Category: reflective tape

Wrocławska patented reflective strips for a stroller

The guardian of Ekostraży Wrocław invented reflective straps for strollers so that the children would be safe on the road. The idea for reflections for prams was born when Edyta Bąk, who was walking with a child in a stroller, was hit by a cyclist on the sidewalk bordering a cycle path.

 

The idea for reflective straps for prams was born when Edyta Bąk, who was walking with her child in a stroller, was hit by a cyclist on a sidewalk bordering a cycle path. The cyclist claimed he did not notice her. To avoid similar situations, Ms. Edyta decided to stock up on reflective accessories. Unfortunately, those available in the stores were inadequate, because they did not improve the visibility of the stroller on the road. That’s why she decided to create her own reflections.

 

There were fewer accidents. “There are a lot of accidents involving baby strollers, which is why I bought a cheap machine and started to learn sewing. In this way, a prototype of reflective belts for a pram was made. Thanks to them, the driver of an oncoming car will notice a cart from a distance of up to 150 meters,” says Edyta Bąk, “My belts are a better solution than all others that can be bought, because thanks to them, the stroller is clearly visible on all sides. Drivers will notice it more easily and will be able to react early.” Mrs. Edyta’s belts are very easy to use. They fit both deep and walking carts. You can download and wash them at any time, and adjust to the size of the cart. The solution also meets European ISO standards. The project is already in the Patent Office. As it turned out, no one had previously come up with a similar idea. That is why the Wroclaw guard, at the instigation of her husband, submitted her project to the Patent Office. “The research of the state of the art carried out by us showed that Edyta Bąk’s invention is a new and innovative solution. On her behalf, we made notification of reflective tapes for prams to the Polish Patent Office,” confirms Grażyna Więckowska, patent attorney at the JWP Rzecznicy Patentowi in Wrocław. Although every day Ms. Edyta deals with the protection of animals in Wroclaw’s Ekostraży, it does not interfere with the production of belts for children’s prams. After work, he returns home and realizes his idea. He announces that prototypes will not end. He wants to produce his invention on a large scale – so that as many baby prams as possible become safe on the road

Pedestrians and cyclists! Take care of your safety

In connection with the ongoing spring period and improvement of atmospheric conditions, policemen from the Department of Road Traffic.

 

The police are appealing to pedestrians and cyclists for caution and observance of a few basic rules.

 

Pedestrians and cyclists are so-called unprotected road users

This means that they are not covered like car drivers with bodywork, they do not have seat belts or airbags. Remember that pedestrians and cyclists are participants of the movement – the difference is that in the case of speeding vehicles they are completely defenseless. An accident with them involves extremely serious consequences.

 

The improvement of safety on the roads is a matter of priority for local police officers, which is why officers remind you of a few basic rules.

 

Pedestrian duties:

 

cross the road in places intended for this purpose, and if there are any such places, especially outside the city, be especially careful, never run abruptly on the road. Stand on the edge of the pavement, at least 30 cm from its edge, look first to the left, then to the right and once again left, when the road is free, always go straight along the shortest path, always walk across the road in the green light, when the green light flashes, wait, because the red light will turn on soon, wear reflective vests with reflective tapes, especially at dusk, when the visibility is worse, and the dark colors of the clothes make the pedestrian noticed by the driver only at the last moment. A walking person equipped with a reflective material for the driver of the vehicle is visible from a much greater distance, which allows for an earlier reaction, always walk only the left side of the road outside the built-up area to see the oncoming vehicle.

 

Obligation to ride on the road for bicycles:

 

Art. 33 of the Road Traffic Act obliges a cyclist to use the bike path if it is designated for the direction in which it is traveling. According to this record, if a one-way bicycle path is designated along the road, the obligation to move is only in one direction. Cyclists riding in the opposite direction must move on the road. The driver of a bicycle using the road for bicycles and pedestrians is obliged to exercise extreme caution and give way to pedestrians.

