A new stupid rule when riding in France

[Rocker66]

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From: HOC Public Relations <pro@hoc.org.uk>
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Sent: Monday, 27 February 2012, 20:48
Subject: Personal breathalysers will be required in France

You might want to pass this on to your members:
 
"Although the new Hi-viz rules in France aren't due to be enforced until January next year, the necessity to carry a disposable breathalyser will be live from 1st July this year."
 

[maxincuk]

Obviously someone in their government had too much to drink and came up with a new law. It could have been worse, like having a similar law in the UK ... especially since I don't drink ...

I think you can buy them on the ferry or terminal shops for a couple of quid.

[Shaunomercy]

but you have to have 2 because when you use one you still need one

Paul

[Rocker66]

Originally Posted by Shaunomercy

but you have to have 2 because when you use one you still need one

Paul

I have not thought about it until now but the same would apply to the spare bulbs that you have to carry

[maxincuk]

To be honest, I think I'll take my chances and pay the ticket if stopped without one. I'd rather pay for common sense than bending over to idiocy. Spare bulbs and hi-vis however make sense to carry.

[Rocker66]

i agree but the bulbs and Hi Viz being sensible but it's the compulsion I don't like. as the old MAG slogan used to say "Helmets YES compulsion NO"

[xrunjoe]

Am glad the only euro trip I have planned which will go via France will be completed by June this year.

[Will vZ]

Originally Posted by maxincuk

To be honest, I think I'll take my chances and pay the ticket if stopped without one. I'd rather pay for common sense than bending over to idiocy. Spare bulbs and hi-vis however make sense to carry.

I don't know if anyone else has more reliable numbers, but figures I've been hearing are in the region of 1000-1500 euro fine for not having one. Breathalysers are apparently 1 euro each ( no need to be concerned about the quality/accuracy there, then!).

Will.

[maxincuk]

That would be very interesting indeed. I heard that is going to be something along 50-70 euro fine.

[Will vZ]