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Pedestrians must have mandatory reflections from September

From August 31, all pedestrians outside the built-up area and after dark must have a reflective element. Is it Absurd recipe? Not at all.

 

Mandatory reflective elements from 31 August will have to wear Polish pedestrians. Many people are already protesting against “the next regulations of life” and consider this a jump on the money – an easy way to create a new field in which the police can earn many credentials. However, even though I am against excessive regulation myself, I accept this duty with enthusiasm – because the reflections serve not only pedestrians. Anyone who has ever driven an unlit road at night knows it well.

 

From 1 September, pedestrians will have to wear reflective vest after dark and outside built-up areas. Indignant new provisions often overlook these two conditions. Wrongly – because it is this detail that makes the obligation sense and is needed. Outside the built-up area, roads often lead through forests or are on the sides embellished with a row of trees – after dark you cannot see anything. The lights of the car illuminate a small piece of the road, the driver is focused on driving, has a very small chance of seeing a pedestrian going along the side or the edge of the road. If there are clouds, you can only see a few meters before the car. In addition, remember, outside built-up areas, cars usually move faster than 90km / h, especially after dark when roads are empty.

 

Pedestrians without glare are then simply invisible. The reflective material changes this diametrically – all you need is a wristband, because the state has not begun to require us to wear waistcoats. One item that can be purchased at the kiosk, at any bazaar, for 2 zlotys. Added to this is the fact that pedestrians walk often without imagination, going almost to the belt.

 

 

 

New rules with reflective vest to avoid the robberies

They will make a caravan on the Posadas waterfront, in rejection of a new national regulation that requires the wearing of helmets that have the vehicle and passenger’s license number engraved. They will even have to wear a reflective vest that also indicates the domain.

 

The government modified by decree the regulation of the national transit law with the aim of facing the “motorcycle,” the use of motorcycles to commit violent robberies. Decree 171/2017 establishes “the domain identification of the motor vehicle adhered in letters and reflective element numbers, without matching the background color of the helmet” and specifies that this identification must be placed on both sides of the helmet.

 

The motorcycle groups of Posadas expressed their rejection of this new norm that would come into force in June and called a protest caravan on the waterfront “Monsignor Jorge Kemmerer” this Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The meeting point will be in front of the monument to Andrés.

 

In a dialogue with Misiones Curator, Leandro Borges, organizer of the mobilization, said that they do not agree with this measure, considering it a way of “removing the freedom” of motorcyclists. “We want to walk without a patent, this measure is also contradicted by the homologation of helmets, which states that we do not carry a sticker,” he said.

 

Against motorcycles

Among the measures that will begin to apply throughout the country for the control of more than 7 million motorcycles, is the obligation to have identification of the patent in both the driver’s and passenger’s helmets and in a reflective yellow vest, in case of circulate two people.

 

These requirements will be accompanied by coordination with the service stations, which will not be able to refuel those who do not comply with the regulations. The new regulations are based on the diagnosis that indicates that most of the illegal acts perpetrated by motorcyclists are carried out when more than one person is transferred.

 

The breach of the rules will be considered a serious fault and will involve the immediate hijacking of the motorcycle. In addition, if the owner does not remove the seized motorcycle within 60 days after its retention, it will be decontaminated and compacted.

Road Shoes with reflective material

There are many types with reflective material and types of footwear. But when I got into the hands of Supernova, I knew I had to get to my feet. It was so much love at first glance. Yes, of course, the first look can sometimes be disappointing. But this time everything went smoothly and I’m glad we met.

 

Supernova Glide 7 comes from the good Boost family. It has a midsole with a known damping, which looks a bit like a polystyrene balls. The boot provides a balanced mix of comfort (traction) and comfort. For the shoes you use almost daily to drive miles, you’ll really appreciate that. The drop of the soles is not entirely minimalistic, from the heel to the tip it has a height difference of ten millimeters, but you barely notice this.

 

It has branched torsion struts and the center of the shoe is stiff but the toe bends easily and does not make much resistance to the torsion. This makes it surprisingly comfortable. Of course, the heel is also on the outside and the outsole is borrowed from the automotive industry.

 

The stern, or black part, comes from the Continental automotive giant. Supernova has its outsole with a finely cut pattern designed on the road. And he keeps the asphalt very well even in heavy torrential rains. There are minor problems on the stone, so increase your attention if you are passing a reflective strip of cubes. Polished marble with a soaked shoe, surely avoid, or hit like a goat on ice. But you cannot find such evidence on the roads, panic is in place.

 

Also worth mentioning is the higher abrasion resistance of the sole. In view, the three-millimeter layer of black rubber has a very subtle impression. The appearance in this case is deceiving. I do not know the kilometers I have ever seen.

Sophisticated language

 

The top of my shoe also surprised me with its soft design. The classic three stripes stretching from the center of the foot to the stitches are usually stiff. The Supernova’s are soft, soft and the upper has a comfortable feel. The fabric does not come into contact with the sole at all. The whole shoe is surrounded by a reinforcing profile and the only really stiff place is found in a heavily stiffened heel.

