Reflective Vests 500 People Demonstrated Outside Parliament

10 years, 11 months ago - 7 January 2014, lexpress.mu

They removed their reflective vests before burning them in protest against the compulsory use of the "garment" day. About 500 people, angry, protested outside the parliament, Tuesday, January 7, blocking traffic. Many police officers were summoned on the spot.

"Fairly new torture", "a fluorescent vest evening yes. Li zour no. " Armed with placards, about 500 people surged through the streets of the capital, Tuesday, January 7, to protest against the mandatory wearing for motorcyclists, reflective vest day. Traffic was blocked. The event was organized by a group on the social network Facebook, "Protest against fluoressant vest."

Angry, some protesters have even removed their jackets and burned. A strong police presence was mended on site.

It follows a group of people speaks with Minister Anil Bachoo about this measure continues to controversy. And several MPs and trade unionists were present, including Jugnauth, Nando Bodha and Salim Muthy. "I stand with motorcyclists is a thoughtless act , " said the leader of the MSM. " Citizens' rights were violated. There have been more illuminating roads instead of requiring motorcyclists to wear a vest , "says he, Salim Muthy.