From January 1, the decree, incorporating the reflective vest to the emergency kit that the vehicles must carry came into force. Here we answer the main questions about this element.

 

In the last 10 years, more than 6,000 people have killed in Chile and in 2016 alone, 615 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. This figure corresponds to 38% of the total number of deaths nationwide.

 

Taking into account that, from January 1, began to govern the Supreme Decree No. 164/2014, which adds the reflective safety vest to the safety kit that be found in each vehicle to deal with emergencies.

 

The high visibility vest must contain both fluorescent and retro reflective material and always be carried in a place on the vehicle that is accessible from inside it, such as the glove box, in order to get the driver off the vehicle and wearing the vest.