Pedestrians, beware! Reflective elements are mandatory

New requirement aims to improve pedestrian safety. Even very cheap solution is fine because pedestrians can save lives.

 

The long awaited obliged to wear under reduced visibility reflective material will come into effect this Saturday, February 20th. Under the amended law on road traffic will have to pedestrians wear reflective elements in reduced visibility when moving outside of the village on the shoulder or on the side of the road in a place that is not illuminated by public lighting.

 

Reflective elements for pedestrians will be required not only at night but also at night and in fog. Pedestrians do not have to wear reflective vests will be enough quality supplement of retro reflective material, distinctive color (e.g. Yellow, light green), which will be visible to other road users.

 

The Ministry of Transport recommends that pedestrians use reflective tape on the leg or arm toward the roadway. Ideally, such a belt was to appear at both extremities. These tapes can get in sporting goods stores or in traditional supermarkets, the price will be around 30 crowns.

 

Test sister magazine World engine proved that even with this low-cost solution pedestrian is much better than not seeing unlit. Transport Ministry adds that while the pedestrians dressed in black driver sees in the dark at a distance of only 18 meters, using the reflective element, it may no longer recognize the 200 meters. This gives the driver more time to react to pedestrians and avoid him.

 

The solution is also significant reflective tapes that are part of the clothing (or backpack bags).

Walkers reflective elements outside of the village do not wear dark, threatening to block the proceedings a fine of up to 2,000 crowns in administrative proceedings will pay 1.500 to 2.500 crowns. In cooperation with BESIP pedestrians will hand out free reflective belts and bags

We will advise you how to outwit the selection of autumn safety clothing

The days are shorter, the temperature drops and gone are the days where we jogging enough to wear shorts and T-shirt with reflective fabric. We advise you to keep your body warm and how to take care of when running for his safety.

 

The most important thing that you need at lower temperatures resolved is thermoregulation. It’s not easy, because when running large changes in the intensity of movement, so very often happens that after a few minutes you will find that you are either too hot or not too cold.

 

Rule plus ten degrees

In practice, it seems that at the moment when you go out the door, you will be a little cold, but after a few minutes, your body warms up and during a workout, so you will not have to change clothes.

Not always but hit clothes just right, and that’s why it is good to use a system of functional layers. Instead wore a light shirt and a warm jacket, rather reach for a long undershirt, the first layer, which will remove perspiration away from the body. This keeps the necessary body heat and perspiration while allowing for his journey out into the environment. If it is really cold outside or going to the bad weather, round off your outfit a third layer as a light jacket, which protects you from the rain or wind. The jacket should however be as light as possible, so good sweat while you’re under it from overheating.

 

Membrane clothes

Reliable weather protection guarantee membranes, of which the best known and most accessible are those of the brand Gore, therefore Windstopper and Gore-Tex. These two materials can be the same as all of the membrane divided into two types – a material resistant windproof, or against soaking. As the name suggests, Windstopper belongs to the first category and ensures protection against the wind. For the needs of the runner the membrane is more practical, because unlike waterproof Gore-Tex Windstopper has significantly better breathability (not under it so much sweat) and also this material can withstand a little water.

 

Besides the membranes at term sports we wear often encountered with a simpler and cheaper alternative in the form of a surface coating. Such modified outer layer does not reach such excellent parameters as membrane performance, but at a more affordable amount so you can get a reflective jacket, which, while not entirely suitable for running in extreme conditions, but the city should suffice. The big disadvantage of the coating, however, is its limited life, which decreases with every washing.

 

Be seen

Long gone are the days when the sun set at nine in the evening, because most runners managed to collect training kilometers at dusk, or just after dark. If while you run or bike paths along the roads, you should without proper lighting at all sprout from the house.

 

Shine a light on the road

The best way to let you know about yourself is the active illumination. Classics are headlamps which can shine beneath his feet, and as a bonus you any oncoming vehicle just overlooked. Each element of this significantly increases safety on busy roads.

