Cycling along in Strasbourg city we were flagged down by the police and asked to pull off the cycleway. We were not the only ones, there must have been a dozen police with stopped cyclists and a film crew. We had been pulled over in order that our bikes could be checked for safety and legality. No panic they are only the police out in force. Questions were asked and a check sheet produced. In the end I had clocked up 3 illegalities! I did not have side reflectors on the spokes front and back or a white reflector on the front of the bike. I did not know these were legal requirements when cycling in France. The form was completed and handed over.
Completed form.
Each error solicited a fine of €11 hence a €33 in total. Fortunately this was an exercise in making the public aware of cycle safety and legal requirements, so a smile and a shake of hands and all good to go and no fine to pay. Off to the bike shop to buy a few reflectors. I'm quite pleased with the exercise as I know now exactly what is required for cycling in France and after a couple of tweeks we will be all good.
1 comment:
Several very interesting blogs......this one particularly so for me!
It seems My Brompton and I have been illegally pottering through the lanes of France!! New kit to be purchased pronto!
Thank you!
Anne
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