Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_18666752_3 (total_penalties VARCHAR, rider VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many penalties are there when Eric Vigeanel is the rider?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total_penalties) FROM table_18666752_3 WHERE rider = "Eric Vigeanel"