France

[Devonboy]

Can anyone tell me if any regs. have changed for bikers in France since last year i.e is Hivis compulsory yet?

[ChasF]

No but you will need to carry a personal breathalyser kit from 1st July

[gebrauchtwagen83]

most changes come in next year

[sidestand]

Get the breathalyser kit on the ferry though, as the French limit is lower than ours !

[900Fantrider]

L`clerc super markets had them for 99cents at the weekend

[ChasF]

Yes, should have said not to spend loads on an Amazon electronic breathalyser as it doesn't conform with French regs.

In France you also need to carry your log book, insurance and spare bulbs and ride with your headlight on at all times.

Speed cameras are no longer advertised, red bordered signs with a town or village name are the start of the 50kph zone and watch out for 'priorite a droite'. Take care on big roundabouts. Using GPS with speed camera data is also illegal.

[Devonboy]

Thanks for your replys. I know there's lot's of s**t going on in europe for bikes/biker's but still worth asking knowledge people. We're going in June so no need for a breatherlyser. Can't understand that one if you have a drink don't drive/ride simple!

[Hullygully]

Now then, the wife and I are heading through France in June starting on the 10th overnight boat to StMalo then on towards the prynees for a week or so then back up through France, back on the boat outa Caen on the 23rd...were are you going to and from?? our paths may cross....if not Bon-route..

Stay lucky Hullygully.

[dazedproductions]

Last I heard the breathaliser only applied to the French, is this confirmed to apply to foreign vehicles? As its uncommon in other EU countries it's kinda hard to enforce!
I am sure it will be as respected by bikers as the bulb kit. I have never carried spare bulbs in all my years of riding in France.

[Mr Free Market]

Mrs FM has been modelling her new French regs complaint summer touring outfit