Category: reflective vest

Reflective vest propose to include motorcycles and bicycles

If it is extended, a bill must be formulated since there is no standard that establishes a basic emergency kit for all types of vehicles. The Transportation Commission of the Chamber of Deputies received the holder of the portfolio Andrés Lobo to answer the questions and provide clarity regarding the obligation of carrying the reflective vest on all vehicles.

 

Although there were objections about the implementation, which led to the explosive increase in the price of the garment, the support of the table was transversal. Yes, the deputy of the UDI Gustavo asked to extend the mandate to motorcyclists.

 

“It’s an excellent initiative, it will never be free of criticism, there will always be people who are not satisfied, I believe that things can be improved, including motorcycles in the background, including bicycles is a subject that should be considered,” he said. Minister Lobo said that he is “open to studying it, some are already using it, without being asked, it is a first step” and added: “Another stage would be to work on a bill to establish requirements for other types of drivers”.

 

If the reflective safety vest is extended to motorcyclists and cyclists, a bill must be formulated, since there is no standard that establishes a basic emergency kit for all types of vehicles. In fact, during the first day of validity of the mandatory carriage, Carabineros fined a motorcyclist in Temuco for not wearing his vest, when the rule does not apply to them.

 

They raise fines for not wearing the vest

Deputy DC Mario argued that “you have to make a legal change to the Traffic Law. So that this can be considered a fault and you can take a fine as appropriate if you do not use (vest), because otherwise it is that have made spend thousands and thousands of Chileans to ride this famous vest in the glove compartment.

 

The Minister of Transport, who highlighted the effects of the decree, welcomed the assessments. “I am responsible for any problem in its implementation. We had differences between regions, but when talking about a white gear, the problem of a white march is when the white gear ends there will be the same problem. People who did not buy and gave that we had started this decree that was published 15 months before its implementation, it was a sufficiently broad term to inform,” he said. Lobo added that “to legislate on the use, I am open to study that One of the benefits of this initiative has been that it has had a side effect.” Cyclists have also started using this reflective clothing, so I think that it has been positive. “

Cyclists would be forced to wear reflective vest

Senators entered a project that provides “the use of high visibility vest during the night and when visibility conditions make it necessary.” “During the night and when visibility conditions make it necessary, bicycle drivers should always wear a high visibility reflective vest.” This is the main slogan of the bill that senators Alejandro Navarro, Lily and Antonio Horvath entered Congress.

 

The initiative that modifies the article 80 of the law 18,290, of Transit, establishing and that it will have to be studied by the Commission of Transports and Telecommunications. They emphasize that “in spite of the advantages that the bicycle presents like means of transport many cyclists and people. In general, they have difficulties to use it on a daily basis, among which is the insecurity of their cities, whose geography is not adequate to circulate in their streets, except that the drivers of vehicles do not respect their pace and therefore can be victims of an accident traffic”.

 

In addition, the legislators indicated, “Law No. 18.290 says nothing in relation to mandatory safety measures for bicycle drivers during their driving at night and when visibility conditions make it necessary, taking into account the statistics.”

 

In the same line, they explained, “the security elements allow to prevent traffic accidents and / or reduce the possible damages and injuries that they may cause. In this sense, the implementation and proper use of security elements such as the high visibility reflective safety vest ostensibly reduce the risk of injury in the event of traffic accidents.”

 

“The use of reflective material considerably reduces the possibility of being run over on public roads, especially in situations of poor visibility, alerting drivers to the situation of risk. If using the reflective vest allows a visibility of 150 meters, distance that allows to avoid the reflective, it is reduced to about 30 meters when it is not carried, which prevents an adequate reaction from the driver”, highlighted the senators.

They judge a driver without safety vest cause the accident

The Malaga Prosecutor’s Office initially requested in its provisional findings, to which Europe Press had access, that the accused should be sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. According to the public accusation, the defendant without wear any safety clothing, and had used cocaine and, in addition, caused injuries to the driver of the crane.