 

Cyclist on the sidewalk:

 

As a rule – you cannot drive on the pavement. The regulations provide for several derogations. Article 26 of the Law on Road Traffic, allows a cyclist to go on the sidewalk when:

 

takes care of a person under the age of 10 driving a bicycle;

the weather is bad (snow, strong wind, downpour, glaze, thick fog);

three conditions are met simultaneously:

  1. the pavement is at least two meters wide,

 

  1. traffic on the road is allowed at a speed of over 50 km / h (built-up area),

 

  1. there is no separate road for bicycles and the lane intended for them.

 

Child on a bicycle:

 

Children up to 7 years old can be transported in two ways: either by cycling in a special seat or children under 10 years old they can move independently by bike, but only under the care of an adult. An adult who looks after a child can walk next to him on the sidewalk or ride a bicycle – also on the sidewalk.

 

Children over 10 years old can now ride their own bike on public roads, if they have their first rights, ie. Bicycle Card.

 

Equipping a bike

 

A properly equipped bike should have one white position light at the front; at the rear one red reflector, at least one effective brake and an audible signal. It is also good to use reflective elements – they can be permanently attached to the bike or placed on bikers’ clothing. The reflectors make us visible, which is, of course, more secure.

 

The road trip is appealing to all road users to exercise extreme caution and comply with applicable laws because when the imagination and common sense are running out of us, it is unpleasant and often tragic.

“A reflector can save a life!”

The group created to inform about the situation on Stargard roads, traffic jams, accidents, police patrols. For a long time now, he has been conducting preventive activities promoting safe behavior on the road, both for drivers and pedestrians. Our editorial team took patronage over the action “Reflection action – be visible!” promoting the wearing of reflective vests by pedestrians. First, there were lectures for children and giving out reflections. Now a short but eloquent movie was made. We invite you to watch!

 

ACTION REFLECTIONS – BE VISIBLE!

 

“Group Stand! Stargard goes into the next stage of implementation and promoting the wearing of reflective bandages!” informs Michał Łozowski, administrator of Stargard. “As a preventive and informational group, we have distributed over 10,000 reflections! During the giving of reflections, many topics were raised with residents associated with the visibility of pedestrians on the road. However, we believe that graphics and films are the most important in our memory. That’s why we decided to create a short film showing how far away the reflective tape can be seen! We can only see the pedestrian from a distance of 200-300 meters!”

 

Recent events in our city show that talking about this topic is very necessary! Within a few days, there were several accidents and road accidents! One of the accidents ended deadly!

Stephanie, 25: “Very sad”

Werder is one of the highest profiles monté riders in Sweden, in 2016 she won nine races and saved just over SEK 450,000 of 91 stars.

Stephanie is one of several montérytters who have visible sponsors on, among other things, the butt.

Something that is not permitted according to the Swedish Transport regulations.

“No, there are no changes, they just have not read about the rules, it has been the same rules for over ten years, but we have noticed this now and we have informed Stephanie that it is not allowed, “says Annica Hjorter, responsible for the dresser, on the trotting union.

“Tough battle”

The 25-year-old thinks the rules limit her chances of being able to keep up the sport financially.

“It is very sad, I have lost money because I have to use a helmet cover because on the helmet I have a sponsor, which I have received a sum of money each year.”

“It is a tough blow that we must not have sponsors, where we want, on the suit. It’s boring for me, and even more boring for those who have a small sponsor who sponsors their pants and jacket to get a seat on their dress. This also affects the drivers and this sport is definitely not free.”

Stephanie highlights some examples of how much it costs to keep up with monté, especially if you have good equipment that can meet the tough safety requirements.

A safety helmet costs at least SEK 5,000, and it should be replaced if it hit the slope, it is the same rules as with MC helmets. A comfortable and good safety clothing with reflective tape is around SEK 4,000 if we cannot have what sponsors we want, and how many, so our security is also affected, as we cannot afford to pay for everything ourselves, in terms of suits, helmets, reflective vests, and travel. The dresses must withstand constant frictions, wear, a whole suit costs at least SEK 10,000 and then you have to have several different because of the wear. In total, it will be a lot of money.

“We should look at this now”

It is permissible with sponsors on the chest and back, as well as on one of the thighs, then with special dimensions, which ST determined.

