New laws in France

[viper]

if you break down you and your pillion must wear high viz vest so you still should be carrying them and every car/bike i saw on the hard shoulder they were wearing them , what has been said about wearing the 150m2 patch from next year is true , i did post something last week that gives an exact list as to what is and what isnt law.

[2kwacks]

thanks for the info my r.s.t textile jacket as the high viz yellow strips. is this exceptable or do you need the white reflective material, if you don't use a high viz vest.

[viper]

thanks for the info my r.s.t textile jacket as the high viz yellow strips. is this exceptable or do you need the white reflective material, if you don't use a high viz vest.

if its reflective id say it was ok, 150 m2 aint much really

heres the thread with my post on legalities

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,513.30.html

[viper]

Hi Viz doesn't come in until next year.

The amount amounts to no more than a fag packet collectively and can be in stripes. (I think the figure is 0.15sq/m)

It isn't hi viz day-glo either.  It's reflective material - i.e. scotchlite which most kit is piped with anyway.  The piping/stitching on most clothing will suffice.  Needs to be between waist and shoulder - i.e. where it will be seen.

sounds right

my understanding of the new law is a surface area on the upper body that totals 150 squared cm, thats the equivelent of a box thats approx  5 inch x 5 inch in old money

[viper]

this satifys the french law

[Ros]

Well, ypu're not likely to get pulled over with that stuck on yer back are you?!