The days are getting shorter and more and more people are moving outdoors and in traffic when darkness subsides. Then it’s important to think about being visible.
“The most common mistake is that you overestimate your visibility and stand out to believe that you see,” said Camilla Samuelsson, intervention police in the local police area.
The reflex can be a cheap insurance and Camilla Samuelsson thinks more and more people wear reflective vests.
“I imagine that those who are used to being out at these times have another idea. But in general, it is bad to take on, perhaps especially in the urban environment where it is illuminated and it is believed that the lighting helps one to be seen. “says Camilla.
Among the teenagers, Camilla sometimes hears it’s cool to wear a vest with reflective material. Just like wearing a bike helmet. To pop up the reflexes by designing, for example, reflective jackets, she believes that it may be important for a particular audience to start using reflexes and realize the risks.
“If you do not have a reflex, the children do not have it either. It is also very important how we influence each other. “says Camilla.
At preschool, educators believe that the influence can take place elsewhere and that the children bring home the behavior to the parents. They work with sustainability and wants to be in a safe and safe way. Therefore, the office has decided to hand out reflective vests to preschools.
“To target children was a choice we made. It should start on time. It’s a good target audience that can affect the parents. “says Ingvar Johansson.
Preschool has received reflective vest, and more preschools have the opportunity to get vests. It is the first to come to tell Ingvar Johansson.
“That’s really good. We are sometimes bad at using reflective vests but this will be like a kick at the end. “says Lisa, teacher at the kindergarten.
Do you ever talk about the importance of reflective materials?
“If we see that one of the children have reflective materials on the clothes, then we emphasize it and talk about why it is important,” says Lisa.
Police Camilla Samuelsson has no evidence that the number of accidents is increasing in the autumn. She thinks there are different risks for each season.
What should you think about going out and going to the dark?
To have a reflective element. If you do not want a big vest, you should take the reflective tape. A reflective tape may also be good, then there is something moving and catching attention. Do not take for granted that the driver sees you, even if you have reflective element, there are many unaccustomed drivers in traffic, so be aware. “said Camilla.
If you go by bike, other regulations apply. As long as the cycle is conducted, the rules apply to pedestrians. But as soon as you jump on the bike, it is counted as a vehicle.
“Then the traffic rules apply, like stopping at the red light and driving directions. You must keep to the right and do not ride a bike on the sidewalk.
If the lighting and reflexes of a bike are not met, it cannot be costly. If any of the light / reflexes are missing or they are out of order, it costs SEK 500. Should it simply be that the lamp is not turned on, it also costs 500 kronor. The police currently have no pronounced action against bikers. Previously, the police have informed the public about the rules that are applicable to then go out and make an effort in reality.