Every pedestrian walking after dusk, on the road outside built-up areas, is required to use reflective elements. It is worth remembering about this, especially in the autumn period, when the days are getting shorter, it gets dark faster and the changing weather conditions do not favor good visibility on the road.
The officers of the Świdnica police appeal to always have a reflective element with you. As they indicate, reflectors significantly improve the visibility of a pedestrian and can even save his life, as drivers can notice him much earlier. Police statistics show that a pedestrian wearing a dark suit is seen by the vehicle driver from a distance of about 40 meters. A pedestrian wearing reflective elements becomes visible even from a distance of 150 meters.
From August 2014, the obligation to have a reflective element, placed in a visible way for drivers, applies to every pedestrian who moves outside built-up areas after dusk. These elements can be items attached to clothes, reflective vests, lanyards, and bands. It is recommended to place them at the level of the hands, knees, around the center of the chest and back.
“Remember that this one, seemingly insignificant detail, can protect us from serious consequences related to, for example, a deduction. Let’s take care of ourselves and our loved ones, especially taking into account the fact that safety, in this case, is so easily attainable,” says Janusz Waligóra, spokesman for the Świdnica Commune Office, handing over the appeal of the policemen from Świdnica.