French road deaths fall

Road deaths in France were down 7.6% in August 2012 compared to the same month in 2011. In total, 342 people were killed in road accidents. During the first eight months of 2012, road deaths were down 8.9% compared to the same period of 2011, despite a 3.6% increase during the month of July. Between September 2011 and August 2012, the number of deaths was 3,728. As of 1 November, 2012, it will be compulsory to have a breathalyser in every vehicle. This move comes in addition to the 3,900 speed cameras which
November 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Road deaths in France were down 7.6% in August 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.

In total, 342 people were killed in road accidents. During the first eight months of 2012, road deaths were down 8.9% compared to the same period of 2011, despite a 3.6% increase during the month of July. Between September 2011 and August 2012, the number of deaths was 3,728.

As of 1 November, 2012, it will be compulsory to have a breathalyser in every vehicle. This move comes in addition to the 3,900 speed cameras which are already installed and the recent addition of cameras which monitor the average speed of drivers on motorways.

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