New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
BICYCLING IN EUROPE.
RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT TOUR
lists SHOULD KNOW AND OBSERVE

THE CUSTOMS DUTIES AND METHODS OF OBTAIN
ING REBArN--A VALUABLE CONSULAR
REPORT
"Cycling in Europe" IS the subject of an inter-
.sting report which has been forwarded to the
State Department by c. W. Chancellor United
States Consul at Havre, France Mr. Chancellor
introduces his report with brief letter OF trans
initial in which he says to the Secretary OF Statei
as to the conditions Imposed foreign cycles
brought into France FOR the present use or tour
s Sane saS DS Sss prepared in the Official
report detailed statement OF the rules and
m h IS 80 Several European countries and
which l herewith forward FOR the Information OF
consul Chanceor's report to the State Depart
nent reads as follows;
supposlng that any information IN regard to the
into European countries might be interesting and
useful to touring cyclists have the honor 9i TO
the Department may deem proper to make Of i; o.
S Se weighU. Americans arriving in France with
a cycle not for sale: but with the view of eycling
same amount as il they were for sale This de-
ST1 WSsn tSe eG de 5ss sySsa ads
lead seal Is attached TO the cycle with the custom.
can leave the country by any frontier and reclaim
Inc deposit 1t is not necessary TO inform the orlg-
nal customs bureau Oh the Hh'eheio'i VI 's"''"e '
The law imposes a tax of 81 per annum on every
fy'cs, Ease of sse. the same tax viii be collected
from purchasers without rebate. Residents are
T Nii5in thirty days after having brought 81 come
into possession OF a cycle, Should the dec!arat9 p
not 5 9s ede This tax is only coicctibie from
residents Tourists are not re9ureG 70 gay y o @
francs This money Is applied 10 the Improvement
@ Bv ' a Ministerial decree Of March l. 1885, many
OF the SbnCxouS restrictions 1S Sis s sHe
10 the activity of the Touring. Club dc France
below will be found synopsis of this decree
wPGn a MRee must 10 be- pTovded with gong or bell
cepable OF being heard a, distance Of nifty yards
MS be attached on cycle. Lanterns must be
cyclists must take the right on meeting a We
hlcie and when passing one must take the left'
slowing up and sounding bell: ..so,, ,.,
80 to the right on approach Of cycle. so as to
leave the cyclist space OF at least hve rect IN
in crowded thoroughfares tho cyclist must dis
~ IS FORBIDDEN for cyclists TO form groups 50
Is 10 obstruct the public ways or pass through
f1RSr are forbaen 10 cycle on pavements and
fooipaths reserved for pedestrians excepting in
tnenSeS In cases where 1t is permitted to cycle
on he footpaths the cycst must moderate his
TSe French Minister Of Public Works has issued
decree requiring all RAILROADS IN Franco 10 trans
s s;h1s {or anv damage The amount of indemnity
depends in WHICH class-nrs'' second OF '"'ro-'"e
cyclist is travelling.
GERMANY.
Du+v. & on every 30 pounds being about cents
peT u pSun q No restrictions placed tourists No
deposit required
Duty: SIP O. each. when imported for sale By
The custon-house. They also required TO make
and swear to declaration that It is their intention
IN. C.71N- ann
irg tie country this deposit will be refunded.
BELGIUM.
required. on reaching Belgian territory. TO
so nkS af 20 per cent ad vaorem This
viii be refunded when they. leave the coY 9as
members OF tho Touring Club Dc FRANCE are are, e r
s 4 nm this oy sS they DO not
Bon leaving Belgnn, do SO through IRON iron;
tier where there asOnseS will be
funded. II leaving Belgium for France by railway.
%S Ga ss ossr G at ouevy Frontier
custom-house) inclose your receipt and INFORM him
In e w a np AEu esep az
self that the cycle mentioned IN the receipt Is Ia
deposit THIS Is necessary. as the train only stops
ct Quevy few minutes Same formally to be
Eryuelines
DENMARK.
Duty; Ad vaiorem. 10 per cent. Tourists must
make deposit at custom-house equal to 10 per
for sale. See that Clubhouse oficiais place
lead seal on cycle. Amount Of deposit refunded
less special permit is obtained authorizing cyclist
TO leave via another customs bureau
EGYPT
Duty: Ad veloren, per cent Same formality as
n DO not Dsr fa cent? s9 W be-
ENGLAND.
No duty.
Duty: 81 each. Cyclists are required to pay an
octroi duty of 10 cents payable at bureau OF entry
and reimbursable cents. Duty of 81. This Will,
however be refunded less 81 for expense, and also
& small supplement If cyclists do not leave the
country By same custom-house.
ITALY.
Duty: s. EACH Tourists required 70 deposit
for sale. Money refunded leaving country.
Members Of the Touring Club de France are re
presentation Of card Of membership free pass
VIII be delivered. On leaving Italy however: II
viii be necessary to inform the custom house ofii-
Gals, who Will require the member 10 deliver MS
pass. II a. member Of the Touring Club de FRANCE
fails to do this he will become responsible Tor the
amount OF duty.
LUXEMBOURG.
DUTY cents per kS cents per Rouna 5S de-
France exempt.
NETHERLANDS.
DUTY: Ad yalorenn s per cent Tourists enter
without having TO make deposit or pay duty.
PORTUGAL.
Duty: Ad valorem. II per cent. Same as In Den
mark. Can leave country. however by all from
tiers.
RUMANIA.
Duty: s.65 each. Same as in Portugal and Dem
mark.
RUSSIA.
Duty: $50 each. Same as In Portugal and Den
marx.
SPAIN.
Duty: SO 80 per 222 pounds about s cents
poundl. II G tourist entering Spain VIII be gwen