Traffic safety vests
05-13-08, 05:47 AM
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Traffic safety vests
Typically when I commute, I use this horrendous orange and reflective tape safety vest from Home Depot. One day last week, I did not wear it and on that trip home, I had several incidents where drivers simply did not see me.
This morning, I forgot the vest and a semi made a slow right turn making me stop completely when I had the light. Other incidents this morning convince me that for whatever reason, the vest is MORE visible than THREE large flashing red lights on the bike.
I won't be forgetting my vest and may even invest in a better one. Does anyone know the classes for these vests and what they mean?
This morning, I forgot the vest and a semi made a slow right turn making me stop completely when I had the light. Other incidents this morning convince me that for whatever reason, the vest is MORE visible than THREE large flashing red lights on the bike.
I won't be forgetting my vest and may even invest in a better one. Does anyone know the classes for these vests and what they mean?
05-13-08, 06:00 AM
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05-13-08, 06:10 AM
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I don't know about the classifications, but you might find something you like at alertshirt.com.
05-13-08, 07:41 AM
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I suspect any vest is better than no vest. I usually use a Class 2 because that is what my company buys for us
The one I currently have is lime green with the Scotchlite reflective stripes on a dayglo orange back ground. This is similar to the model I use... I think that the combination of colors really catches the eye.
Aaron
The one I currently have is lime green with the Scotchlite reflective stripes on a dayglo orange back ground. This is similar to the model I use... I think that the combination of colors really catches the eye.Aaron
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05-13-08, 07:54 AM
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Got mine at Harbor freight then modified it. An interesting note, I have had several peds call me officer and ask me things. When I informed them I was not a policeman, they said the vest made them think so. maybe that is why cars give you more room.
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By the way, if anyone looks at Harbor Freight vests, look for my comparison thread. The one with the light-greyish reflective stripes is BY FAR the most reflective. I threw my other HF vest away after comparing the two at night.
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Tate65 question
Tate,
Where did you get the bicycle fist stencil? That is so cool that I would like to add to my best and possibly the side of my panniers.
TC
Where did you get the bicycle fist stencil? That is so cool that I would like to add to my best and possibly the side of my panniers.
TC
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