The cheapest way that can be purchased online is a reflective vest straps with Velcro, to $ 16. In a local Cord, street Rivera and Acevedo Diaz, only available orange vests, which are sold to the public at $ 120.
The same garment in some positions July 18, Tres Cruces or stonemasons avenues as Batlle y Ordonez, round the same price as a discount of $ 20 per unit is achieved if purchased more than 50 jackets.
Among the fluorescent clothing and reflective tape that can be found today, a model Trooper price ranges between $ 200 and $ 350. The most expensive are the Dutch MACNA to US $ 79. The Trooper vest is orange, has double reflective tapes and closing, more silver ribbons. Leads mesh on the back and front knitted fabric. Day visibility is 40 meters and 150 meters at night. Weighs 115 grams.
Bicycles.
Bicycle drivers are also included in Article 9 of Law 19,061, which forces them to wear protective safety helmet that meets the requirements of the rules adopted for this purpose.
In large stores, spread across the country, as Motociclo, cheapest bicycle helmet costs $ 45, the backlight pica pica US $ 16, and a rearview mirror US $ 26.
Internet sites, such as new products, anatomical and reflective helmets at a similar price offered: $ 900. There are professional helmets to $ 4 .690 and economic (rigid) to $ 450, all adults. The value of helmets for children is around $ 300.
By not mentioning to express degree in Law 19,061, two interpretations as to whether cyclists will also use the reflective clothing have already emerged.
That is because in Article 7th states that it is mandatory for drivers “like” all mopeds vehicles.
What we do is clearly legislated for bicycles marketed now, it is that they must have at least two retroreflective devices in each of its wheels and a band of retroreflective material both fronts of each of the pedals. Bicycles (and mopeds and motorcycles) designed to walk or work, maintain a system of front and rear brake, mirrors, bell or horn and a consistent lighting system a beacon of white light (which costs US $ 7) and a reflective same color located with this at the front.
They will also carry a beacon of light and a red reflective of the same color on the back, “both visible at a safe distance under normal atmospheric conditions.”
Bicycle drivers are subject to further include a reflective material band “in case that the vehicle possesses a fixed element or semi, partially or completely preventing the display of the back of the driver or passenger.”
So far, the streets of Montevideo, compliance with these rules by cyclists are far from compliance percentage of motorcyclists.