 

What really made me happy with the Supernova was the tip. Breathable, highly adaptable material I have already noted for Adidas shoes and I am glad to keep this concept. The boot can suit a wide variety of runners with a variety of foot types. I have a relatively wide front, so I can really appreciate the space and the mobility. Properly balanced comfort and shoe durability will not leave you on either the long or the long track.

 

The language used by this manufacturer is very well sophisticated and tailored to the specific shoe specialization. The stitching of the seam in the front is complemented by a generous elastic tape made of the inner lining that holds it in the right place on both sides. The stability of the soft tongue is further enhanced by a classic loop for stretching the laces.

 

I also liked the shoe design. The tasteful design was able to perfectly combine the visual aspect with functionality. The distinctive color contributes to your greater visibility on the roads and, in addition to the branding on the heel, reflects three wide stripes with reflective element of the company logo on both sides of the shoe.

 

People pull out a cell phone instead of the reflective tapes

While the reflective element has the property that reflects the light from the car, the flashlight and the cell phone cannot. “Any light, whether from a flashlight or a telephone, is losing in the light of the car,” said Tomas, spokesman for the Transport Ministry.

 

“In order to fulfill what the law wants, but in order to protect its security, it needs a reflective element. And, of course, it is necessary to behave on the road according to common sense, “added the spokesman.

 

The advantage of the reflective element in comparison with the flashlight or the phone is that it cannot be discharged. In addition, its purchase is cheaper.

Many people do not even buy a reflective material on their own. For example, it gets from the police or BESIP. They are also present at various exhibitions, fairs or sporting events. Since the beginning of the year, people have received 15 thousand bracelets and by the end of April BESIP plans to give another 100 thousand.

 

The pedestrian can see the driver 200 meters away

The unlit pedestrian in black or dark outfits is dangerous because the driver usually only sees it at a distance of 18 meters. If it drives at about 70 km / h, it has only a second to respond. Yellow clothing is visible at 37 meters, white at 55 meters. But even that is inadequate.

 

On the contrary, the pedestrian with the reflective element sees the driver even for 200 meters, thus having enough time to adjust the ride and avoid him.

The tapes in the villages did not work

 

But pedestrians are often not seen in the villages either. However, the law does not regulate the wearing of reflective elements. “We originally proposed to have to wear under certain conditions in the villages as well. But the proposal at the Legislative Council of the Government failed, “said Tomas, transport sector spokesman.

What is important, however, is that the law is valid in the most risky areas, which are the sections outside the village, because the cars are driving fast and the street lamps are not lit, people without wear safety vest on road is dangerous.

Reflective markers helmet help doctors during surgery

Taking advantage of the vacuum effect of six thin bags containing ground coffee, it has been developed a headset that adapts perfectly to the patient’s skull, thereby ensuring a more precise tracking system to surgeons engaged in delicate interventions to the head.

 

A team of engineers at Vanderbilt University in Nashville (Tennessee) has developed a silicone cuff that uses ground coffee to facilitate the work of doctors during delicate surgical procedures in the head. The curious device called “granular jamming cap” with reflective element, was presented today during a meeting of the Conference Information Processing in Computer-Assisted Interventions, currently underway in Barcelona.

 

Before explaining how the headset is right to dwell on the reasons that led the American researchers to develop it. As you know, for surgery to his head requiring maximum precision they will utilize various tools, which work in synergy to provide physicians a real-time view of what is happening inside the patient. Among them are scanners, cameras and computers, which are connected to a TAC, creating a detailed 3D map of the soft tissues and bones?

 

All devices maintain synchrony thanks to helmets with reflective material markers, which, however, due to the movements of the scalp, make necessary continuous recalibration, also can push the doctors to make mistakes. This is basically a ‘drive system’ useful but not very precise, as pointed out by Professor Robert Webster, involved in realization the headset: “I am very delicate operations and developed a sophisticated guidance system to help surgeons, but doctors can not trust the system, as is sometimes perfect and sometimes it is inaccurate. ”

 

The engineering team has decided to use the principle of coffee packs. Under the silicone cuff are in fact placed six thin bags containing ground coffee, which once positioned, private air stiffen, taking exactly the shape of the patient’s skull. That allows much more stable to maintain the reflective material markers that drive the devices in the upper part of the headset. This is demonstrated by the reduction in the margin of error of 83 percent compared to normal cachets, as calculated in an experimental phase. A method for obtaining a still higher precision would be to drill holes in the patient’s skull and apply the reflective markers directly, but it is an invasive intervention and painful, which can be circumvented by exploiting the simple coffee.

Japanese ‘invisible’ train use reflective material

Trains made with reflective element that reflects so strong, that they can blend into the landscape. It sounds more futuristic than it is. In 2018, they should whiz by Japan with nearly 600 kilometers per hour.

