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Police check in the schoolyard

No light, no bell, loud music in the ears – In front of the Herbert high school police checked on Tuesday the bicycles of the students. Many of the wheels were not safe.

Tuesday began with a – not always pleasant – surprise for the students of the Herbert secondary school. When they entered the school grounds, the police were already waiting, especially for the cyclists. The Manfred Ewer and Owe Diner checked whether lights, reflectors, and bell are available and work well.

Support was provided by the security community Mallow and the prevention team of the police department West. Chief Inspector Ute and High Commissioner Axel distributed reflectors, safety vests, reflective bags which made of reflective fabrics, and informational material to show what a safe bike is.

Police call out “days of visibility”

Throughout Brandenburg, the police have called the “days of visibility”. Until Thursday, especially cyclists are informed about the risks of the dark season. “People dressed darkly recognize a car driver only about 25 meters away,” explains Axel. With light clothes, it is at least 40 meters. Anyone wearing reflective clothing or a light can be seen 140 meters away.

Principal Michaela and her fellow teachers Lutz and Matthias Stiller are at the school gate. Most of the 267 students come by bike. Many wear headphones in their ears that play music so loud that they do not notice their surroundings. Others hang their cycling helmets over the handlebar instead of turning it over.

30 of the 82 bikes have shortcomings

The balance of the day: Of 82 controlled bicycles have 30 shortcomings. In most cases, the lighting is broken or not available at all, others do not have the prescribed reflectors front, rear, on the pedals and spokes, others are missing the bell. A bike was particularly negative. “Apart from brakes, it did not have any safety-related parts,” says Axel. Manfred noted all shortcomings on lists, which the students should work off.

The fact that parents leave their children with such companions on the street, annoys Michaela. “Everything that serves security is good.” The Herbert secondary school is located directly on the busy L 40. “We have had some accidents here,” says the headmistress. Brittle situations between motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are not uncommon. Whether the action brings something permanent to the police? Michaela hopes.

Girls were more insightful

Some students, especially girls, found the action good, the boys were less insightful. Some dropped their bikes on the way. Olaf, responsible for prevention in the Police Inspectorate, wants to take some of them back in the coming weeks. “I’ll do a retraining,” he says. Silvia, chairman of the security community, is even more rigorous. “My son is not allowed to cycle to school until the light works. Until then he will run. “

They encouraged to wear vests with songs

Students of the Public Primary School SPSK organize a series of actions as part of the “Reflective School”. They are intended to promote safe road traffic as well as to alert pedestrians to wear reflective vests.

As every year, the Public Primary School of SPSK joined the “Reflective School” program, organized by the Provincial Road Traffic Safety Council, Road Traffic Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow, Kuratorium w Krakow, Małopolskie Provincial Office and the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolskie Voivodeship.

The aim of the action, in the form of a competition, is to promote safe behavior in traffic, sensitize to the need to wear reflections, as well as equipping students with reflective elements.

As part of the “Reflective School”, a number of initiatives were organized at the school, in which all students and teachers were involved. On September 22, during a sports picnic, children from grades I to III with loud shouts, songs and rhymes encouraged all participants to wear flares. The students repeated their “reflective procession” on September 28, when, while walking around our town, chanting slogans and carrying colorful banners, they handed out reflections to the inhabitants they encountered and paid attention to the necessity of wearing them.

An art competition was organized at the school. The task was to perform any technique of work “Safe Way to School”. The participants showed great ingenuity, their works were interesting, aesthetically done and aptly pointed out the correct behavior on the road. In addition, students could demonstrate their knowledge about safety by taking part in a team competition on this subject. “What do the traffic signs look like?”, “Which side of the road should you move?”, “How to go to the other side correctly?” these are just some of the questions that his participants were facing. The individual primary school classes also competed against each other, fighting for the title of “the most reflective class”. Students also prepared educational wall leaflets and their class slogans promoting the wearing of reflections which made of reflective fabrics. The sale of “reflective cookies” was very popular – this way children were also encouraged to remember about reflections.

To sensitize drivers to the need to take care of their own and others’ safety, and draw their attention to the need for special vigilance around the school, all pupils and teachers created a “reflective chain” along the road. The seniors were also not forgotten – after the rosary service, the students handed out educational leaflets, reminding them of the obligation to wear reflectors.

