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Le non-respect du code de la route est :

Not respecting the Highway Code is:

Correct answer

une infraction qui peut être punie d'une amende, d'un retrait de points, d'une suspension du permis, voire de prison

an offence that can be punished by a fine, loss of licence points, licence suspension or even prison

Why

Most road offences, such as speeding or running a red light, are contraventions punished by fines and loss of points. The most serious ones, such as drink-driving above the legal limit or driving without a licence, are délits that can lead to prison. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • Asans conséquence si personne n'est blesséwithout consequence if nobody is hurt
  • Bautorisé la nuit quand les routes sont videsallowed at night when the roads are empty
  • Csanctionné uniquement pour les conducteurs étrangerspunished only for foreign drivers
  • Dune infraction qui peut être punie d'une amende, d'un retrait de points, d'une suspension du permis, voire de prisonan offence that can be punished by a fine, loss of licence points, licence suspension or even prison