In recent days, people in the WeChat group frequently spread such a message: "From January 1, 2018, check the fire extinguishers, tripods, and reflective vests on the vehicles. If there is no fine of 200 yuan, remember 12 points." Still others said: "From From January 1, 2018, all vehicles must be equipped with reflective vests during the annual inspection.” Is this true or false information true? On February 5, the reporter specifically learned from the city traffic police detachment about the situation.

“The Internet did not say the right thing. It is a misunderstanding of the national standard “Technical Conditions for Operational Safety of Motor Vehicles” and related regulations.” The staff of the Municipal Traffic Police Detachment introduced the national standard “Technical Conditions for the Operational Safety of Motor Vehicles” is the technical management of motor vehicle safety in China. The most basic technical standards are implemented on January 1, 2018. Article 12.15.2 of the standard states: "Automobiles (except for three-wheeled vehicles without a cab) should be equipped with a reflective vest."

Originally, the regulations in the Regulations only apply to vehicles that have been manufactured since January 1, 2018. Manufacturers are required to install reflective vests when new vehicles leave the factory. They do not need to be bought by the owner or the driver. Cars that were shipped before January 1, 2018 but have not yet been registered, as well as vehicles in use, have not been requested to be equipped with reflective vests.

In spite of this, the staff of the City Traffic Police Detachment also reminded the general public that the reflective vests for motorists and the triangle warning signs for motor vehicles are all vehicle safety devices that prevent secondary accidents in emergencies. In order to ensure its own safety, it is recommended that in addition to checking whether the vehicle is equipped with a motor vehicle triangle warning sign when purchasing a new automobile, the automobile that was shipped from January 1, 2018 should also check whether the automobile manufacturer is equipped with a vehicle as required. Crew reflective vest.