Originally Posted by
bobbycorno
And now for something completely different... Early on there were rumors that all PBP 2011 participants would need EN certified safety vests. I checked the PBP web site, but couldn't find any reference to this. Can anybody confirm or deny this? And if we do need 'em, where are they available?
SP
Bend, OR
Quote from the 2011 PBP pamphlet:
"According to French law, a reflective vest is mandatory when riding at night. Alternatives like a reflective sash or belt are not acceptable as substitutes."
The French law passed in 2008 requires all motor vehicle operators and passengers to have EN471 vests available inside the car in case they have to get out of the car in a breakdown. Cyclists are explicitly required to wear the vests at night and in low visibility. In other words it's not an ACP requirement, it's French law. Is it worth a 90 euro fine and possible disqualification from PBP to test whether it is enforced?
I have not found one yet but I'm going to start looking online. Need to get used to wearing the thing before August.