Category: Reflective Triangles

Reflective vest is necessary when visibility reduced

On the A2 Bucharest highway, road traffic takes place in dense fog between Drina and Feet, visibility being less than 50 meters below this time. Police advise drivers to wear safety vest to enhance visibility for safety.

 

On the A1 motorway – Arad belt road, road traffic is under fog. Between 530 and 584 kilometers, visibility is between 50 and 80 meters.

The same phenomenon is also a problem on the A3 Bucharest – Ploiesti highway, here the visibility is between kilometers 14 and 68 under 150 meters. The reflective material is necessary for drivers to keep safety on road.

 

In addition to the usual rules on foggy traffic, some motorway recommendations should also be considered: Follow the indications displayed on the electronic panels, first of all those related to speed!

 

Increase driving distance!

Do not stop on the traffic lanes and on the emergency lane! In case of a feather or technical failure, switch on the hazard warning lights, fit the reflective vest, remove the passengers from the car outside the carriageway and place the reflective triangles one after the other at greater distances! You can also request support from the Highway Police through the Single National Emergency Call System 112.

Reflective material accessories for car

To be driven on public roads, every vehicle must be equipped with first aid medical kit, two triangles, a safety vest and a fire extinguisher, according to the Highway Code, Article 8.

Drivers who do not comply with these rules may be punished with a fine grade II, 4 or 5 points. A point penalty is 10 percent of the minimum wage. Thus, with the gross national minimum wage to 1,050 lei will increase proportionately and fine point, from 97.5 lei to 105 lei.

 

First aid kit

Ministerial Order 987 of 2007 says that the packaging Car Kits should ensure proper sealing to protect the contents against dust, moisture, fuels and oils, through a firm closure. Also, be sized appropriately for storage and ensuring the integrity of the content components Car Kits.

 

First aid kit contents:

Plumbing tools

A pair of scissors with two blunt tips, with cutting blades for thick cloth type fabric of at least

An intermediate device for mouth-to-mouth way valve or filter

Sanitary materials

A roller bandage

At least four pieces of dressing quickly (patch)

At least five packs of 25 pieces of sterile gauze compresses

Gauze bud – minimum two pieces for each of the dimensions of 5 cm x 10 cm x 4 m and 4 m

Two pieces of bandage deformable (size, must have two sides at least 80 cm)

At least two pieces of different sizes sterile dressing adsorbent

An elastic bandage

Two pairs of disposable gloves (or latex can be made of polyethylene). What car kit should contain first aid: other materials?

At least six safety pins

Minimum foil isothermal survival

A first aid instruction booklet, authorized by the Ministry of Health

List all should contain first aid kit

 

Reflective Triangles

Highway Code says that you are obliged to have two such products approved in the car when driving on public roads.

 

A triangle can be recognized by internationally certified approval mark, represented by the letter E and the code of the country which has granted approval surrounded by a circle and an identification number.

 

Fire extinguishers

Fire extinguisher that you are obliged to have in the car must be under warranty and have engraved shelf. Their prices start at 21 lei and minimum shelf life is 24 months.

 

Reflective vest

While not a mandatory element, it is recommended to have a reflective vest in the car, if you make a repair to the car on a roadside speed.