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Fizzer Thou
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PostPosted: 19:32 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reflective markings on crash helmets in France Reply with quote
Has anybody come across this requirement before?I found it while reading the following on page 3 of this AA pdf file

https://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/france-monaco.pdf

The size and shape seems quite large and is possible to do.But has anyone ever been fined by froggy plod for not following this requirement?
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PostPosted: 19:57 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can't find it right now, but there was a thread a while back on this. Marmalade making up stickers for it, etc.
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PostPosted: 20:12 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Derivative wrote:
Can't find it right now, but there was a thread a while back on this. Marmalade making up stickers for it, etc.


https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=267608
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Marmalade
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PostPosted: 20:24 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Re: Reflective markings on crash helmets in France Reply with quote
Fizzer Thou wrote:
Has anybody come across this requirement before?I found it while reading the following on page 3 of this AA pdf file

https://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/france-monaco.pdf

The size and shape seems quite large and is possible to do.But has anyone ever been fined by froggy plod for not following this requirement?


I've never known anyone be done for not having a bike restricted but it's still done by most people.

The French are quite pissed with this law it would seem after speaking to several during various trips.

stickers available here, with a choice of size and colour
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Seriously? Non-removable reflective crap stuck on my lid will make me no more noticeable on the road. Bunch of weirdos Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 20:59 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
waffles wrote:
Seriously? Non-removable reflective crap stuck on my lid will make me no more noticeable on the road. Bunch of weirdos Rolling Eyes


Their idea is that it will make you visible at night after you've fallen off your bike and landed on the road.

You know, like when you just fall off the back of your bike randomly and lay in the road.

Their last one which has now been booted was reflective clothing/hi-vis that was to be worn by all riders except those most likely to crash - those on mopeds and up to 125cc bikes. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 23:58 - 17 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think its all a bit up in the air at the moment. I don't have one on my helmet. But on the other hand I wear a full day glow jacket. Hell if they can't see me in that. A helmet sticker is not going to be much use.
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Enduro Numpty
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 18 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Didn't see anyone in France last week with reflective stickers on their helmets and more specifically I didn't see any cops checking helmets. It's just more bullshit legislation that seems to be largely ignored. Wink
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PostPosted: 09:41 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.newsbiscuit.com/2012/06/24/emergency-picnic-hampers-‘really-could-save-lives’-claim-french-traffic-police/
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garth
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PostPosted: 10:19 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bought stickers of marmalade, didn't see anyone else wearing them.

They're a right cunt to get off.
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PostPosted: 10:34 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
garth wrote:
I bought stickers of marmalade, didn't see anyone else wearing them.

They're a right cunt to get off.


They are meant to be.

I always see people with the stickers on, must be different areas.
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PostPosted: 11:01 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wasn't a complaint, I was aware of the stickiness before I put them on.

Tbf I didn't see many brits, the Swiss and locals didn't seem to bother.
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PostPosted: 13:08 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
i travelled through France 3 days ago,now in Italy,no one stopped me and i was passed by a couple of Police bikes on the motorway ,
As long as your sensdible and do not bring yourself to their attention they never bother you ,
I travel regulary up and down to Italy,never ever been stopped
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PostPosted: 23:19 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I ended up buying some reflective stickers for todays trip to France and keeping them handy in case we were stopped.I kept the recceipt so I will be going back to halfrauds tomorrow to return them and get a refund.
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Marmalade
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PostPosted: 23:22 - 22 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fizzer Thou wrote:
I ended up buying some reflective stickers for todays trip to France and keeping them handy in case we were stopped.I kept the recceipt so I will be going back to halfrauds tomorrow to return them and get a refund.


How much are they charging and are they the right size?
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PostPosted: 13:11 - 25 Aug 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
bendover wrote:
i travelled through France 3 days ago,now in Italy,no one stopped me and i was passed by a couple of Police bikes on the motorway ,
As long as your sensdible and do not bring yourself to their attention they never bother you ,
I travel regulary up and down to Italy,never ever been stopped


I 100% agree. I wrote up a rant about this on here...

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=267608&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75

Having lived in France for a few years, I probably have a different perspective.
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