 

The new bullet trains are designed by the acclaimed architect, who previously developed buildings that went up in the area. They used for this purpose an extremely reflective material. The train will thus are not really invisible, but very unobtrusive.

 

Scientists have been trying for decades to create an invisible stuff, but succeed so far to avoid the only radar detection, not even to outwit the human eye. This is still some improvement needed in nanotechnology.

 

Initially seven trains will be made every eight wagons. Hopefully, the designer also thought of a way to warn bystanders in safety vest as the train rumbles down on them.

Ten tips to combat the cold on the bike

If you are one of those bikers who do not miss the winter concentrations as the Festival of Valladolid Moto do not miss these tricks to keep warm and avoid accidents. Especially you ridding at night without reflective vest.

 

Valladolid will host from 8 to 10 January at the Moto Festival, a winter concentration aims to keep alive the spirit of penguins and reaffirm the city as European Capital of bike in winter. Although this year is expected a somewhat softer than the usual weather, we must not forget that the fog, frost and cold are common elements in the city at this time. If you’re going to be one of the brave people who attend this event on two wheels are some tips to combat the weather and avoid mishaps.

 

  1. Before getting in the way, check the drawing of the wheels. It is important to good adhesion in case of ice or snow.

 

  1. Make sure the battery is fully charged and in case carries tweezers. It is very common to encounter problems to boot after a good frost. Not more than cover your bike with a holster, either purchased or homemade, especially if you camp.

 

  1. Bring a reflective element to be seen despite the typical mists. Do not forget that bikes are less visible than their smaller cars and generally do not carry fog lights.

 

  1. Not only matter to be seen, but also see. If your helmet does not have a screen anti-fogging can hit a special foil or apply a spray to prevent fogging. Do not forget to close the air inlets.

 

  1. Use and thermal socks. Hands and feet are the body parts most chilling on the bike and can be dangerous to lose sensitivity. One trick is to get some emergency thin plastic bags on their feet and gloves of the same material in his hands. You can even stop at a gas station and pick up the gloves that provide for gas. Incidentally, if you’re en route and has gotten into you cold in the body, go to the bathroom and hand dryers used to heat the inside of the helmet and windbreaker gloves. It will help a lot to get warm.

 

  1. Ideally hand guards or thermal wear for the hand cuffs not the worst of the wind takes. If this is not your case, you can fabricate a hand guards cutting some plastic bottles in half and adjusting the bike with electrical tape.

 

  1. If you still do not enter your hands warm hand warmers or you can use instant heat bags, some cheap and small devices that are instantly heated when pressed or bent.

 

  1. Apply a good layer of moisturizer (better the more unctuous) in the hands, feet and face. It helps isolate cold skin and prevents from cracking. You can also do some warm up exercises just before getting on the bike, as if you were to play sports. The body will be prepared and accumulate some heat for the road.

 

  1. Do not forget to bring a good neck and shirt and thermal pants under clothing with reflective material. If you do not have time to buy a home remedy is to line the chest with newspaper. You can also use the mono or rain pants but not going to rain because it will fulfill two functions: windbreaks and will protect you from moisture from the fog.

 

10. If you go camping, remember that the cold will come mainly from the ground. a good insulation is essential. The sleeping bag is also very important and, although it seems a contradiction, it is better to wear skimpy clothes to get into it. The sack fulfill its function, and accumulating layers of clothing will only get you sweat and then just stand cold moisture

Tragic accident happens on high way.

Bus crashed into the scooter. He’s been dead 66-year-old motor owners sat, police officers in safety vest with the prosecutor working on the site of a road accident on the route Synod Masco. 66-year-old head of scooter was hit by INVESCO and died on the spot.

Today (Friday, October 30) about 5.30 hours duty officer, police officers from Synod received telephone notification of a traffic accident on the route Sino Masco, national road 53.

The preliminary findings of the officers that sober 23-year-old driver was driving with INVESCO Osaka in the direction of Sino. At one point he hits in front of him riding a scooter, led by 66-year-old resident of the municipality Sino. Single-track Directed died on the spot.

Now investigators under the supervision of the Prosecutor perform inspection of the scene, interviewing witnesses.

Reflectors. Particularly important in autumn and winter

From August 31 last year, every pedestrian who is moving after dark on the road, outside the built-up area must be placed in a reflection visible to managers. For the lack of reflective element threatens fined up to 100 zlotys.

Traffic regulations since dictate carry reflective elements. Unfortunately, not all apply to them.

About how little we are visible on the road without all reflective elements shown a video of police videoed stator. Young man walking on the road K-17 without the glare does not realize the danger they are causing. The police traffic outside the mandate handed him the vest.

Pedestrians and cyclists account for more than 30 percent of the total number of people without reflective tape who died in road accidents. Reflective elements are extremely important element on the road. The driver can see the person using glare from a distance of up to 140 meters. This time allows for the correct response.

Remember that the reflectors may be Trailed items to clothing, armbands or vests. It is important to place them in the right places – at the knees, hands, near the center of the chest and back – then we will have confidence that we are well visible to other road users.