The National council unanimously voted to pass Bill No. 1107, which aims to strengthen road safety, during a meeting on 6 November, 2025. The law includes deterrent measures for drivers, while also reinforcing the protection of traffic accident victims.
“No one can deny it. Road safety is a fundamental public policy issue concerning the preservation of human lives and the maintenance of public order. While the actions taken in recent years have certainly improved the overall situation regarding road accidents, it is clear that certain behaviours continue to cause serious, even fatal, accidents. The Principality of Monaco is not immune to this phenomenon, and recent events unfortunately highlight that fact,” said Cédric Braquetti, Secretary General of the National Council.
Repeated Speeding is now a Criminal Offence
The bill strengthens penalties applicable to several specific offences, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, refusal to submit to prescribed vehicle checks and refusal to stop after causing an accident. The law also stipulates that repeated speeding offences exceeding 50 km/h and “now classified as a criminal offence”.
“While current regulations have led to notable progress, evolving behaviours, driving practices, and economic and social circumstances call for an adaptation of legislation,” said Braquetti.
Police Checks
The bill outlines the “standardization of alcohol and drug testing procedures”. It also authorizes law enforcement to check any driver “in the absence of a suspected offence or prior accident”. This part of the law aims to simplify checks and preventaccidents.
During the National Council’s discussion about the new law, Cédric Braquetti cited recent, numerous and harrowing accidents in Monaco. In 2023, which “proved to be a particularly deadly year” there were three accidents resulting in six deaths. In 2024, while no road accidents resulted in fatalities, 304 people were involved in accidents, 192 of whom suffered injuries, some of which were very severe.
An increase in drinking and driving offences
The Secretary General also cited some startling statistics. Offences of driving under the influence of alcohol increased by 14.66% between 2023 and 2024. When these offences are combined with drug use, the increase rises to 120%. Regarding offences of driving under the influence of alcohol that are minor traffic violations, these increased by 53.85% and regarding the effects of driving under the influence of drugs, these increased by 420%. As for speeding, these offences also saw a significant increase between 2023 and 2024, by 101.17%.
“All of these figures demonstrate a significant increase in dangerous driver behaviour and the urgent need for reform to adapt the legal framework, particularly by strengthening penalties for serious traffic violations,” said Braquetti.