 

Reflective elements

An alternative to the active illumination light is passive. Although it is not as effective as when warmth and blink all the colors, but in most cases it will meet it. When choosing a new piece of clothing for the autumn-winter running and make sure that the outer layers of richly covered with reflective elements on damage is not significant presence of neon colors. They are very popular today; it should not be a problem to choose from a wide range of most cross-country brands.

 

If you have a wardrobe full of black clothes and wants you to buy more just because of a few centimeters of reflective material, for example, you can reach after a cross-country reflective vests, which are made of very soft and breathable material in neon yellow color. Newly appearing on the market as well as iron-reflective tape, which you can tweak your current clothes.

It is important to be seen. Police handed out reflective tape for pedestrians

Autumn foggy or rainy weather, the many drivers and not complicate them traveling. Darkness and poor weather conditions would be on the road had to adapt not only motorists, but also pedestrians and cyclists without safety vest, because they are the most vulnerable road users and the consequences of accidents are often fatal.

 

“The important point is therefore that everyone who move on roads properly seen. Visibility of pedestrians or cyclists can be increased and properly chosen clothes and accessories with patches of fluorescent and reflective materials. People in dark clothes and black are in poor visibility seen the worst, “said spokesman Simon police.

 

For these reasons, it took place on Monday morning at various locations in Kromeriz and Hulin traffic safety action “We are”, which was primarily focused precisely on this most vulnerable group.

 

“Traffic policemen together with city policemen, the regional coordinator BESIP as police spokesperson and handed out nearly two hundred reflective bags, as well as reflective tape,” police spokesman quantified.

 

They approached various road users, mostly cyclists and pedestrians of all ages and all explain how it is important for them to be on the road to see properly.

Road safety: how to remain visible on foot or by bicycle when the night comes down?

When night falls, pedestrians and cyclists are vulnerable. The workers without a safety vest can’t be seen clearly when the light is dimly. The winter season is almost half the pedestrians killed last year, and accidents involving cyclists are increasing. Preventive actions are carried out.

 

Visible up to 150 meters

Retro reflective stick strips on the schoolbag children or in the back of cycling proves particularly effective. Beyond 30 meters, an individual having these stickers continues to be visible up to 150 meters.

 

It is also essential that the bikes are visible at night. For this, the lights should be installed. A danger retractor can also sit on the motorbike so that motorists take more distance to overtake the cyclist. Finally, it is advisable to wear a reflective vest.

Reflective vest in France from now mandatory

From January 1, 2016 is also on the engine in France for driver and passenger are required to have a CE-approved reflective vest with him. It is then obliged to raise this as a rider or driver of a tricycle if you are outside built-up areas is to consider a non-functional motorcycle / tricycle or in an emergency stop for another reason.

 

The penalty for not having with him a fluorescent vest with € 38 certainly not high, but an emergency can provide more cost; for it not to have the safety vest the fine can -as additional Breakdown rise up to 750 Euros! Moreover, this rule also applies to cyclists and drivers of a wheelchair. Cars are still the familiar warning triangle and an alcohol test, but the latter two do not apply to motorcyclists.

 

As always and everywhere reigns subjectivity and emotion over rational.

It is not always true that more striking with a yellow cardigan.

 

This is the contrast that you have with the environment. It’s a hell around, summer day, lots of light; you fall right in with dark clothing. And most motorcyclists ride in good weather and when it is light.

 

Neither in low light trap you neither are your clothes nor with what color, is you seen as your clothes reflect light. So the best thing is normal dark motorcycle with lots of reflective surfaces.

But unfortunately, as usual, take the political decisions that are totally not related to the actual fact.

Road safety: yellow jacket, it is now

This is the implementation of Decree No 2015-514 of May 7, 2015 concerning the detention and harbor of the high visibility vest. It has long been subject to wear a yellow vest for motorcyclists. A measure caused a scandal and had been abandoned. But it’s failing to admit defeat, the government returned to the charge, but in a different way. Like motorists must have a yellow vest in their vehicles since January 1, bikers will also have the device on them in the event of an asset.

