Cendrillon Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 . "Do you think I can return them and get my money back?"Nice idea HoneySuckle but it probably won't work.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'm gob smacked it has taken till today for this to appear in English language press. The law was scrapped or paused, whatever you want to call it weeks and weeks ago. It was in the French language newspapers anyway which is where I read it and it was a few weeks at least before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Hang on everyone - the law is back on, has been signed and comes into force in March No refunds for you HS - sorry http://www.service-public.fr/actualites/002384.html EDIT: Now I am confused. The link seems to indicate that it goes ahead, but the link within says it will not be obligatory to carry a breathalyser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Methinks that you need to brush up on some verbs and tenses, notable reporter, devoir, être and the conditionnel passé.The bill has been put back, (but for that) a fine should (would) have been payable from March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Merci ChancerNot a strong point in English so definitly a poor one in French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Does it really say that the fine for non-compliance would have been just 11 euros, or is my French letting me down too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Twas ever thus, do try and keep up [:P][:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Need to grease the Zimmer frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Our local Leclerc is selling breathalisers with an expiry date in February 2013! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well, Quillan, either someone was ahead of the game or the Government was a bit behind.According to the news, Manuel Vails announced it yesterday (24/1)[url]http://www.francetvinfo.fr/video-l-obligation-d-avoir-un-ethylotest-dans-la-voiture-est-reportee_211093.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 All I can say is the Gendarmes even before it was supposed to come in to law said it was not workable and they wouldn't be checking for them in cars.You have never been able to buy them round here either from supermarkets, garages or car part shops (the ones like Halfords in the UK). It is not for the want of trying to get hold of them either on my part and the last time I tried I was told that they were no longer required and didn't I bother to read the newspapers and that was a few weeks before Christmas.I have been through two controls at night here and nobody has asked to see them.Perhaps the UK is not the only country where things are leaked to the press long before they happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Dammit, that's 4 alco testers that are redundant ( 2 for each car)'Anyone want to buy some second hand unused testers - very cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 That Parrot is Dead - Deceased - No More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The parrot may well be dead but it's the budgies that go cheep PDS!![:-))]I have to admit that I have never really tried to find any. we don't normally have any baloons at parties anyway [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well, Brittany Ferries must be desperate to unload their unsold stock. [:D]I had a cheery note today telling me to be sure to enjoy the crossing I have booked for next week.Under "Essential Information" it says:"BreathalysersFrom the 1st March 2013 it will be compulsory to carry breathalysers in your vehicle when driving in France. They are now available on-board our vessels from £5.99 for a twin pack."Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well you will now be able to tell them to use them for their parties Louise [B][B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Was in an auto distribution outlet earlier this afternoon, they had a box of freebies on the counter - I still didn't take one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Good grief man ! What do you want for nuffin? Yer money back [:-))]That comment din arf make I larf [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Actually, Jonz, I'd have done the same as Erns.A German friend (thorough person that she is) claims that she has read that the contents are very toxic if the packets are left to get warm such as in the glove compartment on a hot summer's day.I don't know what volume of liquid is needed before the toxicity kicks in but, hey, you learn not to argue with some people![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 So apart from ................them not working if left in the carthem not working anyway they're toxic (according to someone German - proof enough)non availabilitynon buy-in from the public at largeapathy from the authorities, i.e. Gendarmerie.................. it was a good bit of legislation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 One of many similar reports!http://www.ecologie-pratique.org/article.php/la-toxicite-des-ethylotests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I'm not defending the wretched things in way whatsoever however reports of DIY breathalysers being toxic are completely disingenuous and amount to nothing more than scare mongering.Yes, the chemical contained in them, potassium dicromate, is potentially acutely and chronically harmful to health but under normal circumstances the user will never actually come into contact with it and as such it is no more intrinsically hazardous than some of the chemicals contained in the very car you are driving as well as a whole host of everyday products we are all surrounded by 24/7 !http://www.healthystuff.org/get-stuff.php?group-report=Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 [quote user="AnOther"]http://www.healthystuff.org/get-stuff.php?group-report=Cars[/quote]Scaremongering at its very best![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I heard on "autoroute info" two days ago that the CNSR (the body to which the decision on whether to enforce the law mandating possession of a breathalyser was referred) has recommended:1) That carrying a breathalyser in a car should be mandatory 2) That failure to produce one if requested during a controle should not be punishable by a fine.The same body has also recommended that the signs warning of fixed radar sites should be put back in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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