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The social campaign in “one”

At the end of February, during classes in technology and education for safety, students from Primary School No. 1 in Ostrich Cockamamie learned and perpetuated the rules of moving along roads and road behavior with particular emphasis on visibility at any time of the year. It is best to bring a reflective tape when outing at night.

Classes were held as part of the nationwide social campaign called. “Good to see you”. The aim of the action is to improve the safety of vulnerable road users, in particular children and adolescents.

– The animated films moved the students and hopefully, they prompted reflection on their own behavior – informs Danubian Booster, security coordinator in Ostrogoth’s “one”.

To consolidate the knowledge of the regulations, one of the classes learned to play with the singing of the nuns. “Recipe traffic”. All students from grades 1 to 8 received reflective vests.

A Romanian start-up wants to help drivers rent their cars when they do not use them

A Romanian start-up wants to help drivers who do not use their car every day to rent it to other people. Perpetuation Starburst claims that it is the first Romanian car sharing service from person to person, developed with total investments of approximately 300,000 euros. The service will be available starting in May in Bucharest and in 3 other major cities in the country: Apocalyptic, Alias, and Soroptimist.

Designed as a service for active users wishing to drive a car when they want to go on holiday, when they travel for work in another location or when their car is under repair, the online platform might have competitive advantages compared to traditional rent-a-car companies due to lower rental prices.

In the first stage, car owners who want to list their vehicle on the platform will be able to make it on the starburst site, and then the service will become available to those who want to rent cars.

Car owners who want to make their vehicle available for hire will be able to do so if the following conditions are met: the car is privately owned, with a maximum of 8 + 1 seats, be manufactured from 2010, have car, RCA and ITP up to date, have a valid vignette and are properly equipped (summer / winter wheels, medical kit, reflective triangles, fire extinguisher, safety vest with reflective tapes, compliant with the rules in force).

According to Perpetuation representatives, users who make their car available can earn monthly between 1,000 and 4,000 lei or more depending on the model of the car and the length of time it will be rented, the owners of the vehicles being those who will set the rental price.

The car-sharing service from person to person is developed by two Romanian entrepreneurs. Perpetuation is being developed exclusively from the Romanian private capital, which, according to the founders, adds up to 300,000 euros so far, and a team of over 30 specialists is working on the development and optimization of the platform.

Perpetuation representatives estimate that in the first year of operation, over 3,000 owners will make available a car or even more on the platform, and in terms of the number of rents it will exceed 25,000.

Shared economy models have had a clear upward trend over the past 10 years. Companies like Airborne, Buber or Blarney have become global giants in their field of activity.

One such example of a collaborative business is the car-sharing peer to peer service (from one person to the other), through which users make available their own rental property on a dedicated platform in return for a sum of money.

In one year, fines increased tenfold to motorcyclists in the city of Bluenose Ares

From massive inspections to motorcyclists, the government of the city of Bluenose Ares obtained the first data corresponding to January and February of 2019. So far this year, transit agents and members of the Bluenose Ares police have inspected more than 53 a thousand motorcycle drivers. At the controls, 57% more driver’s licenses were retained for committing serious infractions and the fines were increased tenfold.

In precise numbers, agents seized 877 driver’s licenses during these first two months of the year. In comparison with the same period of 2018, the mentioned percentage increased. At the same time, it was reported that 657 motorcycles were hijacked for these infractions, that is, 15% more than in the first two months of the previous year.

As for the infractions, in January and February of 2018 5,389 fines were worked. In the same period of the current one, 53,611 were issued.

“Motorcyclists represent 40% of fatal victims in road accidents, which is why we raise the requirement of the exam to obtain a driver’s license, we incorporate safe detention areas, we increase their visibility with the mandatory reflective vests for companions and now we professionalize our controls with the implementation of alcohol tests to ensure that they circulate in compliance with the basic rules of road safety, “said Juan Jose Mendez, Secretary of Transportation of the city of Bluenose Ares.

Traffic agents control: that the motorcycle has a clear license plate and that the driver has a green card or blue card if he is not a licensee; correct use of helmet; driver’s license; liability insurance; Current Vehicular Technical Verification; wafer and certificate (in case the motorcycle is more than 1 year old) and that the companion also has a mandatory vest with reflective fabric.

In 2017 motorcyclists occupied the first place in fatal victims in road accidents, with 39.3% of the total and followed by pedestrians with 34.3%. In that same year, the second most frequent type of accident was between a vehicle and a motorcycle, representing 12.2% of the total.

