Motorcycle repairers: conditions for access and exercise in France

Verified 21 February 2026 - Entreprendre Service Public / (Prime Minister), French general directorate for enterprise (DGE)

  • Regulated craft activity
  • APE Code current: 45.40Z / Code APE in 2027 : 46.73Y / European NACE code: 45.40
  • Social contributions : to be paid to theUrssaf: titleContent
  • Social security scheme  : Social security for the self-employed (SSI) or General Social Security Scheme, depending on the mode of exercise
  • Social protection : CPAM: titleContent (illness), Carsat: titleContent (retirement)

Definition

The motorcycle repair trade belongs to the mechanical and electronics sector.

He is a craftsman and can also bear the title of vehicle repair mechanic.

Motorcycle repairers or mechanics work mainly in a workshop, garage, repair center. He can also practice in a commercial company (motorcycle dealership).

The car repairman is a professional specialized in the repair, the maintenance, regular maintenance and the setting of light vehicles. They can be thermal (gasoline, diesel), electric or hybrid.

The mechanic performs a diagnosis in order to find the origin of the fault. It repairs, among others, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, brakes or electrical circuits. It also takes care of air conditioning.

The mechanic must often move or tow a vehicle to a repair location. He must check the proper functioning of the vehicles. For this he is obliged to hold a driver's license and one motor insurance professional.

The repairer must master the safety devices security. In most cases it will have to comply with specific prevention and protection measures related to electrical risk. In addition, it will have to apply the standards relating to the handling of refrigerants.

Depending on the works and location of repair, personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, shoes, safety gloves and hearing protection, should be used.

He must be familiar with the regulations governing environmental liability, sorting and processing of professional waste (e.g. fuels, batteries, lubricants). It must seek as a priority spare parts from the circular economy (PIEC), second-hand parts.

Access

To practice his profession in France, the repairman must have the required qualifications. If these conditions are not filled, the exercise of the profession of repairman is illegal.

Practicing the profession without having the required qualifications is punishable by fine of €7,500. Illegal practice of the profession is also a criminal offense ofusurpation of title, punishable byone year in prison and €15,000 of fine.

If the repairman wishes to direct or manage a company, he must also respect conditions of good repute. If they do not comply with these conditions, leading or managing a company is forbidden.

If the training and qualification conditions are not filled, the exercise of the profession of repairman is illegal.

Exercise without the required qualifications is punishable by fine of €7,500. This may also constitute a criminal offense ofusurpation of title : it is punishable byone year in prison and €15,000 of fine.

The rules on training and qualification depend on the nationality of the repairer:

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French

To work in France, you must have a diploma or experience obtained in France or Europe.

French Diploma

To be able to practice the repair trade in France, you must have obtained one of the following diplomas:

All these diplomas must attest to a qualification in the repair trade.

UE or EEE degree

French repairers who have obtained a UE or EEE diploma must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

This certificate allows to recognize the diploma obtained in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE).

The following supporting documents shall be communicated to the competent CMA:

  • Valid proof of identity
  • Proof(s) of diploma(s) in the original language with their translation
  • Documents attesting to professional experience (e.g. payslips)
  • Employment contract (if possible)
  • Sometimes a fee that varies depending on the CMA

Please note

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the repairer to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the repairer.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the authorized repairman.

3 years of professional experience in France or Europe

It is possible to practice the profession of repairman in France if one justifies a professional experience of 3 years in the profession in France, in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE). This experience must have been acquired as the head of a company, self-employed or employee.

In this case, the person must obtain the issuance of a attestation of professional qualification by the competent chamber of crafts and crafts (CMA) in the place of practice.

UE or EEE national

The training and qualification conditions are different if the European national wishes to work in France permanently (freedom of establishment) or temporarily (freedom to provide services).

Permanent exercise (freedom of establishment in France)

To settle in France, the European national must prove a diploma or experience obtained in France or in Europe.

French Diploma

To be able to practice the repair trade in France, you must have obtained one of the following diplomas:

All these diplomas must attest to a qualification in the repair trade.

UE or EEE degree

To establish himself permanently in France, the repairer is a national of a State of the(UE) or a State of(EEE) must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

If the profession is regulated in the State of origin, it is also possible to provide a certificate of competence or evidence of formal qualifications required for the performance of the activity of repairman in a UE or EEE State.

