You're driving along a French road when suddenly a wide red band flanked by two white lines catches your eye. No, it's not a whimsical touch by the city painter. Behind this unusual marking lies a well-thought-out system, designed to make you slow down and save lives.
Every year, French roads continue to claim victims. In 2023, 3,400 people lost their lives on our roads. While the trend is downward, speeding remains one of the major problems. To address this, the authorities are testing a visual solution from elsewhere: a red line. Its purpose? To force drivers to instinctively slow down in the most dangerous areas, whether they are dangerous curves or high-risk urban sections.