 

The events took place in August 2015. According to the initial indictment, the defendant was traveling with his vehicle on the A-7 towards Barcelona, in a four-lane section with a single direction, with the speed limited to 100 kilometers.

 

The Public Prosecutor’s Office maintains that the accused had his psychophysical faculties altered by the previous intake of cocaine, which caused him not to see that the victim’s vehicle, which was wearing the reflective vest and had placed the signaling triangles. In addition, there was also the crane with emergency lights.

 

At that time, the defendant according to the prosecutor, “did not make any evasive maneuvers,” colliding against the left front door of the crane and against the owner of the damaged car, which was heading towards it. This caused him “multiple and very serious injuries that caused his death.” The driver of the crane was also injured because of the collision and suffered a cervical sprain and post-traumatic disorder that has required treatment, taking more than 100 days to heal, as indicated in the provisional conclusions of this accusation.

 

For the prosecutor, it is initially a crime of reckless homicide in competition with another of imprudent injuries and a crime against road safety, requesting, in addition to four years in prison, the withdrawal of the card for six years and loss of validity. In addition, 3,349 Euros of compensation are initially requested for the driver of the crane and it is indicated that the relatives of the deceased have already received 123,000 Euros delivered by the insurer.

Recommendations for safe travel during Easter

To travel safely in this Holy Week, the Touring and Automobile Club Paraguay provides a series of recommendations to the public. It is always advisable to check the condition of the vehicle, (maintenance, calibration of the wheels, and condition of the lights), make sure that all the passengers wear the safety reflective belt, turn on the low lights always, keep the distance between the vehicles and announce the maneuvers.

 

It is also recommended to travel by day, do not carry loose pets in the vehicle, stop every two hours or 200 km on long trips; not to program the GPS, to smoke, to manipulate the radio, to use the cell phone and to take mate or terrene while driving. Never carry a child in your arms, or share a seatbelt. Children should travel in their chair corresponding to their age, height, weight and level of development, always in the back seat with safety clothing.

 

The necessary documents to circulate are the driver’s license corresponding to the type of vehicle, identity card, identification card of the vehicle, insurance policy (green card for border crossing of light vehicles up to 5 passengers), municipal authorization per day, and the vehicle must have the visible license plates visible in the corresponding place.

 

The obligatory elements to carry in the vehicle are the fire extinguisher (well fastened) with current load control and within reach of the driver, two portable beacons, well-calibrated spare wheel, adjustment key, hydraulic jack or clique. It is also recommended to bring a first aid kit, reflective vest (mandatory for travelers to Argentina, for use in case of damage on public roads).

Municipal Calls to Check Cars with safety vest

Within the actions of the Holy Week Holiday Operational 2018 that aims to prevent traffic accidents, as well as providing road assistance to vacationers on the roads, the XXII City Council presided by Marco invites the population to take preventive measures.

 

Jaime Nieto Campos, Director of Civil Protection issued recommendations for families that use the road to arrive safely at their destination, because road safety is a priority for Mayor Marco.

 

Before leaving:

Check the mechanical conditions of the car before starting the trip.

Check the levels (water, oil, brake fluid, windshield wipers).

Check battery status.

Check the tires, including the spare tire.

Monitor the condition of the shock absorbers.

Lights

Find out about the weather conditions on the route to be covered. If it has rained or there is low visibility, take precautions or delay the journey to leave when the weather allows better safety conditions. Do not forget the elements in case of breakdown, such as reflective vest, emergency signal triangles, hydraulic jack, tools, and additional fuses. Verify that the crew uses the seat belt. Take all precautions and drive carefully, protect the family and other people traveling on the same route.

 

On the way:

Respect road signs and speed limits.

Do not drive tired. It is recommended to rest every 200 kilometers, every two hours or before any symptom of fatigue.

Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or substances that alter perception.

Carry minors in the back seats of vehicles and securely fastened with a child restraint system approved for their weight and height.

Avoid distractions Do not use your cell phone while driving.

If you are traveling with pets, take it in the back and use security attachments so that it does not distract you.

Do not pass by the right or the limit.

Use safe stops at their scales.

Put emergency signage on the road in case of stopping.

Maintain good visibility in the vehicle permanently.

Maintain the safety distance between the vehicles in front of you at all times.

If you travel by bus and the driver in safety vest exceeds the allowed speed, ask him to reduce it.

If you need help, use the telephone numbers of the 911 Emergency Center, the Green Angels 078 or the 088 Federal Police.

Road safety: New laws to reduce accidents

Many new laws have to be passed concerning the Highway Code to reduce the number of deaths due to road accidents. Security is priceless you will see, keep some safety accessories will be better. Since the beginning of this year 2011 there has been an increase of more than 12% in the number of people killed compared. François Felon’s government met urgently to vote for restrictive laws.

 

Now exceeding the maximum authorized speed of more than 50 km / h will be a crime the first time, the signs signaling the speed cameras will be deleted. For the blood alcohol level, it will always be the same but if we exceed the 0.8 g / L in the blood, 8 points instead of six will sanction it. However, just use “save a friend” the application of the Road safety. The use of the phone while driving without a hands-free system will be in contravention of fourth class with 3 points removed from the license instead of 2. Even hardening if using a “screen device” other than a GPS – 1.500 Euros and three points against 135 Euros and two points – or traffic on the band of emergency stop.

 

The focus will be on two wheels, which account for only 2% of traffic but 24% of those killed. They will have to wear the reflective vest, for those who would have stopped driving two-wheelers for more than 5 years will have to undergo training to get back to the stirrup. License plates will be enlarged to facilitate controls. The committee brought together Ministers Xavier Bertrand (Labor), Claude Giant, Nathalie Kosciusko, Thierry Mariana, and the inter-ministerial delegate for Road Safety. Experts and associations of families of road victims said Wednesday “very disappointed” by the measures announced to try to stem the rise in the death toll, saying they will be insufficient to counter the detrimental effect of the relaxation the point’s license. If that still is not enough, you can watch the shock campaign of road safety…

Don’t forget the reflective elements in cycling season

Police officers in the South Moravian region draw attention to the beginning of the cycling season and encourage cyclists and drivers to take extra caution. “Cyclists should use a helmet that can save lives in an accident,” Becalm police spokesman Kamala told CTK today. With reduced visibility, it is necessary to use reflective elements to see the cyclist, added Hedonic police spokesman Petri.

 

Every year, police in South Moravia record hundreds of bicycle accidents. “Last year there were 257 bicycle accidents in the region, three cyclists died, and 28 were a child,” said regional police spokesman Petra Verona. According to police statistics, cyclists (along with pedestrians and motorcyclists) on the roads are the most vulnerable. Bicycle rides everyone, but not everyone realizes that when he goes on the road, he becomes a full-fledged road user.

 

That is why police officers appeal to all road users to keep in mind the increased movement of cyclists on the roads. “It is necessary to count on this and to be mutually beneficial to each other.” Drivers should be anticipating and expecting unusual behavior by cyclists, and people on bicycles should have the right equipment, “said Locker.

 

More important than a helmet is passive safety

Karat warned that every cyclist should have a helmet and a safety vest. “It is clear from practice that if a cyclist is involved in an accident, he will at best cope with slight injuries.” Although the law imposes an obligation to wear helmets to cyclists under the age of 18, we recommend that everyone should have it, “said Karat.

 

According to the Interior Ministry, one of four serious cycling injuries is head injuries and half of all cycling accidents are hit by the rider’s head. Most serious bicycle accidents will not happen on busy roads, but on quiet side streets. Therefore, parents need to have a constant overview of where their kids are moving and to see if their children have a properly equipped bicycle and they use bicycle helmets.