If the repair profession is not regulated in the State of origin, the practice of the trade must be justified full-time for one year or part-time for an equivalent period in the previous 10 years. This justification is accompanied either by a certificate of competency obtained from the CMA or by a qualification obtained in a Member UE of the EEE.

Within one month of receipt of the application, the CMA shall issue a receipt stating the date of receipt of the application.

In the event of an incomplete application, the CMA shall notify the repairer of the list of missing documents within 15 days of its receipt.

In the absence of notification of the CMA decision within 3 months of receipt of the full application, recognition of the professional qualification or competences shall be deemed to have been acquired.

Please note

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the repairer to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the repairer.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the authorized repairman.

SOLVIT is particularly involved in the recognition of professional qualifications.

The use of SOLVIT is possible if the following two conditions are met:

  • The public administration of one UE has failed to respect its rights under European law as a company of another UE.
  • A legal action has not yet been initiated (the administrative appeal is not considered as such).

Submit a complaint to Solvit

After a period of 10 weeks, SOLVIT presents a solution:

  • If this solution resolves the dispute concerning the application of European law, the solution is accepted and the case is closed.
  • If there is no solution, the case is closed as unresolved and referred to the European Commission.
3 years of professional experience in France or Europe

It is possible to practice the profession of repairman in France if one justifies a professional experience of 3 years in the profession in France, in the(UE)or in a State of(EEE). This experience must have been acquired as a company manager, self-employed or employee.

In this case, the person must obtain the issuance of a attestation of professional qualification by the competent chamber of crafts and crafts (CMA) in the place of practice.

SOLVIT is particularly involved in the recognition of professional qualifications.

The use of SOLVIT is possible if the following two conditions are met:

  • The public administration of one UE has not respected its rights under EU law as a company of another UE.
  • A legal action has not yet been initiated (the administrative appeal is not considered as such).

Submit a complaint to Solvit

After a period of 10 weeks, SOLVIT presents a solution:

  • If this solution resolves the dispute concerning the application of European law, the solution is accepted and the case is closed.
  • If there is no solution, the case is closed as unresolved and referred to the European Commission.
Temporary exercise (freedom to provide services)

In order to practice on a temporary and occasional basis the profession of repairman in France, it is necessary tobe established in one of the Member States of the(UE)or the(EEE).

However, if the profession of repairman is not regulated in the State concerned, the profession must have been practiced for a period ofat least one full-time year in one or more Member UE of the State or the EEE or during a equivalent part-time period during the 10 years preceding the service performed in France.

The repairer must inform the competent CMA by written declaration that he wishes to practice this profession. If he cannot produce the documents requested under this declaration, he may ask the CMA to take an aptitude test to establish his professional qualification.

They can also obtain a certificate of professional qualification from the CMA.

Please note

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the repairer to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the repairer.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the authorized repairman.

Third-country national

In order to settle in France, a third-country national must prove a diploma or experience obtained in France or Europe.

French Diploma

To be able to practice the repair trade in France, you must have obtained one of the following diplomas:

All these diplomas must attest to a qualification in the repair trade.

UE or EEE degree

In order to establish himself permanently in France, the third-country national repairman must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

This certificate allows to recognize the diploma obtained in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE).

The following supporting documents shall be communicated to the competent CMA:

  • Valid proof of identity
  • Proof(s) of diploma(s) in the original language with their translation
  • Documents attesting to professional experience (e.g. payslips)
  • Employment contract (if possible)
  • Sometimes a fee that varies depending on the CMA

FYI  

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the repairer to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the repairer.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the authorized repairman.

Third State Diploma

In order to establish himself permanently in France, the third-country national repairman must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

The following supporting documents shall be communicated to the competent CMA:

  • Valid proof of identity
  • Proof(s) of diploma(s) in the original language with their translation
  • Documents attesting to professional experience (e.g. payslips)
  • Employment contract (if possible)
  • Sometimes a fee that varies depending on the CMA

FYI  

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the repairer to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the repairer.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the authorized repairman.

3 years of professional experience in France or Europe

It is possible to practice the profession of repairman in France if one justifies a professional experience of 3 years in the profession in France, in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE). This experience must have been acquired as a company manager, self-employed or employee.

