Category: reflective vest

A gift for drivers

The 13th Sobriety Days are underway. Traditionally, the police joined the action of the City, which from today to Saturday will lead intensified checks on the sobriety of drivers. On Thursday, motorists were given a small gift from the president.

 

During Thursday’s action. No drunk driver was stopped. All the inspected, received a small gift from the city: a first aid kit, a reflective vest, a car smell, a pen and a leash. “I have nothing to hide, and I think that there are a lot of irresponsible drivers who get behind the wheel on a double gas and should be severely punished.” says Tome, the bus driver stopped today to control by the Kalisz road route.

 

The numbers speak for themselves. From the beginning of the year to the end of August, Kalisz police officers detained 284 drunk drivers. Many of them may not have suffered any consequences of their irresponsible behavior except for the witnesses’ reaction. So it was last Friday. The 65-year-old woman driving the Peugeot hit a parked Renault during a reverse maneuver. “When a people approached woman to ask if she needed help, the manager tried to leave the scene. The man realized that the driver could be under the influence of alcohol. He decided to react. He pulled out the keys from the Peugeot substation and called the police officers in. “says asp. Anna, spokesman for the Kalisz police.

 

The woman had 2.5 per of alcohol in the body. Driving a vehicle in the state of intoxication in the light of the law in force in Poland is a crime for which a fine or a penalty of restriction of liberty or imprisonment of up to 2 years may be imposed.

 

The 23rd Sobriety Days were inaugurated on Saturday in the Main Square. This is an action that aims to promote life without addictions. “Tomorrow we address socio-therapeutic day care centers to a traditional event: a run, attractions under the slogan ‘Lenya Lode’. On Saturday, a family festival will take place, at the scout’s stanchion. This is an event that has been accompanying the sobriety days from the very beginning. It is an opportunity to meet people from the sobriety environment, to have fun together sober. On Saturday evening, we invite you to the bicycle and roller rally ‘Kalisz is an example’.” says Janus, head of the Department of Social and Housing Affairs.

 

The start of the rally is planned at dusk, around 19.30. The ride will start with the participants’ meeting in the parking lot. The first 300 cyclists and skaters who will come to the “start line” will receive high visibility vests from the organizers.

“At nine I wanted to enter a group of 90 tourists”

The new municipal regulation that prohibits -both Friday and Saturdays- the visits of organized groups of more than 15 people in the Santa Caterina Market of Barcelona entered yesterday into force. In the morning, the only guard of the infrastructure knew that his function began to acquire, each time, more attribution. And soon he had to show his skills according to the new regulations. “At 9.00 in the morning a group of more than 90 people has been presented and I have had to tell them that they could not enter,” informed the guard with the authority that gave him a reflective vest, a truncheon and handcuffs.

 

The person in charge of market security admitted that he had not had any problem with the group: “I think they came from a cruise ship” and as he explained, they quickly understood the message and in an orderly manner abandoned access to a market where the exoticism they seek Tourists are not only at the stops but also on the deck. The roof draws an amalgam of colors inspired by the modernist technique that the architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue placed with the purpose of opening the infrastructure to the whole city and turning it into a magnet! A purpose that has successfully opened the market not only for the rest of the neighborhoods but, apparently, to the whole world. Such is its power of attraction that it has had to be stopped.

 

Since yesterday, on Fridays and Saturdays between April and October, large groups have access to Santa Caterina. The City Council has taken this decision with the intention of preserving the current market model before tourism allegedly takes over the space expelling customers from the corridors.

 

The watchman knows many of the guides because the market, although central, is not one of the largest and has a little more than 60 stops, few corridors and enough familiar faces to highlight the intruders.

 

The new norm is more extensive. The guard will be alert that the groups do not obstruct the corridors or prevent the approach of the clients to the stops. According to the City Council reports, a concentration of 15 people in these corridors is sufficient to prevent the normal flow of people inside the facility.

 

The controller has more functions, including inviting those who touch or manipulate food and exposed products with the aim of taking photographs or those who are eating or drinking in space not allowed to leave.

 

“There are some tourists that I always have to call their attention. There are those who have the habit of touching everything and even stick the nail to the fruit or fish and then the paradise is angry and rightly so “, says the watchman.

 

The regulations seem to have been good between paradise and customers. And that there are some steps that seem to have changed the chip and now there are stalls selling exclusively prepared Japanese rice and fish, sushi, or pizzas and take away preparations. There is even one that sells souvenirs.

 

“Barcelona is full of tourists but in the market I have never had problems. This is not like La Boqueria, “says a customer who, after making the purchase of traditional stops, goes directly to the supermarket at the back of the facility.

 

The fishermen are totally in agreement with the new regulations, also the person in charge of Menuts Toni, who claims to feel more than once “surrounded”. “You feel a true helper, some visitors are very kind, others not so much. Some people surprise you and as they come to apartments they sometimes buy you. But the truth is that not everything is bad, because we also sell more to restaurants where tourists go. “he admits.

