The fact was denounced by social networks and Conaset through Twitter, he said that “the standard does not apply to motorcyclists”.
As of January 1, 2016, the traffic rule requires motor vehicles carry a reflective vest with certain characteristics, otherwise the driver is exposed to fines ranging from 8,000 to 22,000 pesos, approximately.
However, several objections that are made to the new standard, to have certain ambiguous aspects that leave entirely clear its demand. For example, the vest must carry in the passenger compartment of the car, but not required to use any road emergency.
The issue is that yesterday the first controversy over the requirement of this security element is generated when police demanded in a traffic bearing of reflective vest a motocilista, although the standard is not required for this type of vehicle, and the staff will even extended an offense under the slogan Radio Cooperativa website.
The complaint was carried out using the Facebook group Motocilistas.cl where Manuel Orellana posted a picture of a fine which extended police for not carrying a reflective vest when riding his motorcycle in the city of Temuco in the Araucanía Region .
Orellana image published shows that will appear before the First Court of Local Police Temuco next January 12 for “driving motorcycle wear reflective vest and not being audited.”
However, through his Twitter account, the National Traffic Safety Commission has repeatedly stressed that cannot be fining motorcyclists because this standard does not include motocislitas.
Motorcyclist complaint fine for not wearing a reflective safety vest.
essential advice before leaving drive
You go on holiday? If you’re taking the car for long journeys first check your vehicle and after having it about, worry about rest and get enough sleep the night before your trip to drive under good conditions “for your safety and that of everyone.” These are the two recommendations offered by the Civil Guard face your summer vacation and to avoid accidents by human error (tiredness, fatigue …) or technical (lack car review.
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essential advice before leaving drive
4. CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE: for this the car has to be cold. Look at the manufacturer’s recommendations, especially if you’re traveling with a loaded car with reflective tape, because then you have to increase the pressure a few tenths. Data are often pressed by the driver’s seat. Also check the depth of the tire: remember that the legal minimum is 1.6mm, and do not forget to always check the tire pressure in the most worn areas. …
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