I have just had a look on the AA travelling abroad web site, its one Ian uses a lot whenever we travel on the bikes.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/compu...ipment.pdf
Thats a PDF that not only covers France but also other countries & covers what MUST be carried with you when travelling, it is one of the few lists that gives you both what must be carried in a car AND on a bike
Looking on it (cos we were not aware of a couple of things) good news for you Betty ... fire extinguishers & warning triangles are not needed for 2 wheeled vehicles in France
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As for the breathalysers, they have to be of a certain type too ....
New regulation – Breathalysers – effective 1 July 2012, sanctioned 1 Nov 2012
As of the 1 July 2012 it will be compulsory for drivers of all motor vehicles including motorcyclists, excluding mopeds to carry a breathalyser in their vehicle while travelling in France. This will not be enforced until the 1st November 2012, where persons failing to produce a breathalyser will receive a fine on the spot of €11.
The breathalyser has to be a certified by the French authorities, showing an ‘NF’ number.
They do also recommend you carry 2 not 1, so that if you have to use one you are still legal and have an unused one to produce
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Also if you are using one that you bought last year, check it is still in date, as they usually only have a 1 year valid until date (something to also check when you purchase it)