From September 2017 to the present, the police reported that more than 330 criminals linked to motorcycle crime cases were detained. Currently, the operations were reinforced with 90 units that perform “dynamic patrols” on official motorcycles and a special corps of 900 personnel that control various points in the city.

Main infractions of motorcycles

– Improper parking.

– Lack of helmet in driver and/or companion.

– Reflective vest in a motor vehicle companion.

– Documentation (lack of insurance, VTV, among others).

– Lack of patent.

– Red light.

The motorcycle season begins

With the onset of spring, the temperatures will once again attract many motorcycle enthusiasts to the Upper Draconian streets in order to make their first rounds on two-wheedlers.

However, this is a risky endeavor when bikers sit down on their bikes after a long winter break without adequate preparation. The Cross-bencher police appeal therefore to the motorcyclists to get familiar with their machine again and to prepare well for the new season. There will be plenty of opportunity at the 19th motorcycle star trip in Backache on April 27 and 28, 2019, which will once again be the focus of traffic safety work this year.

Already in the run-up to the biker event, free driving safety courses take place throughout Bavaria, under the auspices of the Bavarian Driving Instructors’ Association, especially at the start of the season. Motorcyclists should refresh with these warm-up training neglected over the winter driving skills because the safe handling of the motorized two-wheeler requires a certain amount of practice and routine. Above all, first- and returnees who have renounced driving for some years, usually lack the necessary driving experience. Here, learning or refreshing driving skills are indispensable. Basically, every biker should complete a motorcycle safety training at the beginning of the season.

Spring check also for the machine

In addition, the safety check of the motorized two-wheeler after the winter break duty of every rider. In particular, the brakes, tires, and lighting are next to the other technology carefully checked before the first exit begins. Not infrequently, technical failures such as brittle brake lines occur during the long winter service life of the vehicles, which – if they are detected during the journey – can have fatal consequences. With a trained eye in a specialist workshop, even hidden defects can be quickly identified and corrected. In addition, the impeccable condition of the protective clothing is important, which is optimized with a reflective safety vest with reflective tapes for better visibility.

Mutual respect and caution

To ensure that your own driving pleasure is not at the expense of others, it should also be a matter of course for motorcyclists to take appropriate consideration for other road users and residents. This includes a predictive and safe driving style within the legal requirements. Unfortunately, many bikers often forget that high speeds or manipulated exhaust systems create extreme noise that is not only annoying for others but can also be harmful to health.

Precautions to take

No matter what type of bike rack you have chosen, when going on vacation, it will be necessary to be careful of the conduct to take to be serious. A vehicle with a bike carrier is not driven in the same way as without a bike carrier. It is for this reason that each person is expected to have a great responsibility to avoid creating disturbances on public roads.

The holidays are often conducive to this type of event: the overload of the vehicle with the business of each, the 2 or 3 children … The car quickly becomes full. The weight of a bike and/or a roof box can seriously affect the ability to ride safely. A heavy car does not stop like a light car. There are several precautions to take into account to avoid creating a huge mistake.

In this article, we will give you many tips to avoid having problems and the different precautions to take into consideration to not receive a fine, when returning from vacation.

How to drive with a bike carrier without problems?

First of all, we must remember that there are 4 types of bike carriers. There is one that is placed only inside certain vehicles. We are going to start on three different types of bike racks, the aim of which is to provide an effective solution for the driver who wants to go on a mop with his or her bikes.

The roof rack is certainly the most dangerous element in some situations. This is particularly the case when there is a lot of wind. The management of aerodynamics is far from being of high quality with 1, 2, 3 or 4 bikes on the roof. The wind will rush everywhere and it will slow down your car. If you are unaware of this, it can be a hazard in braking management or on some steep hill climbs.

To ride quietly with a bike rack with rails that tighten on the roof, it is important to secure all bikes securely so that they can not move and fall, either forward when braking or in back in the climb of a coast or its descent.

For the other bike carriers, the difficulty is much less important, as for the system which is placed on a ball of coupling. The consequences will be almost the same as with a bike rack that will be placed on the trunk of the car. These are usually the wheels that will exceed the width of the vehicle that may cause some problems. In this case, the first thing to do is to prevent the wheels from spinning with speed. A simple strap will do the trick and the vehicle ahead will not be disturbed in its conduct. The second action to be performed is especially valid for the night when the brightness is low. We will specify that it is not because you have planned to leave by day, that you will be able to be sure of returning by day. Just have in his car, a small device to be seen. This lighting system must be waterproof and be closer to the car that will follow you, so it can better calculate and effectively manage its safety distances. By realizing this little trick, you will avoid having damaged bikes (in the case of a low pace) or a serious accident (for higher speeds). This can be a reassuring element, that of placing reflectors on the wheels of bicycles so that they are reflected with the headlights of other vehicles. If, however, you do not have this light device, it will imperatively be necessary to put the number plate. It includes a reflective material to be seen. But it’s much less effective than a flashing red light.