Safety vests become necessary in California where fires become “normal”

On 8th December, a fire approaches the Lake Casitas area near Ojai, California. Strong Santa Ana winds which are extremely dry down slope winds that affect coastal Southern California in fall and winter, have been feeding major wildfire all week, destroying hundreds of houses and forcing tens of thousands of people to run away from their homes. Some of them wear reflective clothing when running.

 

Jerry Brown, one of California’s Governors said that climate change has pushed weather to the most extreme. And the US western state must prepare well for a constant threat of wildfire which is a “new normal”. According to released statistics, there are six massive wild fires burning in California, destroying more than 708.2 square kilometers and 793 structures last week.

 

Except the unusually forceful and sustained Santa Ana winds (knew as “devil wind” for propagating regional wildfire.), a hot & dry fire season extending into Christmas in Southern California, has led to the widespread and devastating fire. So people should learn how to protect themselves in the hot, dry & dangerous season.

 

Preparing a reflective vest is not a bad choice. It can help you easily be found in fire and flame. When the fire is happening, you can wear it when running.

Local Police, denounced by UGT

The Union of Local Police of the UGT Ceuta denounces that one week after the start of the Selective Training Course of the 15 applicants to join the Local Police, the students have not yet been provided with practices of the safety clothing. On the first day, students arrived at their training and were given a reflective vest that identified them as members of the Police.

 

From the trade union center do not understand that the uniformity of these aspiring officials has not been anticipated in advance, when it has been planned that the training consists of a theoretical and practical part.

 

“This union has learned that it has been provided with different reflective materials to students, but currently lack pants and boots something essential. We remind you that we are a body of civil and uniformed nature, as established in the Regulation of the Local Police of the Autonomous City of Ceuta in its article 32. “he said.

 

The union lists a situation of “sloppiness”, the fact of not having equipped the students with this training course and request that it be reversed as soon as possible.

 

They also reminded the Minister of the Interior, Jacob, “that we will always defend the rights of our comrades at all costs.”

They organized a Reflective Safety Day

Education in the field of safety of unprotected road users is a very important element in raising children and adolescents as well as adults. Therefore, the Primary School located on the busy provincial road for many years, together with the local government and many institutions, undertakes effective activities in this area, the effect of which is even the creation and functioning of one of the most modern communication towns in Poland.

 

It is here that the finals of the Nationwide Safety Tournament in Road Traffic take place. Next to the town there is a bike path under EUROVELO4.

 

For several years now, students of the school have undertaken numerous activities among the local community for safety, including the use of reflective vests and reflective tapes by both pedestrians and cyclists.

 

Every year, the school takes part in the competition titled “Reflective School” trying to undertake innovative activities encouraging to increase the safety of unprotected road users.

 

One of the elements of organized “Reflective Safety Day” was the Picnic in the Communications Town called “Wear reflections, shine with example” and “Reflective March” through the streets with banners that encourage residents to use reflective materials. In the march along with students and teachers also went to the school head Angelika, secretary of the commune Drina Lesser, chairman of the commune council Drina Roman and other invited guests. The march took place under the honorary patronage of the Commune Head of Drina Jan Pataki.

The police are talking about traffic rules

The days are getting shorter and more and more people are moving outdoors and in traffic when darkness subsides. Then it’s important to think about being visible.

 

“The most common mistake is that you overestimate your visibility and stand out to believe that you see,” said Camilla Samuelsson, intervention police in the local police area.

 

The reflex can be a cheap insurance and Camilla Samuelsson thinks more and more people wear reflective vests.

 

“I imagine that those who are used to being out at these times have another idea. But in general, it is bad to take on, perhaps especially in the urban environment where it is illuminated and it is believed that the lighting helps one to be seen. “says Camilla.

 

Among the teenagers, Camilla sometimes hears it’s cool to wear a vest with reflective material. Just like wearing a bike helmet. To pop up the reflexes by designing, for example, reflective jackets, she believes that it may be important for a particular audience to start using reflexes and realize the risks.

 

“If you do not have a reflex, the children do not have it either. It is also very important how we influence each other. “says Camilla.

 

At preschool, educators believe that the influence can take place elsewhere and that the children bring home the behavior to the parents. They work with sustainability and wants to be in a safe and safe way. Therefore, the office has decided to hand out reflective vests to preschools.

 

“To target children was a choice we made. It should start on time. It’s a good target audience that can affect the parents. “says Ingvar Johansson.

 

Preschool has received reflective vest, and more preschools have the opportunity to get vests. It is the first to come to tell Ingvar Johansson.

 

“That’s really good. We are sometimes bad at using reflective vests but this will be like a kick at the end. “says Lisa, teacher at the kindergarten.