As part of the “Reflective School” campaign, students of younger classes, under the direction of Anna, prepared an educational scene in which they introduced their friends to safe ways on the way, while class I students participate in the educational program “Safe Pooh Academy”. In other lessons, children, supported by teachers, consolidate knowledge in the field of communication education, a great help in this area was a visit to our school policemen and city guards who fixed the most important rules of road traffic with children and gave out all reflective elements to all students.

The initiatives described are not the only ones undertaken under the “Reflective School”. Students are still waiting for “Reflective disco”, which will apply to the admission ticket – any reflective material, as well as a solemn gala summarizing the whole project. The special guest will be the councilor of the Małopolskie Province, Philip Kaczynski, who will give the winning students diplomas and prizes funded by him.

The organizers hope that all organized activities will serve to increase road safety. Of course, they do not end with the finale of the “Reflective School” action, but they will also continue in the following months…

Stay safe on the road! Remember about reflections!

In the current school year, students of the Primary School St. Franciscka from Assisi took part in the ninth edition of the Małopolskie Competition “Reflective School”, over which the honorary patronage was taken by the Małopolskie Curator of Education. For the seventh time, the school took part in this competition.

The program of competition activities at the school was very rich and attractive for children. It was aimed at making them aware of the necessity to know the rules of the road traffic, to comply with them consistently and to increase safety by the necessity of wearing reflective vests.

Through various activities, preschoolers and students have consolidated and broadened their knowledge on road safety with particular emphasis on the problem of being visible on the road thanks to reflections.

In September, students of older classes during the annual “Autumn Elbow” festival presented contemporary dance… in reflective vests. After the performance, the girls attracted the attention of the participants of the festival to the need to wear reflective vests which made by reflective fabrics and move safely on the side of the road. In addition, seniors present at the festival were given reflections.

The next event was “Reflective march of kindergarten children”. Children dressed in reflective vests and carrying banners visited institutions operating in the commune. They met with the commune administrator and gave him a reflection. Colorful reflections were also received by the head of the GZOJ, manager of Bank, employees of the pharmacy, doctors, director of the Municipal Cultural Center, manager of the Municipal Public Library and the management of the school. Children also handed out reflections to passers-by.

As part of the competition, a meeting was held with police officers combined with a lecture on the subject: “Safe participation of children and adults in traffic.”

“Reflective Tuesday” was the next point promoting the wearing of reflections. On this day, children and teachers walked around the school in reflective vests, reminding the whole school community of the importance of the road of duty for every pedestrian participant.

In every classroom, on the walls, there are newspapers promoting the theme of being visible on the road and the need to wear reflectors for their own safety.

An innovative form of propagating security was the conduct of the rosary service in the church, which in the framework of extra-curricular activities prepared considerations of the rosary mysteries, drawing the attention of the faithful to the problem of safety on the road and praying for human life, road traffic participants, victims of road accidents, especially for disappearing children on the roads. In addition, every adult got a reflection.

Parents took part in the competition activities, who, together with their children, made beautiful reflective kites.

Preschoolers did the work Fri “Reflective preschooler”. Children with their tutors dressed in cartoons – girls and boys – in colorful, reflective clothing. The people in the windows of the school opposite the pedestrian crossing are reminded by pedestrians and drivers about the importance of being visible on the road.

As part of the cooperation with the Volunteer Fire Brigade, the children took part in a competition called by the firefighters “Be safe on the road.” They have done a lot of artistic work, mock-ups and posters on this subject with great commitment.

The students also took part in the “Reflective” action organized by PZU under the patronage of the Ministry of National Education. The children did the visual work on how to safely navigate the road with reflective materials, then photographed them and submitted them to the competition via the Internet. As part of this action, all students from grades I-III received glowing glare.

In yellow vests, cyclists spend winter time in Lyon

The Rhone prefecture organizes a distribution of reflective vests to cyclists and pedestrians on October 25, to make them more visible in the night. An operation reminiscent of the one that “be visible” has been running for several years at the time of change at winter time.

Adhering to the Federation of Bicycle Users (FUB), the Lyon association La Ville regularly organizes sales of reflective yellow vests with reflective materials. A communication medium but also security, especially since the night will fall earlier from the change in the winter time this weekend. “In Lyon, we are the relay of the campaign ‘Brilliant Cyclists’,” says Fabien Agnon, the co-president of the association Lyon. For him, the operation led by the Rhone prefecture to equip cyclists and pedestrians is “a good initiative” because these users are “vulnerable and pay a heavy tribe.” “For cyclists, it’s not mandatory in the city, but we would tend to advise it as soon as it’s dark.” Pedestrians walk on sidewalks, they have pedestrian crossings. would all wear a vest which made of reflective fabric? ” This last point seems more difficult to put in place.

