SLR69 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Someone mentioned to me that they thought it illegal to wear a helmet when driving a car in France and I read in the paper at the weekend someone being prosecuted in France who was wearing a burkha because of the limited visibility. Does anyone know what the situation is or has anyone driven in France before wearing a helmet ? I go to Le Mans every year and have always had a windscreen but now I have an aeroscreen and am not sure I fancy driving the whole way just with goggles. Edited by - SLR69 on 26 Apr 2010 15:16:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Crofts Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Driven in France & Belgium with a helmet on the way back from the Ring in the pouring rain with an aero, no problem. That's not to say it's illegal, you never know with these crazy Johnny Foreigner types, I mean the French, they eat snails & never take a bath according to the Daily Heil. R300 Superlight Weapons Grade Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham King Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I did exactly that last year, i.e. drove to Le Mans with aero wearing a helmet. Drove past a number of Gendarmes and nothing was said. Am planning to do the same this year. Not really answering the question but we weren't alone either. Graham. R7 GPK Superlight #85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie. Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 What do French motorcyclists wear? Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I've been driving a Caterham with aero and helmet in France for 5 years. I was controlled by the police a few times and this point was never discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusCat Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 As long as you're not required to wear it by your religion, you will be ok. Secular helmets are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Boy Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 😬 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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