Woman driver fined for wearing veil

A WOMAN driver wearing an Islamic face veil has been fined by French police for not having a clear field of vision. The fine may illustrate what is to come, as president Nicolas Sarkozy aims to outlaw the veils nationwide.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Apr 2010, 00:27 BST

Updated 24th Apr 2010, 01:54 BST

Traffic police in Nantes fined the 31-year-old woman 22 (19). Her lawyer argues that the veil causes no more hindrance than a motorcycle helmet.