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Yellow vest and gloves are mandatory for all

That could again make the bikers angry. With the New Year, two-wheeled motorcycle owners will have to comply with two new obligations. The safety vest, first of all, it is that every motorcycle or scooter driver will have to carry with his hands, in his panniers or his top-case, whereas it is compulsory for the motorists since 2008. In the contrary case, the offender exposes himself to a first class ticket for 17 Euros. And as for motorists, the motorcyclist will have to wear it in case of emergency stop. Otherwise, he is liable to a fine of 135 Euros.

 

The other equipment that becomes mandatory is the pair of gloves. Not mittens or woolen gloves, but leather gloves duly approved. The implementing decree introducing this obligation must be published in the coming days.

 

“It will help not to destroy your hands too much”

We know the drivers of two-wheelers loving freedom, so what do they think of these obligations? In the category of good students, there is David, 41, biker to the tips of his fingers. “Me, I have the helmet, boots, a leather jacket, gloves and a yellow vest in my bag”. We want to put a 20/20, especially since according to him, impose gloves to all drivers of motorized two-wheelers; it is a measure of common sense. “I always have gloves, if you fancy your mouth; it will help not to destroy your hands too much”.

 

“It’s 60 Euros a pair,” he explains. He has an idea that could encourage all drivers to equip themselves: “There could be a small financial assistance, or maybe a discount at the insurance level for us to be equipped.”

 

“Intrusive rules that add up all the time”

It would calm down Yank, 34, who rides on a scooter. He bought a yellow jacket reluctantly and for the approved gloves, he is not ready to equip himself. “It’s quite restrictive, and everyone should be free to decide whether or not to wear gloves based on the risk they take.” He is annoyed by the “extra rules that are added all the time”. He finds this “intrusive”.

 

Additional obligations, there is an additional freedom all the same this year for the two wheels. From February 1st, motorcycles and scooters will be able to circulate between two lines of car in Ile-de-France, in Gironde, and in Rhône. Until then, it was only tolerating.

 

The high visibility vest is now mandatory

Here comes the obligation of reflective vest for all the riders who will travel the French roads.

 

Are you going to pass along the beautiful French roads during the upcoming motorcycle season? If so, you must remember to bring the reflective jacket with you. A law recently approved by the Government over the Alps made it obligatory – as from 1 January 2016 – the presence of many motorcycles, scooters (with two or three wheels) and light quadricycle with bodywork (like the quads) of the high visible vest.

 

A law criticized

The rule, harshly criticized by the FFMC, French was strongly supported by the executive, which, to ensure greater safety on the roads, has decided to impose the presence of the fluorescent yellow jacket also in the vehicles listed above in order to increase the visibility of their drivers in case of stop along the roadway.

 

Penalties for those who do not have it

If the rule becomes similar to that imposed on motorists, as such it will be the fate of those who will be without during a check of the French Police Force: in both cases the penalty will go from 11 to 135 Euros. In the absence of the vest to put on the technical leaders, it is considered valid even the high visibility garment, provided they respect the European standards EN 1150 and EN 471 (located on the label). Moreover, it is clear, it is not obligatory on him to keep his head in normal driving conditions, but only in case of accident or failure or poor visibility as fog or heavy rain. Just like the cars, the important thing is it with him always.