the test phase on certain highway sections. This novelty, straight from Spain, is not a simple aesthetic change. It may well impact your driving, and above all, your wallet if you do not respect it. But what exactly does this red line represent, and why is it deemed so important by the French authorities?
Launched on sections of the A7 motorway, near Vienna, and on the A10 towards Bordeaux, this new red marking was designed for a specific mission: to report the areas at very high risk of accident. In these sectors where visibility is reduced or where tight turns make traffic dangerous, it is now strictly prohibited to overtake. Red has been chosen for its visual force: it immediately attracts attention and conveys a clear message of imminent danger, much more than the traditional continuous white line which, for some drivers, is no longer enough to mark the prohibition.
The first studies carried out in Spain, where this device has been in place for several years, have shown a significant improvement in the behavior of motorists. In France, these red lines should also help reduce risks on the most accident -causing portions. But beware, crossing this line is not without consequences. If you are caught up in these areas, a fine of 135 euros awaits you, as well as a three -point withdrawal from your driving license. The crossing of this red line is therefore much more than a simple offense, it is a endangerment which is severely sanctioned.
The objective of this new signage is simple: save lives. In 2023, around 3,400 people lost their lives on French roads, and the authorities are constantly looking to improve security. The red line is part of this process of modernizing road signaling. It is also an attempt to educate and empower drivers more on dangerous behavior, especially in these critical areas where serious accidents are frequent.
However, some experts express reservations about the long -term impact of this new marking. If the novelty tends to attract attention at first, they fear that drivers will get used to it quickly and that vigilance will decrease over time. Despite everything, if the tests prove to be conclusive, the red line could quickly spread over other French highways and establish itself as an essential tool for road safety.