Touring Reflectors Needed On Helmet For Touring

Why have you put stickers on your helmet? I was always taught not to stick anything on as it degrades the shell of the helmet. There are no laws saying we must have stickers on our helmets.

 

"French legislation states that a motorcycle helmet must have front, rear and side reflective stickers. However, it is the EU Commission’s understanding that this cannot apply retroactively to helmets already in use. As a consequence, foreign motorcycle riders carrying a helmet that doesn’t have these reflective markings cannot be obliged to bring their helmets in to conformity retroactively. Only new helmet types placed on the French market must comply with the new requirements and bear this reflective material."

 

All new helmets now come with reflective stickers to put on your helmet, whether you chose to put them on is up to you. Personally I didn't

Edit: That may only be French manufactured helmets as mine is a Shark

 

How would one go on claiming against the French authorities for the damage to the shell caused by putting stickers on the helmet? We’re always told not to stick anything on the shell of the helmet as it damages the shells ability to protect the head.

 

AFAIK, the issue with sticking things on or painting your helmet largely depends on construction type. Polycarbonate shells are susceptible to degradation and attack from flues or paints.

 

As they come supplied by the helmet manufacturer I can only guess that they are fine to put on just like the ACU sticker etc that is already on them

 

Our Shoei helmets bought in UK last year didn't have any stickers included. As you say (and I've read elsewhere) only applies to French locals.

 

https://motorcycleminds.org/2017/07/26/french-reflective-travels/