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Why motorcycle riders shun high-visibility clothing 20/11/2019

"many who participated in the study dislike the neon colors used in most high visibility or reflective clothing. The clothing is often not seen as "cool," and participants in the study had some derogatory names for those who do wear it, such as "midlife crisis riders.""

https://www.michiganradio.org/post/why-motorcycle-riders-shun-high-visibility-clothing

Why motorcycle riders shun high-visibility clothing Motorcycle riders are greatly overrepresented in U.S. traffic deaths, with more than 5,000 killed each year. The Governors Highway Safety Association says

High Vis jackets - regrets? 19/11/2019

"Once you ride hi-vis, there's no going back. Im wearing a bright yellow s******* jacket, and a bright yellow I*** helmet.

The first time you go out riding, and notice how many MORE people see you and notice you....its a done deal."

"For me, the high-viz has made a difference - since I've had it I have not had a single person turn in front of me or change lanes into me. No, I will NEVER bet my life on it ... but the difference has been interesting."

https://www.motorcycleforum.com/threads/high-vis-jackets-regrets.103005/

High Vis jackets - regrets? To those of you who have purchased High Visibility jackets, are you happy you did go that route? Im between getting a (supposed)lesser quality jacket in black (and possibly getting a hig vis vest for nighttime) OR, just going with a high quality high visibility jacket from Tourmaster or...

19/11/2019
19/11/2019

BE SEEN OR DIE! Do HI VIZ gear make u more visible to others?
How important is it being highly visible on a motorcycle on the road???

video by CycleCruza on Youtube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V63uGl9-Avo