In this case, the person must obtain the issuance of a attestation of professional qualification by the competent chamber of crafts and crafts (CMA) in the place of practice.

Conditions to be respected throughout the activity

If he wishes lead or manage a company, the craftsman must comply with the conditions of good repute. These conditions ensure that he has not been convicted.

It is impossible to direct or manage a company when the professional is in one of the following cases:

  • Prohibition direct, administer or control, directly or indirectly, a commercial, craft, agricultural or legal company
  • Conviction to a additional penalty a prohibition on engaging in a professional or social activity for a crime or offense.

Control by the CMA

The Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) can check whether the conditions of good repute are respected.

To perform this check, it can access the national register of proscribed persons.

Please note

The duty of good repute must be respected and can be monitored throughout the activity.

Exercise

We are dealing here with the obligations imposed on the entrepreneur and not directly on the employee.

The choice of a legal form (or legal status) of the company is a decisive step.

It determines the company’s operating rules, but it also has implications for the tax system and social protection.

There are two main legal forms:

  • Individual business (EI) : allows you to carry out your activity alone and in your own name. The Head of company and the individual business shall form a one and the same person. Micro-company (or self-company) is an individual business with a simplified tax and social system.
  • Business : allows you to work in a legal entity distinct from the head of company. It has the legal personality, i.e. it has its own legal existence (share capital, company name, registered office, etc.).

These two modes of exercise each have their own specific rules:

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Individual business (including micro-entrepreneur)

The creation of an individual business (EI) involves few formalities (no drafting of statutes, no constitution of share capital and partner, etc.) and allows to launch its activity quickly. The assets of the individual entrepreneur (IC), including the micro-entrepreneur, are automatically separated into professional and personal assets.

For more information, please refer to the fact sheet on the separation of professional and personal assets.

The tax and social system of traditional individual business

The individual entrepreneur is subject to income tax (IR), in the category corresponding to his activity (BIC: titleContent, BNC: titleContent , BA: titleContent..).

However, it is possible for him to opt for actual tax regime or even for thebusiness tax (IS).

The individual contractor is subject to the Social security for the self-employed regime. He has the status of self-employed person (TNS). It does not pay social contributions during at least 90 days which follow the start of its activity.

For more information, our factsheet on the social protection for traders and craftsmen details of the contributions due and the arrangements for reporting and payment.

Our sheet on theindividual business (EI) specifies all operating rules.

Simplified micro-company regime

The scheme of micro-entrepreneur is a very simplified social and tax system. It is applicable when the turnover HT: titleContent did not exceed certain thresholds in each of the previous 2 years.

Warning  

Since 1er in january 2026, these thresholds were reassessed: €203,100 in the case of an activity of selling goods (instead of €188,700 in 2025), and €83,600 for the provision of services (instead of €77,700 in 2025).

The simplified scheme shall apply automatically for the year of establishment (N) and the following year (N+1) provided that these thresholds are respected.

Furthermore, the micro-company is subjected to the TVA-based franchise : that is, the contractor does not declare the TVA on the services or sales he performs and cannot deduct it either.

Regarding the taxation of his income, the micro company is imposed on theIR: titleContent, in the category corresponding to its activity: micro BIC: titleContent, microphone BNC: titleContent , microphone BA: titleContent..). The tax due is calculated taking into account a flat-rate abatement turnover for professional expenses which varies according to the activity carried out (for an activity of selling goods: the allowance corresponds for example to 71% turnover).

For more details on tax rebates, you can consult the sheet on the micro-entrepreneur tax system.

Finally, the entrepreneur pays social security contributions only if he generates turnover.

Business

The business is a legal entity that has a legal personality, i.e. it has its own legal existence (share capital, company name, registered office, etc.). It can sign a commercial lease, hire employees and has a separate estate from that of its partners. It is represented by an officer (a manager or a president) who carries out the activity.

The interest of create a business is to limit the liability of the professional and his associates to the contributions made when the business was established. It thus makes it possible to protect the personal assets of each individual.

The trader may engage in a commercial and/or craft activity alone (creating a EURL or a SASU) or byassociating with other persons (SARL, SAS, SAetc). The creation of a business requires the completion of various formalities such as the drafting of statutes, the deposit of a share capital which can be expensive. In addition, the business must comply with various accounting obligations (keeping and filing of annual accounts, convening of shareholders at general meetings (AGMs), holding of AGMs for any change in the statutes of the business, etc.).

