13-06-12, 10:53 AM
(13-06-12, 10:13 AM)Mousemat link Wrote: Hi,
Just back from France.
In Calais ALL british bikes were being stopped and had to produce breathalyser kits and Hi-Vis vests. A lot of money being made by police!!!
Breathalyser kits cost £4.99 in Halfords.
I don't see how....
The breathalyser law doesn't come into force until 1st July & even then le plod can only tell you off for not having one until 1st Nov when they're allowed to fine you €11 for the offence.
The carrying of Hi viz vests has been a legal requirement for car drivers for a number of years, but they aren't a legal requirement for bikers. However, there is proposed legislation for riders to have to have 150 sq cm (basically an armband) of reflective material on the upper body, this is planned to come into force next year.