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Information is correct at the time of publishing (1st January 2016)
New French Law from the 1st January 2016 – Reflective Jackets / Fluorescent Vest
A New French Road Traffic Law has come into force for motorcyclists and scooter riders and three wheels vehicles i.e. Trikes regarding the requirement to carry a fluorescent vest, this must be in reach of the rider and pillion or passengers from the seat of the Motorcycle / Vehicle, “in other words you cannot get off your motorcycle then goto your luggage to put the jacket / vest on” So the best advise I can give is to wear your Hi Viz Vest or jacket while riding in France at all times.
The Fine / Penalty Reflective Jackets / Fluorescent Vest: There will be a €11 fine if you get spot checked by police and you don’t have one with you, though the fine can rise to €135 per person if you are caught not wearing it at the roadside. So if you get checked by the french police don’t get off your motorcycle just wait for the police to come to you…
Reflective Motorcycle Helmet Stickers: from the 1st January 2016: The EU commision response to MEP helmet sticker question. Regulation No 22 leaves the mandating of conspicuity marks to the discretion of individual Contracting Parties, allowing them to prohibit the use of helmets not meeting the conspicuity requirements. However, it is the Commission’s understanding that the obligation contained in the French legislation cannot apply retroactively to helmets already in use. As a consequence, foreign motorcycle riders carrying a helmet not containing these reflective markings cannot be obliged to bring their helmets in conformity retroactively. Only new helmet types placed on the French market must comply with the new requirements and bear this reflective material. But it is up-yo you?
Comment: World Motorcycle Rider Graham Saunders and Owner of Toursareus World Motorcycle Tours has said, to be clear Just put these stickers on your helmet then you will comply with the french road traffic laws and not get prosecuted (Fined) by the police authorities and it will save you a lot of hassle and money, this also goe’s for the Fluorescent Vest Just ware it while in France…