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Author:  pcernie [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Going to France? Take your breathalyser, vest and triangle
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18662555

I suspect Sarkozy had another fantastic meeting with lobbyists there, once he'd gotten rid of the film and music industry-types.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:58 pm ]
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So you have to have one in the car, but you don't have to use it. Genius!
Author:  jonbwfc [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:03 pm ]
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l3v1ck wrote:
So you have to have one in the car, but you don't have to use it. Genius!

Actually, you have to have two.
Author:  brataccas [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:32 pm ]
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Quote:
Motorists driving without the two breathalyser tests will be handed a fine of 11 euros


only 11 euros, so its better taking the fine rather than buying all that kit which prob costs a bit more than 11 euros :P
Author:  Linux_User [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:49 pm ]
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On second thought, let's not go to France, 'tis a silly place.
Author:  big_D [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:11 pm ]
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Quote:
Retailers in Britain say sales of breathalysers have risen considerably due to the law, the Press Association reports.

Car accessory retailer Halfords said there had been unprecedented demand, but said that 6 out of 10 Britons travelling to France were not aware of the changes.

Ripping off the Brits again? Only breathalysers made and sold in France are deemed legal. If you have one made outside of France, you will still be fined - according the news reports here.

That said, the chemical breathalyser is only 5€, so 2 of them are still cheaper than a fine.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:08 pm ]
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Linux_User wrote:
On second thought, let's not go to France, 'tis a silly place.

Loving the reference. :lol:
Author:  AlunD [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:04 am ]
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Don't forget the HiVis has to be in the car not the boot and needs to be more than just a vest ........ :roll:
Author:  Spreadie [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:33 am ]
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AlunD wrote:
Don't forget the HiVis has to be in the car not the boot and needs to be more than just a vest ........ :roll:

It has to be the sleeved vest, iirc.

This latest farce pretty much guarantees that I won't be going to France.
Author:  JJW009 [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:01 am ]
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They sell them everywhere for next to nothing, so I really don't see why anyone would get upset by it. There's far more important things in life to complain about!
Author:  jonbwfc [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:26 am ]
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JJW009 wrote:
They sell them everywhere for next to nothing, so I really don't see why anyone would get upset by it. There's far more important things in life to complain about!

Indeed. when I went abroad, I bought a HiVis from B&Q before I left. Cost me about 2 quid.

I think some of the regulations are a bit finicky - requiring things to be in the car rather than in the boot for example - but the basic principle seems sound.
Author:  paulzolo [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:27 am ]
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jonbwfc wrote:
JJW009 wrote:
They sell them everywhere for next to nothing, so I really don't see why anyone would get upset by it. There's far more important things in life to complain about!

Indeed. when I went abroad, I bought a HiVis from B&Q before I left. Cost me about 2 quid.

I think some of the regulations are a bit finicky - requiring things to be in the car rather than in the boot for example - but the basic principle seems sound.


I kind of wonder where these things would go in my car. Not much room for extra stuff in the cabin.
Author:  jonbwfc [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:28 am ]
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paulzolo wrote:
I kind of wonder where these things would go in my car. Not much room for extra stuff in the cabin.

There is that. Not a lot of storage space in a Lotus Elise, for example.
Author:  JJW009 [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:55 am ]
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jonbwfc wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
I kind of wonder where these things would go in my car. Not much room for extra stuff in the cabin.

There is that. Not a lot of storage space in a Lotus Elise, for example.

:lol:
Author:  belchingmatt [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:32 am ]
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When you see the same twat driving aorund the UK for two weeks with a duff headlight, the German law stating you must have a complete set of replacement bulbs in the car makes a lot of sense.

This is an area where the EU should step in re: extinguishers, bulbs, Hi Vis. And even chemical breathalysers.

Make it the norm and then there is no excuse!
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