Can you lose points on your license by committing a bicycle offense?
Verified 21 October 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
No, if you're committing a traffic violation on a bicycle, you don't lose points on your driving license.
However, you may be sanctioned by a fine.
In addition, in the event of a serious infringement, the judge may suspend your driving license. For example, when driving under the influence of alcohol or endangering the life of others.
One simulator informs you about fines in the event of a road traffic offense involving a bicycle :
What is the risk in the event of a traffic offense?
Please note
The highway code applies to cyclists as well as other road users. You must respect the traffic rules and equipment to circulate safely.
Infographie - Signage dedicated to cyclists
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Description of the signposts dedicated to cyclists
Equipment and circulation
Crossing and overtaking
Intersections and transit priority
Lighting and signaling devices
Stop and parking
Conviction
Flat-rate fine and increased flat-rate fine
Lump sum penalty reduced (Article R49-9)
Judgment of contraventions
Flat-rate fine procedure
Driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
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