Fluorescent jackets/vests.

[Barry]

Just a reminder that a fluorescent safety jacket/vest is now required to be carried for the driver in all cars in France.
It must be accessable in the cabin, so it can be put on in the car before you get out.
From the number of French drivers I saw with the jacket visabley hung on the passenger seat while I was in France last August, I presume Les Flics are keen that everybody complies. Drinking vouchers have to handed over if they catch you without one.

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Am I correct in thinking that there should be one for each passenger in the vehicle too?

[JDS]

Spot on Rex.

[Barry]

Am I correct in thinking that there should be one for each passenger in the vehicle too?

No that's in Spain, France only requires one for the driver I believe.

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Looks like a raid on the store at work then
Do they have to be yellow or can they be any colour?
Sure Lady PP and Alex will want pink ones and I still have my network rail orange one somewhere...

[BigH]

Barry,
Also required, but little known, is that you have to paint the end of your todger orange (if it's not orange already...) and keep it lying on the seat whilst driving. This, if I'm reading it correctly, could pose quite few Health and Safety questions as far as drivers of roadsters are concerned. I for one, am looking forward to a test case.
I also believe you have to have your bullet-hole painted green (if it's not green already.....)
H

[Barry]

They have to have the CE mark on then Rex.
I don't think pink ones do

Just been checking and a warning triangle is also now compulsary, although that can be kept in the boot.

[Barry]

my understanding is that you need a jacket for for every available seat as opposed number of passengers being carried.  that means if you have a five seater then you need five jackets, irrespective if there are only two people in the car.  they also need need to in the car, not in the boot or the trailer, this means if you break down the jacket goes on in the car.

simple really.

Everything I've read says driver only, prehaps KPY or Mr Termie can confirm.

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Barry,
Also required, but little known, is that you have to paint the end of your todger orange (if it's not orange already...) and keep it lying on the seat whilst driving. This, if I'm reading it correctly, could pose quite few Health and Safety questions as far as drivers of roadsters are concerned. I for one, am looking forward to a test case.
I also believe you have to have your bullet-hole painted green (if it's not green already.....)
H

No effort required for me then.... what about the ladies?

[BigH]

The rules are a little unclear on this one. Which I suppose, is very French.
To be on the safe side I'd recommend carrying a full pallette of body paint and a fairly comprehensive swatch of tartans. Then just improvise, - the police will understand.
H

[Bas]

It's my understanding that at least one of the occupants of the vehicle MUST wear the jacket/vest at all times, this to facilitate the gendermes checking the presence of such a vest/jacket in every vehicle.

[Kpy]

my understanding is that you need a jacket for for every available seat as opposed number of passengers being carried.  that means if you have a five seater then you need five jackets, irrespective if there are only two people in the car.  they also need need to in the car, not in the boot or the trailer, this means if you break down the jacket goes on in the car.

simple really.

Everything I've read says driver only, prehaps KPY or Mr Termie can confirm.

Driver only. Some people here are avin a larf.
Big H is, as ever, entirely serious.

[Bentley boy]

The AA has some advice here http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/countrybycountry.html?mySelect=%2Fmotoring_advice%2Ftouring_tips%2FAA_France_Monaco.pdf&go.x=58&go.y=10

If you go Halfords a hi-vis vest did cost a fiver & a triangle about 15  I checked out our local Tesco & got a pack of 4 hi-vis vests  (2 adults & 2 kids) for about £4.50 & a triangle for about £7

[chop456]

^ I wouldn't wear one of Halford's vests on a bet.



Makes my hips look big. 

[Lawnmower Man]

The AA has some advice here http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/countrybycountry.html?mySelect=%2Fmotoring_advice%2Ftouring_tips%2FAA_France_Monaco.pdf&go.x=58&go.y=10

Thanks for the link Bentley Boy.   It lead me to this PDF document Compulsory Equipment for Europe.

Interestingly enough it makes no mention of spare Bulbs I thought there was a requirement to carry spare bulbs in France.

t.