While the reflective element has the property that reflects the light from the car, the flashlight and the cell phone cannot. “Any light, whether from a flashlight or a telephone, is losing in the light of the car,” said Tomas, spokesman for the Transport Ministry.
“In order to fulfill what the law wants, but in order to protect its security, it needs a reflective element. And, of course, it is necessary to behave on the road according to common sense, “added the spokesman.
The advantage of the reflective element in comparison with the flashlight or the phone is that it cannot be discharged. In addition, its purchase is cheaper.
Many people do not even buy a reflective material on their own. For example, it gets from the police or BESIP. They are also present at various exhibitions, fairs or sporting events. Since the beginning of the year, people have received 15 thousand bracelets and by the end of April BESIP plans to give another 100 thousand.
The pedestrian can see the driver 200 meters away
The unlit pedestrian in black or dark outfits is dangerous because the driver usually only sees it at a distance of 18 meters. If it drives at about 70 km / h, it has only a second to respond. Yellow clothing is visible at 37 meters, white at 55 meters. But even that is inadequate.
On the contrary, the pedestrian with the reflective element sees the driver even for 200 meters, thus having enough time to adjust the ride and avoid him.
The tapes in the villages did not work
But pedestrians are often not seen in the villages either. However, the law does not regulate the wearing of reflective elements. “We originally proposed to have to wear under certain conditions in the villages as well. But the proposal at the Legislative Council of the Government failed, “said Tomas, transport sector spokesman.
What is important, however, is that the law is valid in the most risky areas, which are the sections outside the village, because the cars are driving fast and the street lamps are not lit, people without wear safety vest on road is dangerous.