December 25th, 2016, 12:08 PM | #1 |
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Another good reason to wear a hi-viz vest
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December 25th, 2016, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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I once snuck into a special event at the local Zoo because I was wearing black shorts and a tan collared shirt, and my wallet had a chain on it. The buffet was great, and even had beer! The Hi-Viz idea is excellent.
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December 25th, 2016, 08:49 PM | #3 |
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Wow.
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December 25th, 2016, 08:56 PM | #4 |
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Great idea!
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December 26th, 2016, 09:17 AM | #5 |
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It's amazing what you can get away with if you just act like you're supposed to be there.
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December 26th, 2016, 09:58 AM | #6 |
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Location: Monroe, NC
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Definately true with the high vis vest All it really takes is looking the part, and acting like your supposed to be there. People don't really question the look of things much nowadays, that's why it's so easy.
I wear a high vis vest while riding, and people think I'm a cop or some kind of authority figure, because they stay away from me in traffic, never ride my ass, wait instead of pulling out in front of me, actually look out for me, and a host of other courteous things I've never gotten even once while riding without it. It works so good here, that I never ride without it now.
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December 26th, 2016, 11:27 AM | #7 |
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December 26th, 2016, 03:18 PM | #8 |
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I've worked as a stagehand for many years, working shows ranging from Justin Beiber to the Rolling Stones, in many different venues. A tool belt and a look on your face that says "I friggin don't want to be here" will get you in anywhere and past the most stringent security.
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December 28th, 2016, 01:47 AM | #9 |
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I'm ashamed to say that I'm not surprised this happened here in Australia
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December 28th, 2016, 05:33 AM | #10 |
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Before hi-vis vests became the safety saviors of the world walking around with a clipboard and acting like you belonged worked very well.
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January 1st, 2017, 09:39 AM | #11 |
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Yep. Doesn't look the coolest, but I'd rather not get mangled by an inattentive driver than look cool personally. It's neon green, highly reflective, and grabs people's attention, which is what you want.
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January 1st, 2017, 10:57 AM | #12 |
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When I ride my white Moto Guzzi and I'm wearing my blue and white jacket, it sometimes appears that other drivers think I'm a cop. Some in front of me will go just under the speed limit, for example. It's interesting that your appearance can have such an effect on the behavior of other drivers.
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January 6th, 2017, 08:23 AM | #13 |
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Social Engineering... oldest "trick" in the book. LOL.
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January 11th, 2017, 12:32 AM | #14 |
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Sounds kind of like a guy I used to know
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