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Speeding speed cameras: driver caught at 107 km/h in Mercier!
Speed checks were carried out in Mercier on July 17, 2025; Drastic penalties for speeders are intended to reduce accidents.
Speeding speed cameras: driver caught at 107 km/h in Mercier!
Last weekend, more precisely on July 12th and 13th, the police carried out an intensive speed control surveillance operation in the Mercier region. The results were alarming and show that some road users do not recognize the seriousness of the situation. A motorcyclist was caught speeding at a whopping 107 km/h through a zone where only 50 km/h is allowed. This not only resulted in a hefty fine of $893, but also the loss of 10 points on your license and a seven-day license suspension.
But the motorcyclist wasn't the only one who didn't follow the speed limits. A car traveling at 90 km/h in the same 50 km/h zone was also stopped. The fine here is $593 and 6 points. In both cases, the driver's license is gone for seven days.
Accident statistics and safety measures
The monitoring measures are part of a larger plan to increase road safety and reduce accidents in particularly vulnerable zones. Particular attention is paid to locations such as the Boulevard Saint-Jean-Baptiste/Autoroute 30 intersection and the Boulevard Saint-Jean-Baptiste/Rue Josime-Pelletier intersection, which are known to be hot spots for traffic accidents. In 2024, there were more than 40 speeding violations at these two locations, underlining the urgency of such controls.
The need for such measures is reinforced by the recent report from the Observatoire National Interministériel de la Sécurité Routière (ONISR), which finds that excessive speed is the main cause of fatal accidents in France. According to the 2023 report, excessive speed was responsible for 29 percent of confirmed cases, underscoring the importance of such speed enforcement. But the problem is multifaceted: Speed often combines with other factors such as distraction and alcohol, which together account for 92 percent of fatal accidents.
Insight into the penalty lists
The consequences for speeding are clearly regulated. If you exceed 40 km/h, you can not only be fined, but your driving license can also be revoked immediately. In addition, the LegiPermis information site points out the importance of paying fines on time, which is handled differently. If you pay within 15 days, there is a reduced penalty, while the penalty increases after 45 to 60 days depending on the payment method.
The improper use of devices such as radar detectors is also prohibited and carries high penalties. However, the use of cruise control and speed limiters is permitted and could help drive more consciously.
These surveillance actions and the associated penalties aim to promote better traffic behavior and thus increase safety on the roads. Road users are warned to stick to the speed limits because one thing is clear: excessive speed not only results in fines and loss of points, but can also cost lives.
For those who would like to slow down a bit for their next journeys, it is advisable to take a look at the safety statistics and realize that each of us can contribute to road safety.