Chunnelling it.

[TANK0700]

nice one Jono but i had to say it . :-0)

 

[morphgarth]

Tank, buy one of these. It'll make you look very sophisticated and european as well as being a major contribution to road safety..............


http://www.safetyinhand.com/gloveinfo.html

 

[TANK0700]

morphgarth your a muppet , but i do find you kinda funny in your own sick way , gloves ordered (Not) i bet you want to borrow them hay

 

[Duck n Dive]

That just reminded me ... are high vis vests actually required for bikers in any european countries?


I noticed in France they have signs all along the peage about wearing them and all the French bikes I saw had them :dunno: ...... well actually they were Harleys

:-0)




Just thought it strange as the jolly old French tend to not to go in for that sort of stuff generally .. you know ... health & safety, drive sensible sort of thingy...

 

[Jono]

Had a note from the AA saying they were now a legal requirement in cars, and to be worn whenever your out of the vehicle on French M/Ways with a fine if found without one. Don't know about bikes though, I hope not? :dunno:

 

[TANK0700]

as far as i know there a legal requirement if you have to stop on the motorway what ever your riding / driving. Jono if you need some just say as i can get hold of them easy. i have 4 at home waiting for my tour to come round if you want to borrow them just say. where only up the road from each other, if you can fit them in take them. this site is good for a read

http://www.devittinsurance.com/bikerzone/articles/europe.html

 

[iceni]

driving/riding in france ,, keep to the right hand side,er overtake on the left , at a round about go anti clock, looking LEFT for traffic .. at a tee junction turning left you must remember to go over to the right hand side of the road ,,, re hi vis jackets ,, i go over to france 12 times a year and dont see many with them on !!! french or brits ... just ride, chill,and enjoy the great roads and scenery .. there is one thing i would say, is fill up with fuel well within your tank range !!!

 

[morphgarth]

That just reminded me ... are high vis vests actually required for bikers in any european countries?


I noticed in France they have signs all along the peage about wearing them and all the French bikes I saw had them :dunno: ...... well actually they were Harleys

:-0)




Just thought it strange as the jolly old French tend to not to go in for that sort of stuff generally .. you know ... health & safety, drive sensible sort of thingy...

I took one to France last year with my mates, we all had the same ones as it made it easy to stick together coming out of Magny cours. Don't think u have to wear them on the bike, no-one else was. I have a few sat around!!

 

[TANK0700]

my mates /QUOTE]
you fabricator of the truth what did you do dress your teddy in a high viz vest and take him with you.

 

[morphgarth]

my mates, /QUOTE]
you fabricator of the truth what did you do dress your teddy in a high viz vest and take him with out.

You've made me sad now Mike, I really hoped you were my mate. If that's not the case then there really is little point in going on!:cry:

 

[TANK0700]

we are, the point is, you said i went with my mates and since i was not there i knew this to be a lie, as i am your one and only mate and was not invited so there :-0)

 

[TANK0700]

for the record did anyone find out if the carrying of high viz vests on motorbikes is a legal requirement in France

 

[rudest1963]

tak it all !!!

you need to carry a hi viz jacket with any form of transport, also triangle, first aid kit, complete bulb set

for the record did anyone find out if the carrying of high viz vests on motorbikes is a legal requirement in France

 

[morphgarth]

you need to carry a hi viz jacket with any form of transport, also triangle, first aid kit, complete bulb set

Better get a trailer Tank. All I took was the high viz. I'm just a maverick risk taker!!

 

[Duck n Dive]

If you wear specs you also need to have a spare set with you

 

[TANK0700]

If you wear specs you also need to have a spare set with you

should have gone to spec savers.:-0)

you dont need the triangle for the bike but agree you need all the rest.

 

[morphgarth]

should have gone to spec savers.:-0)

you dont need the triangle for the bike but agree you need all the rest.

And clean underpants!

 

[Jono]

So, does anyone have the definitive answer to the Hi Viz vest in France question :dunno: ?
The law only came in on 1st July 2008, and I'd hate to fall foul to some over zealous Gendarme doing a spot check. d34l

 

[rudest1963]

hi viz

yes you do need it, and have done for some time,

So, does anyone have the definitive answer to the Hi Viz vest in France question :dunno: ?
The law only came in on 1st July 2008, and I'd hate to fall foul to some over zealous Gendarme doing a spot check. d34l

 

[Jono]

OK.
Here it is.

IAM warns motorists of new French traffic law>
>
> With an expected nine million passengers to cross the channel by car
> this year, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is warning
> motorists of a new piece of French legislation. From 1 July 2008, it is
> compulsory to have a reflective jacket on board a vehicle with four
> wheels or more. >
> Neil Greig, Director of the IAM Motoring Trust said: 'This new
> legislation means any person planning to drive in France must carry a
> reflective jacket. It's worth investing in one, before you leave, to
> ensure you don't end up with a nasty fine when you're on holiday. It
> would be a shame to get your collar felt for the lack of a legal
> jacket.'
>
> In an emergency, the jacket must be easily accessible by the driver and
> must be put on before leaving the car, day or night, regardless of
> visibility. As of 1 October 2008, any person found not complying will
> face a 135 euro fine (90 euro if paid early).

IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MOTORBIKES. d34l