Haute-Garonne driver loses license for speeding at 168 km/h

A young driver on a probationary license had his permit immediately seized after being caught traveling at 168 km/h on a departmental road near Revel in Haute-Garonne. The speed recorded was 88 km/h above the posted 80 km/h limit.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during a control operation conducted by the Villefranche-de-Lauragais motorized platoon. In addition to the license seizure, the driver's vehicle was impounded. The individual is expected to appear in court to face legal consequences for the major speeding violation.