2026 schedule at a glance
Under 20 km/h over
Fixed fine of €68 (reduced to €45 if paid within 15 days) or €135 if committed on a road limited to 50 km/h or less. 1 point off. No automatic suspension.
20 to 30 km/h over
Fixed fine of €135 (reduced €90), 2 points off. No automatic suspension but possible summons.
30 to 40 km/h over
Fixed fine of €135 (reduced €90), 3 points off, suspension up to 3 years at the prefect’s discretion.
40 to 50 km/h over
Fixed fine of €135 (reduced €90), 4 points off, suspension up to 3 years, possible vehicle confiscation.
50 km/h and more: criminal offence
Fine up to €1,500, 6 points off, suspension up to 3 years, possible jail (up to 3 months), automatic confiscation on repeat offence.
When are points deducted?
Actual deduction occurs only after payment of the fine or final conviction - never at the flash. Average delay: 15 to 45 days between the offence and the notice at home.
Can you contest a speeding fine?
Admissible grounds
Unidentified driver with designation of another driver (within 45 days), clear error on speed (radar calibration challenged via CERT), offence committed with a stolen vehicle, non-compliant sign.
The procedure
You have 45 days to contest from notice receipt, using CERFA 52-0122 on ANTS. You must deposit the fine amount (except in special cases): it will be refunded if the contest succeeds.
Courses and points recovery
A road-safety awareness course lets you recover 4 points (within the 12-point cap), once per year. 2026 cost: €170-280, 2 days. Recommended as soon as 4-6 points are lost to avoid reaching zero.
"White licence" and fines?
The "permis blanc" (professional-exception permit) was abolished in 2019 for most speeding cases, except for administrative suspensions if the judge deems the suspension "incompatible with the professional activity". It has become rare.
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Your questions on this topic
What is the speeding penalty scale in 2026?
4 brackets: under 20 km/h outside built-up area = 68 EUR + 1 point, 20 to 30 km/h = 135 EUR + 2 points, 30 to 40 km/h = 135 EUR + 3 points, 40 to 50 km/h = 135 EUR + 4 points and up to 3-year suspension. Over 50 km/h: offence, 1,500 EUR, 6 points, 3-year suspension and possible vehicle confiscation. 5 km/h technical tolerance below 100 km/h.
How to contest a speeding fine in 2026?
45 days after notice receipt to file a request via form CERFA 52-0122 or online on ANTAI. Mandatory consignment of the fine amount. 3 valid reasons: vehicle not present, cloned plate, driver identification error (if loan declared). Cost: 0 EUR if won, otherwise consignment lost. 12 to 18 percent of challenges succeed in 2025.
How many points lost for 40 km/h over the limit?
4 points withdrawn between 40 and 50 km/h above the speed limit, plus a flat-rate 135 EUR fine and licence suspension up to 3 years by prefectural decision. Recovering the 4 points takes 2 years without new offence or a voluntary course (170 to 280 EUR) recovering 4 points in 2 days, limited to once per year.
What is the radar tolerance in 2026?
5 km/h technical tolerance below 100 km/h, and 5 percent beyond. Example: 130 km/h is flashed at 137 km/h real (5 percent of 130 = 6.5 km/h rounded to 7), or 50 km/h flashed at 55. This margin covers speedometer and sensor imprecisions. No tolerance exists however for red lights, safety distances or handheld phone use.
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