Driving in France? new regulations

Incapuppy

I saw this in yesterday's paper and thought it worthy of mentioning as it has received very little publicity in the UK.

Since 01 July a new law has come into force meaning that anyone driving in France must be in possession of a fluorescent jacket to be worn in the case of an emergency.

Police appear to be stopping unsuspecting drivers for other minor offences and then issuing on the spot fines if the driver does not have the required jacket in their car.

Story from paper here (the headline is a bit misleading):

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1034564/British-motorists-face-100-fine-failing-wear-fluorescent-vests-driving-France.html

Official advice from Foreign Office here:

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/europe/france

PNEfan

You can buy fluorescent jackets from Poundland. Bargain!

And worth keeping one in your UK car too, in case of breakdowns.

MiniMinni

That's also the law in Norway...and maybe some other places too.

buyitall

They are one of the weekly specials at Lidl from next Monday £1.99