New French driving law

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New French driving law

Might be worth mentioning to your readers that from June 30th it is illegal to drive in France with anything in your ear including bluetooth headsets.

http://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/driving/driving-in-france-hands-free-kit-ban-effective-june-30/

Asked on 25 June 2015 by JM

Answered by Honest John

For the sake of motorcyclists everywhere I support that. Be a good idea to impose the same law in the UK. Ridiculous to deprive yourself of one of your senses by using earphones.

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