Traffic offences are classified according to their seriousness, ranging from administrative offences to fourth-degree offences. Each type of offence carries its own specific penalties, which you need to know in order to drive responsibly.
Infringements
Who can report an offence
Qualified officers can detect offences: federal and local police, customs officers, military police, public transport company officers, railroad police. Other people can give directions: authorized signallers, authorized supervisors, road captains, authorized military personnel, worksite supervisors.
Third-degree offences
Offences directly endangering personal safety (contra-sens, continuous white line) and speeding +30km/h outside built-up areas or +20km/h in built-up areas. Consequences: fine, risk of disqualification, compulsory disqualification for new drivers.
Knowledge of the different types of infringement and their consequences is essential for all drivers. Penalties can range from a simple administrative fine to loss of driving license, depending on the seriousness of the offence. It is therefore essential to comply with the Highway Code to ensure the safety of all road users.
