Like motorists, drivers of two or three wheels have obligation from 1 January 2016 to have on board a yellow safety vest, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette on Sunday.
Officially called "high visibility vest," "Reflective vest" or "fluorescent jacket" by some, this accessory will be on hand drivers of "motor vehicle with two or three wheels or a quadricycle engine, without fairing. "
"They will have it on their person or in their vehicle storage (net, safe ...) and wear the reflective vest when they come down from their vehicle after an emergency stop, to enhance their visibility "says the decree.
Mandatory since 1 July 2008 for motorists - like red triangle - the fluorescent yellow vest, complies with the regulations (CE marking), must be endorsed by the driver before leaving his vehicle in case of improvisational on the floor or its surroundings after an emergency stop.
Violators will incur a fine of 11 euros if no reflective jacket on board, 135 euros if they do not carry the following emergency stop.
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