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Electric scooters like bikes, green light throughout Italy: the rules

From January 1st, electric scooters can circulate on the roads of all cities in Italy. With the publication in the Official Gazette of Law no. 160, electric scooters are equated to bicycles, therefore they are recognized in all respects as “vehicles” by the highway code and will be able to circulate in the city.

Street electric scooters must not exceed 20 km / h and must not have a power exceeding 500 watts. While they must be equipped with front and rear lights.

As with bicycles, a driving license is not required in the case of a scooter. No insurance or helmet obligation. In the evening and at night, however, you must wear a reflective jacket. Under no circumstances will it be possible to bring a passenger.

The equation of these vehicles with bicycles was desired by many municipalities to decongest traffic and to put an order in a jungle of rules. But it is precisely on the safety rules that many doubts remain.

Airbag safety vest for biker Getting started

Used in competition, the airbag reflective jacket for bikers is becoming more popular for individuals. It is a little tough to put on the first few times, it is discreet in use, and above all, it does not bother the driver.

Dinesen, a specialist in biker equipment, offers an airbag vest, the D-Air Street, designed to protect the back, collarbones, and thorax in the event of an accident. Sensors, installed on the fork and under the seat, record the movements of the two-wheelers before being analyzed by a central computer. Thus, according to the manufacturer, the system is capable of recognizing all critical situations: fall alone, impact from the rear, frontal or lateral impact … Therefore, the vest inflates in 45 milliseconds maximum. However, the main interest of this new vest is that the connection between the system and the safety vest is wireless, allowing complete freedom of movement. The other visible part of the device, the screen installed on the handlebars and which controls the proper functioning of the system is rather unsightly and too bulky. In addition, that especially since it provides only two interesting information: the battery charge level of the vest and the correct connection between the vest and the system.

The vest also has a range of about 10 hours, a delay that we have actually found. Let us hope that over months, even years, it remains the same. However, to preserve the life of the battery of the vest, it will be necessary to turn it off after each use. Similarly, it is advisable to turn it on only once installed on the two-wheelers to ensure proper interaction with the electronic box. An annoying detail: if the engine is shut off while the link has already been established, in case of stalling for example, it will then turn off and then turn on the vest for a new connection is established. However, this operation is easy and the switch is easy to handle, even with a heavy winter glove.

At the time of purchase, it will be necessary to pay attention to the size of the waistcoat because it is necessary to foresee the differences of thickness between the holding of summer and that of winter. However, as it has large elastics, it accepts differences in size, but it will not take too large a size if you buy it in winter (and conversely if you buy it in summer). Finally, once the habit of putting it on, we enjoyed the maintenance that offers the D-Air Street thanks, in particular, to a very efficient backbone. In addition, its yellow reflective material is a not insignificant in terms of safety because it allows being visible from afar.

The SNSM – a 50-year-old alert with orange vest

The 50th anniversary of the SNSM (National Society for Rescue at Sea) drew the attention of the general public to all media. And, despite the regular spotlight on his regional training center, present here for over 30 years, some still learn his presence among us. “Many people were surprised that they were told that we were settled in Saint, the other week, during the civil security day, on the Place du Vegan,” says Vincent Milhaud, one of the trainers, also a military instructor. “Another event is our pride: the invitation of the President of the Republic to the presidential platform, July 14, with our 30 orange vests“. Like what, President Trump’s puff was not the only orange mark, in official rostrum.

Currently, every week-end from September to May, 18 young people, like every year, take a training of about 500 hours in sea rescue jobs, which include, in addition, 3 trips at sea. Many qualifications have the assurance of a month of work on the coasts of the metropolis or Corsica. They get: the PS1 and the PS2, the BNSSA, the coastal boat license, the SSA (surveillance and aquatic rescue), which is, in fact, a homologation of all the rescue techniques at sea. We see it, their viaticum is very solid. Many of them, afterwards, will work in the sanitary and social, will be firefighters, nurses, military, lifeguards, osteopaths, chiropractors… This training year-round is provided by about twenty trainers’ men and women, all volunteers with safety vest.

The quality of the SNSM’s courses is unanimously recognized and, for example, events such as Pause Guitar in Alba, on July 14 in Toulouse, or Defy Wind in Grison, the world’s largest event of its kind, call on them. In the latter case, they are not less than 40 rescuers on the lookout. Trainers and students from the center of Saint-Jewry come from a triangle Toulouse. Thomas in reflective jacket, one of them, has just been awarded the Silver Medal for Homeland Security, for 15 years of service: a recognition that makes them particularly proud of the collective work they have done.