 

Do you ever talk about the importance of reflective materials?

 

“If we see that one of the children have reflective materials on the clothes, then we emphasize it and talk about why it is important,” says Lisa.

 

Police Camilla Samuelsson has no evidence that the number of accidents is increasing in the autumn. She thinks there are different risks for each season.

 

What should you think about going out and going to the dark?

 

To have a reflective element. If you do not want a big vest, you should take the reflective tape. A reflective tape may also be good, then there is something moving and catching attention. Do not take for granted that the driver sees you, even if you have reflective element, there are many unaccustomed drivers in traffic, so be aware. “said Camilla.

 

If you go by bike, other regulations apply. As long as the cycle is conducted, the rules apply to pedestrians. But as soon as you jump on the bike, it is counted as a vehicle.

 

“Then the traffic rules apply, like stopping at the red light and driving directions. You must keep to the right and do not ride a bike on the sidewalk.

 

If the lighting and reflexes of a bike are not met, it cannot be costly. If any of the light / reflexes are missing or they are out of order, it costs SEK 500. Should it simply be that the lamp is not turned on, it also costs 500 kronor. The police currently have no pronounced action against bikers. Previously, the police have informed the public about the rules that are applicable to then go out and make an effort in reality.

Reflective vests for cyclists

“I am a good friend, take care of me, I have children, take care of me and improving the world, take care of me” some of the messages that are seen in the more than 1,000 reflective vests that the Mobility Secretariat gave to the cyclists in 7 points of the city considered high Impact on accidents.

In this way, the activation Reflective Lives pretends that the cycling civic heroes protect themselves, take care of their lives, be visible and at the same time that all the road actors respect the users of the bike.

Other safety equipment for cyclists:

Use front (white) and rear (red) light both day and night.

Use reflective feet, wheels, helmet and body parts that move when riding a bike. According to research, human beings act instinctively when they see objects or elements in motion and more if they have light. Cyclists who use the reflective materials effectively can reduce the chances of an accident by 83%.

Experts recommend using fluorescent products to be seen during the day and reflective to be seen during the night. The difference is that fluorescent colors do not work at night. They require the presence of sunlight to be visible.

Lighting elements reduce losses by 55%

A study conducted in Denmark with 6,793 volunteer cyclists gave 3,402 cyclists a yellow jacket (test group) and 3,391 cyclists (control group), who did not wear this garment. The safety effect of the jacket was analyzed by comparing the number of accidents in the two groups. The accident rate in the test group was 47% lower than that of the control group. For accidents with cyclists and motorized vehicles, it was 55% lower.

This study showed that fluorescent materials improved the detection of drivers during the day. While lamps, flashing light and reflective materials improved detection during the night.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential for a reduction in the occurrence of accidents, by increasing the visibility of cyclists, using a yellow jacket. The hypothesis of this study was that the use of high visibility clothing in the upper body would improve the detection of cyclists and, consequently, would lead to a reduction in the number of accidents.

Rules and behaviors for cyclists

Law 769 of 2002 by the National Traffic Code establishes, in article 95, that cyclists when driving at night, must have devices in the front that project white light, and in the rear that reflects red light.

Failure to comply will be punishable by a type A subpoena, which is a fine equivalent to four (4) minimum legal daily wages in force (SMLDV). Exactly, the sanction is the A6, corresponding: transit without the required luminous devices.

From January to July 2018, 863 tickets have been imposed on cyclists who do not use their lighting devices. The penalty is $ 104,200 pesos.

On the other hand, in the Good Cyclist’s Manual, available on the website www.planbici.gov.Co in the behavior section, it is recommended to carry safety elements such as the helmet and reflective vest at all times and when it is dark.

“Protect your life by increasing your visibility capacity so that you do not go unnoticed by other drivers. Be enlightened. “

Compulsory equipment in cars will change in the autumn

From 1 October, a change to be made by the Ministry of Transport should enter into force. Replacement bulbs or fuses should not be a necessary part of mandatory equipment. Some cars would no longer have to be either a reserve or a first aid kit.

“It is unnecessary to transport these parts in the car, for new cars, the driver also keeps changing the light on the service,” Minister of Transport Dan said, although he is able to replace the cracked lamp only a few, he is currently part of the compulsory equipment of all cars.

According to experts, this is a step in the right direction, informs server iDnes.cz. “The obligation to carry replacement bulbs and fuses in a number of European countries has already abolished or never introduced it. Replacement of the bulb in the main headlamp or in the rear light is also a hobby for experienced mechanics, “says Roman, Road Safety Team expert. “As for car kit, I always said we were carrying a small field hospital,” he adds.

