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Withdrawal of points, fine: what punishment for a bicycle violation?
Verified 29 janvier 2021 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
To ride a bike, you have to comply with traffic rules : traffic, parking, equipment.
If you commit offence, you risk fine.
However, you won't risk removing points on your driver's licence.
However, in the case of a serious infringement, the judge may suspend your driving licence.
For example, when driving while intoxicated or endangering the life of another person.
Contravention | Examples of infringement | Penalty reduced | Flat fine | Increased flat fine | Maximum fine |
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1mother class (excluding paid parking) | - | €11 | €33 | €38 | |
21 class | Drive by night bicycle without high visibility vest, drive more than 2 front on the road | €22 | €35 | €75 | €150 |
11 class | Circulate with a non-compliant braking device. | €45 | €68 | €180 | €150 |
41 class | Roll by phone, deny priority, cross a white line | €90 | €135 | €375 | €150 |
5th Class | - | - | - | €1,500 or €3,000 in case of recurrence |
Reminder : fine to be paid is usually a flat fine. Amount is reduced in case of prompt payment and increased in case of late payment. The maximum fine depends on the judge if there is a trial.