The Frensh

[Walloper]

Info from Motorcycle Action Group, "The French Gov has finally confirmed how it will implement new
regulations for bikers regarding reflective clothing and number plates.

As of 1st Jan 2013 it will be an offence, punishable through a fine and
the loss of points, (in France you lose them, don't gain them) not to
wear at least 150cm2 of relective clothing between the waist and the
shoulders and not to be using an enlarged number plate.

You may remember that this was first mooted as an accident reduction
issue, but most accidents involve 125cc bikes and below, and these are
exempt from the new rules.

Riders in France must already use their headlights all the time and
carry reflective stickers on their helmets.

You may also remember that the French Government then said the
regulations were to ensure other motorists could see if riders were
lying in the middle of the road at night...

FFMC's Frederic Jeorge said "It will be considered almost as bad as
driving without a helmet,
even if you are wearing full leather armour, on a bike with the
headlights on
and knowing that our helmets already have 4 mandatory reflective
stickers...
Also, it will NOT include the mopeds and 125cc, where's the logic?"

Logic? I'm not sure that's generally considered when creating
legislation for motorcyclists."

Feckin Frogs....

Watch the clip too.

https://www.mag-uk.org/en/index/a6296
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[Blau Zedong]

And the French were supposed to be good at civil disobedience?

First they bent over and took the 100BHP limit, now this?

I'm usually glad I'm not French, but never more so than after reading that sack of shite.
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[salty21]

does this apply to tourists aswell?
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94 CB400 Super Four ---- 2000 VTR SP1 (sold) ---- 08 ninja p8f(sold, meh) ----05 CBR600rr

[johnsmith222]

[Walloper]

[TheSmiler]

Well if this is for tourists I can see the same thing happening to french tourists as new bikers; go down fast.
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[iooi]

Something was also mentioned about having to carry a breathalyzer as well......
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[dudders7]

So if in france you lose points and don't gain them. Working from that logic a brit with say 9 points on there license just needs to go over the channel wheelie all the way down the motorway with no high vis jacket and your in the clear?! If only!!
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[ninja_butler]

[tatfan]

[Ed Case]

Typical f****n' French.....pains in the ass to a man !.

[Walloper]

[Marmalade]

Not sure if bikes are included but cars have to harry an alcohol breath tester.

https://m.thelocal.fr/1920/20111201/
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[TheSmiler]

[Rogerborg]

Wait, what, reflective clothing? That's a big change from "hi vis", like the Paddys are pushing for. My Bilious Orange Dayglo Jacket (hereafter BODJ) doesn't have that much reflective material on it - 150cm2 means a Sam Browne belt on top.

[CLARIFICATION]
<------ That's a Bilious Orange Dayglo Vest (BODV) on top of my BODJ, which would do, although I'd likely switch to the "DOWN WITH THIS SORT OF THING" one for trips to Le Frogland (meta vest is meta).

This needs some uppity type to punt it to the EHCR, on a restriction of free movement whinge. Maybe a German, they won't like being told that they can't cross the French border whenever they feel like it.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[kawakid]

A long time ago (18 years) I went to uni there. I have long forgotten any french I did know.

The thing with France even back then, was things like drink driving were a regular occurence.

The french used to drive very aggressively and more often than not flat out.

There was also no courtesy on the roads (I'm from Halifax, people flash you, wave, nod etc).

One thing I do remember was the french were encouraged to drive like the english. Apparently we do something right. The number of accidents in France was double that of the UK.

People in the UK, always seem to think that we are hard done by, this is in part because of our media. But because of my work, I know for a fact were are quite liberal on many things in this country.
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[stinkwheel]

[johnsmith222]

[Beelzebob]

[Rogerborg]

Right so, the vast majority of motorcycle accidents happen during the day, and small bikes are more likely to be involved in multi-vehicle accidents involving poor perception by other motards, so Le Frogs mandate reflective clothing, and only for bikes over 125cc.

A bad idea, comically badly implemented. Brussels is sure to adopt it.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[stinkwheel]

I wonder how they're going to square it with some of the new generation of textile jackets that look black but are actually retro-reflective?

I can see a disgruntled French biker turning up at a police station at night with his penalty ticket, his jacket and a torch. "Regard. Ma veste est allumée comme l'arc de Triumphe." *waves arms about a lot and sticks bottom lip out*
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Walloper]

All road users should be forced to wear reflective 'panels'.

Why are motorcyclists singled out again.

The recent stats for accidents suggests bicycles are now more dangerous than motorbikes.

Politicians should stay the fcuk out of stuff they do not understand and do what they are told to do by the electorate.

But if the electorate only take an interest in politics at general elections then what chance do we have?
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Dilyan]