High visibility clothing, compulsory for motorcyclists in france too

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Didn't realise this but just like a car you must carry Hi Viz on yer motorbike, ready to put on if broken down, and pillion.
11 euro fine if spot checked and 135 € if not wearing it when needed !
Something else to buy and carry..........
 
i think high viz jackets.vests should be compulsory here also.....and especially cyclists should wear one all the ime time when on the bike........some of them lend into the background that you are almost upon them before you see them.........also carrying a warning triangle makes sense and first aid kit should be compulsory......
 
trixie88 said:
i think high viz jackets.vests should be compulsory here also.....and especially cyclists should wear one all the ime time when on the bike........some of them lend into the background that you are almost upon them before you see them.........also carrying a warning triangle makes sense and first aid kit should be compulsory......
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Not forgetting a fire extinguisher and mobile ph.
 
Sounds like they are trying to get us Brits away from our beloved black leather and into their penchant for fluorescent coloured nylon bike gear Yeo.

Must admit I did get a real bright pink and white bike jacket bucket in the 90’s, Fieldsheer I think and loved it. Put it on over leathers if it was cold or wore as a casual jacket when we w3re camped up :)

Don’t mention cyclists, I had a road rage incident on the way up on Friday, feckin idiots lucky one west hurt.
 
Lots of research done re people seeing various colours and all is not what it seems. How we scan etc

Recent years have seen running lights on bikes ,yet every car manufacturer seems to have followed suit so any advantage negated

Channa
 
I do think by law all folk out at night walking ,on bikes etc should wear a floresent band round wast or arms/leg etc,many old country folk walk around late at night here and many have been knocked down due to them insisting on wearing old time dark suits which you dont pick up until to late,why should driver bear the brunt for there folly.
 
Most modern cycling kit incorporates reflective seams at least if not more. My front light powered by a Son hub dynmo makes motorists dip. My rear light is over god knows what lumens but trust me it flashes red across a normal 15ft rd.

As we all should know it's impossible to legislate for idiots.

B2
 
Nabsim said:
Sounds like they are trying to get us Brits away from our beloved black leather and into their penchant for fluorescent coloured nylon bike gear Yeo.
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You only have to wear it if you breakdown, they tried to introduce the compulsary wearing of them for bikers a couple of years ago but when the French bikers protested it was changed to having to carry one incase of breakdowns etc. instead.

Regards,
Del
 
trixie88 said:
i think high viz jackets.vests should be compulsory here also.....and especially cyclists should wear one all the ime time when on the bike........some of them lend into the background that you are almost upon them before you see them.........also carrying a warning triangle makes sense and first aid kit should be compulsory......
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Where do you put all that on a bike if you haven,t got a top box?
 
Borders2 said:
Most modern cycling kit incorporates reflective seams at least if not more. My front light powered by a Son hub dynmo makes motorists dip. My rear light is over god knows what lumens but trust me it flashes red across a normal 15ft rd.

As we all should know it's impossible to legislate for idiots.

B2
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Good lad,dynos went out with nelsons eye,not ment to have flashing red at rear ,but i think its very good to be honest.
 
Borders2 said:
Most modern cycling kit incorporates reflective seams at least if not more. My front light powered by a Son hub dynmo makes motorists dip. My rear light is over god knows what lumens but trust me it flashes red across a normal 15ft rd.

As we all should know it's impossible to legislate for idiots.

B2
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Legislate for idiots,feck have the country here would be under lock & key.:scared:
 
A top box on a m/bike is no big deal, but I think all two wheeled users should be wearing florescent jackets anyway.

When I was doing my M/C test, I was taught by an ex White helmets display team member, who at that time trained the police bikers, he told me why I should always wear florescent clothing.
He said imagine you're driving a car on a country road at night, you drive down a long straight towards oncoming car lights & feel a bump, it could be an animal OR it could be a black clad biker lying in the road after an accident!

I also think that cyclists should have a registration plate on their bikes to stop them running red lights & damaging car mirrors, it should be compulsory to have flashing lights front & rear to aid visibility.

I treat cyclists & other vulnerable road users with the same care that they show for they're self preservation, if they wear bright gear & are riding/walking sensibly, then I do everything I can to pass them safely but if they don't give a damn for they're safety, why the hell should I!!

Phill
 
I think flashing lights are a bad idea. They are a distraction a bit like people who run fog lights when its not foggy.
 
barryd said:
I think flashing lights are a bad idea. They are a distraction a bit like people who run fog lights when its not foggy.
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Yes they are a distraction but in this case, a good one!

It really annoys me when people expect to be seen while they look like the landscape!!

Phill
 
New regs just in.
I would have my work cut out on some roads here
 

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Under your seat?

If you only need it when broken down, under your seat?
I agree with the need to use it when broken down, at least we dont need to carry a full triangle etc.
As for visibility when riding, if a motorist fails to see a biker with often twin headlights on or daylight running lights, the hi vis vest is not the issue, it's the fact the motorist is still allowed to drive with that poor eyesight.
Maybe some enterprising company should manufacture hi vis badges or back patches for the bike fraternity.
A lot of the Cordura, textile jackets have Hi vis but nothing for those like ourselves who prefer leather protective gear.
I appreciate this is a MH oriented forum, my apologies for going of piste.

Slainte, Growlie.
 
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Where do you put all that on a bike if you haven,t got a top box?[/QUOTE


sorry tompa...i was thinking more of a car when mentioning warning triangle and first aid box.....however,

having said that i see no reason why a motorcyclist couldnt accommodate a first aid pack of some description
and there must be somewhere on a motorcycle to attach a warning triangle.

just needs a bit of thought and creativity........
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The legislation around reflective vests is written in a very motorcycle unfriendly way, stating that the vest must be in reach of the rider and pillion from the seat of the motorcycle. So in theory, you cannot get off your motorcycle to retrieve the vest. The best advice, either wear your hi vis vest while riding in France or put it in your tank bag. If you have a pillion, you will also need a vest for them.
You now have to wear CE approved gloves as well.
Its worse in Belgium for rules.
 
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