Start selling a smart reflective jacket for cyclists

Are you on a bicycle and would you like to receive a call to your headphones? Today you can tap on the headset, if you have one, you can pull the phone, use a smart watch or wait a minute to buy a smart reflective jacket.

Google and Levi’s denim legend at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, show the first collaboration result announced two years ago. A modern jacket for urban bikers that has a left touchpad cuff instead of a button Bluetooth module connected to the phone.

The wired conductive cuff serves for quick and supposedly safer operation of basic functions such as volume change, call acceptance or rejection, or requesting information from mobile navigation. Google is preparing other features, but the applications introduced in the beta version of SXSW still offer the absolute minimum. And while the Jacquard reflective fabric itself can withstand occasional washing, the button with the Bluetooth module and the USB connector must be removed before washing and drying. There is nothing to know about rain resistance.

From the clothing point of view, the Jacket, which was due to begin shipping in the spring, was slightly modified by the Commuter series Trucker Jacket. The base contains safety reflective elements and ventilation holes with a mesh on the back, and the iconic red ribbon with the Levi’s logo is also used as a reflector. Working with Google brings not only a link to a mobile app, but also a higher price. The common version is sold for $ 148 without a tax, a clever option to get into the fall market for $ 350.

Police officers waited in the morning for cyclists

Police officers in safety vest surprise cyclists on one of the busiest cycling trails in the city in the morning. Because it was dark for a long time, patrols were controlled by people running on machines equipped with the necessary reflectors and lights. For three cyclists, the week began with fines.

U Padre Street is a strategic bicycle path for riders heading from Douro to the center of Pilsner. Right here, just outside the city bus stop, where brands order cyclists to dismount from their machines and about 50 meters of bicycle lead, a police patrol appeared at 7:30 am.

The flashlight with a red light in his hand in a reflective jacket is uncompromising for cyclists. He must stop. “It’s a big surprise, at first I did not even understand it was for me. I never checked a policeman while riding a bicycle, “says Jana.

The policeman stopped her, for she did not light the front white light when she was driving. She had a mounted bike on it. Cyclist apologized. She thought she did not need to shine on the cycle path. The rear red light was on when driving.

After a conversation with the policeman, the white light switched on, the police spokesman Hanna received all the stops of the cyclist’s reflective tapes, and the cyclist, with the agreement of the police officers, went on his way to work.

One hundred crowns for missing light

For the first hour police officers fined two cyclists who did not have the lights on the wheels at all. “This is the first time I have to check my bike. It’s one of my last rides this year, I buy the lights in the spring, “said a young man who paid a hundred-crown fine for his bicycle without the rear red light.

After Pilsner they are not afraid of cycling because of their cycling routes. “Maybe it’s done well here around the main move from the center of Pilsner to Prague,” says Marot. Why did the police focus on cyclists right now? The night is lengthening, in the morning it is about seven o’clock, when many people begin to shift, the night is dark about eight o’clock.

Vaclav of BESIP says bicycle lights along with reflectors and reflective clothing elements are now vital to cyclists as well as pedestrians. “Even an ordinary white plastic bag highlights pedestrian drivers for 50 to 70 meters, reflective garment items will alert the driver to 200 or even more meters,” warns road safety specialist.

Equip yourself with reflective vest on snow day

National Company of Administration of Road Infrastructure (CNAIR) brought to attention that the National Meteorology Administration issued for the period November 12, 16:00 – November 13, 22:00 yellow code meteorological information. All drivers need to wear safety vest to keep visibility and safety.

It provided heavy large area and from the second of the night from Saturday to Sunday (12/13 November) and during the day of Sunday, November 13th, rains has turned to sleet and snow in the north, northeast center and passes west.

Also, the wind was temporary intensification in all regions, with speeds exceed 50-60 km / h, and the mountains and during Sundays and Moldova, gusts of 60-70 km / h.

“In this case, we note that to prevent unpleasant events that endanger road safety on national roads and highways is necessary to: reduce speed to avoid risks, increase the distance walking and proper use of lights.

Highways and other specific rules must be respected: turn off the lanes and the emergency lane. Turn on hazard warning lights in case of power failure or technical failure and equip yourself with reflective vest, remove occupants off the roadway and place reflective triangles, one after the other, at greater distances.

