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Drivers receive reflective vests from police

The decree, which mandates the inclusion of this element in the security kit private cars, trucks, taxis and other motor vehicles, will come into effect on 1 January.

 

A massive delivery of retro reflective vest drivers made this afternoon the National Committee for Traffic Safety by the Chilean Safety Association (ACHS) and the Automobile Club of Chile, as a way to promote their use and disseminate this element among drivers because, starting on January 1, it is mandatory to incorporate safety kit of all motor vehicles .

 

And executive authorities moved to O’Higgins Park to deliver this kind of vests the Union Intercompany Truck Drivers, the National Confederation of Truck Owners (NCDC) and Chile transport AG as well as private motorists they are circulating in the vicinity.

 

Executive Secretary Cohasset, Gabriela Rosined explained that a driver is at risk of a hit when the vehicle descends because of a technical failure, especially if the emergency occurs in low light hours or night.

 

In this situation, it will come into effect a decree of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications making mandatory carrying of a reflective vest in the car, in order to make more visible to the driver if he should get off the vehicle to address a situation of emergency.

 

“The lack of visibility is the main factor affecting the occurrence of abuses in times of low light, so we are promoting the use of reflective material to protect people’s lives and prevent accidents,” said the professional.

 

The high visibility vest must contain both fluorescent material as retro reflective, and must always behave in a location of the vehicle that is accessible from the interior thereof , such as the glove, in order that the driver gets off the vehicle wearing and the vest.

 

For its part, the specialist in transport and logistics sector ACHS, Andrés Cannas said the institution concerned for the safety of workers in the country, wants to make a call to all employers, regardless of company size or type activity they perform, as this new legislation on mandatory carriage of reflective vest in any vehicle, is a measure that comes to protecting workers should conduct their activity, whether professional or non – conductive.

 

For the manager of public affairs for the Automobile Club of Chile, Alberto Escobar, this “is an inexpensive, simple and very effective measure to prevent the abuses that can occur in areas of high speed, such as highways and roads.”

 

In the last ten years, more than 6,000 people have died run over in Chile in 2014 and only 615 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. This figure corresponds to 38% of total deaths nationwide. According to international experiences, the use of reflective elements significantly reduces the number of outrages.

Police officers handed out their safety vests

On Saturday, from the early hours of the morning, policemen from the Police Headquarters carried out activities known as “My Safety”. The nationwide campaign is aimed at improving the safety of cyclists by wearing safety vest.

During today’s meetings with residents, traffic policemen and the district have been reminded of traffic safety rules and cyclists may have received reflective elements, says Beta, police officer in Tarn bug. – The officers were at two points in Tarn bug, in the area of the bazaar at Kuwaiti Street and at the bus station.

The main objective of the action was to improve the safety of cyclists as unprotected road users but also to discipline cyclists and drivers of vehicles and pedestrians who violate road traffic laws. Prevention activities were of great interest – policemen responded to numerous questions from cyclists who had doubts about the interpretation of the rules governing two wheelers.

“Mundey reminded us of the safety of cycling and above all the obligation to comply with the rules. They pointed out the technical requirements that need to be fulfilled by a wheelchair, and the need to wear a helmet and reflective elements – adds Beta. At the end of the activities they gave the bikers the reflective vests provided by the Regional Road Traffic Center in Tarn bug. The most common offenses committed by bicyclists include: crossing a red light crossing, improper crossing of pedestrian crossings, improper overtaking, incorrect twisting, entering the pavement without using safety rules.

Choose a reflective vest is important to a skier

Before you buy a ski helmet and reflective vest, measure the circumference of the head and add 2 cm to it. The helmet should not fall on the forehead or neck and it must be fitted with adjustable fasteners.

Ski helmet protects against head injuries in the event of an accident on the slope. You need to replace it after falling or regularly every 3-5 years, even if it is not damaged.

When buying a ski helmet remember that you should

Be lightweight,

Have adjustable neck closure and neck size adjustment.

To be perfectly matched to the size and shape of the head,

To be matched with goggles,

Be equipped with a ventilation system,

Have a padding that can be removed and washed,

Have reflective elements.

To find the right size helmet, measure the circumference of the head. Then add 2 cm to it. The helmet should not cover the eyebrows. Ideally, the distance from the edge of the helmet to the eyebrows should be 2-2.5 cm.

In addition to size, the shape of the helmet is also important – matching the circumference does not necessarily hold the head well. It cannot be too cramped to squeeze the skull. Measure your helmet before buying to ensure your safety and avoid the need to replace it. Insert the helmet and move your head back, forward and sideways. Also try to shake your head. The helmet should also not move while moving.

When choosing a ski helmet, it is important to adjust the clasp. It is thanks to him that the helmet does not drop freely on the forehead or move back to the neck. For your comfort, also check that you can fasten the straps fixing the helmet with the gloves on. Good helmet classes also have a size adjustment:

Mechanical – in the form of a knob in the back of the helmet or Pneumatic – in the form of an airbag inside the helmet, covering the lower part of the head. The pad filling is adjustable by the pressure of the finger.

Buy ski goggles with a helmet or bring your helmet to the store to measure both things simultaneously. The frame of the ski glasses should match the shape of the helmet. There may be only a small gap between them. The width of the back of the helmet should be the same as the width of the strap. Thanks to well-chosen goggles you protect your eyes, but also the bays and the face against wind and frost.

