Amazing that these same idiots protesting loudly against the wearing of hi viz vests are also probably those who are totally anal about safety in the air, and complain incessantly about the lack of airmanship of others or the horrible risks they experience at the hands of 'incompetent' ATC sevices. Would be interesting to check their post histories for safety related stories.
You can only imagine how truly dangerous these kn#bs must be if they take the same attitude into the air with them. No transponder operating even though fitted. No contact made with ATC unless they absolutely have to. No anti-collision lights operating. Failing to maintain correct altitudes.
Of course, I'm just being silly because none of these are an imposition on their precious human rights. These things are obviously done as they are required by law, or the CAA has provided the individual concerned with a full beakdown of the statistical research in the area, so of course they are happy to comply.
Ever heard of risk assessment people? It is something most responsible organisations do to minimise risk where possible, and it shouldn't require a history of accidents in a particular area to trigger it off.
Personally, I reckon the single biggest safety improvement possible is to ban turkeys like you from airfields altogether, hi viz jackets or not.