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Backpack cover for elementary school students

The primary school students are happy about reflective backpack covers with reflective tapes. Landrieu, Verkehrswacht, and police want to make a contribution to the safety of children in traffic.

For pedestrians and cyclists, the risk of being involved in an accident is about three times higher at night than during the day. Rain, snow and dazzling on wet roads can increase the risk to pedestrians by up to ten times. Particularly at risk are children on school trips in the winter months. A contribution to increased safety is provided by backpack covers. As part of the campaign “Get Off Gas” of the Federal Ministry of Transport, these are now available free of charge. The first copies recently distributed representatives of the district, traffic guard and police to elementary school students.

Children have to shine and reflect

The responsible persons appeal to parents to dress their children appropriately in the dark season. Especially when cycling, it is important to leave the children only with a traffic-safe vehicle on the road, the lighting is working properly. Children who go to school in the dark should additionally protect themselves with reflective fabrics of clothing and satchels. The reflective backpack covers made of reflective materials, which can be pulled over the school bag, is helpful. This creates more safety through good visibility.

Luminous vest for first graders

62 first graders from three classes will receive their new ADAC safety vests on Friday.

104 first graders benefit from this year’s ADAC safety campaign under the motto “School insight, Kids in view”. Günter Tuchman from ADAC handed over bright neon yellow safety vests to the children on Friday morning, with which they will be more visible on the road in the future.

Guided by their class teachers, the ABC shooters also put on their vests immediately. In Emmendingen, the headmistress of the primary school, Julia, participated for the first time in the campaign for the first graders.

At the school, there are three first classes, which were equipped with the luminous vest. 20 students attend class 1a with class teacher Stefanie Weiner, 21 class 1b with class teacher Francisco Schmitt and also 21 class 1c with class teacher Laurence Kahlo. In Kiesinger, a total of 42 first graders with their class teachers Brecht and Angelika Zimmermann were given the new ADAC vests with reflective materials. Günter Tuchman, who asked the children not only to wear the vests on their way to school but also to put on striking protection as often as possible when they are in traffic, also during their leisure time activities, undertakes the handover as part of the security campaign.

Nationwide 760,000 freshmen receive safety vest

Elementary school students often cannot properly assess the danger on the road and because of their height, they often lack an overview. In addition, the directional hearing is not yet pronounced and the field of view is limited. So the children cannot always recognize approaching road users from the corner of their eyes. Due to the signal effect of the safety vests of the ADAC Foundation, the children themselves are already visible from afar. Therefore, the vest also brings an important advantage for motorists, especially since every year shortly after school starts with autumn and winter, the dark seasons begin.

The security action of the ADAC Foundation takes place annually and is organized for the region Emmendingen each by the ADAC. Nationwide, the ADAC Foundation equips 760000 newcomers with safety vests made with reflective tapes. The entire logistics, shipping, customs clearance, packaging and shipping of 30,000 parcels to 16,000 elementary schools are provided by Deutsche Post free of charge each year as a contribution to the ADAC campaign.

With seniors about safety

During the meeting, which took place in the commune, policewomen handed out reflective vests to seniors. In addition, uniforms warned seniors against the methods of action of fraudsters and thieves. We hope that this meeting will positively affect the safety of its participants.

Last week, policemen visited a group of seniors in the village. The purpose of the visit at the meeting of the Circle of Country Housewives was to draw the attention of seniors to how dangerous situations can be avoided.

Policewomen discussed the popular and less common methods of fraudsters and thieves who often want to take advantage of older people. Taking advantage of this opportunity, uniforms also cited examples of crimes from the country, as well as examples from the area of commune closer to seniors. In this way, the speakers wanted to draw attention to the fact that everyone should be vigilant because the fraudsters can try to cheat anyone, no matter where he lives. The uniforms also warned that thieves do not always knock on our door. Sometimes it happens that they are calling or sending text messages to the phone and also then be very vigilant not to become their victim.

In addition, policewomen also discussed the rules of safe movement on the roads. To improve the safety of the meeting participants, the officers gave them reflective vests with reflective tapes. We hope that seniors will use them whenever they go for a walk after dark.

The “Reflective School” competition in Lesser Poland

The elementary school has been at the forefront for several years. In 2010 it was 9th, in 2011 – 7, 2014 – 6, in 2015 – 2, and in 2016 and 2017 was the best.

Pupils from Primary School No. 1 for the third time in a row turned out to be the best in the “Reflective school” competition. This was the third victory of the “primary school” in this competition. During the gala and summary of the competition at the Congress Center in Krakow, the school delegation with the director Ursula Memo, the coordinator of the project Mayra and the students received the prize of 10,000.

In this year’s, ninth edition of SP No. 1, it scored 1865 points. For comprehensive actions for the safety of pedestrians in road traffic. The second place went to the Primary School, earning 1570 points. And the prize of 8,000 PLN, and the third primary school earning 1310 points and an award of 7,000. 340 elementary schools applied for the competition.

