Bugsy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 This is 'Connexions' take on the new proposalsArticleYou have to laugh at some of it."Users of two-wheeler of more than 125cc face having to wear jackets with reflective bands or high-visibility jackets to make them easier to see if they fall off their machines. Non-use will mean the loss of two points from the licence"I used to wear those 'shiny-bands' when I took my cycling proficiency test as a ten-year old. Why would it be necessary to make riders easier to see when they fall off ? "Motorcycle numberplates will be made larger so they can be traced more easily for speed offences. New plates will be 275x200 mm and will be fitted to new or newly-registered vehicles. Any numberplate that does not conform to regulations (car or motorcycle) will face a €135 fine." Answer, don't change your bike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 For all motorcyclists.If you care about the future of riding its time to take action.http://www.ffmc.asso.fr/This site gives details of all future action and protests in response to the recent misconceived changes planned by those in control.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I assume you are saying that the Connexions have made a cods of interpreting/translating the proposed legislation, or is it really concerned with riders that fall off? - I havnt seen the French text.They used to send me free copies of Connexions and IIRC "The French News", it was always good for a laugh [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 This is probably a more accurate report.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 But it's all in French! [:-))][:D][:D][:D]I've subscribed to the FFMC newsletter on the link you supplied in the hope of getting regularly updated. Lots of info on that site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I received my regular newsletter from French-Property.com today which has a link to their article about the new proposals. There it once again reports that certain GPS devices, including TomTom, have a radar detection facility, which is to be banned; actually detection is already banned, but more importantly I don't know of any SatNav which does this detection!! They all work, as far as I'm aware, by reporting recorded sites of radar installations, information which until now was freely available! More mis-reporting!I fail to see how a reflective device worn by a rider makes it any safer on the roads; if people can't see headlights then I don't really think they'll see the vests or whatever!Still, this has all been said before! [:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Another aspect is a much larger number plate 27cm x 20cm. (that is the current rectangular car size)The picture below shows the current legal bike plate above and the new sized plate below.Should be interesting trying to fit that to a modern bike [:D] I tried that big plate on my bike and it won't fit between the stock indicators.[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/P1000638.jpg[/IMG]This is all at a time when Germany are planning to reduce the size of bike plates [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Perfect timing, R1200RT registered with old size plates last month. It fits snugly under rear light assembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Does all this imply that currently bikers with little ones (ooo,er) can't be caught by the cameras?Signed, iggorant on 4 wheels.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 No, it definitely doesn't Coops.Don't ask how I know this.[Www][:)][:D] . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Its protest day tomorrow.We are going to the Poitiers event, held at the Exhibition Park in Poitiers at 14.00. (its near the University)If anyone wants to come along we are meeting up at Mac Donalds on the N10 (near Auchan) around 12.30 - 13.00.Be there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBC65 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Doing our bit in the Hautes Pyrénées. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilec Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 So, what's the latest on this? I see MAG in the UK are getting very hot under the collar over the proposals which THEY currently report as bikers to wear dayglowban on filteringban on all bikes over 7 years old from all urban areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 [quote user="Brilec"]So, what's the latest on this? I see MAG in the UK are getting very hot under the collar over the proposals which THEY currently report as bikers to wear dayglow ban on filtering ban on all bikes over 7 years old from all urban areas.[/quote]What!!?? [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Only applies to red VFRs, Sid.....[:P]It's all about the pollution free urban zones that they are planning to introduce like they have in Germany. They are looking at a three year trial project involving nine cities where vehicles will have to be Euro emissions compliant in order to enter the zone. http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/spip.php?page=article&id_article=22322Clearly a bit of an over-reaction on the part of MAG...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the link SD. I'll paint the bike yellow then! [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giscard Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I intend to register a 1990 Ducati sometime next year. That numberplate will take about 10mph off the top speed as well as nearly obscuring the indicators.Only the French !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilec Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 [quote user="Sunday Driver"]Clearly a bit of an over-reaction on the part of MAG......[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilec Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well that all went wrong then. Why can't I delete a post I have only just made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I've never been able to delete a post, even immediately after posting.You could try editing your post to remove the unwanted text? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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