Tax system

The profits made by the business are in principle subject tobusiness tax (IS). For certain types of businesses, partners can opt for income tax (IR). In this case, the benefits carried out shall be reported as BIC: titleContent in the income tax return.

Social protection

The social protection of the business manager varies according to the type of business chosen. The head of an EURL or SARL (if in the majority) is considered a self-employed person and must contribute to the Urssaf on income from self-employment or on a minimum annual basis.

The head of an SAS, SASU, SARL (minority or egalitarian) is considered to be a salaried assimilated worker. It is part of the general social security system. He enjoys a social protection very close to that of an employee. If he does not pay himself wages, he does not have to pay social security contributions.

To make the right choice, it is therefore essential to take into account many factors:

  • Exercise of the activity alone or with several partners (in business )
  • Tax regime for the taxation of profits
  • Social protection scheme according to the envisaged legal form.

To help you choose the legal form that best suits your situation, the Urssaf offers the following simulator:

Finding the right legal status (form) for your company project

Declare activity

The trader must register the company. This procedure must be carried out online on the website of the companies' formalities office:

Window of company formalities

The trader must apply for registration within one month before the declared start date of the activity and, at the latest, 15 days after the start date of the activity. This formality has the effect of giving the company legal status.

This declaration informs all the organizations concerned by the launch of the activity (Insee, social organizations, Urssaf, public finance center, etc.).

As soon as the application for registration is accepted, the Insee shall award:

  • A number Siren : it is a unique identification number of the 9-digit company 
  • A number Siret : this is thegeographical identifier of each of the establishments from the company, it is therefore possible to have several. This number consists of the Siren and a NIC (Internal Ranking Number).

When registering the company, the Insee also assigns the professional its code APE: titleContent.

When the professional's spouse decides to work in the company, he/she must provide a sworn certificate stating his/her status in the company:

When the spouse (married, partner of Civil partnerships: titleContent or common-law partner) of the head of company professional activity regular in the company, he must opt for one of the following statuses: collaborating spouse, salaried spouse, associate spouse. The choice of a status makes it possible to guarantee her rights, in particular to retirement.

When registering the company, the Head of company declares the status chosen by the spouse on the website of the company formalities desk by providing the following document:

Certificate on the honor of the spouse (married, entered into a civil partnership or cohabiting) of a merchant, craftsman or liberal head of company (choice of status)

For more information on the status of the spouse, please refer to the fact sheet on the spouse of the head of company.

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If no status has been declared, the spouse is deemed to have opted for the status of salaried spouse.

Declaration of non-conviction

When registering his activity, the trader must provide a declaration on honor of non-conviction.

By this declaration, he certifies that he has not been subject to any criminal, civil or administrative sanction prohibiting him from setting up and managing a company.

One template declaration of non-conviction and filiation is available:

Declaration of non-conviction and filiation for registration in the French trade and companies register (RCS) and the National Register of companies (RNE)

Contributions called by theUrssaf: titleContent depend on the structure of the business and the legal status of the manager.

To know all the rules concerning the social system of the manager, it is possible to consult the sheet relating to the Social protection of the business manager.

The professional who carries out his activity in his own name (individual business) or as majority manager of a business (such as an EURL or SARL), is affiliated to the Social security for the self-employed (SSI), the compulsory scheme for self-employed persons.

The professional must pay social contributions to the Urssaf from the beginning of his activity.

However, in practice, no contributions or social contributions are required during the first 90 days which follow the launch of its activity.

Since the income is not yet known at the start of the activity, the contributions are first calculated on a flat-rate basis for the first 2 years (at the same rates as those applicable during the course of business). They are then adjusted and regularized according to the real revenues of the fiscal year.

Contributions must be paid online in one of the following ways:

  • Either every month : payment is made on the 5th or 20th of each month, by direct debit.
  • Either every quarter : payment is made by direct debit, telepayment or credit card on 5 February, 5 May, 5 August and 5 November.

When he carries out his activity within the framework of a business and holds management functions that give him the status of employee equivalent (president or paid CEO of SAS for example), the professional reports to the general social security system.