At night, caution

In this time of change of time, and while bicycle users are increasing by 25% in September, vigilance remains in place, with wearing the vest and efficient lighting. “There are a lot of new cyclists,” commented Fabien Agnon, “Some start in the night practice, you have to remind everyone that lighting is used to be seen and to see, and driving at night also means more concentration.” Sales of reflective vests are planned in Villeurbanne (date and place to be specified) and in the second arrondissement of Lyon (November 6, place to be specified) by La Ville.

All these awareness and security operations are not conducted jointly between the State services and user associations. Yet partnerships could be beneficial. “I regret that the prefecture does not know us well, we associations, says Fabien Agnon, we could make them benefit from our communication network, our social networks.” The bike city boasts 690 members and about 4000 supporters.

Soon the winter will come

By November 1st, we should have summer tires replaced for the winter. The winter tire proves its quality when it is seven degrees above zero and less. It remains softer than the summer and has a shorter braking distance. That’s why riding is safer.

“Year-round tires are also demanding, but the market is not so wide, but it’s definitely not recommended to people who drive often and into higher areas. The features of year-round tires are definitely not as good as winter tires, “says new Skoda dealer Jacobi Jewel.

Check battery before winter

Older cars are in danger of coming in the cold in the morning and we are not starting anymore. That’s why it’s good to have a battery charge in the workshop. If it’s at the edge of life, it’s good to buy a new battery. Otherwise, it may indeed happen that we will suddenly stay in place.

Do not forget to change the summer mix in the washers for the winter. Drivers are also at the forefront of car owners’ interest.

“By getting the salt in the winter, the car chassis suffers. There are companies that offer protection against winter wax. There is also a company that cares not only for the chassis, but also treats the varnish of the entire vehicle and prepares it for the winter. “says Jacobi Jewel.

The expiration of the first-aid kit does not have to worry

From October 1, 2018, we do not have to worry so much about the life of the car kit. We do not have to buy a new one every year. “And there may not be a three-eyed scarf or drape. Keep your old first aid kit in your car. If there is a serious accident, you will not be able to get the basic car kit. “says expert Jacobi Jewel.

We do not even have to carry spare light bulbs with us. New technologies are on the market, and bulbs cannot be replaced by people. There is a bad approach or exchange is so complicated that only experts can do it. It is not advisable to interfere with the new car. Gone is the time when cars were repaired on the sidewalk.

A reflective vest is just one

In the Czech Republic, one reflective vest with reflective tape in one car is enough. But for example, in Germany, the car needs to be as thick as the car in the car. The vest which made of reflective fabric should be at hand, preferably in the passenger compartment. Manufacturers are already trapped. They even put on the vests under the driver’s seat in new cars.

What is good to have in the car in the winter

Do not forget the warning triangle, starter cars are a good helper starter cables, snow brush, ice scraper, winter jacket, and blanket.

“People have recently been calling for a safety belt cutter. When an accident occurs, the strip can simply be removed, “concludes Jacobi Jewel.

Result introduces the ‘Soft Shell’ printable in its Work-Guard range

Following the success of its newly launched ‘Soft Shell’ printable, Result has introduced the innovative fabric in its Work-Guard range with its new R450X printable safety vest and its Safe-Guard R451X printable safety vest.

This innovation of Result incorporates innovative elastic fabrics of wavy yarn and without elastane, which makes them versatile and ideal for being personalized.

As part of Work-Guard, Result Safe-Guard is a complete range of garments with highly reflective properties to visually improve the position of users at work on a visible background. Certified models guarantee high levels of personal protection in garments in which compliance with EN ISO or GO / RT (RIS) standards is advised.

Ideal for personalization, the Safe-Guard R450X features a water-resistant, breathable and wind-resistant finish, which makes the jacket ideal to stay protected in adverse weather conditions.

Also new in the range, the Safe-Guard R451X Printable Safety Flame Retardant Vest is water repellent, breathable and wind resistant, and is made with the same printable mechanical stretch reflective fabric as the R450X jacket. It is suitable for more pleasant climatic conditions, or to provide additional heat for the body.

