Are you getting the ferry to Oostend? In that case you can ignore the French stuff. I wish they would sort their rules out. The RAC and AA give different advice. The link for the Belgium page has been given earlier http://www.rac.co.uk/travel/driving-abro...es/belgium
France, if you are going via Calais etc
http://shop.theaa.com/store/advice-on-driving-in-europe
New regulation – motorcycles – effective from 1st January 2013 All drivers and passengers of a motorcycle over 125cc or a motor tricycle over 15 KW/h must wear reflective clothing when riding their vehicles. In the event of an emergency stop, the reflective clothing still needs to be worn. The ‘reflective clothing’ must have a minimum reflective surface of 150 sq. cm (approx 23 sq. in.) in total either in one piece or in several pieces, and must be worn in the upper part of the body (between the neck and the waist). A fine will be imposed for non compliance.
Not sure if that is just Spain though??
http://www.rac.co.uk/travel/driving-abro...ies/france
Motorcyclists (Safety helmets are compulsory for drivers and passengers of mopeds and motorcycles. Helmets must have reflective elements as per paragraph 6.16 of ECE regulation 22-04.)
France, if you are going via Calais etc
http://shop.theaa.com/store/advice-on-driving-in-europe
New regulation – motorcycles – effective from 1st January 2013 All drivers and passengers of a motorcycle over 125cc or a motor tricycle over 15 KW/h must wear reflective clothing when riding their vehicles. In the event of an emergency stop, the reflective clothing still needs to be worn. The ‘reflective clothing’ must have a minimum reflective surface of 150 sq. cm (approx 23 sq. in.) in total either in one piece or in several pieces, and must be worn in the upper part of the body (between the neck and the waist). A fine will be imposed for non compliance.
Not sure if that is just Spain though??
http://www.rac.co.uk/travel/driving-abro...ies/france
Motorcyclists (Safety helmets are compulsory for drivers and passengers of mopeds and motorcycles. Helmets must have reflective elements as per paragraph 6.16 of ECE regulation 22-04.)