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Mobile Phone Laws While Driving in France 2025

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Using a handheld phone while driving in France results in a €135 fine and 3 penalty points. Hands-free devices including earpieces are banned - only Bluetooth speakers allowed.

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Mobile phone laws in France

What's prohibited

  • Handheld phones
  • Earphones/earbuds (ALL types)
  • Headphones
  • Even when stopped in traffic

Penalties

ViolationFinePoints
Handheld use€1353
Using earpiece€1353
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What's allowed

  • Bluetooth car speakers only
  • Voice-activated systems
  • Dashboard-mounted GPS

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