It features a high collar, hangs tag, reflective body bands, zip pockets and is available in sizes S-4XL in Yellow / Black Fluorescent and Orange / Black Fluorescent. It does not have labels to facilitate the creation of marks. The lower panels in black combine perfectly with any Work-Guard or Safe-Guard shorts or shorts.

Yellow vests: a sparse growl, conducive to recovery

Calls to protest against rising fuel are abounding. And some want to erect the yellow safety vest in the symbol.

Protesters of all occasions had already made it a visible asset, during parades in the streets, during factory blockades, prison. This time, the yellow vest could, like the red cap, take a more symbolic, political value. The movement of anger resulting from the rise in fuel prices has chosen to federate behind the chasuble.

The initiators of several calls for a major event on November 17 are determined to make this safety vest which made of reflective fabric is a sign of rallying between motorists disappointed by the government’s desire to introduce a new increase in taxes on January 1, on gasoline and diesel.

“A little color code to show that you agree”

Difficult to determine the origin of the evocation of this accessory as a symbol of popular grumbling. In a video broadcast on 23 or 24 October and since become viral, a man calls for blocking “for diesel, for taxes for everything” and is addressed to “those who agree to the movement”: ” We all have a yellow jacket in the car, leave it prominently on the dashboard all week, until 17 “. This is for him a “little color code to show that you agree with us, with the movement.”

The following days, other Internet users follow suit, making a similar call to put this safety vest at the front of his vehicle. All have been in focus the big event, scheduled in two weeks.

If dozens of Internet users have shared photos of similar initiatives on social networks, it is difficult to quantify the resonance of this call, which is mingled with the much larger one of a rally on November 17th. Some authors of these tweets claim to make “no political choice”. Others are undeniably politicized, even inset.

There are messages of support for the initiative published by a secretary of the National Assembly in the Doubs, or his counterpart in the 95.

This popular discontent seems conducive to political recovery. An instrumentalization is denounced at the end of October by Benjamin, the spokesman of the government. In his viewfinder: The National Rally and Standing France. Both have effectively supported the multitude of blocking calls. “We will join the challenge that rises,” hammered on October 26 Marine Le Pen.

Recoveries on the right and on the left

On RTL this Monday morning, Nicolas called, in particular, to “put his yellow vest on the windshield” and proposes that, the 17, motorists honk “on all crossroads in France for the Elyse hears anger legitimate French “. A member of his party, Franck Buhler, author of a video called to protest, viewed millions of times, even if it is not the initiative of the movement-helped to popularize it, reminds Release.

But these two parties on the far right are not the only ones to support this discontent. The unassuming deputy François Ruffin also took the issue, wishing to “understand” the essence of the movement, rather than to determine if “facts” were at the origin. A problem shared by Jean-Luc during a meeting in Lille. Another parliamentarian, Jean Lassalle, broadcast a call to the event on Twitter, wearing a video of one of these vests.

Some would like to see in this movement, beyond the color code, similarities with that of the “Bonnets Rouges”. But at the moment, it seems difficult to perceive in this frameless absence of spokespersons, of structure and of union support, the weight reached by that of the Bretons, left five years ago in the war against the porticoes of environmental taxes.

400 events recorded

In fact, while the red hats were largely worn by the mayor Christian, no emblematic personality really emerges from the movement that federates the road users and has largely formed from local initiatives. The author of a protest video sent to the government and seen more than 5 million times, Jacqueline, who could have taken on this role of the media spokesperson, does not even mention the wearing of this vest.

For the moment, calls to the rally are therefore trying, but only at the local level. A map, published on the site Blockage November 17 lists 400 to date. Unsurprisingly, all planned events are illustrated by… a yellow vest and the creators of the site advise participants wearing the accessory during the event.

Proof of taking into account the grumbling, the policy is in any case of reassuring. “No, the police will not confiscate the yellow vests with reflective materials on November 17!”, She tweeted, to put an end to some rumors of conspiracy.

Reflective clothing is especially important

Reflective clothing is especially important in the dark season.

Not everyone can afford an airbag helmet, but already conventional accessories can provide significantly more safety when cycling – especially in city traffic. These purchases make sense.

Protectors

Not only falls can be intercepted by knee and elbow protectors, even in bicycle accidents protect protectors from painful injuries. Anyone who is also on the BMX bike in the skate park should also think about a back protector. Because a fall on the back can have dramatic consequences.

