Since July 1, Germany imposes reflective vests for drivers, but in Italy it is compulsory to wear it for 10 years.
Germany has finally decided to make it compulsory high visibility vest for German motorists. The reflective vest, which in Italy is compulsory to wear if it gets out in the evening, from, next July will be controlled by the German police on all cars. But how is it possible that Germany, model of efficiency and safety of the infrastructure, is behind 10 years compared to Italy?
ALSO REQUIRED FOR TOURISTS BUT ONLY IN CAR
And 'Steno that Germany and Switzerland, among the most efficient European countries that make road safety one of their icon, is still the only one of the few not to impose the vest high visibility to motorists. While Switzerland, in fact, will only continue to recommend it to drivers in Germany will become mandatory hold it by car from 1 July 2014 and the obligation also fire to those who pass the borders of Germany for the holidays only. A problem that should not worry too much motorists Italians, since we have the safety vest is equipment required in Italy. While us, however, is required to wear if it gets out in case of poor visibility or bad weather (Art.162 of the Security Council), Germany motorists will not be able to show it to the police during routine road checks will risk a fine. The German requirement to keep him on board but strangely did not extend to motorcyclists and campers.
HOW SHOULD BE THE REFLECTING VEST
The vest (or reflective braces) high visibility must bear the CE mark and the symbol of the standard UNI EN 471 , which sets the features for working clothes of the police and workers at construction sites. In Italy it is imperative to wear it, for example in case of breakdown, not only to avoid the fine of 39 euro and 2 points less on the license but for its own security. The ideal would be to have one for each passenger transported, because in case of an accident everyone should be able to leave the car and take cover in total safety, even if the Highway Code takes into account the only driver in the event of a breakdown. Averno least two ready-made and not in the trunk is crucial
EVERY COUNTRY IS A STANDARDS SE
It 'really curious to note that in Europe the application of standards is so varied as to require those often crosses borders to know the traffic regulations of each country. The high-visibility vest is mandatory in almost all the European Union except n Switzerland, where are required the lights on during the day. The same applies to Bosnia-Herzegovina, while in Ukraine the headlights are required during the day only during the winter, unlike Portugal, Belarus, Greece and the UK, where it is recommended the use of headlights during the day. Enclosed you will find a map of the European countries where it is legal requirement to carry a high visibility vest.
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