Driving under the influence of drugs is the second leading cause of deaths on Marseille's roads. It is punishable by a six-point deduction, up to three years in prison and a fine of 9,000 euros.
In the heart of Marseille, police officers are tracking down reckless drivers. In 2025, 32 people lost their lives on the road in the city. This toll, which is down, still accounts for one-third of road deaths in the Bouches-du-Rhône, according to France Info.
Speed remains the leading cause of fatal accidents in Marseille and in the department.
The finding is swift in the field: a few minutes on site are enough to record major speeding violations on a road limited to 70 km/h.
Some drivers keep their foot to the floor and take risks, without always gauging the actual speed of their vehicle.
Fighting reckless drivers ranks among the priorities of the public prosecutor of Marseille.
The national police motorway unit is stepping up checks, with drug screening tests, in an effort to change behavior.
A reckless driver stopped a few minutes later tested positive for alcohol and drugs. He did not hold a driver's license.
Andy is one of the victims of these reckless drivers.