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[goldie]

right chaps im off to the alps in September can anyone clear up for me these new rules for riding in France?

ive looked on various websites and i cant find the clear enough answers im after 

so as always chaps if anyone could shed some light that would be brilliant 

[faulksie]

Lots of legal requirements and differences when riding in France, compared to uk. Not all are seriously policed, but is best to aware of them. Priorities at junctions varies in country and towns / villages which are worth knowing and can save you a lot of pain or even your life !

Is there anything specific your asking about ?

check out the downloads link on this site which you might find useful :-

www.bikeclubfrance.com

if you haven't been before, you'll love the roads over there  .....

[tingy]

i asked the same a while ago then just decided to skip the whole country out 

have a read of
http://www.zx10r.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19936.msg231615.html#msg231615

[goldie]

I went there last year and loved it  i was just a bit confused with the reflective jackets and the breathalizer some websites say its compulsary some dont 

[faulksie]

[goldie]

I always take a hi vis anyway but dont wear it unless we stop somwhere busy, il have to go and buy a breathalizer then i think  do you no roughly how much they are to buy?

[faulksie]

[goldie]

Ok matey thanks for the info have a pony 

[tingy]

Dont forget u need 2 as plod can stop u, make u use it and if u dont have a spare u cant continue ur journey 

[Crownan]

Just so you know, the breathalysers aren't being enforced until November, however, it would be a good idea to have them on you now as it gives them less reason to 'dislike' you and cause more hassle for other reasons 

[faulksie]

[goldie]

Yeah i agree it will make make sense to get some i think thanks for the replies chaps 

[fido]

But how accurate are these self testers?
Personally I wouldnt like to trust them.

[faulksie]

But how accurate are these self testers?
Personally I wouldnt like to trust them.

Not as accurate as the ones the police use, and even then the police only use theirs as a guide as to if they arrest you pending further tests back at the nick on more accurate testing equipment or a blood test.

From what I gather, the results can vary by 15% depending on the individual, so i guess the self testers and ones the police use are based on this and allow for worse case scenario to be on the safe side. All very debatable and when you factor in how long it must take to get into your blood and out of, your body size and how much blood you have, then the only sure safe bet, if you value your license, is to not drink at all.

If you do wish to chance a drink, or value one for the road, more than your license, at least the self test kits give you some sort of guide as to where you stand. Personally I wouldn't trust them anymore than i trust myself when I've had drink ..

[GRNINJA]

It takes 1 hour for the Alcohol to get into your system and it takes 1 hour per unit for it to disperse

Please do not believe the stories on depending on size of person... This only matters on how you feel not on what the test pick up..

20 stone guy who drinks alot will probably drink 4 pints and feel ok... this is not going to stop the fact he has still drunk the same amount of units going into his blood and take the same amount of time to disperse.

Knowledge gained from Drink awareness course... They going to how many units are in what type of drink how long it takes to go in and out, lots of misconceptions like if your 20 stone can you drink more (answer was No)

Please if anyone does value there license and are at risk of getting pulled/crashing or anything please stay safe don't drink and ride..

remember it takes 1 hour to disperse 1 unit if you drink 1 pint of stella thats 3 units (ish) ignore the first hour as its not in your system yet and then it takes 1 hour per unit to disperse so 4 hours after you have 1 pint of stella is when you are alcohol free (this is alcohol free and not under the limit) UK limit is 3.5 units so 1 and a bit Stella's and your are over the limit...