Confiscated driving licence in france

[Dung8]

Good evening fellow pistonheaders

Just returned from a nice break in France, on my way down to Paris earlier this week I unfortunately fell into a radar trap. They put me down for 179kph which I believe is just shy of the 180kph limit where your car can be impounded.

Anyway I had to follow the officers to the station where I paid a 135 euro fine and had my licence (both parts) confiscated. I was advised I was not allowed to drive in France for 3 months- until I hear back from their magistrates court. Luckily my partner was in the car to drive the rest of the way.

They have advised me that I will recieve my licence back eventually but I need it now for other reasons.

What is the general concencous- apply for a replacement licence saying its lost/stolen? Do I need to declare this event to my insurance?

Thanks!!

[Dung8]

vonhosen said:

Beware making false declarations to obtain a licence.

I'm not wanting to make false declarations. If there was an option to state my position on the form I would!

Thank you for the replies.

Baring in mind what has been said amd Research suggests that I should just apply for a replacement.

I gather due to this being in France it holds no baring on our UK licence scheme, just concerned as I like to stay on the right side of the law!

It seems I was very lucky as the fine could have been up to 750 euros. Seemed I had a nice policeman!

Is this a regular occuarance? In all my years I have never had issues with the French Granada