Shine in the dark

How important light clothes and reflective vests are in the dark season, learned the first graders of the Bamberger school by a traffic safety adviser to the police.

Under the motto “Safety through visibility”, traffic safety consultant Ralf Desman of the Coifed District Police Department in the Bamberger School carried out an action aimed specifically at the children of the first classes.

Since the girls and boys in the winter months in the morning on the way to school and in the afternoon are more often in the dark on the road, it is vital for them to be seen in good time by the selection of garments (reflective jackets, pedestrian reflectors, reflective applications). Within a school lesson, Ralf Desman made children aware of the importance of choosing the right clothing in the dark based on a story with a pictorial representation.

The children received at the end of the hour reflective tapes for the jackets. This application allows the driver to perceive the children in the spotlight at a distance of 130 meters. This could be made available to the children for the support of the Coifed roundabout and the Coifed road traffic department.

Reflective jackets keep you running safer

This jacket made me a glowing runner that nobody could see. Large reflective surfaces are complemented by special optical fibers that light up and flash as an imaginary running beacon. This is one of the warmest running jackets designed for the worst weather.

Special clothing sets with distinctive reflective elements for running in winter, when the light is barely a few hours outdoors, have virtually every brand of running clothing in its portfolio. Most of them come with quality functional materials and design of reflexive elements, whose imaginativeness and design will make you look up at night after lighting with a headlamp.

Since it is a soft-shell jacket, it is especially useful at lower temperatures. If I was running at a faster pace at five degrees above zero, I was warm in it despite generously designed ventilation. Reflective material from which the main part of the jacket also increases stiffness, so it is not possible to stretch the sleeves. But when the temperatures drop below the freezing point or a fresh wind blows, becoming a welcomed helper from the jacket and maybe even in the winter on cross-country skiing. It is also warm enough to be used when walking when you feel well at temperatures above zero. In addition, he can handle heavy rain, which he can resist for quite a while. Also worth mentioning is a small MP3 player pocket with an internal earphone hole, so the headphone cable can all be worn under the jacket.

Reflective elements do not form any small reflective tapes, reflective logos, or tiny dot as usual, but straight across the entire surface. And so at the moment when the headlight light came on, I looked a little like a knight in shining armor. If you run in places where cars or cyclists are moving, they will certainly not overlook you.

PUMA Illuminate is an interesting running jacket designed for the worst weather when it is snowing, raining, wind blowing and temperatures below zero. Just in such a climate, it works best, and unlike ordinary reflective clothing, a car driver or a cyclist who does not have lights on can see you in this jacket. Given this unconventional light security solution, it is a fairly high price.

Dog accessories for the dark season

Reflector Dog Harness, LED dog leash with reflective materials

It does not matter if it’s light or dark, cold or warm – the dog needs a spout. So master and mistress gather in wind, weather and at any time of the day, to march through the park or forest for a few hours. But especially in winter, it can be uncomfortable for two-and four-legged friends not only because of the cold but also because of the sparse light conditions it can be very dangerous.

Because especially in the insufficiently illuminated sections of the Grassy round – for example, at the edge of the forest or in the park – you can lose sight of the Duffy ever. That could also happen to a passing cyclist and already happens a misfortune…

It gets worse on the streets: Although there are lanterns and at least a little lighting, but on the one hand dogs are overlooked (due to their size) even insufficient light conditions of many motorists; Second, the street lighting is barely enough to see everything clearly – especially not if your dog has dark fur.

Therefore, it is not only very careful in the dark season – and if necessary, the four-legged again – one should also provide additional measures for more security on the grass laps.

Already with simple means, you can make sure to be better seen as the dog walk. For example, by wearing a lighter reflective vest during the walks. This will alert you as a dog owner faster. An additional reflector vest can also do no harm, and a flashlight should be part of the walk, especially when going through dark sections such as the forest or park.

In addition, there is now a huge own market for dog accessories for the dark season. Reflector harnesses, reflective tapes, flashing collars, LED lines or light trailers and other little helpers make walking in the dark a little safer.

A year after the introduction of reflective elements

More than two hundred traffic accidents have been caused by pedestrians in the South Moravian Region since last year’s introduction of compulsory reflective vests for walking outside the village in the evening. Some have not respected the law. Others have caused them in municipalities where they are not obligated. Police officers, therefore, point out that reflective materials are worthwhile to have in subdued lighting conditions constantly.

“A person who is wearing a reflexive vest can be seen in the darkness for as long as 10 times longer than in normal clothes. Drivers thus have much more time to react in time and avoid pedestrians. “police spokesman Alice Musial said.

According to police statistics, pedestrians are often not only victims but also road traffic offenders. “Last year, pedestrians in the South Moravian Region caused 117, this year by the end of September 93. Four unfortunate crashes resulted in the death of the pedestrian. ” Musial said.