 

The cycling helmet must be of an approved type and must be well clamped on its head – it must not move on its head. Each type of helmet must therefore have ATEST 8SD (product complies with ČSN EN 1078). The helmet protects not only the shoulder and forehead, but also partly the face, the temples and the ears.

 

Using a helmet is one of the ways to eliminate cycling injuries. According to research carried out in recent years by the British Royal Society for Accident Prevention (ROSPA), over 2,800 cyclists die each year on the roads of the European Union, and another 139,800 are injured.

 

The risk of injuries to cyclists can be reduced in several ways – safe driving style, adaptation of the transport environment which takes into account the presence of cyclists in the traffic flow, but also the use of quality certified cycling helmets and various protectors and gloves.

ROSPA says that if every cyclist used a cycling helmet, the risk of head injuries would be reduced by 85% and the risk of brain injuries by 88%, with around 600,000 head injuries each year in the EU due to cycling. According to professional medical literature, a concentrated blow to the head can kill the adult as soon as it falls at 11 km / h; even at a lower speed.

 

Not everyone is inclined to use the heel. According to veteran cyclist Vita, everyday life comes daily to situations where the likelihood of harm to health or life is much higher than when we cycle (for example, walking along the busiest road, stopping at the public transport stop, etc.) and nobody Wear some protective aids. “The business with fear is the easiest deal, companies know it, and most people simply do not think rationally,” believes Vita, who rides a bicycle without a helmet.

 

Much more important than a helmet and a reflective vest (passive safety) is not only active safety according to him, i.e. how to behave on a bicycle on the road, what to do in no case or when to increase vigilance. “Do not rely on the privilege of crossing the junctions, not to use unnecessarily defensive, to use hearing (not just to see), to be able to see, etc.,” says Vita. These principles are mainly highlighted in children. When parents learn this, they will do much more for their safety than buying a helmet, Vita believes.

Light test for road safety

For 60 years, the light test has been available, in which drivers and drivers can check the lighting system of their car for free in a workshop of the motor vehicle guild. They will also receive a reflective vest for safety. Many blenders are still on our streets. In the light test of the previous year, 35 per cent of all vehicles tested were found in North Rhine-Westphalia.

 

Therefore the Nickel calls all drivers to participate in the light test 2016. “Especially in the dark season it is important to see and be seen,” says Heinz Hendricks. “Therefore, in October, you should take the opportunity to check the lighting system of the vehicle for free.”

 

Traffic Watching Calls for Light Test and reflective clothing test.

On the Internet site you can quickly get the contact details of the next master company through the entry of your own postal code. In the light test in the workshop, the function and setting of the headlights are then checked in order to exclude the dazzling of the oncoming traffic. Experts are also taking a close look at the limits and parking lights, brake lights, rear lights, hazard warning lights, direction indicators and rear fog lamps. Smaller defects are immediately and free of charge.

 

“Good light not only protects the drivers. This also improves the traffic safety of unprotected traffic such as pedestrians and cyclists “, explains Heinz Hendricks. In the dark months, however, the latter can also ‘visualize’ themselves by means of bright clothing or reflective materials. Thus, people with a vest, armbands or trailers made of reflective materials are usually perceived by drivers at a distance of 150 meters at dusk. On the other hand, a darkly dressed person is only seen at a distance of 25 meters. The light test 2016 is a joint action of the German motor vehicle industry and the German traffic police. The patron is the Federal Minister of Transport. In order to draw the attention of the traffic participants to the light test, numerous traffic guards have hung up tensioning tapes on busy streets, which advertise the test.

The “flash” reflective fabric Rudy secure outputs night

Housed in Montour, Rudy Sabah develops an innovative product to secure the pedestrians at night. “My flash” should be all the rage in the early autumn.

