Starting this Sunday, November 20, the wearing of approved reflective material gloves will become mandatory for PTW riders and passengers. Every year, motorcyclists, and more generally motorized two-wheelers pay a heavy tribute to the road. In 2015 according to the figures of the Ministry of the Interior, 614 motorcyclists (users of a motorized two-wheeler with a displacement greater than 50 cm3), lost their lives.
During the same period, 13,500 bodily injuries involved a motorcycle and for 5514 of them, the severity of the injuries required hospitalization. In many cases, wearing protective equipment would have limited serious injuries. Thus, it is strongly recommended to wear a jacket when driving motorized two-wheelers. Similarly, it seems essential to wear closed shoes and not flip-flops, as we still see all too often in summer in some seaside resorts, to limit serious foot injuries. In addition, the legislator imposes the wearing of an approved helmet equipped with a reflective device. The defect of these bands despite a standard helmet is subject to a fine of 135 Euros and the reduction of three points of the driving license. In 2015, 24 motorcyclists killed, including one passenger, did not wear a helmet.
No gloves, one less point
With its desire to further protect these particularly vulnerable road users and in particular to limit serious injuries to the hands and forearms, the Ministry of the Interior has just made mandatory the wearing of gloves for drivers and passengers a motorized two-wheeler, whether it is a motorcycle, a motor tricycle, a motor quadricycle or a moped. Published in the official journal of 20 September, Decree No. 2016-1232 of 19 September enters into force Sunday, 20 November 2016. From that date, the police may control compliance with this obligation. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in a third class fine (68 Euros) and the loss of one point of the driving license.
It should be noted that the new regulations also apply to any passenger who, in the event of non-wearing of gloves, could be fined a third class. Drivers and passengers of mopeds also face a fine. Derogation is granted to users of vehicles equipped with both seatbelt and door.
Finally, the decree imposes the wearing of gloves in accordance with the regulations on personal protective equipment (PPE). The site takes stock of the current standard and precisely guides the buyer by answering all the questions he may ask, and which sellers do not always answer. Specialized in the prevention, initiation, training, and development of driving motorcycles and scooters for over twenty years, former motorcycle champion Philippe Minaret welcomed this decision, which is a step in favor of the protection of motorized two-wheeler users.