The police will demonstrate the meaning of reflective elements in Blanco on November 23 at 4 pm in the police building. Parents and children on the spot will see the difference between the visibility of the pedestrian with the reflective element and without him.

In addition, they can try for example drunken glass and look at police techniques. “Every child also gets a reflective tape for a gift,” Musial promises.

The statistics on the total number of accidents with police pedestrians do not, but it is registered. “Last year, five pedestrians were responsible for five accidents involving 25 people involved in an accident this year, 5 of them from 17 of these accidents,” the police spokesman said.

New biker reflective jacket

The band which is to ensure the safety of cyclists on the roads was shown yesterday by the Technical University of Liberec. It also illuminates and signals a change of direction.

Development of the technology lasted two years and the garment is unique in the world. The cyclist can see it at night up to 500 meters and very well at 250 meters. Commonly used reflective materials will alert the driver to a cyclist 200 meters away. The clothes which sewn-on high light reflective tapes will be available from September.

Outwardly, this is a conventional reflective cycling jacket, which incorporates LED lighting and an electronic device. The LEDs light up with it.

The second electronic unit is on a bicycle and is used to alert the change of direction. “Both units are connected wirelessly,” said Antonym Havel, head of the clothing department. According to him, the maintenance of the reflective jacket is easy. It can be routinely washed like other functional garments. “Only the electronic unit must be removed from the jacket,” he said.

Reflective fabric for making outdoor wear

A specially designed collection of clothing that throws sticks under the feet of all-purpose paparazzi who want to feel the sensation.

From personal experience that DJ Chris Holmes gathered during his performance in the world tour of Sir Paul McCartney, a brilliant idea finally emerged.

The well-known master of the mixing console could not fail to notice that the reflective clothing he frequently used during his performance had an unfortunate effect on the photographs he had taken. Along the glare, the silhouettes always showed the pictures, making photographs worthless.

Hence, a brilliant idea is coming from here, which can surely endure the lives of often very hunted hunters, the paparazzi.

Chris Holmes and the Beta brand clothing brand are a special collection of Flashback Collection, made of the highly reflective material, with an integral part of glass calibers. They have the only effect when capturing a photo. The wearer of this specially dressed garment makes it virtually invisible.

In addition, the complete collection is designed to protect its wearer not only in society but also in leisure activities. It offers both a social suit and sports reflective jackets and bombs, which can be combined with other accessories such as hats, hats or scarves.

Do you think Flashback Collection has a real chance to succeed? For us, YES.

Reflective vests and a fire extinguisher

You must have two dyadic glass in Spain, a biker must wear a set of clothes in Belgium, and when you park the vehicle in Estonia on a hill, you must secure it with a wedge. Did you know that? For all the differences in the required equipment, we have focused and made a comprehensive overview for you.

Frequently, the driver thinks he or she is required to carry out the required equipment, as in the Czech Republic, and argues this fact either by the Vienna Convention or the Geneva Convention. The problem is that these conventions only mention the technical equipment of the vehicle, not mandatory equipment of the vehicle. Therefore, we have to equip the vehicle differently in every state.

Belgium

Motorcyclists must wear protective clothing: gloves, jacket with long sleeves, trousers with long trousers and ankle protection shoes. The reflective vest is mandatory only for motor vehicle drivers. The fire extinguisher is mandatory for vehicles registered in Belgium, for foreign vehicles it is only a recommendation.

Bulgaria

All vehicles, except motorcycles, must be equipped with a fire extinguisher. Reflective safety vests are mandatory for anyone who comes out of the vehicle during an emergency, even for bikers.

Croatia

Children under the age of 12 must not travel to the front seats. An exception is children up to 2 years of age in the “egg” and the airbag off. Motorcycles or mopeds are not allowed to carry children under 12 years of age. Vehicles with a trailer must have 2 triangles. The reflective clothing is mandatory only for motor vehicle drivers.

Cyclists disagree with the pedestrian’s duty to wear reflective elements

The association that supports cycling as a mode of transport does not agree with the obligation for pedestrians to wear reflective vests. This is enforced in the amendment to the Act on Road Traffic by the Ministry of Transport. “This duty is inadequate, especially in pedestrian-friendly villages, and drivers should be ready for them,” said European MEP Bike Vice President Daniel Moure.

“Introducing the pedestrian’s obligation to wear reflective elements is contrary to the principle of the responsibility of stronger motorists for damages they may cause,” said Moure. The ministry in the proposal demands that the reflective elements be worn in the village where there is no walkway and which are not sufficiently illuminated.

However, according to the association, such conditions meet a number of residential districts, where pedestrians would not be able to move without reflective clothing according to the law. In fact, this will be completely different, the association warned, demanding that even without reflective elements the pedestrian could pass through the communication. In such a case, for example, he might be obliged to step back on the roadside before passing the motorcycle.

