"because all French motorists had been required by law (since 2008) to have high-visibility vests in their vehicles when driving (as a safety measure should the driver be required to exit the vehicle on the roadside)."

Unreal! Do they need to have water in the car in case they feel thirsty? I wonder how much the ticket is for this?

COP: Show me your vest, or go to jail!

I wonder if this is the only country to do this and what if you are just passing through from elsewhere?

You do not have to answer all of that lol.

I am so glad to know this information, @d00k13, and thank you for the internet research. I have 1000's of questions already but this one just came up and surprised me.

As to the videos - one a day is my goal, no matter what!