Topic: Wearing of gloves to become compulsory in France

[vfourfreak]

A new law to come into effect in November will make the wearing of gloves compulsory for both drivers and passengers of motorcycles, three wheelers and quads.

This from an English website : http://www.morebikes.co.uk/france-makes-gloves-compulsory-for-riders-and-pillions/

The French motor cyclist's action group FFMC are none too happy, saying riders and passengers should be encouraged, not forced. As it's a no brainer for me, I don't have a problem with it, except what might be next ? ?

What do you think ?

Kev

[Steve F]

Yep, give 'em an inch and they take a mile........'cept in their case, "give 'em a millimeter and they take a kilometer". 
Should be choice, not a law.

[BomberMann650]

every time I see a law like this, I wonder what got pork-barreled in with it to make it pass.

because certainly, the law makers have more important plans to lay than....gloves for motorcyclists

[Gene]

Another trample on individual rights.  But, I'm sure those that passed the law got a nice kick-back from the glove manufacturers.

[vfourfreak]

Another trample on individual rights.  But, I'm sure those that passed the law got a nice kick-back from the glove manufacturers.

I'm thinking of buying a shed load and setting up shop 

[vfourfreak]

Au revoir to your liberties, Kev... 

Frankly Cal, I'm getting a bit tired of every aspect of life in France being regulated. Maybe it's just the rebel Irish in me . .

Kev

[scrapvalue]

Anyone else find it strange that liberal governments inflict more stupid laws and turn their backs on the important things?

[70CB750]

The core to this is believe that we are just one more law or regulation from achieving the perfect Eden.

[strynboen]

its a good idea to vear gloves..i have a summer and Winter set. i like to keep mu fingers on my hands
..but to make a lav for it..before eu make a low for vhole Europa is strange

[Duke McDukiedook]

Next thing you know they will require you to screw on a fresh pair o' undies in case you get in a wreck.
Government- just as bad or in most cases worse than your Irish mother. 
And yes, me mudder is of Irish lineage if ye must know.

[simon#42]

will they enforce the law though kev ?. there is a law about having large reflective stickers on your crash helmet that the police dont seem to bother about .
i am more bothered about the law which stops vehicles over 7 years old entering paris . i would hate this to catch on .

[Tim2005]

I'm with you there Simon, that 7 year rule is bad news. France does have a lot of new laws that come and go, helmet stickers, hi viz vests had to be worn one year, carried now, then there's the spare bulbs and breathalyser you had to (still have to?) carry. I think last year they said no wearing headphones while riding. There's also been something about GPS's must have the speed camera warnings turned off. But as you say, none of it is enforced, I ride over there 2 or 3 times a year and it's still a great place for biking and the people are really friendly to bikers.

[simon#42]

yes tim france is a great place to ride a bike , lots of open space and people who dont treat you like a second class citizen for riding one .

[martin99]

Is it law to wear proper protective clothing too Kev? Only reason I ask, this summer I've seen a lot of blokes (fckn idiots) riding around wearing T-shirts and shorts, helmet and gloves - like they've made a decision that they value their knuckles over their elbows and kneecaps?

Not that I'm decrying personal choice - wouldn't want the 'glove law' over here - just curious if there is some 'hierarchy of body parts' that the French government feel should have priority over others.

[vfourfreak]

Is it law to wear proper protective clothing too Kev? Only reason I ask, this summer I've seen a lot of blokes (fckn idiots) riding around wearing T-shirts and shorts, helmet and gloves - like they've made a decision that they value their knuckles over their elbows and kneecaps?

Not that I'm decrying personal choice - wouldn't want the 'glove law' over here - just curious if there is some 'hierarchy of body parts' that the French government feel should have priority over others.

No Martin, there are no other regulations, that I know of. The trouble with all these clever laws is that while they may not be actively enforced, the coppers have the potential to do you for a rake of things if you do get stopped for a routine check. And there are lots of such checks these days.

Kev

[74cb750]

Well all French should be protected from all the little bugs that used to hit their hands while riding, non?

[vfourfreak]

C'est toujours les petites betises ici Michel.

[Stev-o]

I had to check, thought this was originally in the humor section. 

Do they at last wear a condom when you are gettin screwed?!

[vfourfreak]

yes tim france is a great place to ride a bike , lots of open space and people who dont treat you like a second class citizen for riding one .

Hey Simon,

Come on over and we can do the Corniche des Cévennes together. I'll have the RC30 ready, but it will be a distant memory for you as I get it wound up and zoom into the distance.

Seriously, I agree, France is bloody good for biking. And your health, and for fit women, and the cheese, and the wine, and the 35 hour week etc etc

Kev

[vfourfreak]

I had to check, thought this was originally in the humor section. 

Do they at last wear a condom when you are gettin screwed?!

I don't think the bishop did 

[simon#42]

one day i will call in on you kev unfortunately i dont drink anymore but we can sit drinking coffee , watching the women and talking bollocks for a few hours !
actually i have been within a few miles of you a couple of times in recent years .

[krusty]

Maybe its to reduce the cost on the health system for the repair of damaged hands and fingers?

[Terry in Australia]

Maybe its to reduce the cost on the health system for the repair of damaged hands and fingers?

Nah, it's just to piss on everyone's liberties Krusty, don't cha no?

[demon78]

Kev didn't you say you had 3 years to go before retirement if that's true you can do that on your head, then who gives a #$%* what laws they have, move to Monaco and open Kev's Cut rate Bikini Shop "personal fittings our speciality" and motorcycle tours of the harbor You should get a superior type of customer there with it's proximity to Italy and money in the background.
Bill the demon

[bwaller]

PLus Bill, Simon & I will work for you.....cheap.