Also, in case of fog is advisable to adapt the speed and avoid overruns risk. It is advisable to use low beam. Fog lights should only be used when visibility decreases significantly and it is with dipped beam. As preparations for the winter started in all problem areas CNAIR will act wherever the weather conditions will require interventions that consist of spillage.

In the mountains and where the snow was already littered recommend equipping your car with winter tires with specific equipment and intervention in case of unexpected events. Recall that obeying traffic rules and restrictions that are imposed in problem areas is essential, “said CNAIR in reflective jacket.

SOS reflectors for immigrants cycling

“In the evening you cannot see them. They must begin to wear the reflective vest otherwise motorists run the risk of investing. “This, writes Enrich Coretta on the Vicenza on page 34, the appeal of the neighborhood residents Eugenio in Bassano concerned about the safety of the eight African migrants hosted the Bethany House of the Sisters of Our Will. The problem is that immigrants when they come out at night on their bikes do not turn on the lights and do not even wear reflective jackets provided by the cooperative.

“Motorists often see them only at the last minute because they run without light. Given the poor lighting in the area, the situation is rather dangerous, primarily because of them, and of course for motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists and passers-by, “says the president of the neighborhood committee has sent a formal request to the municipal administration for you to load the face of the problem. The mayor concluded, “Should alert their hosts of behavioral dangerousness of these black guys.” Request to wear reflective clothing when running at night to keep safe.

Motorcyclists should wear reflective vest on road

Spring, sun and dry road – this is the time when you can pull out the prepared and wintered motorbike and start the season. First meters, we are accustomed to a machine, newly purchased with a helmet or a suit. It is already better to go a few kilometers; we are going slowly enjoying the wind and the first tear drop from the eye with the helmet open. This calm ride for some wheelchair drivers will take several days or even the first meeting with buddies and a common rapping on a spring afternoon.

The statistics that have improved noticeably from year to year do not entitle us to rest on their laurels and do nothing to improve them. Donor unfortunately killed 12 drivers of motorcycles who do not wear safety vest, and 157 people were injured. 16 bikers died and 279 injured. The mopeds in 2015 were “safest” mopeds fell, killed 5 people, and 95 were injured. Police statistics / data are inexorable and cannot be deceived.

From the beginning of the current year to the beginning of April, Donor

Reported 3 deaths and 5 wounded among motorcyclists. If we talk about the less power of two-wheelers as mopeds, then among their users are 3 people injured. The circle of users of two circles is not the best among the users of the bike. Here, the victims are 9 in this one already with a mortal effect.

In this topic we can speak as traffic policemen, but also supporters of two wheelers, which in free time we also walk. Two-wheelers are not welcome on the road by other road users. Why? We do not know maybe because we do not have to stand in traffic jams, we save time and money. The lack of friendliness we experience on the streets of Wroclaw.

I do not deny motorcyclists are not saints and among them can be noted “desperate” These are mostly people on the so-called. Chasers borrowed a “roller coaster” for a while. For a moment you can go crazy to unscrew the handle to the resistance! Most often do not have a driving license, and the skills and experience better not to mention! T-shirts, shorts and flip flops are a common sight in these situations.

Maybe starting with dress, today people still see people riding in what they have. Like jeans, a reflective jacket and some gloves. After years of pain it will certainly be affected by weather changes, and ponds will remind themselves of themselves. Moreover, in the event of a crash, even if the slipper does not protect the driver dressed in this type of clothing! Investing in a decent / professional outfit – a full-season suit, even if the sun shines to 35 degrees Celsius, will certainly pay off.

Let’s also remember about fashionable, improving our safety accessories such as vests and reflective elements. Of course, our greatest influence on our safety is our behavior. So what speed will we move and where, how will we make the maneuvers, overtaking, directional changes and whether we will keep a safe distance from the preceding vehicles, and whether we take special care with all this and common sense. The four main causes of road accidents caused by two wheelers are listed here.

In summary, let us remember that we are not alone in the road, let us have a lot of respect for the others, and let us remember that we decide on many factors while driving. I hope together we will travel safely another 2016 season, in symbiosis with other participants and meet somewhere in one of the rallies and complete at the end of the season, to mention all this year’s outings with wearing reflective vest.

