Spanish Guardia Civil Traffic Cop Hiviz Vest

Guardia Civil Traffic Vest

This is the high-visibility vest issued to the traffic division of Spain's Guardia Civil, the national gendarmerie (a police force with military status) that patrols the country's highways. It goes over a uniform or jacket so an officer stays visible to drivers at roadside stops, checkpoints and accident scenes, day or night. Collectors of police and gendarmerie kit, reenactors and anyone who wants an authentic piece of Spanish service gear will find the markings and layout true to issue.

Features

• Fluorescent Yellow Body — The bright yellow-green fabric is the hi-viz color used for roadside work because it stands out against traffic and scenery in daylight.
• Retroreflective Tape — Grey reflective bands run over both shoulders, front and back, and around the lower torso, bouncing headlight beams back toward the driver after dark.
• Guardia Civil Trafico Back Panel — Large reflective lettering across the back reads GUARDIA CIVIL TRAFICO, identifying the wearer as a member of the traffic division.
• Chest Badge — An oval Guardia Civil emblem with the crowned sword-and-fasces insignia sits on the left chest.
• Hook-and-Loop ID Strip — A yellow hook-and-loop panel on the right chest takes a name tape or identification patch.
• Pullover Tabard Cut — The open-sided, slip-over design goes on over a shirt, jacket or duty gear without buttons or a zipper.
• Waist Side Tabs — Tabs at each side of the lower front fasten around to take up the fit and keep the vest from flapping.
• Bound Edges — Dark binding finishes the neckline, armholes and hem for a clean edge that resists fraying.
• Cotton And Polyester Fabric — A lightweight cotton and polyester construction keeps the vest easy to wear over other layers.

Issuing Service

The Guardia Civil's traffic group handles road policing across Spain, and this vest is part of that service's working kit rather than a costume or commercial safety vest. The badge, the TRAFICO back lettering and the chest ID strip are the details that separate genuine issue from generic hi-viz. It suits a display of European police gear as well as practical use as a highly visible layer for roadside or outdoor work.