# French judicial measures for driving offenses > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-judicial-measures-for-driving-offenses > Updated: 2026-10-26T06:03:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. French courts have recently issued various sentences for driving under the influence of narcotics. In the Rhône department, a driver received a fine and a license suspension after attempting to overtake a gendarmerie vehicle while impaired. In Orne, a driver with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to community service or prison for driving an uninsured vehicle while under the influence of cannabis. In response to road offenses, particularly involving recidivism and substance impairment, the ‘Risposte’ law has expanded judicial powers regarding vehicle confiscation. Under this legislation, judges can seize vehicles to be sold to the state or destroyed without compensation to the owner. This measure is designed to prevent drivers from selling vehicles to avoid penalties during the period between an offense and a judicial summons. Legal experts note that judges may now determine true ownership by examining maintenance and insurance records, even if a vehicle is registered to a third party. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: France expands judicial powers for vehicle confiscation The new Risposte law in France makes it easier for judges to confiscate vehicles for repeat offenses like DUI, preventing drivers from selling assets before court dates. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-expands-judicial-powers-for-vehicle-confiscation ### 2026-10-18: French courts issue sentences for drug-impaired driving French courts have sentenced two drivers for operating vehicles under the influence of drugs, involving offenses such as illegal overtaking and driving without insurance. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-courts-issue-sentences-for-drug-impaired-driving --- Cite as: French judicial measures for driving offenses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-judicial-measures-for-driving-offenses