University of Tartu Institute of Physics of Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory testing conducted found that controlled reflective vest do not meet the requirements in terms of reflectors are nine (60%).
“Consumer Protection Agency estimates that the overall picture shows the testing result quite sad, because most controlled reflectors do not meet the requirements, and therefore does not fulfill its purpose – to change the visibility of pedestrian traffic,” said Consumer Protection Director Andres Soonest.
The Consumer Protection Board tested 15 in September, and five reflectors are safety vest with reflective tape. University of Tartu Institute of Physics of Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory testing conducted found that controlled reflectors do not meet the requirements in terms of reflectors are nine (60%).
“Consumer Protection Agency estimates that the overall picture shows the testing result quite sad, because most controlled reflectors do not meet the requirements, and therefore does not fulfill its purpose – to change the visibility of pedestrian traffic,” said Consumer Protection Director Andres Soonest.
Wearing a dark reflex reflector when the cheapest life insurance is obligatory, but in this case it must also meet the requirements.
All companies which were selling non-compliant reflectors are initiated administrative proceedings. The Consumer Protection Board ordered the reflectors to shops selling non-compliant products to eliminate the sale and put out the message that the reflectors are bought back from consumers.