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Overview by Country

  • High visibility (hi vis/reflective) vests

It is compulsory for cars, vans, trucks,etc to carry a high visibility vest in:-

Austria
Belgium
Croatia
France
Italy
Spain

In Norway and Portugal it is recommended to carry jackets because although the law only applies to residents, fines may still be applied to foreign drivers.

 

  • Warning triangles

It is compulsory for cars, vans, trucks, etc to carry warning triangles in:-

Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
France
Ireland
Italy
Norway
Spain*
Switzerland

Carrying a warning triangle is recommended in the following countries as one is required in case of accident:-

Germany
Netherlands
Portugal
Sweden

 

*In Spain, locally registered vehicles are required to carry two warning triangles. Although foreign-registered vehicles are only required to carry one, it is recommended that they carry two as local officials may still fine vehicles carrying only one.

NB: We have concentrated on driving regulations that relate to our products. Please refer to driving regulatory websites for full information on driving laws in each European country.

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