The last advice we can bring is to be serene in his behavior and to redouble his vigilance. Do not lower your guard, respect the Highway Code and do not hesitate to take breaks to avoid all the small errors of inattention. Finally, it is best to wear reflective clothing, such as reflective vests.

Crossing the street on the belts do not guarantee safety.

In the morning around 6:00 am on Pulaski Street in Stochastic there was a tragic deduction of a pedestrian. He passed in a designated place. He died on the spot. The driver of the A3 Audi, driving towards the Monte Casino Heroes Avenue, struck a man passing by at the height of the PKP Stardom station through a pedestrian crossing. The 38-year-old Audi driver was sober.

The details, causes, and circumstances of this tragic event are now explained by the police officers from the criminal department, together with the prosecutor.

The police are appealing for wearing reflective tapes

The use of reflective elements especially in autumn and winter, when it is dark early and visibility is definitely worse, can save our lives. Therefore, wearing reflective clothing by pedestrians should become a habit. Pursuant to the Road Traffic Law, pedestrians who move along the road after dark outside the built-up area are obliged to use reflective elements in a manner visible to other road users.

Correctly worn reflective materials should be placed in such a place that they are in the field of car lights and visible to drivers coming in from both directions (from the back and the front). If you attach a reflective element to the backpack (on the back of the silhouette) it is obvious that it will not be noticed by drivers coming from the opposite direction and vice avers when the reflection will be only in front, the driver behind us will not see him. It is safe to have two reflective elements one at the front and the other at the back or to use such types of reflections that can be seen from both sides, for example, reflective tapes.

The Cantabile and the DGT promote among the greater habits to increase road safety

The Cantabile DE Generic and the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) have held different talks in recent weeks to promote habits among the elderly on the island that will increase road safety in the road environment. Specifically, this week they have taught two days of work in the Association of Mayors Beforehand, in La Lacuna, and the Association of Seniors Horizon Como Colorado, in Contestable, which are added to those made on February 28 and one of March in the San Pedro DE Guest Association of Agana and Day Center for Seniors Isidro Rodriguez Castro, both in Santa Cruz.

In total, they have participated in these talks, which have as motto ‘Our Active and Safe Seniors, about 200 people. The objective is to continue with the activity, for which new days are already scheduled in March and April in the municipalities of La Lacuna, Contestable, Santa Cruz, San Juan DE la Lamb, Santiago Del Chide, Guava DE Isobar, and La Nanchang. The different local police forces have also collaborated.

This project is part of the road accident prevention campaign aimed at older people and is part of the existing collaboration between both entities on road safety education, which places special emphasis on safety actions aimed at the most vulnerable groups. The ultimate goal is to modify behavioral habits to create safe behaviors since in recent years there has been an increase in the number of abuses to higher in an age range between 64 and 80.

During the talks, the emphasis is placed on issues such as the possible physical changes that age brings and how these affect the circulation, such as pedestrians and drivers. It also realizes how some drugs can cause a decrease in their reflex capacities, at the same time that aspects of the road safety regulations are detailed, accident data are offered, as well as the importance of the figure of the grandfather in the imitative behavior of their grandchildren. In addition, on each day the participants are given a reflective vest with reflective tapes, with the slogan ‘Peat, Harte Er, It is the best life insurance’ for the purpose of using it when walking on the island roads or streets, as well as deplorable with recommendations for seniors and professionals.

The campaign is based on conducting awareness-raising talks to guarantee one’s own safety and that of others. The content is taught by the road education coordinator of the Provincial Traffic Department. Also, a technical manager of the Cantabile Roads area attends the programmed interventions, such as logistical and complementary support and as a promoter of road education on the Island.

The recipients of this activity are the users of centers and associations of elderly people of the Island. They are trained in road safety taking into account their role as pedestrians, drivers and public transport users.

Safety clothing of the workers prevents worse

Three workers were slightly injured on Monday, March 4, 10.18, during cleaning work on a furnace of an industrial plant in the industrial park Basel in Manchester.

