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"High visibility vest and triangle mandatory from 1 October 2008
Motorists: vest and triangle mandatory from 1 October 2008
Sanctions will be applied from 1 October 2008 against motorists whose vehicle is not equipped with a high visibility safety vest and warning triangle.
From that date, motorists who do not comply with these new obligations will be liable to a class-4 fine (€135 fixed penalty, reduced to €90 if paid within 15 days of issue).
The high visibility safety vest must be worn by a driver before he exits a vehicle immobilised on or by the roadside in response to an emergency.
It must include the "CE" mark and a reference to one of two standards: "EN 471" or "EN 1150".
Upon leaving the vehicle, the driver must place a warning triangle on the roadside at a distance of at least 30 meters from his vehicle or from the obstacle.
The marking "E 27 R" certifies the conformity of the triangle with existing standards.
The wearing a high visibility safety vest also becomes mandatory from 1 October 2008 for every cycle rider and passenger, when out of town at night (or during the day, when visibility is insufficient).
Any cycle rider or passenger not wearing a high visibility safety vest after that date will be liable to a class-2 fine (€35 fixed penalty, reduced to €22 if paid within 15 days of issue).
Vests and triangles are available in the automotive accessories shelves of supermarkets, from automotive suppliers, in service stations, etc...
Plus that article about unmarked police motorcyclists........the guy in the middle on the grey bike!
http://www.alencon.maville.com/actu...-traquer-les-infractions-_dep-853395_actu.Htm
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PS And just to re-assure you all even further...........( I posted this on the darkside board too)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/road-safety/3190922/Dont-mess-with-the-French-police.html
"High visibility vest and triangle mandatory from 1 October 2008
Motorists: vest and triangle mandatory from 1 October 2008
Sanctions will be applied from 1 October 2008 against motorists whose vehicle is not equipped with a high visibility safety vest and warning triangle.
From that date, motorists who do not comply with these new obligations will be liable to a class-4 fine (€135 fixed penalty, reduced to €90 if paid within 15 days of issue).
The high visibility safety vest must be worn by a driver before he exits a vehicle immobilised on or by the roadside in response to an emergency.
It must include the "CE" mark and a reference to one of two standards: "EN 471" or "EN 1150".
Upon leaving the vehicle, the driver must place a warning triangle on the roadside at a distance of at least 30 meters from his vehicle or from the obstacle.
The marking "E 27 R" certifies the conformity of the triangle with existing standards.
The wearing a high visibility safety vest also becomes mandatory from 1 October 2008 for every cycle rider and passenger, when out of town at night (or during the day, when visibility is insufficient).
Any cycle rider or passenger not wearing a high visibility safety vest after that date will be liable to a class-2 fine (€35 fixed penalty, reduced to €22 if paid within 15 days of issue).
Vests and triangles are available in the automotive accessories shelves of supermarkets, from automotive suppliers, in service stations, etc...
Plus that article about unmarked police motorcyclists........the guy in the middle on the grey bike!
http://www.alencon.maville.com/actu...-traquer-les-infractions-_dep-853395_actu.Htm
P
PS And just to re-assure you all even further...........( I posted this on the darkside board too)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/road-safety/3190922/Dont-mess-with-the-French-police.html
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