The new point of traffic rules: retro-reflective vests for drivers

For reference, in the documents attached to the Government of the Russian Federation, statistics are given according to which in the first half of 2017, 1321 people died in road accidents that occurred in the dark, and 6537 people were injured. This is 10.2% less than the same period last year - the authorities explain this by the introduction of mandatory retro-reflective elements for pedestrians who are on the road outside settlements at night (according to paragraph 4.1 of Traffic Regulations). At the same time, officials note the increased number of similar incidents that occurred with drivers of vehicles who had to leave the car when forced to stop in conditions of limited visibility outside populated areas. For the six months of this year, 66 such raids were recorded - 4.8% more than a year earlier.

According to the amendment to the Rules, drivers will be required to carry a jacket, safety vest or cape with retro-reflective tapes with them and put them on when leaving the car at night or in conditions of limited visibility outside populated areas.