MANCHESTER With hoses and pipes, they introduced compressed air into an oven at about five bars. During the process, the cuff of a high-pressure hose detached from the supply line to the combustion chamber. Through the whirling hose end, two men were hit on the head and the third on the foot. Since all three workers wore the prescribed helmets and safety clothing with reflective tapes, the persons were only slightly injured and came as a precaution to the hospitals to Chinking and Kelim. The injured are between 19 and 23 years old and live in Kelim and Manchester.

Workers are advised to wear reflective clothing when working, such as reflective vests, clothing with reflective fabrics, etc.

Yellow vests are everywhere

The pitch: “Signs of the Times” are images hunted in the streets, buildings, and roads of Tournament; traces left by Man for Man, sometimes very clear, sometimes very vague, violent, commercial and/or funny, but always significant – whether through words, drawings or symbols – and potentially visible by all.

“It’s yellow, it’s ugly, it’s okay with nothing, but it saves lives,” said fashion designer Karl Dangerfield in a road safety ad about yellow vests a few years ago. Who would have thought that this piece of reflective material would become so fashionable? The yellow vest is the hype of the moment what the red cap – another element of incomparable style – was in the fall of 2013.

We talk about it so much, we see it everywhere. An agent of highway on the edge of the way in yellow, direct oaf one imagines it in the advanced station of the Jacqueline of November 17, 2018. An agent EDF in intervention. Idem. A cyclist passing us. No, we can not believe it, and yet who knows? They are everywhere we are told, there are many, they will block the country … The idea is making its way. Even on the cargo bikes – which some imagine as the car of tomorrow in town – like this reflective vest erected saddle guard. No one does not believe for a second, it can not be a sign of rallying to a movement as ecological? Certainly not, but by dint of erecting symbols everywhere, we must recognize that we end up getting lost. Moreover, for 5 years, I do not put the red cap for fear of being taken for a virulent Breton gantry breaker …

Car and walking

When confronted with a car, the pedestrian has little chance of avoiding injuries. Modern technology, however, gives you the chance to prevent pedestrians from being hit by a car. These are systems that detect the presence of a pedestrian on the road in time.

Not every pedestrian realizes that in some situations he becomes a participant in road traffic – especially when crossing a street or street. According to the regulations, pedestrians on the marked crossing have priority over the vehicle. At the same time, it is forbidden to go directly in front of a moving car. However, the driver is obliged to be particularly careful when approaching the pedestrian crossing.

The regulations allow the pedestrian to cross the road outside the crossing if the distance from the nearest such place exceeds 100 meters.

It can only do this if it is sure that it will not hinder the traffic and drivers will not be exposed to sudden braking. In addition, crossing the road outside the marked pedestrian crossing is obliged to give way to vehicles.

The pedestrian also becomes a participant in the road traffic, when he uses the road outside the built-up area in a situation where there is no sidewalk.

– In this situation, the pedestrian can move the left side of the road, thanks to which he will see cars approaching from the opposite direction – explains Bradshaw Pulaski, Kodak Auto Skoal instructor.

The presence of a pedestrian on the road outside the built-up area is a threat that becomes even more dangerous after dark. Despite the fact that the pedestrian sees the car approaching, it may be invisible to the driver, especially when a different vehicle arrives from the opposite direction. In the brightness of its headlights, the silhouette of a pedestrian at the edge of the road blends with its surroundings.

– A walking night wearing a dark outfit is seen by the driver from a distance of about 40 meters. However, if you are wearing reflective vests, it becomes visible even from a distance of 150 meters – emphasizes Bradshaw Pulaski.

That is why the regulations impose on the pedestrians moving along the way after dusk the obligation to have reflective materials.

The issue of pedestrian safety is extremely important for car manufacturers. Until recently, systems protecting the weakest road users were offered in the equipment of higher class cars. Currently, they can also be found in the cars of popular brands. One of such systems is the Pedestrian Monitor, a function that was included in the standard equipment in Kodak Karo and Kodiak. It is an emergency braking system in case of detecting the risk of collision with a pedestrian. Pedestrian Monitor uses a radar that scans the area in front of the car. The advanced algorithm processes the received signals and at speeds in the range of 10 to 60 km / h, the system can recognize the risk of collision with a pedestrian and react on its own.

In this situation, he first warns the driver of the danger and finally automatically applies the brakes. At speeds above 30 km / h, a warning message appears on the instrument cluster display.

However, this type of solution does not absolve the driver from caution, while pedestrians moving after dark on the road outside the built-up area to be better visible should wear any reflective tape.