When purchasing a ski helmet and a reflective jacket for a child, follow the rules listed above. Remember not to buy a bigger helmet that will be useful when your baby grows. Too much helmet does not stick properly on the head and does not protect it in the event of an accident. Buy a new helmet for your baby only when he or she starts to get headaches or gets damaged.

Kano police distributed reflective elements

The nationwide traffic safety project (with safety vest) called we see ourselves? In recent days, also involved officers from Kano traffic inspectorate is also in collaboration with cop printing department and prevention.

 

The project followed the first part of this preventive action, which took place in the spring of this year. “Police handed out to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers but reflective elements such as reflective tape, as well as bags and vests with reflective marking,” said Kano police spokeswoman Jana.

 

The event took place at four selected locations of Kano. It was a station near the pedestrian crossing the street American, Italian, CSA and winning.

Officers in the transmission of reflective material in addition all road users informed on how to behave safely roads.

 

“Preventive action is found with great success and was among the citizens very positively evaluated. The largest responses were mostly the elderly and women on parental leave, which reflective tape placed on strollers, “said the newspaper the Kano police spokeswoman.

 

Since February this year, pedestrians have the obligation to wear reflective elements, and if moving when you are outside of the village in reduced visibility on the shoulder or the edge of the road in a place that is not illuminated by public lighting.

“Failure to meet this obligation, they face fines of up to two thousand crowns,” said Jana.

 

The police are giving away reflective vest

The police Inowroclaw “traffic police” operate under the name of “Pedestrian”. They distribute them special reflective vest.

 

– Recently, we observe an increase of road accidents, where perpetrators are not only directing but also pedestrians. The reasons for this can be seen in the rapidly changing aura weather, rapidly fading light, but also incorrect behavior of road users

 

Therefore, police officers pay special attention to how they move on the road, pedestrians, or observe the basic rules of the road and if they glare. – During these operations police WRD county Inowrocław equip pedestrian reflective material vest. Moving them especially outside built-up make pedestrians is more visible. This will ensure that not only the convenience, but also control. The driver because he sees a pedestrian having reflective elements, even from a distance of several hundred meters – emphasizes Drobniecka.

Reflective material keeps runners mishaps in areas of poor visibility

For the fourth consecutive year, Adidas will be the official brand of the shirt with which run thousands of athletes in the “Latest News Quito 15K”.

 

The design of the shirt has a classic cut crew neck, a ribbon emblazoned on the neck and reflective elements details to keep runners have mishaps in areas of poor visibility; besides this, the model has the 3 distinctive Adidas stripes and logo on the chest.

 

In order to support the program for the conservation of the environment and sustainable compliance to save natural resources and reduce waste processes running 15k T-shirt it is made with a reflective garment double point; each of the fibers has 50% polyester and 50% recycled polyester.

 

These shirts have the benefit of technology Climalite, which excludes the sweat from the skin of the athlete and moves it to the reflective fabric surface to evaporate easily and keeps your body dry in any condition.

 

Adidas supports and is present in major competitions around the world as the Berlin Marathon, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Boston Marathon, Panama International Marathon, 42K CAF – Venezuela, World’s Best 10K – Puerto Rico, Margarita Runners 10K – Venezuela, Bogota 1/2 Marathon, and this year will again be part of Ecuador’s most important race, the “Latest News Quito 15K”.

 

Those who like to participate in this race may register at Adidas stores and Shopping Mall the Garden County.

Reflective element bicycle

Nike, which is headquartered in Portland (United States), for 40 years, has decided to give the city he calls ‘home’ a gift.

 

Partnering with the Portland Office of Transportation, Nike will make an investment of $ 10 million over five years for the new system Bike Portland: BIKETOWN. In addition it will increase the number of bicycles with reflective elements, of the 600 initially raised to 1,000 (for a city that has more than 600,000 inhabitants).

 

“We are proud of our long history of collaboration with the City of Portland and we believe the program participation bike, BIKETOWN, is another example of how we can work together to help make the community of Portland even more active, vibrant and innovative “said Vice President of Global Community Impact Nike, Jorge.

 

Bicycles, which will have the logo of Nike, will be orange. This is one of the classic colors of the brand since 1971, when its founder, Phil Knight, decided to put his famous logo on this tone shoes in boxes, according ensures the company.

 

In fact, in 1989 this color became the official brand, “today there is no one that does not relate a shoebox with orange Nike” says the company. It is precisely the design of their boxes sport that has inspired the baskets that will incorporate into the front of the bikes for users to store their bikes things during the journey.

 

In addition, the safety of users has been very present during the design of bicycles through reflective tape gray strategically placed in different parts of the bikes.

 

Another city ‘bicycle-friendly’

This program, which will be released next July, makes Portland become a little greener city and joins the list of cities in the world who have decided to bet on two wheels as transportation for its inhabitants such as Barcelona or Madrid.

 

Although, the truth is that Portland was known as a city ‘bike-friendly’. Bicycle with some reflective accessory can enhance the visibility. With nearly 500 kilometers of bike lanes and passable roads on two wheels, it is considered among the top 10 cities for transportation bike United States. In addition, last September it was estimated that Portland received more than $ 130 million in revenue by business bicycles.