MSE News: Driving to France? Pack a breathalyser or risk fine

lovesgshp

Not so much on the breathalyser issue, but this relates to other problems that could come up, as the UK has opted out or so it seems from this new directive:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-police-step-up-watch-on-british-drivers-8755609.html
http://www.connexionfrance.com/europe-cross-border-driving-fines-motoring-offences-speeding-france-uk-12870-view-article.html

Tallaght

Do not forget your warning triangle,extinguisher and fluorescent vests as well.

pKaTz

Tallaght wrote: »

Do not forget your warning triangle,extinguisher and fluorescent vests as well.

Is an extinguisher needed too?

tori.k

No it's not yet a legal requirement just a recommendation that a first aid kit and fire extinguisher are handy. You will need a warning triangle & high Vis for everyone and a spare set of bulbs.

jerrypolecat

Make sure by NF rated breathalysers if you are travelling to France as the alcohol limit is different to the UK.

You can get them from a alcohol and drug charity Swanswell.
Swanswell.myshopify.com

Mupette

jetting off to France in a month, time to get all the bits and bobs again,

I gave dad the breathalyzer last time to keep, but we are flying and hiring a car, would just take dad's spare but is it worth the risk for the 1 1/2 hour drive till we get to him or would you buy another to keep in the hire car.

Moto2

You don't need a breathalyser, there is no penalty for not having one

DCFC79

Check this link out.

The breathalyser law has either been abolished or postponed indefinitely.

Mupette

DCFC79 wrote: »

Check this link out.

The breathalyser law has either been abolished or postponed indefinitely.

AA link, they don't themselves link to where this information comes from, i'm a worrier that if i got stopped and asked, for me to reply oh well the AA website said not too..

thanks for the link

Touring Tips
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 Breathalysers - It is compulsory for drivers of all motor vehicles including motorcyclists but
excluding mopeds, to carry a breathalyser in their vehicle while travelling in France.
The breathalyser has to be a certified by the French authorities, showing an ‘NF’ number.
The official text states that one unused certified breathalyser must be produced. We
recommend that two single-use breathalysers are carried, so if one is used or damaged you
will still have a replacement to produce.
We have received notification of the indefinite postponement of being fined for not carrying a
breathalyser (An on the spot fine of €11 was due to be implemented on 1 March 2013).

So their own pdf says you must have one.

Moto2

Q. What's the consequences for not having one?
A. There are none