French Hi-Vis Rules

**Mike Povey** · 29th May 2012

Folks, does anyone know the current rules regarding the wearing of Hi Vis jackets/gilets in France? I know some law was passed a while ago making it mandatory in certain circumstances, but have no idea what they are.

Off to France in a couple of weeks, so would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

**Spindoctor** · 29th May 2012

i have cycled in france and it is mandatory to have lights and a high vis when cycling dusk till dawn

**Known by my posts [FBF]** · 29th May 2012

A couple of other things if you are driving
Hi viz vests for all car passengers
An approved breathalyser.

**Mike Povey** · 29th May 2012

Thanks to you both. Really appreciate the quick advice.

**Darth Weasel** · 29th May 2012

You only need one reflective vest per car, kept in the passenger compartment and put on before exiting the car. Also just any old breathaliser will not do, it must carry the NF (Norme de France) logo.
Check out the AA web site.

**jcs356** · 29th May 2012

Originally Posted by Known by my posts [FBF]

A couple of other things if you are driving
Hi viz vests for all car passengers
An approved breathalyser.

And the Hi Viz's have to be in the car itself, not in the boot so you can put them on before you leave the car.

If you need to buy any have a look in poundland as guess what, they are £1 in there unlike the £7 - £10 they seem to be everywhere else.