Choose a reflective vest is important to a skier

Before you buy a ski helmet and reflective vest, measure the circumference of the head and add 2 cm to it. The helmet should not fall on the forehead or neck and it must be fitted with adjustable fasteners.

Ski helmet protects against head injuries in the event of an accident on the slope. You need to replace it after falling or regularly every 3-5 years, even if it is not damaged.

When buying a ski helmet remember that you should

Be lightweight,

Have adjustable neck closure and neck size adjustment.

To be perfectly matched to the size and shape of the head,

To be matched with goggles,

Be equipped with a ventilation system,

Have a padding that can be removed and washed,

Have reflective elements.

To find the right size helmet, measure the circumference of the head. Then add 2 cm to it. The helmet should not cover the eyebrows. Ideally, the distance from the edge of the helmet to the eyebrows should be 2-2.5 cm.

In addition to size, the shape of the helmet is also important – matching the circumference does not necessarily hold the head well. It cannot be too cramped to squeeze the skull. Measure your helmet before buying to ensure your safety and avoid the need to replace it. Insert the helmet and move your head back, forward and sideways. Also try to shake your head. The helmet should also not move while moving.

When choosing a ski helmet, it is important to adjust the clasp. It is thanks to him that the helmet does not drop freely on the forehead or move back to the neck. For your comfort, also check that you can fasten the straps fixing the helmet with the gloves on. Good helmet classes also have a size adjustment:

Mechanical – in the form of a knob in the back of the helmet or Pneumatic – in the form of an airbag inside the helmet, covering the lower part of the head. The pad filling is adjustable by the pressure of the finger.

Buy ski goggles with a helmet or bring your helmet to the store to measure both things simultaneously. The frame of the ski glasses should match the shape of the helmet. There may be only a small gap between them. The width of the back of the helmet should be the same as the width of the strap. Thanks to well-chosen goggles you protect your eyes, but also the bays and the face against wind and frost.

When purchasing a ski helmet and a reflective jacket for a child, follow the rules listed above. Remember not to buy a bigger helmet that will be useful when your baby grows. Too much helmet does not stick properly on the head and does not protect it in the event of an accident. Buy a new helmet for your baby only when he or she starts to get headaches or gets damaged.

Reflective vest is important to cycle athletes

It turns the cyclists who wear the reflective vest into the gravel road. They drive across the sand of the beach volleyball field, back along the lawn edge and through the deep gravel near the swings to the stairs. The loudspeaker’s voice sounds from the loudspeaker: “And now you will be shouldered again. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is Racquet in the middle of the city. “The numerous spectators in the park, including many families, rejoice.

Urban Cycle cross is the race that took place on Saturday for the second time in the middle of Zurich’s industrial quarter. It is part of the international cross-country cycling circuit EKZ Cross Tour on the occasion of the Urban Bike Festival, which lasts till tonight. President Christian Rocha says: «Today Vela is driven mainly in the city. That is why we have moved one of our races into the urban environment and adjusted the conditions somewhat.

In contrast to open field runs, the circuit is shorter. Started in small groups, amateurs and professionals mixed. The best drivers are coming.

At the other end of the viaduct the first athletes race down the stairs, one running, and the others in the saddle. Take course direction children’s pool. “Hoppy, hoppy”, call the audience. A trainer who wear reflective jacket runs over the meadow back to the goal at Josef stressed. His driver passes the Pump track crosses the line as the second of the series. Two men are warming up on the bicycle roller next to the refuse incineration.

The trend from cycling to top sport has long since arrived in the city. One and a half bicycles are owned by every Zurich household, the Vela is a lifestyle product. The Urban Bike Festival, which takes place for the second time around the shipbuilding sector, is also a showcase of vela culture and urban mobility. The place reflects the atmosphere that fits the current vela culture. Co-organizer Erwin Flurry says: “The traditional means of transport is currently undergoing enormous development. Just like the Zurich-West district.

Where the Vela trend is about cycling must wear safety vest, the festival is unmistakable. Almost every second booth, electric bikes are ready for the test, the selection almost overwhelming. It ranges from the purist, whose battery is hardly noticeable in the frame, over the sprung e-mountain bike, which resembles a motorcycle, to the sleek E-design wheel, which has installed the whole on-board computer in the frame. The paragraph gives the manufacturers the right. Last year alone, the 325,000 bicycles sold in Switzerland sold more than one in five.