Fluorescent jackets which made of reflective fabric

The reflective vest is no longer a novelty, but you can still see cyclists without – or does not see them. Anyone driving a car knows how hard it is to see dark-clad cyclists at dusk. Meanwhile, there are also fashionable variants, such as belts made of LED lights.

Rearview mirror

In order to have good visibility in the flowing (city) traffic to the rear, we recommend the purchase of a rear-view mirror. Nevertheless, the little helpers, of course, do not replace a shoulder glance – especially when turning and overtaking! Who combines both, is safe on the road.

The dark season has started

Noticeably, the dark season has started. Rain, snow, darkness – diverse are the dangers that lurk children on their way to school. About to reduce this risk, MSC and the ADAC Foundation as part of the “Safety Action for First-graders,” distributed reflective vests to the freshman Scholl school students, who are the small road users to secure on their way to school. Thus, the first graders are genuine “traffic detectives”, who are in charge of the back of the vest.

At the Ulrich and Günter Schmitt of MSC, Mayor Claudia, Rector in Konstanz and of course the children with their teachers on site. 90 of the refugees and the first graders of the Geschwister-Scholl-School were distributed.

Fuller enthusiasm, children took the vest with the reflective fabric and tried it right away. Mayor Claudia thanked for the MSC for the commitment and this donation. Konstanz Burst noticed either, but they were very welcome to the coolest safety vest with the reflective material in the school. The traffic detectives of the Geschwister-Scholl-School are now definitely to be recognized and autumn can come.

Autumn on the roads. What to do to be safe?

In autumn conditions on the road are very variable and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. Fast darkening, rainfall, slippery surface are factors that negatively affect safety.The driver needs to wear a vest with reflective fabric.

Autumn is a dangerous time for all road users. Police statistics show that the most accidents happen at this time of the year. That’s why traffic cops appeal to everyone, both drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, to be especially cautious and careful.

Heavy rainfall, fog and early darkness limit visibility on the road. The wet and slippery roadway is also not conducive to the driver. An additional difficulty is often lying on the roadway leaves – in such conditions the braking distance may dangerously extend, and in extreme cases the driver may slip and not control the car. In the autumn, roadways may already be frozen, and therefore slippery, and in such situations the wheels easily lose their grip. Overtaking in such conditions, passing, cornering can be very dangerous. You should pay special attention to the depressions of the terrain, on hills, near forests and water reservoirs – the road can be particularly slippery there. Exercise extreme caution near pedestrian crossings. If the pedestrian enters the passage, the driver may not slow down.

Police officers recommend checking the condition of the tires in the used vehicle and lighting the vehicle. Drivers should remember to navigate the road with lights on and observe speed limits. It is worth remembering that in conditions of reduced air transparency, dipped beam should be switched on, and if visibility is limited to less than 50 m – rear fog lights.

Changing the aura forces drivers to change their driving techniques and adjust their speed to the prevailing road conditions. Exceeding the permissible speed and not maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front is one of the most common causes of accidents in autumn. If there is fog or heavy rainfall and heavy traffic on the road, slow down to the speed that allows the driver to control the traffic situation. The permissible speed does not always mean safe speed.

This period is also dangerous for drivers of motorcycles, who are increasingly using their machines until late autumn, and even throughout the year. Unfavorable atmospheric conditions reduce the grip of asphalt tires and even a seemingly ineffective fall when trying to brake suddenly can end tragically.

The police also appeals to pedestrians not to go directly in front of an oncoming vehicle. Even at the pedestrian crossing, make sure that the driver can slow down. Of course, the pedestrian takes precedence over the passage, but here the principle of limited trust is most applicable.

Every pedestrian and cyclist should also remember about their safety and take care to be visible. A reflective vest, key chain, headband or even a flashlight will make it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving along a poorly lit road. From August 31, 2014, all pedestrians who move around the dusk along the way outside the built-up area must have a reflection visible to the drivers. The lack of a reflective element is threatened by a fine. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests with reflective tapes in the built-up area, they, to a large extent, improve visibility. Police encourages pedestrians to wear retro-reflective elements at any time of the day, also in built-up areas, because they greatly improve visibility and avoid tragedy. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving lives and health.

An additional difficulty in the autumn is often worse well-being. Bad mood can affect the speed of reaction and concentration, which is also worth remembering when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and moving on the road.