Contemplating moving to France.
Jun 13th 2010, 3:13 pm
#16
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
Life's an adventure. You only get one shot at it etc. etc.
You don't need a CBT to ride a scooter in France if you're over 16. If you're under, then yes - you do.
The language will come if you're living here and hearing it spoken every day.
Follow Roger's advice, or try HelpEx.
Bonne chance!
You don't need a CBT to ride a scooter in France if you're over 16. If you're under, then yes - you do.
The language will come if you're living here and hearing it spoken every day.
Follow Roger's advice, or try HelpEx.
Bonne chance!
Jun 13th 2010, 3:58 pm
#17
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,551
Re: Contemplating moving to France.
Life's an adventure. You only get one shot at it etc. etc.
You don't need a CBT to ride a scooter in France if you're over 16. If you're under, then yes - you do.
The language will come if you're living here and hearing it spoken every day.
Follow Roger's advice, or try HelpEx.
Bonne chance!
You don't need a CBT to ride a scooter in France if you're over 16. If you're under, then yes - you do.
The language will come if you're living here and hearing it spoken every day.
Follow Roger's advice, or try HelpEx.
Bonne chance!
Jun 13th 2010, 4:16 pm
#19
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Posts: 10,551
Re: Contemplating moving to France.
I have said to mine if he takes his Full Test and skips the Scooter bit I will buy his first bike. Im not a great fan of licensing laws here. And as for the Sans permit Cars.
Jun 13th 2010, 4:22 pm
#20
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
I wouldn't want the worry of my kids being out on scooters/moto's again, that's for sure.
Jun 13th 2010, 4:49 pm
#21
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
I dunno. I think France does the best it can given the vast distances some folks have to travel to get to the next village. Given that the French aren't normally that well off, there's at least a range of cheaper travel alternatives available to them.
I wouldn't want the worry of my kids being out on scooters/moto's again, that's for sure.
I wouldn't want the worry of my kids being out on scooters/moto's again, that's for sure.
Jun 13th 2010, 8:25 pm
#22
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
Personally, I love "beating" up the French drivers!!
I used to do it in the UK long ago - people thought I was mad.
Here, it's considered as "normal"!
I always "get" them on roundabouts though, they're scared to go round on two wheels - heh!
I used to do it in the UK long ago - people thought I was mad.
Here, it's considered as "normal"!
I always "get" them on roundabouts though, they're scared to go round on two wheels - heh!
Last edited by Roger O; Jun 13th 2010 at 8:27 pm.
Jun 14th 2010, 8:12 am
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
They are dangerous - can't understand why Mr Sarkozy allows people to have these things - If your banned from driving or you haven't got a licence you shouldn't drive, full stop.
I think being allowed on a 125cc when you've had your licence over 24months shouldn't be allowed either - you have some right nutters out there who are just asking for trouble
I think being allowed on a 125cc when you've had your licence over 24months shouldn't be allowed either - you have some right nutters out there who are just asking for trouble
Jun 14th 2010, 8:16 am
#25
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
They are dangerous - can't understand why Mr Sarkozy allows people to have these things - If your banned from driving or you haven't got a licence you shouldn't drive, full stop. I think being allowed on a 125cc when you've had your licence over 24months shouldn't be allowed either - you have some right nutters out there who are just asking for trouble
I think being allowed on a 125cc when you've had your licence over 24months shouldn't be allowed either - you have some right nutters out there who are just asking for trouble
Jun 14th 2010, 8:20 am
#26
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
they only go 50km/h!!
Last edited by le plumber; Jun 14th 2010 at 8:26 am.
Jun 14th 2010, 9:19 am
#27
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
Absolutely - they shouldn't be allowed to drive. The only problem would be that if you did have to have a licence to drive one, nobody would bother getting one they only go 50km/h!!
http://images03.olx.fr/ui/2/74/32/16357232_1.jpg
they only go 50km/h!!http://images03.olx.fr/ui/2/74/32/16357232_1.jpg
I you have a chance have a look under the bonnet of a new one, I was surprised with how much chipboard is used in the construction of them.
Jun 14th 2010, 9:57 am
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Re: Contemplating moving to France.
