robin Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi, I've just seen in anothere post that these are compulsory throughout Europe. I thought it was only in certain countries (e.g. Spain) - can someone clarify please? Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detourer Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 They are compulsory in Spain for sure. But more to the point, at around 5 euro a jacket why would you not have [and use] anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel E Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 It is not YET compulsory throughout Europe and the rules do vary. For example, in Spain, you are supposed to have enough jackets so that there is one for each passenger. But ignore the niceties: I've had a high vis jacket in my car since I first bought a car in 1970. Carry one, at least, whatever country you are in. If you break down on a motorway or fast dual carriageway, you'll be eternally grateful. Make sure you get ones with the reflective strip sewed in so they also work at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Have carried Hi-Vis jackets for several years now, so far they have been used for the walk from campsite and back at Glastonbury Guy Faux along a dark unlit road, so its not just for breakdowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saruman Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 [QUOTE]colin - 2006-09-04 8:23 PM Have carried Hi-Vis jackets for several years now, so far they have been used for the walk from campsite and back at Glastonbury Guy Faux along a dark unlit road, so its not just for breakdowns[/QUOTE] good point colin (^) cycling in early winter. be seen be safe (!) saruman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Its compulsory in Austria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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