His social security contributions are identical to those of an executive employee, and he enjoys equivalent social protection, with the exception of unemployment insurance (optional unemployment insurance is however possible).

When the repairman is led in his activity to drive a vehicle, he must possess a driver's license.

It must also subscribe to a motor insurance. This insurance covers the driver's liability in the event of damage to other vehicles, buildings, pedestrians or passengers.

Please note

It is advisable to take out professional liability insurance (RCP). It covers damage related to the activity. This may include, for example, bodily harm to a colleague during a repair, or property damage (breakage of a machine).

The craftsman can sometimes work in an environment including electrical installations.

The possession of an electrical authorization is mandatory for employees carrying out operations in contact with electrical installations or in their vicinity.

The employer must verify that the employee has prior training that includes a theoretical part and a practical part. The employer then issues the electrical authorization to its employees. At the same time, it provides each employee with a prescription book including electrical safety standards and instructions.

It recognizes that the employee can carry out his duties safely with regard to electrical risk.

Please note

The craftsman worker independent is not subject to the obligation to obtain an electrical clearance. However, they must have a level of knowledge of the risks equivalent to that of an authorized employee and be able to prove it.

If he so wishes, the contracting authority or the client may request a training certificate.

When the activity is carried out on a building and civil engineering site, the professional must also comply with specific prevention and protection measures in relation to the electrical risk. Non-compliance with these measures is punished a fine of €4,500 (natural persons) or €22,500 (legal persons).

Rates

The professional who carries out the activity of maintenance and repair of motorcycles, must proceed to display the prices practiced. These prices are indicated all taxes included (TTC.).

The display is displayed at the entrance to the repair shop or garage and at the reception, in a way that is legible and visible to the customers.

In case of troubleshooting and towing a motorcycle on motorway or express road, the repairman must display the rates charged.

The garage repairman must display the circular economy obligations in the workplace. This includes the obligation to offer the customer pre-owned and non-new spare parts as a priority.

Security

The mechanic must also display the safety standards for employees or customers.

These are the following displays:

  • Notice explaining "How to wash your hands" (for employees)
  • "No Smoking and Vaping" (for all)
  • Description of good gestural practices and recommended postures for carrying loads (for employees).

The mechanic has a obligation of result. This means that he must return the motorcycle to his customer perfectly repaired and in good working order.

The mechanic must respect the contract concluded with his client. If he fails to repair the motorcycle, he must take over the repairs at his own expense or reimburse his customer for the unnecessary repair.

The professional who carries out the activity of maintenance or repair of motorcycles has the obligation to offer the customer used and not new spare parts for the repair of the vehicle.

They're called Circular economy coins (CEIP).

This obligation shall not apply in the following cases:

  • The maintenance or repair was carried out free of charge or under contractual warranty
  • Spare parts are not available during the vehicle downtime
  • The professional considers that the spare parts present a significant risk to the environment, public health or road safety.

After the repair, the professional must give the customer an invoice (or note) for any sum greater than €25 or if the customer requests it. The amount is communicated all taxes included (TTC).

This note shall be drawn up in 2 copies, the original being given to the customer.

The note shall include in particular the following information:

  • Date
  • Identity of the trader:
    • If the company is an individual contractor: name and surname of the individual contractor followed by the name ‘Individual contractor’ or ‘EI’
    • If the company is a business: company name, legal form (SARL, SA, etc.), amount of share capital
    • Siren Number
    • Address of the company or registered office
  • Customer name and address
  • Vehicle mileage
  • Detailed breakdown of each service, i.e. the price of the parts or the quantity of products used
  • Name of the parts used (new, used or standard exchange …)
  • Total HT and TTC payable.

In the case where there is an establishment receiving from the public (ERP), the conditions for issuing the note must be reminded to customers by a legible display at the place where the payment for the service is made.

Invoices issued or received by a company must be kept for 10 years.

For more details, it is possible to consult our page All about billing.

FYI  

The repairman is not obliged to draw up a quote. However it is advisable to write a repair order before any intervention. It should be presented to the customer and provided with an estimate of the cost of the repair.

In the case where the repairer works in a workshop, garage or machinery sales company, it is most often a space open to the public.

