France to ban powerful cars for novice drivers

France is set to implement new regulations prohibiting novice drivers from operating high-performance vehicles. Under the proposed measures, those who have recently obtained their driver's license may be barred from driving powerful cars for a period of three years. While the exact horsepower threshold is yet to be determined, potential penalties for violators include fines of up to 15,000 euros, vehicle seizure, and imprisonment.

Other nations have implemented similar restrictions. Italy limits novice drivers to vehicles with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 75 kW per ton, while parts of Australia require a special