If the ministry approves the draft, the medicine boxes should disappear, among other things, a plastic cloth, a pillow with a pillow or a three-point scarf. “For our immediate first-aid, this is not what we think of the health ministry,” says Dan. According to it, the exaggerated amount of things in the medicine cabinet is causing a problem in the speed of assistance. One must be sure what he is using. And if he’s not sure, he’d rather not use anything.

Drivers will no longer have to spend so much, which is another reason for changing the mandatory equipment. They will not have to buy a new first-aid kit every time one of the dressings has had a minimum shelf life. It was often the case that the drivers threw out the entire first aid kit.

“There is no objection to the restriction of the first aid kit and its use after the date given on the packaging.”‘Of course, assuming that the packaging, especially for dressing material, is not obviously damaged,” notes Franek.

Some cars will no longer need a reserve

Cars that are equipped with an emergency tire failure system will no longer need the spare wheel or tools needed to replace them. Such vehicles are usually equipped with gels or sprays that seal the tire, so the car will be serviced.

This change should also apply in the future to drivers who pay the assistance service provided by the Czech Republic for the replacement or repair of tires. “Assistance services today are very widespread and it should be at the discretion of each driver to ensure it or to take a spare tire,” commented Martin, chairman of the deputy subcommittee on transport, ANO.

The draft decree is now in the commentary process. Then it will be discussed by the Legislative Council of the Government.

“It is possible that he will still make some partial changes,” said Jacob Sadler of the Ministry of Transport. What definitely remains part of the mandatory equipment is a reflective vest for the driver and a warning triangle. Experts also wonder if a fire extinguisher will be included in it, rescuers would like to replace the broken scissors in the medicine box with a tool that could be cut in the car and would add a glass breaker.

“We have solved the removal of unnecessary components of mandatory equipment,” says Sadler. The ministry does not want to replace them with others. Drivers, however, recommend such things even though they drive. “For each motorist, for example, he or she wants to carry a tow rope or a safety belt cutter,” added Sadler.

Some tips for cyclists

In recent years, more and more people are switching to a bicycle, and unfortunately not all participants of the movement are familiar with the rules – this applies to both cyclists and drivers.

Some cyclists can be accused of keeping a lot on the road. Adult people do not have to take any exams to get around the streets, but it is their duty to comply with traffic regulations. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. On the other hand, it happens that drivers expose cyclists to danger, especially when they do not give them the right priority.

When do you need to give way?

Road traffic regulations state that the driver is obliged to give way to the cyclist always when “the driver turns into the crossroads (both right and left) and the cyclist goes straight ahead on the road, bike lane, bike path or other part of the road that the driver intends to leave. ”

Look for eye contact

When we plan to turn in a cross road, crossing the potential bike path (eg lane for bicycles), we should look long before the turn to look in the mirrors and far to the front, to locate the bikers approaching from both sides. It is also important to clearly signal the intention of turning and speed reduction. Thanks to this, both the driver and the cyclist have a chance to notice each other and react accordingly. What’s next? – Immediately before the turn, carefully check the right mirror and turn to the right to check the dead field of our vehicle. In all potentially collision situations, we seek eye contact with a cyclist – then both parties are confident that they have noticed each other – they say trainers of the School of Safe Driving Renault.

The position of the side mirrors in the car is also important. The driver should see in them a fragment of the car’s outline. Thanks to this, he can make sure that there is no blind spot behind the rear pillars of the vehicle (there could be a cyclist in it), which he would not be able to look at, turning his head away.

What can a cyclist do?

Safety is also greatly affected by the behavior of people riding bicycles. – Cyclists often forget that before entering a ride for cyclists, they should be careful, look around and slow down. If there is no such passage, and there is only a pedestrian crossing, one should get off the bike and carry it through belts – says Wesel, director of the School of Safe Driving Renault. And it is also important to wear reflective clothing or reflective tapes to be sure that you can be seen at night.

Cyclists should also ensure that drivers see them well, especially after dark. Then the lighting of the bicycle is a must (during the day, the regulations require only a red reflector at the back), the reflective vest will not hurt either. Although it is not obligatory, it is also worth riding in a helmet – in case of an accident it can even save a life.

Driver was killed while riding safety triangles

According to the background, the man descended from the vehicle with the reflective vest.

The accident occurred at kilometer 12 of Rota 5 Sur, at the height of San Bernardo.

A collision recorded during the early hours of Monday left a fatality and caused a major traffic congestion at kilometer 12 off Route 5 South, at the height of San Bernardo, in the Metropolitan Region.

According to the first antecedents, the driver of a vehicle on the highway, so he parked on the first track, he got off with his hi vis vest to install the emergency triangle.

It was at that moment when the driver was hit by a van, which caused his death. Because without any reflective materials, the van driver cannot see him. Subsequently, the vehicle impacted the car that was stopped, leaving its other two occupants with minor injuries.

Staff of the Carabineers SIAT is investigating what happened and collecting more background information.

The accident caused great congestion in the area.