For three years now, a new safety requirement has appeared in the traffic rules. This is, of course, a reflective vest. Some motorists immediately bought these vests and put them in the car. And some motorists never got around to getting them. But do you need such a vest in the car all the time? And does the inspector have the right to demand to show a reflective vest?
First of all, it should be understood that the rules clearly state when exactly a reflective vest is needed:
an emergency stop was made on the side of the road outside the settlement;
it is dark, or visibility is limited.
That is, you should wear a reflective vest only if all of the above conditions are met. In this case, if there is no vest, you will be fined 500 rubles (Article 12.29 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation). If an accident occurs, the fine will increase to 1,000 rubles (Article 12.27 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation).
At the same time, the rules do not require the constant presence of a reflective vest in the car. Therefore, the inspector has no right to demand to show it.
Do you have a reflective vest in your car? Share your arguments in the comments.