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1
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what does the permis B allow you to drive? how many passengers can you transport?

A

motorized vehicles no larger than 3500 kg in size
o i.e. a tourist bus, a minibus of 9 places, a camping car, a quad

you can transport 8 passengers maximum

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examples of cars you can drive with a permis B

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tourist car
minibus of 9 places
small minivan 
camping car
quardrycicle
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what type of remorque can a driver unconditionally tow

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unconditionally tow a trailer whose GVW is less than or equal to 750 kg.

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remorque

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trailer

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What rules apply to towing trailers?

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weight of the trailer: greater than >3500 kg but <4250 kg

IF you 7 hour training course to master manueravillity and safety of hitching and loading the trailer (l’attelage et chargement de la remorque)

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when is a BE permit needed

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in other cases BE permit is needed so you need to retake the exam if taken more than 5 years ago and a practical test

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what is the penalty for driving a heavy vehicle without a BE permit + how heavy

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towing a trailer more than 750 kg with a light car while the whole exceeds 4250 kg without a BE
license is equivalent to driving without a license

can be penalised with a withdrawal of 3 points.

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who needs a B license at least?

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Driver of a passenger vehicle &goods transport vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes must hold a B license.

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For tourism/merchandise vehicles; who needs the PERMIS b?

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The OWNER of the car; as their registration IDs the car

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describe the permis B registration number

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This number is identical throughout the life of the vehicle regardless of the change of owner or domicile. In the event of a change of residence, the modification request must be made within one month.

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what documents must a driver be able to present at any given time

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  • le certificat d’assurance (vignette verte)
  • permis de conduire
  • ler certificat d’immatriculation
  • if needed: the ‘marcaron du controle’ technique for cars older than 4 years (technical inspection badge)
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where do the insurance certificate & tech. control stickers go?

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doivent être apposés sur le pare-brise (windshield)

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13
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what are optional but important items to have in the car

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un constat amiable d’accident (pré-rempli de préférence); accident information

+ un disque de stationnement pour stationner dans les zones à durée limitée et gratuite (zone bleue); parking disk for blue zones

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what other 3 mandatory items are there to have in the car? describe them.

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High visibillity vest (le gilet haute visibilite); to wear when car is immobilized

Warning triangle: le triangle de présignalisation (doit être posé à 30 mètres au moins du véhicule immobilisé)

un éthylotest homologué et non usagé. (breathlyzer); advised to have 2

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what is ‘le constant amiable’

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’ the amicable report’ prepped accident booklet to allow for quick access to driver insurance and ID information

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describe le constat amiable

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The joint report can be used by the two drivers in the event of a material accident and to quickly deal with the dispute with the insurance companies

The report is European, you can easily fill it with a person who does not speak your language.

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how much time do you have to inform your insurance company after an accident?

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Notify your insurance company within 5 working days to report the accident.

It is she who will be able to determine the responsibilities thanks to the amicable report.

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what should you do in in the case of a matieral accident

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In the event of a material accident, it is important to stop and clear the road. Failure to do so may be considered a hit and run.

You must communicate your identity and address to anyone involved in the accident.

It is important to remain calm and courteous to effectively complete the accident report. I

In case of disagreement, it is possible to fill in the back of the document quietly at home (le constat amiable).

dont change anything on the document after is has been signed by everyone

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why is le constat amiable important?

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A pre-filled report on the front in its administrative part allows the driver to focus on safety rather than on a search for information which can make drivers nervous in the urgency of the accident.

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what does le verso do

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Le verso se remplit une fois les feuillets séparés.

Il permet d’accélérer la gestion du dossier mais ne sert pas à déterminer les responsabilités.

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what is l’assurance?

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insurance; every driving car needs to be insured.

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what is the minimum insurance

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A vehicle in circulation must be insured. The compulsory minimum insurance is civil liability which covers damage caused to others.

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what are some optional insurance

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Optional coverages insure the vehicle against material damage and the driver against bodily injury.

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what is taken into account if a driver has respected his contract during an accident

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All these guarantees are taken into account if the driver has respected the terms of the contract: not having made false declarations concerning the insured vehicle (its place of residence, its use), and not having been drunk at the time of the accident. .

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what is taken into account if a driver has respected his contract during an accident

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All these guarantees are taken into account if the driver has respected the terms of the contract: not having made false declarations concerning the insured vehicle (its place of residence, its use), and not having been drunk at the time of the accident. .