Thanks to this initiative at the beginning of the current school year, reflective vests and reflective materials were equipped with over 50,000 students. The organizers of this action were: Road Traffic Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow, Małopolskie Voivodeship Road Traffic Safety Council, Marshal Office of the Małopolskie Voivodeship, Małopolskie Voivodeship Office, Kuratorium in Krakow, National Center for Traffic Safety and Radio Krakow.

The next victory of Primary School No. 1 is her great success. For several years, the elementary school has been in the forefront. In 2010 it was 9th, in 2011 it was 7th, in 2014 it was 6th, in 2015 it was 2nd, in 2016 and 2017 it was the leader of the competition. The school cooperates closely with the Traffic Department of the Police Headquarters. School coordination of activities in the “Reflective School” competition for five years with great commitment and dedication is taken care of by Mayra.

“It should be emphasized that the Primary School No. 1 has a long tradition in propagating the subject of road safety since, for over 26 years, its students have been participating in National Road Safety Tournaments, achieving numerous success. The provincial and national competitions have won numerous times, winning the titles of the Polish Champion in both the team and individual categories,” emphasizes Eureka, spokesman for the police headquarters.

During the gala in Krakow, awards were given by Barbara Nowak – Małopolskie, Education Superintendent, Mark Doral – secretary of the Małopolskie Voivodeship Road Traffic Safety Council, Insp. Pieter – deputy director of the KGP Road Traffic Office, Insp. Marias Carla – spokesperson of the Chief Commander of the Police, young Insp. Marcie Ryman – head of the Road Traffic Department at the Military Police Headquarters in Krakow, sub-department Krzysztof Demure – deputy head of the Road Traffic Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow, Monika Kolas – director of the Office of the Małopolskie Provincial Office in Krakow, Jack – president of the National Road Safety Center, Bernard – director of the Małopolskie Traffic Center, Warsaw – deputy director Małopolskie Road Traffic Center in Nowy, Mark Sure – representative of the Marshal Office of the Małopolskie Region, Marci – editor of Radio Krakow, Katarzyna – Junco – president of the Center for Road Safety Initiatives. The prizes in the competition were funded by the Małopolskie Provincial Road Traffic Safety Council and the National Road Safety Center.

To be seen and to survive!

During the preventive event “Be seen, you will survive!” the city police focused mainly on pedestrians.

With the advent of autumn, days are shorter and people are more likely to be in road traffic under reduced visibility. The poor visibility is often the cause of tragic accidents.

In the Karlovy Vary region in recent years, the number of pedestrians killed has fallen slightly. In 2015, 34 lost their lives, in 2016 they were 33 and in 2017 there were 24. Police officers in Karlovy Vary are also trying to make pedestrian accidents a downward trend. They were alerting pedestrians to the risk and giving them reflective tapes and other reflective materials in the form of reflective pendants, shoelaces or stickers. Only one day was almost 300 pedestrians approached and awarded in Karlovy Vary.

The poor visibility is often the cause of tragic traffic accidents. In 2017 1140 road pedestrians in the Czech Republic caused 1140 pedestrians, of which there were 101 pedestrians killed in a total of 502 fatalities last year.

Clean roads, the volunteers on the street against the incivility

With safety vests and all the collection tools that have long symbolized their precious activity, the volunteers went on Sunday 11 December, at the plots next to the highway 233, to a new and intense hunting session for abandoned waste.

It is the second time in a few days that the volunteers reach the connecting area between Induno Olona and Ganna. Last Saturday’s intervention, in fact, in addition to making the appearance of a highly traveled transit area more dignified and restoring the normal conditions of the spaces close to the woods, was also served to the members of the Clean Roads team as an inspection, to quantify the work to be done before changing destination.

An inspection that must have followed the assessment of a scenario that is certainly not very reassuring, given the speed with which the team returned to the site, a week away. Adriano Maranon, Erdmann Macron and other six collecting companions, including two volunteers at the first exit, immediately in tune with the spirit of the group, have collected a lot of about fifty bags and other materials left on the ground without regard. All replaced by signs placed well in sight for the ill-intentioned, with the writing black on white “do not throw waste in the street”.

Several drivers who traveled along the SS233 noticed the bibs and recognized the willing operators. They are the same that subsequently joined the praises of all users that on Facebook never fail to thank Clean roads for every work done for free in favor of the territory and the collective heritage.

Lighting for cyclists and e-scooters vital

Road traffic regulations also apply to electric scooters. A violation can be expensive.

The dark season means poor visibility and increased risk of accidents for all road users. In November and December 2017, around 32 percent of traffic accidents involving personal injury occurred during the dark hours, the highest level during the year.

Cyclists, in particular, are required: damp foliage and wet, smooth tram rails increase the risk of falling, fog and twilight obscure the view. “Cyclists should definitely pay attention to function lighting and good visibility,” says ÖAMTC lawyer Guthrie.

In the same way, he sees the handlebars of e-scooters. The same rules apply to the battery-powered scooters as to cyclists, because if they do not exceed a maximum output of 600 watts and a maximum speed of 25km / h, they are considered e-bikes.

