When getting behind the wheel of a truck, regarding the regulatory safety equipment, what do the regulations require concerning the reflective vest?

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The mandatory equipment of a truck (General Vehicle Regulations, Annex XII, sections 1 and 2) includes the V-16 warning light, a certified high-visibility reflective vest with CE marking, and an approved extinguisher. The driver must put on the vest when getting out of the vehicle and occupying the roadway or shoulder of an interurban road (General Traffic Regulations, Article 118(4)), so it is advisable to carry it in the cab, within reach, without having to get out to look for it. It is not merely advisable: it is mandatory. Nor are two vests required: the annex asks for one per vehicle, and only when performing the functions of a protection and escort pilot vehicle must one be carried for each member of the auxiliary staff. An extra vest for the passenger is prudent, but not required.

When getting behind the wheel of a truck, regarding the regulatory safety equipment, what do the regulations require concerning the reflective vest?

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