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File under France Travel
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Normandy, France
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The mandatory breathalyzer that every motorist, including motorcycle riders, must have with them at all times when on the road has been a hot iron in a part of the French government that doesn't shine. The previous government had made it a law that all vehicles on French soil must have an "in-working-condition" unit in the vehicle (meaning if you used one, you had to have another one unused). To make matters worse, the unit had to be approved for French soil, visible by the "NF" logo. So even as a foreigner riding your motorcycle in France, you need to buy a French approved unit.
Luxembourg has gone on the attack. They have written to the current president of France, telling him that this is nonsense. This is Europe after all, and politicians over the last few decades have been trying to normalize laws and products over its borders.
If France wants to continue a law that most experts deem inappropriate, then France should allow European breathalyzers, not just French ones. (Note: one French manufacturer has a monopoly in these units, and surprise, surprise - it's this company officials that have "pushed" the law in existence - link).
So far, no reaction from France. Maybe in Germany would do the same, France might move.
Via: Le Quotidien
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