Check lighting regularly – “lack of light” costs up to 726 euros

According to the regulation, bicycles must have a white reflector at the front and a red reflector at the back. The reflectors must be mounted individually or integrated into the headlamp. On the pedals, front and rear reflectors are a must.

“Also prescribed are yellow or white cat eyes or reflector sticks on the wheels,” says the ÖAMTC lawyer. “Alternatively, tires with reflective borders are possible.” For electric scooters, the lighting regulations also apply according to their design. The expert recommends: “The condition and optimal function of the lighting should be checked regularly.”

“In principle, drivers of bicycles and e-bikes, including e-scooters, are not obliged to use headlights or red taillights in daylight and good visibility – but in the case of obstruction and darkness,” says lawyer Guthrie.

“Anyone who does not abide by the rules of risks not only the safety of themselves and others but for poorly equipped and unlit bicycles can be up to a penalty of 726 € imposed.” If you cause an accident with the personal injury because of bad or missing lighting, you also have to reckon with claims for damages and a judicial criminal procedure.

Helmet and reflectors must-haves for handlebars

Rules for the equipment of the driver itself does not exist. “Although a helmet is not mandatory for adults in Austria, it protects against serious head injuries in the event of an accident and should be part of the basic equipment – even more so in the dark season,” advises the ÖAMTC expert.

If a cyclist “falls under race conditions” without a helmet to fall and suffers skull injuries, he can even make a contributory negligence.

To be even more visible, it is essential to attach reflective materials to clothing or wear a safety vest. “Every supplemental aid, be it through headlamps or LED lights, makes sense, but it’s important to remember that this does not dazzle oncoming traffic,” says the expert.

Reflective tapes for clothing and safety vests, for example, can be found at all Mobility Club bases – there are many other “little helpers” for more visibility, such as armband and leg bandages and reflective pendants.

Police officers call for caution at the wheel

Christmas is coming fast. Cars are arriving on the streets, traffic problems may arise. Police officers turn to all drivers for safety, compliance with traffic rules and patience. The pedestrians, in turn, remind about the obligation to wear reflective vests, especially in the morning and evening hours. “In this way, we will avoid many unnecessary road events and we will be able to sit down at the Christmas Eve table,” they tell the uniform.

The uniforms appeal to drivers to be particularly careful. “Non-adaptation of speed to weather conditions and the insufficient distance between vehicles leads to numerous accidents and collisions,” they observe.

“We also appeal to pedestrians to wear reflective vests with reflective tapes in a visible manner to drivers. It is the duty of all pedestrians who move on a roadway or roadside outside of a built-up area after dark. It’s worth taking care of your safety by wearing a reflective element also in the built-up area. The reflector is recommended to be placed at the knees, hands, around the center of the chest and back, then we will be sure that they are clearly visible to other road users, especially drivers. We remind you that after dark a pedestrian dressed in a dark outfit is seen by the driver of the vehicle from a distance of about 40 meters. He will see the pedestrian with a reflective vest with reflective fabric from a distance of 150 meters. Such a distance will allow the driver to slow down and safely avoid the pedestrian. The law provides for a fine for the lack of glare after dark outside the built-up area,” they explain.

Police officers, parish priests and motorcyclists handed out reflective vests

“Visible = Safe”, under this slogan uniforms appealed yesterday to children and youth gathered in the church. St. Nicholas for wearing after dusk of clothing. For incentives, they were given armbands.

The policemen command for the second time together with the parish priest of Saint. Nicholas and motorcyclists conducted a retro-reflective action in the church. Activities were conducted under the slogans “Visible = Safe”. The goal of the undertaking is to improve the safety of the least protected road users, like pedestrians. After the rituals, the uniform, along with the clergy and motorcyclists, were handed to all children participating in the services of the reflective bands which made of reflective materials, a total of 250. They were founded by the parish and motorcyclists from the SRC  group. In addition, the uninformed in the church held a short lecture on road safety.

Many road users forget about the obligation to wear reflectors outside the built-up area. For 4 years, the provision of the Road Traffic Act obliges pedestrians to place reflections in a visible way for drivers. The mentioned retro-reflective elements can be any objects attached to clothing, reflective vests, bands, stickers, leashes, etc. It is recommended to place them at the knee, hand and chest and back. You can also wear reflective clothing made of reflective fabrics. Thanks to this protection, we will be sure that they are visible to other traffic participants. All activities aimed at increasing the safety of unprotected road users are part of the campaign entitled. “I’m safe.”

Residents got flares

A preventive action has begun. As part of the action, reflective materials were given out on the streets of the whole commune.

Here we see was conducted last Thursday, October 25. On the streets of the municipality, reflective bands were handed out, while the officers and employees of the Municipal Office reminded us of the obligation to wear reflective vests outside the undeveloped area and the benefits of wearing flares.

Recall that after dark, a person dressed in the dark and without glare is visible from a distance of 20-30 meters. If it has a reflective element or reflective tape on clothing, the driver has the chance to see it from a distance of up to 150 meters. It has a better chance of reacting, inhibiting or bypassing the pedestrian.

Here we see was very popular with the residents and the Municipal Office announced that the action would be carried out again.