Anyone who wanted to take a ride on the French roads riding a motorcycle, a scooter with three wheels or a quad, will be obliged to acquire the yellow safety vest to wear when stopped on the roadway. For offenders the fine ranges from a minimum of 11 to a maximum of 135 €.
Always keep on board…
With the new year, in France, it has taken a new “rule” that has already made up their noses at many motorcyclists from across the Alps: as announced earlier this year by the Government, to improve visibility on road and thus ensure greater security, as of January 1, 2016 the French biker – and for bikers we also mean the three-wheeled scooter owners or “light quadricycle fitted with fairing” – will in fact have an obligation to have on board a fluorescent yellow vest with reflective strips.
II offenders, specifies the decree, they will be punished by a fine of from 11 to 135 Euros, the same penalty provided for motorists who have none.
Despite the advice of the French Federation of Motorcyclists in Anger (FFMC), convinced that the use of the vest should be regarded as a personal choice, the law came into force: Beware therefore, if you happen to go to France during the next motorcycle trip, be sure to bring your reflective vest!