Why is it so important with the sponsor on the butt and sleeves?

What is most visible when we ride? Well, that’s the butt. What is it that is filmed when we aim? The rump. You have to respect rules that exist, but I think this is a sad development, both for me and others. Sponsors are what all sports live on. Just watch the football, they have ten sponsors on the shirts. After all, it is the sponsors that help me to do this. You never get a plus on this, but you can try to have some income so you don’t have to pay for everything yourself. Sponsors want to be seen in as good places as possible, to get as good exposure as possible, which in turn can give us some financial support, that’s why they can go in with big money and think it is worth the effort. It should also be added that the sponsors I have from the beginning not been so interested in the transport, but that has become so since they sponsor me. Everyone earns from sponsors, so I look at it, hence it is sad that these rules apply.

ST should sit down and go through the problem.

We are some who will look at this now, so we’ll see what happens. As I said, there are no rule changes we make, these rules have been around for a long time, it has just been overlooked by some.

How are you going to punish offenses in the future? Fine?

“You get to talk to sports director Petter Johansson about it. I only care for the dressers,” says Annica Hjorter to Trav365.

Scania develops vest to promote operator safety

The Swedish firm developed the C-me vest, a garment focused on operator safety, which has automatic lighting when it leaves the cabin.

Through a sensor, it detects if the driver is inactive after a quick involuntary movement such as a fall. This activates the connected application to allow the operator to send a text alert to a pre-set emergency number while transmitting the GPS position.

The Android application, called Sense, can also display user data, such as the battery status, the number of times it has been entered and left the cabin, and other relevant information. With the mobile connection software of the safety vest can be updated wirelessly.

To date, the manufacturer carries out the final verification tests, so that from the summer of 2019, this vest will be available at Scania dealers in Europe.

This initiative arose as a result of the risks involved in the operation of heavy vehicles, because in addition to driving, drivers have many other tasks to do: loading and unloading vehicles, coupling and uncoupling trailers, checking and ensuring that the Cargo is properly insured, check and maintain your vehicles before starting your next trip.

In Europe, transport and storage are the third most common work activity in fatal accidents. A Danish study confirms that falls from heights that cause fractures among truck drivers are common. The analyses show that it is common for operators to fall from the cabin of the unit due to loss of balance or to get off on the wrong foot.

The vest with reflective tape is reversible with one side illuminated high visibility while the other is a more neutral gray to use when you do not work on the truck. Even without these lighting features, it complies with all established European Class 2 legal requirements for your protective clothing.

The developers have not overlooked any aspect of making this an innovative wearable device connected, including the fact that the vest with reflective material is washable when removing the electronic components from the collar.

“We see that the vest can improve safety not only for truck drivers but also in many other vulnerable occupations,” said Jonas Svanholm, Director, X-Lab, Scania Connected Services, and Solutions.

Win 1 emergency vehicle kit, follow our live broadcasts to participate

If you want to be one of the 9 winners who will each take an emergency kit for vehicles (1 case, 1 fire extinguisher, 1 set of power cables and 1 safety vest with reflective tapes) you should be aware during this week of the live broadcasts of our social networks @ LaGrande993 during the shift of Sussan Hernández (13-15hrs.)

These emergency kits you can win thanks to the guys of Lo Blanquito and their new song “I bounced” so to participate you must be a fan of this group so you can answer the questions that will be made during live broadcasts.

The transmissions will take place on Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at 1:30 p.m. and Friday, April 5 at 2 p.m. During each transmission, we will meet three winners of your vehicle emergency kit.

A lightweight, ventilated and accessible helmet

The newcomer in the range of helmets of the Italian brand, the model Strym is a mid-range proposed for less than 100 €. A helmet within the reach of the majority of cyclists, less elitist than high-end models over 200 €.

Strym has a cell and 16 air vents strategically placed to improve airflow. And unlike many mid-range helmets, this model cuts through the latest technologies for the protection of the cyclist and displays a very honorable weight of 250g.

Tested since mid-November, I have not yet been able to check the ventilation in very hot weather, but still saw its excellent design and ventilation that seems very good.

