High visibility vest becomes mandatory in Germany

From 1 July 2014, the Germany imposes reflective vest to motorists, but in Italy it is compulsory to wear it for 10 years. Germany has finally decided to require that high visibility vests for German motorists. Reflective vest, which in Italy is compulsory to wear when they leave the car in the evening, from, next July will be monitored by German police on all cars. But how is it that Germany, a model of efficiency and safety of the infrastructure, is around 10 years than in Italy?

Also required for tourists but only by car - It 'Steno that Germany and Switzerland, among the European countries that are more efficient road safety one of their icon, are still the only one of the few not to impose high visibility vests for drivers. While Switzerland, in fact, will only continue to recommend to drivers in Germany will become mandatory hold drive from 1 July 2014 and triggered the obligation for those who pass the borders of Germany only for the holidays. A problem that should not worry too much motorists Italians, since we have the vest is compulsory equipment since 2004 in Italy. While here, however, is mandatory to wear it if they leave the car in the event of bad weather or poor visibility (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 obligation to keep it on board but oddly is not extended to bikers and campers.

How to be the reflective vest - The vest (or reflective braces) high visibility must bear the CE mark and the symbol of the UNI EN 471, which lays down the characteristics for work clothes police and professionals roadworks. In Italy it is essential to wear, for example in case of a breakdown, not only to avoid a fine of 39 Euros and 2 points less on the license but for their own safety. 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. Have at least two ready and not in the trunk is crucial (see the instructions to avoid ending up killed on the highway).

Each country is a standards se - It 'really curious to note that in Europe the application of standards is so varied as to oblige those who cross the border frequently to know the traffic regulations of each country. The high visibility jacket is mandatory in almost all the European Union except in Switzerland, where these are the mandatory daytime running lights. The same applies to Bosnia-Herzegovina, while in Ukraine the headlights are compulsory 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.