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[–] nifty 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Wait so I am pretty sure that’s not allowed by safety regs? They could get sued pretty badly for this unless I am mistaken.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago

I assume it's an aftermarket device and not a part of the vehicles safety regulations or mandatory on a bike. Probably bypasses anything that would get them in trouble.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Which safety regs? I mean, specifically.

[–] nifty 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I don’t know about this product, so I just looked it up, but my understanding is any product offering safety has some regulations, like bicycle helmets. Here’s what I found about airbag vests: https://afmb.bike/en/motorcycle-airbag-vest-standards-and-regulations/

[–] SkippingRelax 3 points 10 months ago

like bicycle helmets

Stop giving these fuckers ideas for fuck sake! Do you want a bike helmet that splits open into two halves mid fall because your haven't signed up to their newsletter and liked them on Facebook?!