In addition to wearing reflective materials, the association requires modifications to the obligations of cyclists when moving in traffic. This includes, among other things, the abolition of the obligation to ride at the right edge of the road, which threatens cyclists, for example, when the roads are parked in roads, in narrow lanes or before a roundabout. Cyclists at the crossing for cyclists should also take precedence over branching vehicles. They prefer to join them even when a motor vehicle comes from a special road so that the marked cycle paths in these sections are not interrupted.

Among the associations that submitted comments on the law were, for example, Auto * Mat Association, organizing cycling, the Brno bicycle association or the Partnership Foundation.

Reflective elements for pedestrians

A fine of up to 2500 crowns! Such sanctions should be brought by an amendment to the road law approved by the government. These sanctions threaten pedestrians who will not have protective reflective vests outside the village. How much does this new measure, which still has to go through the legislative wheel, stand for us?

Enhance road safety. This is the intention of the amendment to the Road Act approved by the government. The amendment introduces, among other things, pedestrian responsibilities to wear reflective elements for impaired visibility, i.e. in darkness or mist, on roads outside the village. The original draft of the amendment was that the obligation would also apply in municipalities, but this eventually fell to the legislative council of the government.

If these elements do not have pedestrians, they are liable to a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 crowns. “I am not a great supporter of repressive interventions, we should explain to pedestrians that it is for their safety,” said Transport Minister Dan Wok.

And how much will be the new measure, if it passes through parliament and signed by the president, stand? The most basic equipment is not expensive and can be bought by everyone. In addition, for many security events, these elements are distributed free of charge. Base reflective tapes that we can wrap around the hand or the leg are about 30 to 50 crowns. Like various reflective pendants and stickers, their price is most often between 10 and 50 crowns.

In addition, some people already have problems with the reflective elements solved, because a number of outdated clothes are already wearing these elements.

Reflective elements greatly increase the visibility of pedestrians, with the reflective materials being visible at night at 200 meters, in white cloth only 55 meters and blue clothing, for example, it is only 18 meters. “Reflective material can be seen at night three times as far as white clothing and more than ten times as far as the blue cloth. At a speed of 75km/h, the driver needs at least 31 meters (1.5 seconds) to realize the danger and the corresponding way. “says Be sip.

Security reflective elements can be attached to hands, feet, back or backpack. However, according to experts, it is best to place them in places where we move like feet or hands.

Reflective Belt Test

The lighted mobile or the white t-shirt will not save your life on the night road. You’d better buy reflective vests, ideal for the widest bands in bright colors. But there are huge differences among them – the ability to reflect light is the best for them, compared to the last sixty times.

Usually tragic, as statistics show. For example, over 130 pedestrians died on the roads last year, 60 percent of which were killed at night.

Therefore, according to the amendment to the Road Act, pedestrians are obliged to wear so-called retro-reflective elements as of February when they move on an unlit road outside the village in the dark, dark, in heavy rain, snow or in the tunnel.

Therefore, the MF DNES Test, together with BESIP, tested 26 reflective tapes. We bought it in various places – shops, post offices, gas stations and e-shops. Measurement of the retro reflection, i.e. the intensity with which the tapes reflect the light, was taken by the accredited laboratory of the Center for Transport Research.

Most of them are bright yellow

At first glance, tapes at each end of the qualitative scale look virtually the same – light green, plastic, self-winding. “In fact, it’s not the color of the tape, but the amount and density of a special glass mass that provides a reflection of light in the tape,” explains the principle of BESIP Martin Farrar. However, it is difficult for the layman to know.

The first advice on how to properly choose a reflective tape is, according to the painter. “Be careful about whether the tape meets the standard.”

In mind, the standard is EN 471 or 20471. Look for the tape or the enclosed instructions. However, as the test showed, the quality of the retro reflection does not necessarily have to be directly related to the quality of the information given. That’s why the Ferrier recommends considering color.

“We recommend the color most bright yellow, which is best visible and red or green,” says the BESIP chief.

Although the red color of reflective elements conforms to a technical standard, it is also better to choose the lightest shade – which is also confirmed by the test results. In the first half of the ranking, there was no red, not even orange tape, but the last eight of them had a color of just five.

“Ideal is white and silver, where no color is applied to dampen reflection. Because the color will partially absorb the light that falls on it, the darker the strip will be, the less it will shine, “explains the consequences of physical laws Lukas of the technology company 3M, which deals with the development and production of reflective materials.

The third advice when choosing a ribbon is quite practical, namely to try to get the widest reflective strip.

And if you have the option, choose a predicable dealer for your purchase. Idea is to get the tape directly with the BESIP logo. The top three also received two products from the Czech Post offer.