French bin the hi-viz proposals!!
We've just heard that the French interior Minister Emmanuel Valls has decided to withdraw the 150 square centimetre hi-viz rule.
Apparently he has acknowledged the protests from riders and that there really isn't any basis for the move.
MAG highlighted a few months ago, that apart from setting a dangerous precedent and creating the possibility that responsibility for accidents could be automatically shifted toward those riders not wearing the hi-viz as required, the French Government had also found itself in possible breach of a Directive which stipulated minimum quantities of hi-viz IF hi-viz was being prescribed.
If you read French:
http://motomag.com/Derniere-minute-Emmanuel-Valls-suspend-le-brassard-jaune-des-motards.html
Paddy Tyson Campaigns Coordinator Motorcycle Action Group www.mag-uk.org 01926 844064
Apparently he has acknowledged the protests from riders and that there really isn't any basis for the move.
MAG highlighted a few months ago, that apart from setting a dangerous precedent and creating the possibility that responsibility for accidents could be automatically shifted toward those riders not wearing the hi-viz as required, the French Government had also found itself in possible breach of a Directive which stipulated minimum quantities of hi-viz IF hi-viz was being prescribed.
If you read French:
http://motomag.com/Derniere-minute-Emmanuel-Valls-suspend-le-brassard-jaune-des-motards.html
Paddy Tyson Campaigns Coordinator Motorcycle Action Group www.mag-uk.org 01926 844064
Comments
If it is true and they have tossed out the idea, it is a victory for riders everywhere as I am sure other countries would have followed suit.