The measure was announced earlier this year, after the release of poor figures of road deaths. It’s official: the drivers of two or three wheeler will obligation from 1 January 2016 to have on board a yellow reflective vest, as motorists, according to a decree published on Sunday in the Official Gazette.
Officially called “high visibility vest,” “retro reflective vest” or “fluorescent jacket” by some, this accessory will be on hand drivers “on them or in their vehicle storage (net, safe …) “and they will” wear down when their vehicle after an emergency stop, to improve their visibility, “says the decree.
Fine from 11 to 135 Euros
Mandatory since 1 July 2008 for motorists -like red triangle signalization- fluorescent yellow vest with reflective tape, complies with the regulations in force (CE marking), must be endorsed by the driver before leaving his vehicle in case of immobilization on the roadway or its surroundings after an emergency stop.
Violators will incur a fine of 11 Euros if no jacket on board, 135 Euros if they do not carry the following emergency stop.
The measure, announced several times, had been an outcry of the French Federation of Angry Bikers (FFMC). This encourages incentives to operate suitable equipment (gloves, jacket with back, boots, safety vest etc.).