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what happens if a driver violates his insurance contract

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If the insurance holder does not respect the terms of the contract, the material and bodily expenses are at his expense, often with significant financial consequences.

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how is ‘la prime d’assurance’ calculated? and what is it?

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The insurance premium is calculated according to the insured vehicle and the experience of the insured driver(s).
(how much you pay)

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how can la prime d’assurance be lowered?Driving under the influence of alcohol increases the insurance premium by 150%.

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To lower the annual cost of this premium, it is possible to agree to pay a higher deductible in the event of an accident, this is an amount that the driver agrees to pay “out of pocket” in the event of an accident.

The bonus reduces the annual cost of insurance if the driver has not had any declared accidents, while the penalty increases the annual contribution.

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what might increase your insurance cost?

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Driving under the influence of alcohol increases the insurance premium by 150%.

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what does civil insurance cover?

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Responsabillite Civile: tous les dommages (matieral et corporal) causes aux tiers, c’est-a-dire aux autres

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what does collission/dommages insurance cover

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damage to the car when driver was responsible; to a passenger, an animal or another car

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dommages: tous accidents; what does it cover?

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all risks; any damages to the car (i.e. candalise)

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what does ‘vol-incendie- insruance cover

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any stolen or deteriorate cars in a fire

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what does ‘bris de glace’ insurance cover

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damges caused by ice

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35
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what does defence-recours cover?

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providis defense in court

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36
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what does assurance facultaitive cu conducteur do?

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a garantie to the drive to cover body injuries to the driver

37
Q

what is le chargement

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loading a car (with objects)

38
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whats important when loading heavy object?

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affecst the flow of the road, hence its important to avoid putting pressure on the wheels and the road traffic

Secure objects so they don’t fly at you while driving and don’t block your visibllity

39
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what are Objets encombrants

A

bulky items

40
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max length of le chargment

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length of load must never exceed front of the car

max length at rear= 3 m

if it exceeds more than 1m at the rear= reflective device must be hung at end + red light at night and/or reduced visibillity

41
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max width of le chargement

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width; max 2.55m on the root (le toit) on the boot (le coffre) or by side windows

42
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max height of le chargement

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no limit= when signs prohibit heights load is included

43
Q

how to load a bicycle

A

When loading a bicycle, it is mandatory to leave the license plate and rear lights visible. If this is not possible, the driver can add an approved number plate with signal lights.

44
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TRACTER UN REMORQUE (trailer) OR CARAVAN: things to keep in mind

A
  • changes the dynamics of the car; more sensitive to side-wind

plan for LONGER BRAKING DISTANCE and SAFETEY DISTANCE (distance de freinage/securite)

  • dont’ leave passengers in caravan (dont have protection in impact)

insurance might not engage your responsibllity & compensate you if there is a person in the caravan

45
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how to transport an animal

A

Drivers can drive animals as long as they don’t disturb your driving

Best case put them into a barrier or cage

Animals are also passengers and at risk of accidence

Important to attach belts or a harnais (centuire de securite)

46
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how to transport passengers (adults vs children)

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Drivers are responsible for their passengers and everything they might do to disrupt your driving

You need to make sure they don’t affect your balance and visibility and that everyone is sitting currectly

All adult passengers need to have their seatbelts on

Children need special seat belts, elevated seats and always in the back. Provide them with food, drinks and games to make them comfortable.

47
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describe your permit (and the sanctions sytems)

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To pass the driving test, its important to validate your education of behaviour and responsibllity

Its not a diploma but more a contract between a noviece driver and the collective space being shared

Like all contracts, you must known your rights, possible sanctions and your responsibllities (devoirs)

As a result there is a POINT SYSTEM whereby you gain your 12 points or lose them depending on your behaviour

48
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what is the ‘permis probatoire’

A

probational permis; -

All new drivers first have a permis probatoire as well as drivers with invalid or suspended liscences (0 points) have an intial permit like this

To gain the full on drivers permit you need at least 6 points

49
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how can you gain your proper permis faster?

A

You can gain progressively the 12 points during the probational period

Depending on the course chosen the increase is:

3 points for every year driver takes an early driving lesson

2 points per year for driver who has opted for an apprenctiship with or without supervised driving provided no offenses have been done

50
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how to gain your full permis normal speed

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Without infractions after probation period of 3 years you can score:
8 points after 1 year,

10 points at 2 years

12 points at 3

51
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what is this?

