New requirement aims to improve pedestrian safety. Even very cheap solution is fine because pedestrians can save lives.
The long awaited obliged to wear under reduced visibility reflective material will come into effect this Saturday, February 20th. Under the amended law on road traffic will have to pedestrians wear reflective elements in reduced visibility when moving outside of the village on the shoulder or on the side of the road in a place that is not illuminated by public lighting.
Reflective elements for pedestrians will be required not only at night but also at night and in fog. Pedestrians do not have to wear reflective vests will be enough quality supplement of retro reflective material, distinctive color (e.g. Yellow, light green), which will be visible to other road users.
The Ministry of Transport recommends that pedestrians use reflective tape on the leg or arm toward the roadway. Ideally, such a belt was to appear at both extremities. These tapes can get in sporting goods stores or in traditional supermarkets, the price will be around 30 crowns.
Test sister magazine World engine proved that even with this low-cost solution pedestrian is much better than not seeing unlit. Transport Ministry adds that while the pedestrians dressed in black driver sees in the dark at a distance of only 18 meters, using the reflective element, it may no longer recognize the 200 meters. This gives the driver more time to react to pedestrians and avoid him.
The solution is also significant reflective tapes that are part of the clothing (or backpack bags).
Walkers reflective elements outside of the village do not wear dark, threatening to block the proceedings a fine of up to 2,000 crowns in administrative proceedings will pay 1.500 to 2.500 crowns. In cooperation with BESIP pedestrians will hand out free reflective belts and bags