how would you react?

[User66445]

I think people miss the point here. If high visibility clothes reduces the chances of an accident even by as low as 1%, it's worth it.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I think people miss the point here. If high visibility clothes reduces the chances of an accident even by as low as 1%, it's worth it.

What if it increased the chances by even 1%?

 

[raleighnut]

This ^^^ How do we get this into the British psyche / culture?!

Presumed Liability, the british 'government' refused to implement it saying it would lead to Cash For Crash claims by Cyclists.

 

[Twizit]

Presumed Liability, the british 'government' refused to implement it saying it would lead to Cash For Crash claims by Cyclists.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

It helped us at least once in Germany.

The first part of that story is most confusing, I'm not sure who hit who, who was driving what, whether a pedestrian, cyclist or what was involved apart from an expensive car.

 

[Milkfloat]

I think people miss the point here. If high visibility clothes reduces the chances of an accident even by as low as 1%, it's worth it.

I fixed that big 'if' for you.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

I doubt it. Drivers seem conditioned by default to look for something car shaped, and now of course to try to see 10,000,000,000,000,000 candlepower daytime LEDs.

(Note: May contain exaggeration of LED brightness).

 

[User66445]

I think you'll find it does make you easier to see. You do realise it's compulsory to have at least a high visibility jacket in your car if you drive in Europe, don't you?

Unless, of course, you think it unnecessary after brexit as everyone in the UK 's eyesight will improve, they will become good drivers and mindful of other road users

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I think you'll find it does make you easier to see.

What hi-vis aid are you talking about here? Yellow jackets?

 

[classic33]

I think people miss the point here. If high visibility clothes reduces the chances of an accident even by as low as 1%, it's worth it.

Now the darker nights are creeping in, check your Hi-Vis under led lighting. Only the reflective strips will work if your choice is Saturn Yellow.

 

[classic33]

I think you'll find it does make you easier to see. You do realise it's compulsory to have at least a high visibility jacket in your car if you drive in Europe, don't you?

Unless, of course, you think it unnecessary after brexit as everyone in the UK 's eyesight will improve, they will become good drivers and mindful of other road users

I don't drive, but I'll go with contrast over Hi-Vis any day.

And Hi-Vis isn't compulsory in all Europe or even all of the EU.

 

[steveindenmark]

I think people miss the point here. If high visibility clothes reduces the chances of an accident even by as low as 1%, it's worth it.

No you are missing the point. I agree with you and I do wear high viz gear. In fact I have just made another light weigh harness for the winter commute. . The point is that helmets and viz vests are personal choice, not law. It is not for other people to try and and inflencd what you do or wear.

 

[classic33]

Two questions for those who advocate compulsory Hi-Vis.
How often do you wash yours?
When do you replace yours(On what frequency)?

 

[User66445]

You missed the first question, which is
Who is advocating compulsory high visibility clothing ?

I may think it is silly not to, and the arguments against are specious, but it is your choice, just as it was the luddites to smash their machines.

Now helmets, that's a different issue.

 

[Drago]

The arguments for are often equally specious.