In terms of its design, the Strym has a relatively round and compact shape, with very clean lines.

Tested here in fluorescent yellow, ideal to be visible from afar, it is also available in 7 other slightly more discreet colors: navy blue, blue/orange, black/pink, brilliant red, dark gray, matt white and finally, matt black.

All models are offered at a public price of 99 €. At this price, the helmet is not made in Italy, but in China. Nevertheless, the finishes are very good with perfect control of the In-Mold concept, without any trace of glue. Only the sticker of the Rudy Project logo stuck on the front in the center seems to already want to take the powder off after 2 months.

On the ventilation side, the Strym has 16 air vents spread all over the helmet surface. The helmet’s interior is designed to promote airflow through strategically placed channels. The internal foam reduces sweat and odors. A mosquito net is also part of it, which many of you will appreciate.

On the other hand, the point of “port garage” for glasses. Even if you can put your glasses in the ventilation holes placed under the sticker RUDY Project, I can not assure that all the glasses pass there, it is not really planned for.

The inner shape of the helmet is relatively round so that a size S / M suits me (55 / 58cm) where often, I have to go on the top size because of the side edges too tight. In this size S / M, the headset, announced at 250g, weighs precisely 243g.

The tightening/adjustment system devolves to the new RSR 10 retention system, which provides a custom and comfortable fit and is adjustable over 7 levels in height, leaving even in its lowest position room for a possible tail. horse.

The closure buckle is basic but effective and there are “Pro Side” dividers on the sides which are easily adjusted in height and leave the straps perfectly flat on the face, for optimal comfort.

Finally, to perfect security, a reflective tape is placed at the back of the helmet and this, on all colors. It’s always good to take.

On the head

For this paragraph, I leave you to judge, but the Strym, relatively compact, I do not “head of the mushroom-like other helmets. Even in yellow, it remains rather sober once on the head.

I will not go there 4 ways, the Strym is a very good helmet, no apparent defect, at least on the trial period which ran from late November to late January.

With a price under 100 €, we could have expected to make some concessions on comfort including, that Nenni, the Strym is very easy to adjust and remains comfortable even after more than 3 hours of the saddle.

Ventilation is good, at least over the temperature range encountered during the test, up to 20 ° C. The airflow felt at the level of the skull promises a good efficiency even in summer. The front padding minimizes the perspiration process inside the helmet, which improves airflow.

Even in the bumps, I did not have sweat flowing on the screens. But I will not fail to complete this article once the first heat has arrived.

If the straps are not the finest on the market, the fact that they remain perfectly flat thanks to the dividers “Pro Side” does not interfere.

Balance sheet

At only 99 €, the Rudy Project Strym helmet offers a flawless helmet that is prohibitive, comfortable and with a modern, almost aero design. The Italian brand knew, for a price within the reach of all, to mix high technology, ventilation, and comfort.

No doubt, a helmet that we should meet in the amateur platoons.

Transport education and competition will be supported by the Region with 400 thousand

The Road Transport Service Center will receive a subsidy of CZK 400,000 from the Region to provide traffic education, preventive events and traffic competitions for children in 2019.

Among other things, the Center for Regional Money will buy new aids, train lecturers and organize a series of transport competitions. The grant was approved by the Council of the Charade Overlook Region.

“Regular traffic education, including traffic competitions, is one of the basic means for shaping the behavior of predominantly young road users and future young drivers, according to the National Road Safety Strategy.” The Charade Overlook Region regularly contributes financially to the organization of these activities within the support of BESIP, ”said Martin Server, First Deputy Governor for Transport.

The Center for Road Transport Services will use the money from the regional subsidy, especially for the provision of education and training of regular traffic education on children’s traffic playgrounds, including the transportation of children to the site. It will also ensure the purchase of new teaching aids. These are, for example, new scooters or bouncers, teaching and reflective materials and teaching techniques. The center will also be able to train traffic playground operators and teaching staff involved in traffic education.

Also this year, a series of basic and regional bicycles for young cyclists and regional finals will take place in the Charade Overlook Region. Summer activities on children’s playgrounds, children’s summer camps, and summer holiday recreation will also be provided. In the autumn and early winter, the center will use the remaining funds to purchase the necessary material and reflective protective equipment. Such as reflective vests and reflective tapes.

