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I thought there was a long thread about this, last year, and Floydfan (or perhaps someone else in France) quoted the exact bit of legislation, which indicated that everyone in the car would need a high viz vest in case they had to get out of the car after a breakdown.

I also understood that they had to be stowed within reach, so that you could make a quick exit.  I must admit we have five in our car - tucked under the seats so they are easily accessible.  Given that they only cost about £1 each,and we've seen loads of accidents in France where people on the roadside are all wearing them, it seems worth the 'expense' even if it turns out that legally it's not required for everyone to have one.

Good idea to carry them even in this country for everybody's safety.

I carry three warning triangles as my understanding is that if you have to leave the caravan on the road you need one at the front and one at the back and of course you still need one for the car.

Quote: Originally posted by Prospector on 12/1/2010

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Good idea to carry them even in this country for everybody's safety.

I carry three warning triangles as my understanding is that if you have to leave the caravan on the road you need one at the front and one at the back and of course you still need one for the car.

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I'm with you on the triangles! 

A note for anyone hiring a car - check that it complies and has triangle and vests - one I had last year didn't have either!

Quote: Originally posted by Prospector on 12/1/2010

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Good idea to carry them even in this country for everybody's safety.

I carry three warning triangles as my understanding is that if you have to leave the caravan on the road you need one at the front and one at the back and of course you still need one for the car.

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