 

And it is partly because of these various turnovers that many users are still lost on the final implementation of this decree. So make it a point to what lies ahead.

 

So yes, from 1 January 2016, the presence of the yellow  reflective vest on a motorcycle is mandatory. It must be under the seat or in his jacket to make it handy in case of emergency stop. In case of control, the non-presence of the device will cost 11 Euros fine and in case of breakdown at the roadside, if you do not wear it, the bill will rise to 135 euro fine. In the end, it’s a simple alignment in the car… The triangle less.

 

Under no circumstances wear the wheelchair is required, as is the requirement to have a second for the passenger. Always in line with the car, one vest with CE enough to be legal (excluding common sense would dictate that we have in a second). However, wearing the reflective armband, which had been mentioned at the time, is not allowed.

 

The majority of bikers are not excited about the introduction of this device. For many, they see this decree as an open door to a requirement to wear it permanently (just like the technical inspection) but also the lack of space on the bike makes a fuss.

Axa Prevention offers 30,000 fluorescent vests for motorcyclists

Since January 1, lugging a high visibility vest in the trunk of his bike or scooter is obligatory under penalty of a fine of € 11 or € 135 in case of an emergency stop without this equipment on the back! The insurer Axa helps to equip free by distributing some 30,000 fluorescent vests in its branches and on its website Axa Prevention.

 

Although a safety vest does not cost very expensive is always better than nothing!

 

This initiative implemented by Axa Prevention and Club 14 will continue until 31 March and comes to echo the position of the insurer in favor of wearing the vest by the user 2 and 3-wheelers.

 

“The requirement to hold a vest is a factor in improving safety on motorcycles we support with 14 Club and we support with the free provision of 30,000 reflective vests. We are going even further since we recommend wearing the vest in case of rain, and the night to be better protected, “said Eric, President of AXA Prevention.

Rules of safety vest in the holiday country

In the event of an accident or an accident abroad, the traveler has to observe the rules of the respective country.

 

In Poland and Romania, for example, the person concerned is in any case obliged to bring the police to the police in case of an accident.

 

In the case of breakdown, a warning vest must be installed in most countries. The correct vest can be recognized by the European certification mark EN 471 and should always be on board the car. In some countries, such as Norway, Austria, Portugal and Slovakia, the reflective waistcoat must also be shown if required by law enforcement officers. Violations of the obligation to take part in the transport are sometimes punished with high fines; in Portugal there are threats of up to 600 Euros.

 

As in Germany, the setting up of a Warndreieck is also compulsory in foreign countries. It should not lie under the luggage in the trunk, but should be found under the passenger seat its place. Thus, in an emergency, it is ready to handle and ready for use. Replacement bulbs for headlights and taillights also belong in the glove compartment. Driving with defective lighting devices is prohibited. In Spain it is even necessary to keep a complete set of reserve bulbs and reflective vest.

 

If the language of the country is not mastered, it is advisable to hire a small phrasebook to ask at least for the nearest workshop or police station. For further help in other European countries, various testing organizations and automobile clubs offer protection letters. These offers include breakdown assistance, towing and rescue of the car after an accident.

Police with safety clothes service for people in the New Year’s Eve

The New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve especially bestowed the Augsburg fire brigade and rescue services a variety of missions. 150 emergency service calls and 23 fire-fighting operations were predisposed, in the control center area of the integrated control center of Augsburg.

 

7:45 pm (Augsburg) has been reported an “orphan” guide dog. The reflective vest held with the inscription “guide dog” Labrador, could be returned to its owner before the arrival of the fire.

At 9:20 PM the small alarm vehicle was “water from home” called into address for Key word.

At 11:45 the small alarm vehicle was set on the right road fire.

At 13:00 the small alarm vehicle of the professional fire Augsburg was summoned to an injured dove.

