Are Compulsory Reflective Vests For Motorists Effective?
Aug 20 2014 0 Comments August 2014
Many countries in Europe insist that motorists carry at least one reflective vest in their vehicle and some countries insist on carrying two reflective vests. In other countries, the law dictates that there must be one vest for each occupant. In these countries, you will be subject to an on the spot fine should you be found flouting the law.
In the UK alone, nine people die on the roads every day. In the States it is around 100 people per day, in Australia it is around 3 per day and in India, it is close to 300 per day. India’s road death toll accounts for 15% of worldwide road deaths. What is surprising is the high percentage of people who die while waiting for their vehicle to be towed or repaired, or who exit their vehicle after an accident and are unseen by other motorists. Whether your car has broken down or you have been involved in an accident, the situation is stressful and you may not be as vigilant as you would normally be.In countries such as France, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Spain, you are obliged to wear reflective vests if your vehicle breaks down or is involved in an accident and you are stranded with the vehicle. You need to keep the reflective safety vest in the car, as you need to put it on BEFORE you exit your vehicle.
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