How many high-visibility vests do you actually need in your car?

Thomas Wachsmuth 29 January 2024 Test sites, laws, offenses, information

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In Germany it is essential for road safety at least one safety vest to be carried in every vehicle. The regulation affects all cars, trucks, tractors, semi-trailers and buses registered in Germany. Are an exception Motorcycles, for the no warning vest requirement consists. Although mobile homes are not explicitly mentioned in the law, it is advisable to take a high-visibility vest with you. A Warning fine of 15 EUR threatened if the regulation is not followed. It is also the driver's duty to show the high-visibility vest during a traffic stop. However, the law does not provide any specific requirements for wearing high-visibility vests; instead, it relies on road users taking personal responsibility.

High-visibility vests in the car

Wearing a high-visibility vest is particularly recommended in the event of a breakdown or accident, in the dark or in poor visibility. Regarding the specifications, the safety vest must red, yellow or orange his and the DIN EN 471:2003+A1:2007 (March 2008 edition) or the EN ISO 20 471:2013 are equivalent to. For commercial vehicles, including cars, the trade association for traffic and the transport industry (BG Verkehr) even requires that you carry high-visibility clothing. It must High-visibility clothing for at least one insured person be present in the vehicle. If the vehicle is constantly occupied by a driver and a passenger, the following applies two high-visibility clothing necessary. The accident insurance provides more detailed information on the extent to which this regulation applies to the respective company.

also applies to trips abroad

The requirement to wear a high-visibility vest also applies Trips abroad. Drivers must have at least one high-visibility vest in their vehicle national DIN standard or the European standard corresponds. In countries like Austria The number of high-visibility vests is independent of the number of people in the car, but every driver must have a high-visibility vest. In France Drivers must also carry a high-visibility vest in their vehicle. In summary, the high-visibility vest is an indispensable part of vehicle equipment, not only the legal requirement but also contributes significantly to the safety of road users. Whether at home or abroad, that Carry along and if necessary Wear A high-visibility vest can be life-saving in emergency situations.

Country	Number of high-visibility vests	Additional Information
Austria	1 per driver	Regardless of the number of inmates; required for multi-lane vehicles.
France	1 per vehicle	Additional vests recommended for occupants.
Netherlands	Recommended	High visibility vest, not required by law but recommended.
Spain	1 per vehicle	The driver must wear a safety vest in the event of a breakdown or accident.
Denmark	Recommended	Wearing a high-visibility vest is recommended, but not required.
Greece	1 per vehicle	Part of the legally required equipment.
Portugal	1 per vehicle	Obligation to carry it in the event of an accident or breakdown outside of town and on motorways.
Luxembourg	1 per person	To be worn in the event of a breakdown or accident on motorways/expressways.
England	Recommended	Wearing a high-visibility vest is recommended in the event of a breakdown or accident outside of town.
Norway	1 per vehicle	At least one safety vest required.
Italy	1 per vehicle	Recommended to bring one vest per seat.
Switzerland	1 per person	To be worn out of town in poor visibility and at night.
Sweden	Recommended	You are not required to carry it, but wearing it is recommended in the event of a breakdown.
Slovenia	1 per vehicle	Obligation to wear it in the event of accidents outside closed places.
Romania	1 per vehicle	Must comply with DIN standards.
Belgium	1 per vehicle	High-visibility vests are required for drivers of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Croatia	1 per inmate	Carrying a warning triangle and first aid kit is also required.
Slovakia	1 per vehicle	Required to be worn in the event of a breakdown or accident outside built-up areas.
The Netherlands	Recommended	Safety vests are not required by law, but are recommended.
France	1 per vehicle	All occupants must wear safety vests when entering the road.

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