Nobody is supposed to ignore the law. Yet a week after the entry into force of the text which makes it mandatory yellow reflective vest for all drivers of motorized two-wheelers, the law is little or not respected. Illustration in Toulouse.
Bikers aligned motorists
Since 1 January 2016, the law requires two wheelers, motorcycles and scooters, to have a yellow vest on hand and put in an emergency stop. A “fluorescent jacket” to have under the seat or in a bag, but not on the back outstanding: two wheel drivers (excluding bike) must wear only in case of breakdown or accident. Bikers are now aligned with motorists who are forced since July 2008, with surcharge, mandatory triangle.
Followed a disputed and little law yet
The measure supported by the government and which sparked heated debates and anger many bikers before its adoption, aims to improve the visibility of two wheelers when they are walking, and thus increase security. Seven days after the application of the law, the bikers meet? In Toulouse, listen to the story of Fred Chapuis for France Bleu.
Six riders interviewed at random in the streets of Toulouse, not four or unfamiliar with the law. “I did not know that the law had come into force on January 1,” admits, embarrassed, this biker Toulouse. It took a little to cross a knowledgeable driver two wheels. “The safety vest is in my bike,” said Maxime, four-year license. There is an exception, “if we’re off the bike, on an emergency lane, it must be worn, otherwise it’s 135 euro fine.” The law also provides for a fine of 11 euros for non-presentation of the vest during a police check or gendarmerie.
The well into their sixties and more than 40 years on two wheels, Olivier, a recalcitrant, knows what it may.. “I have no yellow vest or reflective tape on me, not I sit a bit on C is not useless, but motorists must pay attention to us. Let us shape a little bikers by making them do what the circuit is no longer, ie you can not have reflex. and then we teach the people to watch their mirrors well. ”
Improving visibility in case of emergency stop, it is the objective of the law. Poorly implemented at the moment, it is still considered useful by many bikers. “We need it, recognizes this driver Toulouse, to the extent necessary for a vehicle, someone coming down car, why not stop for a biker?” An implementation winded after a week, though the law applies to all and officially without tolerance.