trickydicky Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 HI, HEARD A RUMOUR THAT FRANCE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE IT LAW THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR FULL LEATHERS (OR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING) TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE.THEY CAN'T BE SERIOUS, CAN THEY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 trickydicky - 2012-04-27 8:38 PM HI, HEARD A RUMOUR THAT FRANCE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE IT LAW THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR FULL LEATHERS (OR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING) TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE.THEY CAN'T BE SERIOUS, CAN THEY ! I have read that they are planning a law in France that from next January it will be compulsory for motorcyclists in France to wear an item of reflective clothing. Maybe that is where your rumour came from. :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Momma Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 trickydicky - 2012-04-27 8:38 PM HI, HEARD A RUMOUR THAT FRANCE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE IT LAW THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR FULL LEATHERS (OR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING) TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE.THEY CAN'T BE SERIOUS, CAN THEY ! Does that interpret ....... You do not need to have a licence but you must wear full leathers to ride a motorbike :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 trickydicky - 2012-04-27 9:38 PMHI, HEARD A RUMOUR THAT FRANCE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE IT LAW THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR FULL LEATHERS (OR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING) TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE.THEY CAN'T BE SERIOUS, CAN THEY ! From 01/01/2012 All riders of 2 and three wheel motor cycles over 125cc must wear clothing that carries reflective material visible from the rear with an area of 150cm2 between the shoulders and the waist. Such clothing must meet NF (Normes Français) Failure will endanger a E68 fine and 2 pts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I heard this as well but it wont effect us as our scooter is 100cc. I am pleased as we tend to drive around in shorts, swimming gear etc but why if they are so concerned have they not made it for all bikes? Do they feel bikes under 125 cc are more visible? If anything they are smaller and less visible and slower so cars are more likely to be catching them up and overtaking. Another bonkers French law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 ha ha, you are so right barry.can't see what difference the cc's make,a bike's a bike at the end of the day. we have a 125cc, retread says "over 125cc" does this mean we will be ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 trickydicky - 2012-04-28 5:18 PMha ha, you are so right barry.can't see what difference the cc's make,a bike's a bike at the end of the day. we have a 125cc, retread says "over 125cc" does this mean we will be ok ? SB 125 or greater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 If the new French rule covers motorbikes of "125 cc and greater", then any bikes BADGED as a "125" will NOT be caught in the net. This is 'cos all bikes actual cc's are a tad below those that their titles suggests. As an example, our Honda "Innova 125" is actually 124.8cc. If you have a look in your Owners Handbook the actual displacement cc of you bike will be specified. Bear in mind that this new rule maybe in fact be just as non-enforced in practice as the existing, long-standing law in France that all crash-helmets must have patches of high viz on them (google it - I ain't joking). But in all my 35+ years of biking around Europe I cannot remember EVER seeing any biker anywhere in France with such stickers on his helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Have you ever tried to argue that 124.8cc is not 125? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENIAN Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 trickydicky - 2012-04-27 8:38 PM HI, HEARD A RUMOUR THAT FRANCE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE IT LAW THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR FULL LEATHERS (OR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING) TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE.THEY CAN'T BE SERIOUS, CAN THEY ! Pls do not shout :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losos Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Barryd999 - 2012-04-28 12:36 AMAnother bonkers French law.To add to the :-You must carry a breathyliser kit (Even if you are and always have been teetotal)You must disable the speed camera warnings on your Sat Nav even if you don't know how and there is no one to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Losos - 2012-04-28 7:40 PMBarryd999 - 2012-04-28 12:36 AMAnother bonkers French law.To add to the :-You must carry a breathyliser kit (Even if