“I am pleased with the preventive projects that will teach drivers and other road users to manage crisis situations. One of them, for example, is a safe driving course for women behind the wheel, “Deputy Tailor added.

Warning vests as a symbol

More than 200 people gathered on Thursday evening to the demonstration pier on the market square. The forum asylum. Willemstad had called for a demonstration for a solidify community and spoke out against the incrimination of maritime rescuers on the Mediterranean.

Initiator Sarah Schliemann feels it is an untenable condition that people in the middle of Europe would deliberately die on the Mediterranean because no sustainable solutions for the refugees would be found. “The EU is watching over dying. But everyone can do something to stand up for humanity and humanity, “said the young activist, who for the demonstration allied partners such as the Protestant Forum, the Working Group for Tolerance and Human Dignity, Hatsheput, the Dissonances Schwa-lm-Deer work, city, and district could win.

On cold, wet winter evenings, people of all ages came together to put a signal of solidarity in orange safety vests – the safety vests as a symbol of missing life-jackets on the sea and a reminder of the necessary help.

The safety vest has a silver reflective tape that acts as a warning.

The well-known rapper Klutz Seventeen, the member of the Cologne rap group Microphone Mafia, also spoke out for humanity and solidarity. He has been campaigning against racism for many years with his lyrics, giving concerts with the ex-Turk survivor Esther Jacobean.

Hatsheput Deacon and Asylum Speaker Barn Ceding moderated the rally and called for awareness of the plight of the refugees. In an interview with two active maritime rescuers, the audience learned about the plight of the people. “Life jackets do not exist. The fewest can swim. Who rescues people from drowning, cannot be a criminal, “said doctor Florida Schultz, who has joined two missions on a distress rescue.

Two boats alone would have saved 14 000 people on the Mediterranean Sea within two years prior to settling in the ports. “Every fifth refugee dies on the way,” said Sarah Schliemann. Three years ago, Madeline Mozart fled from Kabul across the Mediterranean to Germany, narrating his father’s worries and experiences. Humiliation, exclusion, but also loving friendships were topics of his story.

Eventually, memorial candles were lit for the victims of terror and violence. The evening sounded peaceful with music by Elam Bechtel. At the beginning of the demo, a dozen counter-demonstrators with NPD posters had formed in the darkness of Sunglasses, far from the actual events. Police officers kept the group at a distance, and she withdrew.

He almost lost his life under the wheels of a truck

The Kropotkin police made the film available for the cautionary event from the Mickie street in Kropotkin.

The film shows how a certain woman, not looking ahead or if she can safely enter the pedestrian crossing, came straight in front of the oncoming truck. At the last moment, however, she stepped back, which allowed her to survive. – The main “sin” of pedestrians is to enter the road without making sure that it is safe that the car is not coming. Often, adults give a bad example to children. It is worth remembering this – appeals Pious Zephaniah, spokesman for the Kropotkin police.

WHAT SHOULD REMEMBER DRIVER AND PUSH?

Among the accidents caused by the drivers in the first place, there is a continuation of priority, in particular for pedestrians. Unfortunately, there is still a group of drivers who do not pay attention to the approach to the pedestrian crossing.

In such a situation, they should exercise extreme caution, i.e. slow down, and if necessary, stop and let the pedestrian pass. It is forbidden to overtake at pedestrian crossings or directly in front of them. An absolute lack of imagination and responsibility are shown by those drivers who, regardless of the fact that another driver stopped at the pedestrian crossing before the pedestrian crossing, decide to avoid the standing vehicle and … then the most common is the tragedy. In such a situation, the driver has no chance of slowing down before the pedestrian. There is no time left for the right response or space to stop the vehicle.

Dark, dark colors of clothes, atmospheric precipitation or fog – all this limits visibility. Any reflective material significantly improves our road safety.

While the driver is able to see a pedestrian in the dark only from a distance of about 20 m, when using the reflective tapes, the distance increases up to 150 m.