[topix.net] - France: ATGATT Shortly Mandatory?

Ninjette Newsbot · February 18th, 2013, 05:50 AM

It looks like the debate that is happening in some places in the world about the mandatory use of helmets on motorcycles is so minor compared to the one that France is going to have...... .... helmets are mandatory, as is the case in all other European countries, but the French want to go for the next step.

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DaBlue1 · February 19th, 2013, 04:35 PM

I wonder how well mandatory ATGATT would go over in the United States.

Joshorilla · February 19th, 2013, 05:20 PM

Here's the deal, in france they get a lot of british people going over to ride, the gendarmes will pull you over and will go through every single piece of mandatory equiptment including TWO disposable certified pocket breatherlisers, first aid kit to regulations, helmet reflective stickers etc....

These laws do nothing for the farmer that rides his peugeot moped in no gear to the boulangerie on a saturday, it's a "gotcha" for the tourists so they can slap you with a massive fine.

tntremainiac · February 19th, 2013, 09:28 PM

We consider attgatt in this family mandatory anyway.

broken neck · February 20th, 2013, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

I wonder how well mandatory ATGATT would go over in the United States.

As well as a possible firearms regulation, I guess...

Some will be happy, some will not care but for some it would be time to lauch a rebellion...

tfkrocks · February 20th, 2013, 07:01 PM

The only issue I have with the full gear they're considering is the requirement for jackets/vests with airbags. That's not exactly common...

Whiskey · February 21st, 2013, 01:52 PM

As far as I know france already has mandatory hi-vis, mandatory reflective patches on helmets, and bans bikes over 100bhp being sold there.

French bikers seem to bend over & take it up the ass. The federation of angry bikers must be a total joke...

A slow rolling protest to shut down every major city at rush hour should make their opinions known (that or drag whoever comes up with these ideas out for an appointment with the national razor

)

ChaoSS · February 22nd, 2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

I wonder how well mandatory ATGATT would go over in the United States.

It wouldn't. Too many riders that wouldn't stand for it. ATGATT may make sense on a sport bike, but on a cruiser, half the fun is the wind on your face, in your hair, on your arms, etc. Depending on the type of riding you are doing, it's not really all that dangerous, either.

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February 19th, 2013, 04:35 PM	#2
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I wonder how well mandatory ATGATT would go over in the United States.

February 19th, 2013, 05:20 PM	#3
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Here's the deal, in france they get a lot of british people going over to ride, the gendarmes will pull you over and will go through every single piece of mandatory equiptment including TWO disposable certified pocket breatherlisers, first aid kit to regulations, helmet reflective stickers etc.... These laws do nothing for the farmer that rides his peugeot moped in no gear to the boulangerie on a saturday, it's a "gotcha" for the tourists so they can slap you with a massive fine.

February 19th, 2013, 09:28 PM	#4
tntremainiac ninjette.org member Name: Todd Location: Jersey Shore Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Concours 1400 (Fat Ninja), Triumph Thunderbird Sport, Ninja 250, 80 Honda Streettracker Posts: 22	We consider attgatt in this family mandatory anyway.

February 20th, 2013, 07:01 PM	#6
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	The only issue I have with the full gear they're considering is the requirement for jackets/vests with airbags. That's not exactly common...

February 21st, 2013, 01:52 PM	#7
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	As far as I know france already has mandatory hi-vis, mandatory reflective patches on helmets, and bans bikes over 100bhp being sold there. French bikers seem to bend over & take it up the ass. The federation of angry bikers must be a total joke... A slow rolling protest to shut down every major city at rush hour should make their opinions known (that or drag whoever comes up with these ideas out for an appointment with the national razor )