The mayor of Evreux, Guy Lefrand, had his driver's license suspended for four months after being caught speeding on September 11. He was driving a motorcycle at 93 km/h on a road with a 50 km/h speed limit, exceeding the limit by more than 40 km/h. The incident was reported by 20 Minutes in collaboration with AFP on Wednesday. The mayor was stopped in the Evreux area, and the speed violation was confirmed by authorities. According to the prosecutor of Evreux, Rémi Coutin, the suspension of Lefrand’s license is a standard administrative penalty for such a serious speeding offense. Since the suspension, the mayor has been traveling by bicycle, as reported by a local weekly publication. The prefecture of Eure, which oversees the administrative sanctions, described the license suspension as a typical measure for excessive speeding. Guy Lefrand, however, did not comment on the incident when contacted by AFP. The incident occurred the day after the prefect of Eure, Xavier Delarue, made a public appeal for safer driving practices. In a video shared on social media, Delarue spoke about a recent increase in road fatalities, including the death of a seven-year-old child, within just six days in the region. He urged drivers to "stop the massacre" and emphasized the importance of respecting speed limits, noting that speeding worsens traffic conditions and increases the risk of accidents. The timing of the mayor's speeding incident has drawn attention, as it occurred shortly after the prefect's call for improved road safety. Delarue’s remarks highlighted a growing concern about reckless driving in the area, and the mayor’s own violation of traffic rules has sparked local discussions about accountability. While Lefrand has not publicly addressed the incident, the suspension of his license has forced him to rely on alternative transportation, such as a bicycle, for his daily commute. This situation underscores the serious nature of traffic violations and the potential consequences for public officials who break the law. The incident also raises questions about the consistency of enforcement and the message it sends to other drivers. While administrative sanctions are standard for such offenses, the fact that the mayor was caught speeding so soon after a high-profile road safety campaign may prompt further scrutiny. Local media and residents are likely watching to see if this event leads to any broader changes in traffic policy or enforcement in the region. For now, the mayor’s shift to cycling serves as a visible reminder of the consequences of exceeding speed limits.