The law came into effect on 1st july 2008 making a requirement for the driver of the car to wear a high viz upper body garment waistcoat jacket anorak if the car is immobilised at the side of the road or on a hard shoulder and the driver has to get out of the car.
High visibility jackets driving in france.
Make sure all the family are seen with the family high visibility vest pack from the aa.
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High visibility reflective safety vests must be ce compliant.
Anyone standing on the hard shoulder on french motorways should be wearing a high visibility vest jacket according to french driving regulations.
Don t dismiss this as a silly rule the french police will stop british registered vehicles to check they have the correct equipment for driving in france.
Legal requirements for driving in france.
Having a warning triangle is a legal requirement in france.
They must be kept in the front area of the car for example in the glove compartment or under the passenger seat so that you can access them easily before getting out of the vehicle.
You are expected to be wearing your jacket from the moment you step out of your vehicle or risk a substantial fine.
Motorcycling in france requirements for 2020 new laws came into force in 2016 for motorcyclists and scooter riders regarding the requirement to carry a fluorescent hi viz vest or jacket while riding in france.
Containing two adult high visibilty vests and 2 children s high visibility vests the vest pack conforms to the safety requirements of the european standard en 20471 and exceed the requirements for en 1150 regarding high visibility clothing for children.
Before you drive in france ensure that you have a high visibilty jacket for the driver and ideally for all occupants.
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High visibility vest s a high visibility vest one per passenger must be carried inside the passenger compartment of your vehicle in case of a car breakdown.