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Finally our sincere thanks to our new sponsors –S U P E R B I K E S U R G E R YB R A N S O N S MOTORCYCLESP R O - T Y R E SS K E L L E R N S MOTORCYCLESDon’t forget if you have anything for the magazine send it to me atcradds2005@yahoo.co.ukIAM warns wmotorists of new French traffic lawIssued: Friday 4 July 2008With an expected nine million passengers to cross the channel by car this year, the IAM(Institute of Advanced Motorists) is warning motorists of a new piece of Frenchlegislation. From 1 July 2008, it is compulsory to have a reflective jacket on board avehicle with four wheels or more. Neil Greig, Director of the IAM Motoring Trust said:“This new legislation means any person planning to drive in France must carry areflective jacket. It’s worth investing in one, before you leave, to ensure you don’t endup with a nasty fine when you’re on holiday. It would be a shame to get your collar feltfor the lack of a legal jacket.” In an emergency, the jacket must be easily accessible bythe driver and must be put on before leaving the car, day or night, regardless ofvisibility. As of 1 October 2008, any person found not complying will face a 135 eurofine (90 euro if paid early). Mr Greig added: “People tend to go into ‘holiday mode’when away and don’t expect to break down or be involved in an accident. But, researchshows you’re actually three times more likely to be involved in an accident whenabroad. Being fully prepared will really help take some of the stress out of a badsituation.” This week the IAM has prepared some simple tips to help you understandwhat it is a motorist needs to know whilst driving abroad, for more information visitwww.iam.org.uk.Budge has contacted the French Consulate who were adamant that this was formotorcycles as well - we are (at the time of going to press )actively trying to getconfirmation from the IAM.Journal of the Severn Advanced Motorcyclists 6