At 13:15 the ladder of the professional fire Augsburg was established. Approximately 60cm long icicles (see picture) threatened to fall onto the sidewalk.

At 16:50 reported an animal lover a stray dog in the street Ulmer at the stop

At 19:20 pm, the fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade Augsburg were summoned to the Luther King Street. The apartment was ventilated.

At 20:30 pm, the small alarm vehicle with reflective tape of the professional fire Augsburg was established to an injured crow.

At 23:30 the fire brigade was called to a fire in the old alley.

Against 00:00 a RTW was with a rescue service use at the stop, sprayed with color spray cans.

At 0:10 pm, the fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade Augsburg Oberhausen were summoned to the Municipal Theater. The fire alarm system had reported a fire. In a light shaft burned firecrackers residues and debris. About a tilted window drew fire smoke into the building, the Auto. Smoke detectors reported the fire.

To 12:15 the fire brigade Augsburg was established in the George Street. Probably by a firecracker came a skeleton Plane on fire

At 0:30 pm, the fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade Augsburg were summoned to the Lehar Street. False alarm!

At 1:00 pm, the fire brigade Augsburg was established. A person had fallen from the ramparts. Firefighters opened the sealed area. The person was uninjured.

At 1:45 PM, the fire brigade and the volunteer fire Augsburg and Oberhausen were called. Access to the underground parking and Dumpsters Park burned in full expansion.

At 1:50 PM the RTW to Johann Street was called. One child had severe burns on his hand and had to be hospitalized urgently. This application is for many burns and injuries caused by firecrackers New Year

At 4:00 pm, the fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade Augsburg Oberhausen were called. From an already closed local smoke rushed out. The restaurant was opened in the premises but was still a celebration under way, the smoke was probably.

At 5:30 pm, the fire brigade was called in Augsburg. Four people were trapped in stuck elevator. The fire brigade Augsburg with safety clothes freed uninjured persons.

At 6:00 pm, the fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade Augsburg from Hometown were called to a tripped automatic fire alarm system. False alarm!

The inserts which have been processed by volunteer fire without fire brigade Augsburg were not listed.

That’s to do with breakdowns on the highway

The engine stutters, the car will slow down the other cars race past a. Those who remain are on the highway, must be careful. What to do now? Reflective accessory and safety vest can help you.

 

The important thing is that you do not panic and act rashly. Remember that the car does not count on the highway with pedestrians and go much faster than in the city. With these tips you can master the next breakdown on the highway.

 

Step 1: road users warn

Once you realize that their car is something wrong, you should turn on the hazard lights to warn the traffic behind. Should also the hazard lights have failed, you need to draw attention to them by raising hands. This should take if possible the passenger.

 

Step 2: Walk from the kerbside

Control at the first signs of a breakdown a suitable place to stop, if possible, a breakdown bay or regular parking. Who is not able to get there, must be the vehicle on the hard shoulder, but in any case leave as much as possible at the right edge of the roadway.

 

Step 3: The safety vest is mandatory

Once the vehicle is stationary, you should wear a safety reflective vest. If the situation allows, you can first get out and they create there. As of July 01, 2014 in Germany, the requirement to carry such applies. “However, we recommend carry additional west, so that passengers from a distance can be seen leaving the car,” explains Kurt, President of the German road (DVW).

“Most important, exit the vehicle on the passenger side and embark directly behind the guardrail,” says Kurt.

 

Step 4: Set up the warning triangle

If all occupants of moving traffic in security secure the vehicle from: Place the warning triangle with reflective tape at the right edge of the roadway on. On motorways there should be 150 meters ahead of the broken-down vehicle are positioned so that the following road users sufficient time to adjust their driving behavior accordingly. Offer guidance delineators that are placed every 50 meters.

 

Step 5: call roadside assistance

Or you call the breakdown service. Many drivers use her phone. It is important to convey the exact breakdown location and direction of travel. Per GPS on the navigation device or smartphone to people can easily locate.