Prostitutes working in Italy told to wear hi-vis vests

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Local politicians prostitutes should be treated as "road workers" and forced to wear clothes "which make them visible" to motorists



Prostitutes working the street in Italy have been ordered to wear hi-vis vests so motorists can spot them in the dark.

Hookers working the red light district on the outskirts of Milan have been told to cover up mini-skirts with luminous yellow or orange vests.

Luciano Sinigaglia, the deputy mayor of Spino d'Adda, just south of Milan, said prostitutes should be treated as "road workers" and forced to wear clothes "which make them visible" to motorists.

He said they were a "road safety problem" and street walkers would be arrested if they didn't comply with the new policy, set to come into force next month.

Mr Sinigaglia said this week: "The sex workers should be treated as employees who work on road construction and forced to wear clothes that make them visible.



Prostitutes working the street in Italy have been ordered to wear hi-vis vests so motorists can spot them in the dark.

Hookers working the red light district on the outskirts of Milan have been told to cover up mini-skirts with luminous yellow or orange vests.

Luciano Sinigaglia, the deputy mayor of Spino d'Adda, just south of Milan, said prostitutes should be treated as "road workers" and forced to wear clothes "which make them visible" to motorists.

He said they were a "road safety problem" and street walkers would be arrested if they didn't comply with the new policy, set to come into force next month.

Mr Sinigaglia said this week: "The sex workers should be treated as employees who work on road construction and forced to wear clothes that make them visible.


"We are almost ready with the definitive draft of the document. I hope to have the new law up and running by the start of September."

Prostitutes have been warned that they will be given a "first warning" if caught without reflective clothing, and will be arrested and fined up to £360 (500 Euros) if they are caught a second time.

Milan has seen a huge boom in prostitution since the 2015 Expo World Fair opened in May this year.

The world renowned public exhibition, which ends in October, is expected to see 20 million visitors arrive in the area which in turn has seen about 15,000 extra prostitutes ply for trade around the city.

Local Gino Angelucci joked: "Let us hope men don't get confused and try to pick up a road worker by mistake."

In 2010, road signs warning of "prostitutes ahead" - showing a big-breasted woman in mini-skirt and high heels - were installed in the Italian city of Treviso, around 180 miles from Milan.



Motorists complained that they were being "distracted" by the red-bordered triangular sign, which stated Attenzione Prostitute.

One local Dino Vezino, 34, said at the time: "I was driving in to work and saw this sign and had to slow down to get a proper look.

"I couldn't believe it - the woman has a mini-skirt and high heels on and very big breasts.

"I just couldn't work out what it was for?

"Does it mean I have to look out for prostitutes crossing or that they are available around here?"


"We are almost ready with the definitive draft of the document. I hope to have the new law up and running by the start of September."

Prostitutes have been warned that they will be given a "first warning" if caught without reflective clothing, and will be arrested and fined up to £360 (500 Euros) if they are caught a second time.

Milan has seen a huge boom in prostitution since the 2015 Expo World Fair opened in May this year.

The world renowned public exhibition, which ends in October, is expected to see 20 million visitors arrive in the area which in turn has seen about 15,000 extra prostitutes ply for trade around the city.

Local Gino Angelucci joked: "Let us hope men don't get confused and try to pick up a road worker by mistake."

In 2010, road signs warning of "prostitutes ahead" - showing a big-breasted woman in mini-skirt and high heels - were installed in the Italian city of Treviso, around 180 miles from Milan.



Motorists complained that they were being "distracted" by the red-bordered triangular sign, which stated Attenzione Prostitute.

One local Dino Vezino, 34, said at the time: "I was driving in to work and saw this sign and had to slow down to get a proper look.

"I couldn't believe it - the woman has a mini-skirt and high heels on and very big breasts.

"I just couldn't work out what it was for?

"Does it mean I have to look out for prostitutes crossing or that they are available around here?"