you are and always have been teetotal)You must disable the speed camera warnings on your Sat Nav even if you don't know how and there is no one to tell you.Yes they are a bit daft but having said that I think its still legal to shoot a Scotsman on sight within the city walls of York so we have a few funny ones as well. Although some may say this is a good one! (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Oop's wrong thread :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Retread24800 - 2012-04-28 5:56 PM Have you ever tried to argue that 124.8cc is not 125? I've never needed to, because it's not. This new law only applies to motorcycles over 125cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Some light reading... http://ukfrancebikers.com/2012/01/10/france-be-visible-or-get-done/ http://ukfrancebikers.com/ http://ukfrancebikers.com/2011/07/13/dress-inappropriately-and-fail-your-motorcycle-test/ http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowledge/vehicle/safety_design_needs/motorcycles.htm http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vêtement_pour_motard In the late 1990s, European standards were agreed for protective clothing for motorcyclists. This prompted rumours from manufacturers/retailers of such clothing that its wearing would soon become compulsory and failure to wear EU-norm protective gear would invalidate a motorcyclist's insurance. "So," said the salesmen, "buy your leathers now, because prices will rocket when they soon become legally required." But, as far as I'm aware, there is still no general legal EU regulation regarding motorcyclists needing to wear protective clothing to a particular standard, nor has any EU state imposed a national regulation that motorcyclists should do so. (Apparently failure to wear 'appropriate clothing' can cause problems when taking a UK motorcycle test, as can failure to wear protective gloves for the French test.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Losos - 2012-04-28 7:40 PMBarryd999 - 2012-04-28 12:36 AMAnother bonkers French law.To add to the :-You must carry a breathyliser kit (Even if you are and always have been teetotal)You must disable the speed camera warnings on your Sat Nav even if you don't know how and there is no one to tell you.And wear 'Budgie Smugglers' if you go swimming (to prove you ain't carrying any Dangerous tackle)getting a bit '1984' ish. isn't it ?the drought is absolutely lashing it down here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Appologies for going a little off thread but a further piece of legislation our heros in Brussells are trying to push through is regarding any modifications to motorcycles to become illegal also. Once again this is rediculous-change something from stock and your bike becomes illegal-this could be engine, tyres, exhaust, suspension, luggage frame, even bar ends or decorative tape on wheels!!! There has been a lot of coverage on this on the bike forums around Europe and once again, protests are planned. Re the OP-the law isn't passed yet and to be fair most biker jackets these days have a large reflective section built in anyway so won't make that much difference. Most helmets also have spare reflective patches in the box as well. As for riding round in Shorts & T shirts (ouch :-S !!) it still hurts when you fall off and skin still shreds on a 100cc, 125cc or a Superbike-so if you come off it will affect you whatever you ride! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Yeah but your going to look pretty stupid pottering around St Tropez Harbour on a 100cc scooter in a full set of leathers when its 35 degrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losos Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Rayjsj - 2012-04-29 11:30 AMAnd wear 'Budgie Smugglers' if you go swimming OK Ray, I'll admit I'm 'out of touch' and don't get out much but what the heck are 'Budgie Smugglers' lolYou say it's got something to do with swimming, is it very rude ha ha!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Losos - 2012-04-29 6:52 PMRayjsj - 2012-04-29 11:30 AMAnd wear 'Budgie Smugglers' if you go swimming OK Ray, I'll admit I'm 'out of touch' and don't get out much but what the heck are 'Budgie Smugglers' lolYou say it's got something to do with swimming, is it very rude ha ha!!!Tight speedos that look like you've tried to hide a budgie by stuffing it down the front! (ie smuggling a budgie through customs unseen!)MikeTrying to add a piccy for you :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Mike B. - 2012-04-29 6:57 PMLosos - 2012-04-29 6:52 PMRayjsj - 2012-04-29 11:30 AMAnd wear 'Budgie Smugglers' if you go swimming OK Ray, I'll admit I'm 'out of touch' and don't get out much but what the heck are 'Budgie Smugglers' lolYou say it's got something to do with swimming, is it very rude ha ha!!!Tight speedos that look like you've tried to hide a budgie by stuffing it down the front! (ie smuggling a budgie through customs unseen!)MikeTrying to add a piccy for you :-DTry again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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