In a crackdown on distracted driving, French authorities have fined over 100 motorists €135 for filming or photographing an overturned lorry on the A7 motorway. The incident, which occurred after the driver fell asleep at the wheel, highlighted the dangers of mobile phone use while driving. As per French law, using a phone while behind the wheel, for any purpose, is illegal. None of the offenders were stopped at the scene, but their registration plates were recorded by police, who will issue penalty notices by mail.
Driving while using a mobile phone, including taking photos or filming, is illegal in France, highlighted by recent fines issued to over 100 drivers.
109 drivers were caught filming an overturned lorry on the A7, leading French authorities to send fines for illegal mobile phone use while driving.
The overturned lorry incident resulted from the driver falling asleep at the wheel, underscoring the dangers of distracted driving.
French police caught over 100 drivers using mobile phones near a crash scene, issuing fines to address illegal behavior and promote road safety.
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