IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO RIDE THROUGH FRANCE

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Among recent news about personal protective equipment (PPE) for bikers, and possible compulsion, one little-known glove imposition has crept into being on French roads, reports industry veteran Frank Finch. Late last year, it became obligatory in France for riders and pillion passengers on any motorcycle or scooter to wear CE-approved gloves. Failure to do so now results in an on-the-spot fine – and possible penalty points.

Relevant labelling will mention the standard EN:13594 and a CE mark shows that the gloves have been independently tested to be compliant with the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. The original version of this EN standard was first published in 2002 and had a scope limited to professional use. However, a 2015 revision removed this restriction and it now applies to both professional and non-professional riders. Subsequently, French rozzers have been empowered to enforce compliance on all PTW road users.

Cutting straight to the point, and commercial opportunity, not many gloves currently on sale in the UK are CE-approved. ..
I have loads of Gloves and only 1 pair (made by Halvarssons) are certified. Halvarssons Mesh are not. Both Triumph pairs are not.

I doubt teh French Police are going to hunt you down - but it's another nail in the coffin if for some reason you displease them.

These wanked-up unpublicized things in France are partly why we use the Ferry from Spain to UK.

Other things like - You need front/rear/side reflectors on your lid - and have to carry a disposable breath tester.
 
That is just friggin ridiculous
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