sabine72 Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 lucky for us the local pharmacy in Elveridnge has them at last, only I'm not planning to go to France. and knowing the husband he cann't be bodered to buy one if we do go to France. Likes to live dangerously.I might buy a few for the handbag just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 Checked all the big stores in Arras no kits. Asked a guy in an auto store there and he said there were none in Arras at all. On the DFDS ferry they have kits with no NF mark, so you pay your momey and take a chance............ Bought a map in a tabac in Arras on the main square at the beginning of Sept and he had some on the shelf behind the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 I got mine months ago. Had some work done on the car at a little garage in the village of Barleux, near Assevillers and they had them on the office desk when I went in to pay, so I bought a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillchadwick Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 The date for the implementation of a 'Fine' for non compliance , has now been delayed from November 1st 2012 to March 1st 2013 This is due to manufacturers in France being unable to provide adequate numbers of Ethylotest kits at a reasonable price. i.e. €1 - €3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 The date for the implementation of a 'Fine' for non compliance , has now been delayed from November 1st 2012 to March 1st 2013 This is due to manufacturers in France being unable to provide adequate numbers of Ethylotest kits at a reasonable price. i.e. €1 - €3. Another example of a policy announced without due thought on implementation. It isn't just here where it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 Now we'll all have to find something else to get worked up about. Any suggestions? No need to base it on fact - any rumour, the Daily Mail or internet 'truth' will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 Now we'll all have to find something else to get worked up about. Any suggestions? No need to base it on fact - any rumour, the Daily Mail or internet 'truth' will do. France will be closed for all Brits, effective 1 Nov 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 France will be closed for all Brits, effective 1 Nov 12 They are only jealous because we got the olympics. That's the last time I buy a French car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 ...... That's the last time I buy a French car. If that is the case -my post is a full success, regardless of the contents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretdufay Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 News yesterday, was that no fines will be given before 1st March 2013. I think it is because nobody I know has been able to buy one never mind two mags sorry didn't read earlier posts about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 Now we'll all have to find something else to get worked up about. Any suggestions? No need to base it on fact - any rumour, the Daily Mail or internet 'truth' will do. In order to preserve stocks of Beef, Lamb, Pork etc anyone with out a French ID card will only be allowed to buy horsemeat in eateries or shops until further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healdav Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 lucky for us the local pharmacy in Elveridnge has them at last, only I'm not planning to go to France. and knowing the husband he cann't be bodered to buy one if we do go to France. Likes to live dangerously.I might buy a few for the handbag just in case. They aren't valid if they don't have the French quality icon, NF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spconnolly007 Posted 9 October , 2012 Share Posted 9 October , 2012 News yesterday, was that no fines will be given before 1st March 2013. I think it is because nobody I know has been able to buy one never mind two mags Gutted! The two that I ordered from Amazon turned up this morning. Waste of a 'fiver' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiegeGunner Posted 10 October , 2012 Share Posted 10 October , 2012 News yesterday, was that no fines will be given before 1st March 2013. I think it is because nobody I know has been able to buy one never mind two. I've just discovered why the two packs of 2 breathalysers that I bought in Shopi in May 2012 were only €1.50 a pack — their expiry date is/was 06/2012. They were made in South Africa, incidentally, but carry the NF mark. Ah well, I shall keep them on my desk, to check whether I'm in a fit state to post on the forum ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraint Posted 10 October , 2012 Share Posted 10 October , 2012 , I shall keep them on my desk, to check whether I'm in a fit state to post on the forum ... Or send them on to those involved in the Western/Eastern debate elsewhere on this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 Sorry,Forgot to say. Before Christmas,all plans for obligatory alco tests are shelved indefinately. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 One to rank alongside the British cones hotline in the hall of ill thought through schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarchetta Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 lol Well, gave the manufacturers a nice period of sales... wonder which govt minister has shares... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 lol Well, gave the manufacturers a nice period of sales... wonder which govt minister has shares... Tut tut - to think of such a thing - more likely which government minister's mistress has shares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 Sorry,Forgot to say. Before Christmas,all plans for obligatory alco tests are shelved indefinately. Cheers! I love Miss Chris - ick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 20 February , 2013 Share Posted 20 February , 2013 Here we go - today the Ministry of Interior declared in the Le Parisien that the law will not be implemented and that it is dead. So those of you who bought the stuff may donate them to the trash box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 20 February , 2013 Share Posted 20 February , 2013 Somewhere a French equivalent to Sir Humphrey will be quietly smiling as yet another politicians unthought out wheeze finally hits the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted 20 February , 2013 Share Posted 20 February , 2013 This announcement (sine die) dates back to January. http://www.service-p...tes/002384.html I happened to have the link to hand because someone asked only this week. A piece in English: http://www.connexion...ew-article.html Le Parisien 13/02: http://www.leparisie...013-2564435.php Centurion, I don't know about Sir Humphrey, but Contralco must have smiled for a while. I think the theory behind the idea meant well - they have a dreadful rate of alcohol-related road accidents. Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 20 February , 2013 Share Posted 20 February , 2013 So ........ I have to have one [or is it two?] but it doesn't matter if I don't because I won't be fined. Please clarify.if clarification is to be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfazzani Posted 20 February , 2013 Share Posted 20 February , 2013 Do you remember the English policeman in Allo Allo with the execrable "French"? He could explain it I am sure, it is obviously perfectly understandable to our French cousins, even if it appears to be nonsensical to anyone this side of the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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