Seems to be some conjecture as to Hi Vis apparel being made compulsory , if so watcha gonna do?
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Thread Killer
Seems to be some conjecture as to Hi Vis apparel being made compulsory , if so watcha gonna do?
Forum whore
Will non-compliance carry demerits or just fines?
Highway Biker
Its the NZ police your talking about they are more likely to take your bike away for 30 days
Forum whore
Don't see how they will save lives if drivers can't even "see" your headlights. Drivers simply need to stop being lazy and make an effort to look around them, that will also make things better for the push bikers who too often end up riding into a cars opening door.
Of course bikers also need to be aware of their surroundings and potential hazards.
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death
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NEDWN VIII
No harm or shame in wearing a fluro jacket.
If you are a first time track day rider (at some events) you HAVE to wear one, does anyone argue the point then?....nope, they get on with it.
Thread Killer
Im currently riding a fully faired shiny lime green Kwaka, if they cant see that I dont think a vest is going to help.
Hardcore Biker
Realy? i have been to few trackdays and none ever wanted hi-viz vest only 1pc leathers and back protector ...Originally Posted by Maha
and no harm?
it flaps around in a wind, gets stuck on things, gets even hotter than just jacket in summer and incredibly annoying when wet in a rain...
and no shame?
realy i dont want to look like road worker, or cop!....also i dont ride black bike, wearing black gear and black helmet to put stupid useless floro vest over it!
Hardcore Biker
I SEE constantly bikers (pedal power) at between 6am and 7am... on the road, with NOTHING ...no lights, no viz... zip.
I wear one at that hour of the morning, plus my jacket has reflectors, but I won't be told to wear one in the middle of the day... if my horn & headlight don't work, what makes a viz any better. You want to be seen then drive a friggen truck its the only thing that seems to work these days.
Its all about too many bad drivers / riders!
NEDWN VIII
A fluro vest wont even save you on a building site, you have to wear one along with steel cap boots and a hard hat, but if you slip and fall 4-5 stories out a a hole were a window is ment to be, chances are you will die.
In most cases, it is up to you save your own arse by being vigilant.
A FLURO VEST WILL NOT SAVE YOUR LIFE.
Its that simple.
For anyone to suggest otherwise is ludicrous.
NEDWN VIII
Whats a floro vest?
I can only imagine that its has something to do with plants, in which case that would be shamefull.
Forum whore
If you want to get technical, you should probably write fluoro as in short for fluorescent
i'm motarded
So what is the point of wearing one then?
Fanny.
Forum whore
I'm interested to know what MAG-NZ and BRONZ's stance would be if they did try to make them compulsory.
Hardcore Biker
haha...If you want to get technical, you should probably write fluoro as in short for fluorescent
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Before we get our panties in a bunch...there is no legislative move to make Hi Vis compulsory, there was wide open opportunity to do so last year and in consultations the year before - where it could've but didn't happen. As said in a previous thread...
http://www.transport.govt.nz/saferjo...fety-FAQs.aspx
To quote..
Action – Promote the benefits of high-visibility and protective clothing
ter·ra in·cog·ni·taAchievement is not always success while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances.
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