Portugal

If you are now driving in Portugal Hi-Visibility safety clothing is compulsory.

Austria

Since May 2005 drivers of four-wheeled vehicles are also required to carry reflective warning clothing. more>>>

Italian Motoring Law

Since July 2003 it became law in Italy that all vehicles must carry high visibility garments.more>>>

Spanish Motoring Law

In July 2004 Spain will be introducing similar legislation. When getting out of a vehicle on any dual carriage way or non-urban road, more>>>

The Institute of Advance Motorists.

Advanced Driver Magazine Spring 2004 News and Views on advanced more>>>

UK motorists who drive to Italy or Spain this year will have to carry a high-visibility vest in their cars, as well as a warning triangle and GB sticker.

Road Smashes 2007

2,946 Dead of which 1,256 were on Rural Roads
27,774 Seriously injured

All casualties 247,780

Breakdown of areas.

Motor Bike

588 Dead
5885
Serious injury

23,459 all casualties.

Pedestrians

671 Killed

6,807 Serious injury

Slight Injury 16,648

Pedal Cyclists

134 Killed

2,174 Seriously Injured

14,340 Slightly injured

Breakdowns
Motorway break downs in excess of 500,000 each year
Over all more than 20,000 breakdowns occurred every day thus causing the vehicle occupants to be put at risk, being outside their vehicle and vulnerable to other road users.