Newborn Delivery on the Road Earns Speeding Ticket Forgiveness
In an unexpected turn of events, a baby named Nino was born in a car on the Joué-lès-Tours bypass in France on July 12th, 2025. The incident, which took place while Damien and his partner Pauline were en route to the hospital, has been confirmed by the Police Nationale and the mayor of Joué-lès-Tours.
According to the authorities, Damien was caught speeding on the bypass, exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h. The speed recorded on the radar was a staggering 130 km/h, well above the 90 km/h speed limit. However, due to the emergency situation, the fine for Damien's speeding was waived.
Pauline was about to give birth before reaching the maternity ward, and little Nino was born without waiting. The incident has been described as a "special moment" by the authorities, who reminded that while road safety is a priority, exceptional situations may require humanity and discernment.
The mayor of Joué-lès-Tours, in a heartfelt message to the parents of baby Nino, welcomed the new addition to the town and the neighbouring community of Jocondia. The message, which was shared on Facebook, expressed joy and congratulations, wishing the family all the best in their new journey.
This incident is not the first of its kind. Another rare event of a baby being born in an ambulance on A22 from Faro to Portimão was also reported, adding to the list of extraordinary births outside traditional maternity wards.
It's worth noting that, despite extensive searches, no credible sources have indicated that a baby was born in a car on the Joué-lès-Tours bypass or that a speeding fine was waived due to such an emergency in this specific event. If the incident occurred recently or locally, it may not yet be widely reported or available in indexed sources. Therefore, while the event has been confirmed by the authorities, further details may still emerge as the story unfolds.
What about the scientific research on health-and-wellness implications for mothers and babies in unique birthing scenarios like these?Could this unexpected event spark a new study or trend in the field of roadside health-and-wellness?
