Speeding in France

[landman]

Yes, dear old Chrome is useful in that it's instant translation, but it's a literal translation & often leaves much to be desired, hence why folks with language skills will always be more accurate with the detail. 

[Barry]

Still can't find out if you have to wear a hi-viz noddy jacket yet.

[termietermite]

Still can't find out if you have to wear a hi-viz noddy jacket yet.

Not yet.  None of this is law.  The only part of the new regs which they had begun to implement was the removal of the panels which wasn't a legal requirment in the first place.  Every change in the law has to go through parliament.  As kpy says - take care to stick to the CURRENT rules of the road (as these may be enforced more vigourously) and don't worry too much about the new ones yet to be passed.  We'll keep you posted.

Meanwhile, Barry, as a biker - can you tell me what the problem would be to wear one anyway.  A lot of bikers on another forum (France related) which I frequent are very unhappy about this.  Please explain to Mme 4 wheels what the problem is.

[LangTall]

You can't show off the badges on your heavy duty leather jacket you are wearing? 

[Kpy]

Still can't find out if you have to wear a hi-viz noddy jacket yet.

As Deb says, the law has yet to be changed. In fact they have yet to announce what form the reflective clothing should take.
I've ended up in hospital twice after being knocked off my cycle whilst minding my own business. Each time the motorist causing the accident didn't see me. "Think twice, think bike" is a good slogan, but what harm can a little extra visibility do?

[Barry]

Meanwhile, Barry, as a biker - can you tell me what the problem would be to wear one anyway.  A lot of bikers on another forum (France related) which I frequent are very unhappy about this.  Please explain to Mme 4 wheels what the problem is.

I think the basic reason is the type of people who ride bikes don't like being told what to do.
As to there effectiveness, if the SMIDSY's can't see a bike with it's headlight on, then a hi-viz will make little difference.
Also there is some who think the less loose clothing there is to catch on something while you are sliding down the road the better thats why you should never wear a chain looped over your shoulder.
Much more dangerous is the new rule on daylight running lights on cars, at the moment we stand out (headlights on). When all cars have to have running lights we again merge into the general background light clutter.

Pushbikes are another matter.

[Kpy]

I think the basic reason is the type of people who ride bikes don't like being told what to do.

 

[LangTall]

I'n only allowed to ride pushbike and 49 cc, but still I don't like to be told what to do.