 

It is by seeing a child through to his car at the last moment, at night; Rudy had the idea of investing the security niche. “I had the desire to work on the night of graphical visibility and I had the materials for, so I got into the retro-reflective fabric patch.” The Adventure Concept Cube starts, before settling in Montour: the entrepreneur took advantage of this change of activity to find the region Center-Val de Loire with his family. Former graphic designer, Rudy Sabbath the idea of offering a product that provides above all the safety of pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist, but that is as design.

 

“The yellow jackets and armbands, school never wear them. My flash is repositionable to envy: they glue on his bag, his trainers, and his jacket. And in the day you can stick it behind his mobile phone.” This textile 3 to 6 cm in diameter is printed in black on gray, with different ranges of graphics. It is covered with glass beads that begin to shine in the night: the gray part reflects light. “The adhesive gel that is my trade secret is washable. We can stick and remove the fabric and reflective tape that looks like a badge or a shield as much as you want. If it sticks less simply washes with soap and water. ”

The first customers of Montour entrepreneur are local authorities. Who use the object as advertising media distributed at sporting events or awareness campaigns on road safety. The county councils and road safety are too. Last September, the county council of Loir-et-Cher has distributed hundreds to college.

“I would have to happen to convince them to print their logos on the dark side, and let design that appeal to young visible. This is the only way that they use every day.” Rudy Sabbath also studying other state that could adopt my flash: bikers, the audience at the exit of concerts, etc. “I have in a year and a half, sold 80,000 pieces. Now we need I go into shops, that’s my goal in January when I will spend Concept Cube society. I believe distribute among cyclists vendors, motorcycles, gas stations or tobacco press. And secondly I hope in fashion or luggage. ”

To develop this innovative product, the creative Rudy has many other trails. “One can imagine a flash code printed on it. That provides access to applications to know who it belongs to, useful information in case of loss or accident. ”

 

Who goes hunting…?

This Sunday for the opening in Loir-et-Cher, who goes hunting will not forget … to prepare his outfit, being careful not to forget the reflective vest, or fluorescent orange armband that will identify other hunters. And why not a repositionable adhesive manufactured in Vendome? Who goes hunting will not forget either … check his gun, and take every precaution to transport. And who goes hunting on Sunday and bring a beautiful hare … will train at the back to make the difficult recipe for hare royal, the first world championship held at the next Gastronomic Days Cologne.

Officers handed out reflective vests

The policemen on Monday light the driver when preventive action. They also targeted visibility passengers in the event of an accident. Passengers as they received reflective vest. The event was held in cooperation with the Czech Insurers’ Bureau and SCUBA.

 

Policemen on duty stations controlled by drivers of motor vehicles, comply with all legal provisions relating to road traffic – use of seatbelts, compliance with the ban on consumption of alcohol and other addictive substances before and during the journey. “They checked and mandatory equipment, which cannot be missed reflective vest,” added police spokeswoman Lena.

 

BESIP regional coordinator for the Liberec Region is reminding drivers to duty vehicle reflective vest. Risk of injury affects all in the vehicle, therefore the passenger unless label reflectors. “They also may be visible to road users in the event of an emergency standstill and when moving around parked vehicles,” Dorval appeals.

 

During the event, police officers checked more than three dozen vehicles. Similar preventive actions, where passengers will receive a reflective fabric vest, police spokeswoman in the Liberec Region will hold a few more.

 

The fine for incomplete or incorrect mandatory equipment may climb to two thousand crowns. Be careful especially on the contents of the medicine cabinet, which must conform to legal standards and must not be expired!

 

Mandatory equipment Cars:

– Replacement bulbs (one of each type of bulb exterior lighting and signaling, with the exception of lamps).

– Spare fuses

– Key wheel nut

– Hand jacks (jack)

– Spare wheel (except vehicles equipped with a tire defect indicator with emergency emotion)

– Warning triangle

– Reflective safety vest

– First aid kit