Should Reflective vests be law

[DiscoDuck]

I mean the bright RED ones. For Cyclists? PEdestrians? Would it not
reduce injuries, and health costs?

Discuss.

[Peter McNichol]

Rear reflection is good however reflective vests may not help all cyclists.
Particularly racers who are bent over. In that case a rear minder triangle
covering your rear end would be better.

While we are at it lets get rid of the those stupid side reflectors that
claim to reflect light to the side where no one will see it. By the time
a motor vehicle driver sees a side reflector they would not be able to
avoid a collision.

Also note three sided reflectors on the rear redirect light to the sides
of a bicycle where no vehicle is coming from. Further front reflectors
serve no purpose unless you are driving you bicycle against traffic.

A front light is mandatory because it, along with a "flat" rear reflector
is your best defence to be seen at night particularly at intersections
where the most collisions occur.

That being said extra reflective material that is directed at the rear
is a good thing.

Legislation is not the answer. Working with clothing manufactures to put
more reflective material in jackets for all seasons would be more effective.

P.S. To DiscoDuck.
Are you suggesting we mandate pedestrians and cyclists wear reflective vests.
For a man who seems to buck vehicle laws, common sense, and professes to drive
his bicycle like an uneducated pedestrian I wonder why you would advocate more
legislation.

Post by DiscoDuck
I mean the bright RED ones. For Cyclists? PEdestrians? Would it not
reduce injuries, and health costs?
Discuss.

[DiscoDuck]

Where did you read I advocate MORE legislation? That's quite a
presumption from a simple question.
I simply asked the question (and proved a point).
Some people WOULD benefit, yes from both helmet and vest laws. But so
would drivers (helmet) and pedestrians.
The fact SOME benefit is not a reason to promote intolerance of
individual's choices.
But I agree, education is good, then let people decide for themselves.

[DiscoDuck]

Hi,
Still waiting for your response about where you saw me advocating this
law?

Post by DiscoDuck
Where did you read I advocate MORE legislation? That's quite a
presumption from a simple question.
I simply asked the question (and proved a point).
Some people WOULD benefit, yes from both helmet and vest laws. But so
would drivers (helmet) and pedestrians.
The fact SOME benefit is not a reason to promote intolerance of
individual's choices.
But I agree, education is good, then let people decide for themselves.

[Peter McNichol]

Keep Waiting!!!! My intent, like yours, was to gage the response.

Post by DiscoDuck
Hi,
Still waiting for your response about where you saw me advocating this
law?

Post by DiscoDuck
Where did you read I advocate MORE legislation? That's quite a
presumption from a simple question.
I simply asked the question (and proved a point).
Some people WOULD benefit, yes from both helmet and vest laws. But so
would drivers (helmet) and pedestrians.
The fact SOME benefit is not a reason to promote intolerance of
individual's choices.
But I agree, education is good, then let people decide for themselves.

[Peter McNichol]

Post by DiscoDuck
Hi,
Still waiting for your response about where you saw me advocating this
law?

As I said I would advocate encouraging more manufactures to put reflective
material into clothing. No legislation required. No extra gear to put on.

[DiscoDuck]

Not a bad reply. I take it you oppse legislation, then. My kind of
cyclist. Good for you.

[DiscoDuck]

Not a bad reply. I take it you oppse legislation, then. My kind of
cyclist. Good for you.