The trader is obliged to comply with the obligations concerning the public establishments (ERP). These include:

  • Fire safety : alarm and warning devices, a monitoring service and emergency means are to be put in place. All obligations are detailed in our sheet Fire safety rules of an establishment receiving the public (ERP).
  • Security Registry : this register may be in paper form or be dematerialized. It is intended to establish a list of personnel responsible for the fire service and the date of the fitting-out and conversion works.
  • Accessibility of premises for persons with disabilities : the space must facilitate wheelchair accessibility by inserting exterior walkways, doors opening to the outside, sanitary facilities open to the public, parking for vehicles. You can consult our sheet detailing the Erp accessibility obligations for persons with disabilities.

If they decide to hire, the entrepreneur takes a step in the life of their company because they become an employer. This status commits it to a legal framework, with formalities to be complied with and obligations to be assumed.

Here are the main steps and actions to anticipate.

  • Declaration of employment

Before taking up any post, the employer must declare the employee. This declaration is made by means of the pre-employment declaration (DPAE) and must take place no earlier than 8 days before the hiring and no later than the day of taking up the position.

It allows toinforming social organizations the arrival of an employee andopen its rights social protection.

Notice of hiring (DPAE)

  • Establishment of an employment contract and communication of the essential information of the employment relationship

In order to formalize the employment relationship, the employer must provide the employee with a employment contract.

This contract may be for an indefinite term (CDI) or a fixed term (CDD).

The employer must provide the employee with one or more written documents containing the main information relating to the employment relationship. The the deadline for communication varies according to the nature of the information.

To learn more about the nature of the information and the deadlines for communication, see this pageon the digital labor code website.

  • Entry of the employee in the single staff register

Each newly hired employee must be registered on the single register of staff.

This register is mandatory from the first employee hired.

This document details thehistory of inputs and outputs employees in the company.

  • Affiliation of the employee to the supplementary pension fund

Employers are obliged to enroll their employees in the supplementary pension schemes of theAgirc-Arrco: titleContent.

This affiliation is made by the single and dematerialized transmission of the registered company declaration (DSN) to all the bodies which manage the social protection of employees.

  • Ensuring safety and health at work

Within 3 months of taking up his position, any newly recruited employee must benefit from a information and prevention visit organized by the employer and carried out by one of the occupational medicine.

Please note

In some cases, this visit must be carried out before the employee is assigned to his or her workstation. We are talking aboutmedical examination for suitability for employment.

If the employee has already benefited from an information and prevention visit within five years or, within three years prior to their hiring, for employees who benefit from an adapted individual monitoring of their health status (night workers, young people under 18 years of age, etc.), the organization of a new visit is not necessary if the employee is required to hold an identical job with equivalent exposure risks.

The employer must also guarantee a safe working environment and prevent occupational risks.

For this, it must in particular inform and train the employee in safety, and update the single occupational risk assessment document (DUERP).

  • Compliance with applicable collective agreement

The employer must apply the collective agreement which includes the principal activity carried out by the company. The title of the collective agreement must appear on the pay slip.

Please note

The Labor Code lays down the general rules applicable to employment relations between employers and employees. Conventions and agreements, negotiated by the social partners, complement this legal framework.

A motorcycle repairman shall apply the National Collective Agreement for the Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Cycles and Motorcycles and Related Activities, and for Automobile Technical Inspections (IDCC 1090)

A simulator allows find your collective agreement with the company's name or Siret number :

Finding your collective agreement

Please note

For personalized answers on different topics (wages, working time, leave and rest, etc.) depending on the collective agreement, consult the Digital Labor Code site.

The job of repairman involves risks (work under tension, at height, in technical premises) likely to cause serious accidents or even fatal.

The contractor must therefore put in place special security measures (checking equipment, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), cutting off power, etc.).

The personal equipment commonly used by a repairman is a protective helmet, hearing protection, safety shoes and gloves.

If it hires employees, the repairman must also guarantee their safety.

It must implement the following actions:

  • Organize occupational risk prevention, information and training activities
  • Assess risks in the company and develop the single occupational risk assessment document (DUERP)
  • Provide them with appropriate equipment (PPE, compliant equipment)
  • Establish a secure work organization.

It also provides the instructions for use of the equipment to its employees.

Failure to comply with these obligations may result in administrative, civil or criminal penalties.

To learn more, you can visit our page: Occupational health and safety: obligations of the employer.

The Ameli site also offers tools available to mechanics.

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