Reflective life-saving jackets are mandatory to wear when you get out of the car parked outside the built-up areas and in poor visibility conditions. Details and penalties.

 

The reflective vest also called a life-saving vest, is required by law since 2004. The Decree of 30 December 2003 of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport establishes that those who get out of the car of a stationary vehicle in conditions of poor visibility (low illumination, fog, snow or heavy rains) is required to wear the jacket.

 

It is advisable to keep the jacket in the vehicle if possible not in the trunk so that it is within reach for wearing it before getting out of the car.

 

Reflective jacket, which one to choose?

The Highway Code provides in article 162 the use of the reflective jacket or alternatively high visibility retro reflective braces.

 

The 2003 decree established that jackets and braces must comply with the CE mark and UNI EN 471.

No matter the color, which can be yellow, orange or red, as long as it is fluorescent and has strips that reflect light.

 

The obligation of the reflective vest

 

The 2003 decree established that jackets and braces must comply with the CE mark and UNI EN 471.

No matter the color, which can be yellow, orange or red, as long as it is fluorescent and has sew on reflective tapes that reflect light.

 

The obligation of the reflective vest

 

Once out of the car, the vest is also mandatory for other passengers besides the driver.

 

Lifesaving jackets: sanctions

It is advisable to keep the reflective vest in the door so as to wear it even before getting out of the car.

 

Those who break the rule can run into administrative fines ranging from € 41.00 to € 169.00, which for the driver go to cut 2 points from the license.

 

In any case, it is not mandatory to have the vest in the car and show it during the checks, while it is for the triangle.