A

the ‘a’ is to put on the back of your car to indicate you have a probational licens

52
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describe the AAC

A

AAC; apprentissage anticipé de la conduite

53
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describe AAC+ conduite/sans conduite supervisee

A
54
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how long do you have a drivers licence for normally

A

50 years

55
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what is the point system for

A

to alert and control the driver of his driving style and safety

56
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how do most point retractions occur

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70% of contractions occur during speed limit infractions (1 point)

57
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How many points do you lose at 1-19 km/h

A

1 point

58
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at what speed do you lose 4 points

A

4-49 km/h

59
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when do you lose 2 points

A

between 20-29km/h over speed limit

60
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how much to lose 5 points speeding

A

over 50 km/h

61
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what are 3-point los infractions?

A

speeding over 30km/h

using phone while driving

dangerous take-over

not wearing seatbelt

62
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what are 4-point los infractions?

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driving 40-49km/h over speed limit

not respecting red light or stop sign

63
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what are 6-point los infractions?

A

over 50km/h speed violation

positive alcoholism

64
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how to gain 1 point back

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To gain 1 point lost, a driver has to not have commited any intractions in 5 months since the point lost

after 2-3 years during a grave infraction; 3 years of probation

o The capital of points is automatically at 12 if there is never any retraction of points

65
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how to gain 4 points back

A

‘un stage de sensiblitation a la securite routiere’

road safety awareness course or a 2 day course (but can only be done once every 12 months)

  • At end of course amount of fine is refunded
66
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points + probation

A

Any loss of points during probation prevents increase of points

67
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how many points lost to leave probation period as well

A

Any offense resulting in a loss of 3 or more points means the driver is required to leave probationary period +

take a road safety awareness course to recovery up to 3 points within the limits

68
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l’invalidation

A

la perte du permis

69
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how to lose your permit

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f you have 0 points your liscence is invalid for 6 months

This time can be extended to 1 year if a second invalidation happens within 5 years

70
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how to retain a lost permit

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To regain your license you need to take a medical exam, a pschotechnique exam to assess your driving ability

You might need to retake practical tests and theory to regain the permit after 1 year invaldidatio

71
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how can you liscence be instantly suspended

A

If you drive faster than 40 km//h,

youre drunk or refuses screening, driving with narcgostics

law enforcement officers can withhold your license for 72 hours until officially suspended or validated by judge

72
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Les contraventions

A

tickets (fines!!)

73
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how to tickets work? (4+5classes)

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most common sanction; a fixed fine for offenses of 4th class

if payment is made quickly; price is reduced

for ‘5th class’ fines; judged by police court; can reach 1500 euro but aren’t on criminal record

74
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when might you be fined 135 euro?

A

no seatbelt
driving with phone
crossing a straight white line to overpass

not placing triagle de presignalisation/gilet haute visibllite

Not respecteing red light or stop

75
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what will you be fined for not having your permit with u?

A

11 euro

76
Q

what might happen if you don’t respect a red light

A

4 points retracted, 3 years max suspension and 135 euro fine

77
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what might happen if you overcross a white line

A

135 euro fine
3 points retrction
3 year suspension maximum of permit

78
Q

what might happen if you stop in a highway

A

135 euro, 4 points and 3 year suspension

79
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what might happen if you refuse to give right of way

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4 points 135 euro and 3 year suspension

80
Q

what are ‘les delits’

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offenses; most ‘grave’ that means you need to go to court

81
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how do delits work

A

judge sets amount of fine, duration of suspesnion and cancellation of driiving license of not

82
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most common traffic offenses

A

driving while drunk

hit and run

refusal to comply

failure to assist person in danger

83
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DUI fines

A

maximum 4500 euro fine, 6 point restractions

3 year max suspension of cancelling

even 2 years in prison

vehicle immoblisation

84
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hit and run fines

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Fleeing accidents and Hit and run: fine of €75,000 maximum,

withdrawal of six points,

suspension of up to 3 years,

prison of up to 3 years and compulsory confiscation of the vehicle.

85
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narcoties fines

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fine of up to €4,500, withdrawal of six points, suspension of up to three years or cancellation of licence, prison of up to 2 years and immobilization of the vehicle.

86
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driving with no permis fine

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Driving with no liscence; 800 euro for the first time.

87
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refusal to comply fine

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Refusal of complicance (obtemperer): fine 7500€ maximum

88
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Not helping a person in danger: fine

A

75000€ maximum, prison 5 years maximum

89
Q

what does le certificat d’immatriculation mention

A

number of passengers you can drive

le tau de co2 par km parcoouru

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