On a motorbike, the passenger has no bodywork around them: their gear is what protects them. On a motorbike taxi you shouldn't have to think about it, but it helps to know what is compulsory and what makes the difference.
What French law requires of the passenger
- An approved helmet, for the rider and the passenger.
- CE-certified motorcycle gloves, compulsory since 20 November 2016 for the rider and the passenger. Without gloves, the fine is €68 for each of them, and the rider loses one licence point.
The authorities also recommend suitable clothing: jacket, trousers and closed shoes.
What we provide
You don't need to bring anything. Every passenger gets:
- a Rev'it Avertum Street Tech-Air airbag vest (electronic trigger, CE EN 1621-4 standard);
- a Shoei Neotec 3 modular helmet, ECE 22.06 approved, with the Shoei SRL-3 intercom to talk with the rider;
- CE EN 13594 certified Alpinestars gloves;
- a jacket suited to the weather, including an EN 17092 certified waterproof jacket for rainy days;
- a leg apron that covers your legs against rain and cold;
- a disposable hair cap to wear under the helmet and hand sanitiser.
Our tip
For your ride, just wear closed shoes. Everything else is provided and adjusted before departure.
Source (in French): Préfecture de La Réunion, press release on compulsory gloves, 26/10/2016.