Knowing how good the French are at following the rules, I do wonder how many of them actually have all this stuff in their cars? Or is it another way of fleecing the tourists?
Knowing how good the French are at following the rules, I do wonder how many of them actually have all this stuff in their cars? Or is it another way of fleecing the tourists?
Graham
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Interesting point!
If the purpose of needing the breathalysers is to self-test then, if you only have 2, you have the dilemma of whether to test your fitness to drive and risk prosecution for not having all the required equipment in the car. I assume that the devices have to be specific to whatever the French limit is so just any kit won't do.
Of course, the best approach is not to consume alcohol at all if you're driving.
Last edited by Katys Grandad; 02-03-2013 at 13:33.
As most cars now, including mine, have sealed units for lights etc, it would take half my boot to carry all this stuff around, not to mention the cost and I would not know how to change lights etc myself so what would be the point ?
I also think carrying a breathalyser is dangerous as it tempts people to drink up to the limit when you really should not drink and drive full stop !
As far as a first aid kit goes, what good is an elastoplast if you come across a RTA ?
I do think a warning triangle is a good idea, but that is about it.
Sue
I was thinking of the people who do speed and slow down when they see the speed camera signs, if they know about them they would hopefully slow down to the correct speed earlier. I don't drive so it wouldn't affect me.
I assumed the breathalyser is for the police to administer a test in the event youu were involved in an incident or they stopped you. Anyone who is going behind the wheel shouldnt be drinking anyway imo and if they need a breathalyser to decide for themselves if they hav drunk too much, then they quite clearly have doubts and again shouldnt be driving.
Interesting point regarding the lights, are you talking about the LED type of lamp? If it has a bulb then it will not be a sealed unit, but I would like to see somebody change a bulb on some of the newer cars on the side of the road where wheel,arch liner and in some cases even the bumper is required to be removed. As we know LED's don't last forever so are the French requiring us to carry complete spare lamps? Check your cars hand book and see how to change a blown bulb, don't be suprised if it says "take to your dealer as this requires specialist fitting".
Dave
In Norway we had a hired driver and he had to blow into a machine each time he wanted to start the vehicle. Without a clean reading the vehicle would not start. Brilliant idea.
All roadside breath tests and confirmed by a static calibrated machine at the police station. This is the reading that goes to court.
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All the lights on my car are now LED.......... So what do I carry????????????????
Stupid idea...
The side repeater on the drivers door mirror has developed a fault. I therefore rang the main dealer (Car still under warranty) to be told "I will order a new mirror for you" The car goes in on Tuesday to have it fitted.....
So, the question is..... Do I now carry 2 spare door mirrors, just in case the LED goes faulty????????? I dread to think how I could change that on the hard shoulder.
I also dread to think of the cost, If it wasn't a warranty job. ££££££££££ instead of a bulb for a couple of quid[msncry]
mike
Probably wouldn't do you any good if you did manage to replace it yourself as many of this type of lamp needs to be programmed into the car before it will work. Also your headlamps are probably xenon and a relacement bulb can be well over a hundred pound, again not advisable to fit yourself.
Dave
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