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A high-visibility reflective vest meeting personal protective equipment requirements.
It must carry a high-visibility reflective vest meeting personal protective equipment requirements. This obligation appears in section 3 of Annex XII to the General Vehicle Regulations and applies from 1 October 2026. The rider must also wear it when getting off the vehicle and occupying the carriageway or shoulder of an interurban road. Carrying it and wearing it in the specified circumstances are separate duties.
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A high-visibility reflective vest meeting personal protective equipment requirements.
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