No matter which EU country you drive through – the hi-vis vest belongs in the car. But that is the only thing they have in common, because the regulations in the individual countries are fundamentally different. Denmark, for example, recommends only wearing a high-visibility vest. Montenegro, on the other hand, even prescribes where the safety vest must be located in the car: namely ‘visibly over the backrest’. And in Poland, even pedestrians are required to wear a safety vest – at least outside the city when it is dark.
Anyone traveling on European roads must know and comply with the applicable rules. Otherwise, a hefty fine may follow (for example: Spain: maximum 200 euros).
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Drivers and motorcyclists must wear a safety vest when leaving the vehicle. However, those who do not have one will not be punished.
Wearing it is only recommended.
A single safety vest in the car is sufficient. However, it must comply with the standard “DIN EN 471:2003+A1:2007” or the European standard “EN ISO 20 471:2013”. But you don’t have to wear them after an accident or breakdown. Motorcyclists do not require a safety vest.
Only the driver of the vehicle is required to wear it.
Everyone on the road must wear a safety vest, both day and night.
The vest must be put on before leaving the car. Therefore, do not store the vest in the trunk. Cyclists must also wear a vest at night outside the city and in bad weather.
All travelers are required to wear a vest.
Mandatory for all fellow travelers.
No precise regulations on the obligation to wear high-visibility vests.
The vest must be put on before leaving the car. At night outside the city and in tunnels, cyclists must also wear a vest.
Obligation to bring and transport items for all travelers.
Must be worn by all occupants of the vehicle.
It is mandatory for drivers and all passengers to wear them on highways and highways. Also for pedestrians along the street at night or during the day when visibility is poor.
Obligation for drivers to transport. The safety vest must hang visibly over the backrest.
No precise regulations on the obligation to wear high-visibility vests.
Obligation for foreign drivers of a car registered in Norway (e.g. rental car).
The vest must be put on before leaving the car. Drivers are required to carry something (applies to all multi-lane vehicles, including quads, microcars, tractors and others).
Must be worn by the driver and all passengers. When it is dark outside the city, pedestrians and cyclists must also wear a vest.
Obligation for foreign drivers of a car registered in Portugal (e.g. rental car).
Drivers of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tons are required to transport this.
No precise regulations on the obligation to wear high-visibility vests.
No precise regulations on the obligation to wear high-visibility vests. Good to know: The TCS website contains a regularly updated list with all important information, also for abroad.
Obligation to bring and transport items for all travelers.
Obligation to bring and transport items for all travelers. Applies to cars and motorcycles.
It is mandatory for drivers and all passengers to wear them on highways and highways.
Drivers and all passengers must wear safety vests and have them on hand at all times.
Obligation to carry and transport items for all occupants of the vehicle.
It is mandatory for all road users to wear these at night or when visibility on the road is poor. Important: Pedestrians who travel outside built-up areas when visibility is poor must also wear a high-visibility vest.
It is mandatory for all travelers, both by car and by motorcycle.
(dsc/t-online)
Source: Blick
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