Some keep the garment in the suitcase or the passenger seat, and believe that is only used on the road. Study of Automobile Club of Chile notes is that 81% of respondents approve of the measure.
He is dressed safety vest permanently in the day, they carry extended in the back or carry it in inappropriate places, such as the case of the vehicle seat. So drivers behaved four days became effective the requirement of the Ministry of Transport, carry a reflective vest to prevent accidents in low light hours.
Andrés Ceria, commercial engineer who lives in Bain, said that in that commune two extremes are presented: “There are people who wear the garment as part of daily dress and others leave it in the passenger seat.” He adds that “a third problem is that were exhausted, especially in small towns.”
Sergio, a taxi driver for more than 30 years ago, said support the use of new safety device drivers, although not clear where “I know they have to be used on highways or roads, but not on the streets (of cities) “.
Edgar Munoz, driver of Puente Alto, said that has no reflective jacket because “we are ramping up”. He also said that when you purchase this dress will keep in the trunk. Pedro, school transport, said the vest “is used cargo vehicles and is optional for the rest.”
José Luis Ojeda, commander of police in the area Transit and Highways, said that despite doubts after the audit made during the weekend of the New Year, “the perception is that people understood the meaning of the measure. It was understood that on highways and rural roads should wear this dress, although not required to do so “.
Low in stock
In the government they explained that there was a year for private prepare for the massive purchase of these objects. Christian Bowen, deputy transport, said that “the boom by having the reflective vest also shows an awareness of Chileans respect of road safety”. The authority added that the decree requires the carriage was published in September 2014. “In other words, there was one year and three months to inform importers of the measure and be able to source the stock necessary.”
A survey in trade shows that this garment practically sold out in the retail and hardware stores, so they have had to apply for new shipments. In shops aimed at cars, local only that Monday had the devices, where were sold at $ 6,990.
Stores are available only orange colored devices (at a price of $ 13,990), which are not allowed, as the mandatory tone is yellow.
Meanwhile, the Chilean Safety Association distributes the garment to affiliated companies for the category of transportation.
Despite the difficulties to be fully implemented the new provision, a study by the Automobile Club de Chile found that 81% of respondents supported the demand. Meanwhile, 64% say they would use reflective vest in an emergency overnight. “The results are positive; because we are reactionaries obligations like this in Chile. However, it does draw attention to the social networks that make fun of the provision, “said Alberto Escobar, manager of public affairs of the entity.