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Originally Posted by Chris_SVS
Why would drivers not be to blame for the things they hit? With the greatest power comes the greatest responsibility, and all that.
Wearing of PPE or a particular type/colour of clothing has no place in being used to decide blame.
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Similar to a work place H&S situation, the employer does as much as they can to make it safe. But it does not mean you are absolved of all care and responsibility, you still have a duty of care for yourself and others as well as the surroundings.
Taking it back to a road view, it can have an impact on the insurance payouts and where blame (a portion of) can lie.
EG if you do wear a lot of reflective clothing and lights it shows the care of duty you have for your own wellbeing, vs someone who has made no effort at all.
On one of the Police programs a few years a go there was a young Motorist who hit what she thought was a Deer whilst driving at night on an unlit dual carriage way; front LH side of the car & windscreen all smashed up. Turns out it was a Cyclist who had no lights, bright or reflective clothing. She had no chance of seeing him and no charges were made/pressed.