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Transport Terrestre - Infractions et Crimes au Volant

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux infractions et crimes routiers tels que "excès de vitesse", "conduite imprudente" et "vol de voiture avec violence".

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driving under the influence

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: He was caught driving under the influence after a police officer noticed he was swerving on the road. 
DWI
DWI
[nom]

a term used in some jurisdictions to refer to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

conduite en état d'ivresse, conduite sous influence

conduite en état d'ivresse, conduite sous influence

Ex: He was arrested for driving while intoxicated after failing a breathalyzer test. 
drunk driving

the act of driving a vehicle such as a car while being drunk

conduite en état d'ivresse, conduite en état d'ébriété

conduite en état d'ivresse, conduite en état d'ébriété

Ex: He was arrested for drunk driving after failing a sobriety test at a police checkpoint. 
hit and run

an accident in which the driver who is responsible for the accident runs away instead of stopping to help

délit de fuite, accident avec délit de fuite

délit de fuite, accident avec délit de fuite

Ex: She often witnesses hit-and-run incidents in her neighborhood. 
speeding

the traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed

excès de vitesse

excès de vitesse

Ex: He was fined for speeding on the highway. 
racing
racing
[nom]

the offense of driving a vehicle at high speeds in competition with others on public roads

course, compétition de vitesse

course, compétition de vitesse

Ex: Racing on public roads is dangerous and illegal because it endangers the safety of drivers and pedestrians alike. 
careless driving

the act of operating a vehicle without paying enough attention to safety and traffic rules

conduite négligente, conduite imprudente

conduite négligente, conduite imprudente

Ex: Careless driving can lead to accidents that harm both drivers and pedestrians. 
reckless driving

the act of driving a vehicle dangerously and without regard for safety

conduite dangereuse, conduite téméraire

conduite dangereuse, conduite téméraire

Ex: Reckless driving often involves speeding excessively on residential streets. 
aggressive driving

the act of operating a vehicle in a forceful and reckless manner that endangers others on the road

conduite aggressive, conduite dangereuse

conduite aggressive, conduite dangereuse

Ex: Aggressive driving often involves speeding and frequent lane changes without signaling, making it dangerous for everyone on the highway. 
driving whilst unfit

the act of operating a vehicle despite being physically or mentally incapable of doing so safely

conduite en état d'incapacité, conduite en état d'inaptitude

conduite en état d'incapacité, conduite en état d'inaptitude

Ex: The police arrested the driver for driving whilst unfit after observing erratic behavior on the road. 
driving without insurance

the act of operating a vehicle without the necessary insurance coverage

conduite sans assurance, circulation sans assurance

conduite sans assurance, circulation sans assurance

Ex: Driving without insurance is illegal in many countries because it poses financial risks to both the driver and others involved in accidents. 
distracted driving

the act of operating a vehicle while being unfocused due to other activities or stimuli

conduite distraite, conduite avec distraction

conduite distraite, conduite avec distraction

Ex: Distracted driving, such as texting while behind the wheel, poses significant risks to road safety. 
carjacking

the act of violently stealing a car while someone is inside it

vol de voiture avec violence

vol de voiture avec violence

Ex: The city has seen an increase in carjackings over the past year. 
ticket
ticket
[nom]

a fine issued by law enforcement for violating traffic laws or regulations

amende, contravention

amende, contravention

Ex: He received a ticket for speeding on the highway. 
parking ticket

a notice issued by authorities, typically a fine, given to a driver for violating parking regulations

contravention

contravention

Ex: He received a parking ticket for leaving his car in a no-parking zone. 
to hot-wire

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

démarrer en faisant contact, faire démarrer en court-circuitant

démarrer en faisant contact, faire démarrer en court-circuitant

Ex: The thief attempted to hot-wire the car, bypassing the ignition system to steal the vehicle. 
to joyride
to joyride
[verbe]

to take a vehicle, typically a car or motorcycle, for a ride without the owner's permission or for enjoyment

faire une balade joyeuse, conduire sans permission

faire une balade joyeuse, conduire sans permission

Ex: He often joyrides around the neighborhood late at night. 
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