Safety Equipment’s
The wearing of a reflective vest for roadside emergencies is a legal requirement in France & other European countries.
From July 1 2008 it is mandatory to carry a warning triangle and high visibility reflective jacket (gilet jaune) inside your car which must be accessible from inside the vehicle (not kept in the boot!) and must be used in the event of a breakdown. Both jacket and triangle must conform to EU standards and the driver should wear the Hi Viz vest when they exit the car. Failure to have a triangle or high-vis vest in the vehicle will result in a fine for each offence. It is also a requirement for cyclists to wear high visibility jackets outside towns, when it is dark or when visibility is poor.