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He almost lost his life under the wheels of a truck

The Kropotkin police made the film available for the cautionary event from the Mickie street in Kropotkin.

The film shows how a certain woman, not looking ahead or if she can safely enter the pedestrian crossing, came straight in front of the oncoming truck. At the last moment, however, she stepped back, which allowed her to survive. – The main “sin” of pedestrians is to enter the road without making sure that it is safe that the car is not coming. Often, adults give a bad example to children. It is worth remembering this – appeals Pious Zephaniah, spokesman for the Kropotkin police.

WHAT SHOULD REMEMBER DRIVER AND PUSH?

Among the accidents caused by the drivers in the first place, there is a continuation of priority, in particular for pedestrians. Unfortunately, there is still a group of drivers who do not pay attention to the approach to the pedestrian crossing.

In such a situation, they should exercise extreme caution, i.e. slow down, and if necessary, stop and let the pedestrian pass. It is forbidden to overtake at pedestrian crossings or directly in front of them. An absolute lack of imagination and responsibility are shown by those drivers who, regardless of the fact that another driver stopped at the pedestrian crossing before the pedestrian crossing, decide to avoid the standing vehicle and … then the most common is the tragedy. In such a situation, the driver has no chance of slowing down before the pedestrian. There is no time left for the right response or space to stop the vehicle.

Dark, dark colors of clothes, atmospheric precipitation or fog – all this limits visibility. Any reflective material significantly improves our road safety.

While the driver is able to see a pedestrian in the dark only from a distance of about 20 m, when using the reflective tapes, the distance increases up to 150 m.

Precautions to take

No matter what type of bike rack you have chosen, when going on vacation, it will be necessary to be careful of the conduct to take to be serious. A vehicle with a bike carrier is not driven in the same way as without a bike carrier. It is for this reason that each person is expected to have a great responsibility to avoid creating disturbances on public roads.

The holidays are often conducive to this type of event: the overload of the vehicle with the business of each, the 2 or 3 children … The car quickly becomes full. The weight of a bike and/or a roof box can seriously affect the ability to ride safely. A heavy car does not stop like a light car. There are several precautions to take into account to avoid creating a huge mistake.

In this article, we will give you many tips to avoid having problems and the different precautions to take into consideration to not receive a fine, when returning from vacation.

How to drive with a bike carrier without problems?

First of all, we must remember that there are 4 types of bike carriers. There is one that is placed only inside certain vehicles. We are going to start on three different types of bike racks, the aim of which is to provide an effective solution for the driver who wants to go on a mop with his or her bikes.

The roof rack is certainly the most dangerous element in some situations. This is particularly the case when there is a lot of wind. The management of aerodynamics is far from being of high quality with 1, 2, 3 or 4 bikes on the roof. The wind will rush everywhere and it will slow down your car. If you are unaware of this, it can be a hazard in braking management or on some steep hill climbs.

To ride quietly with a bike rack with rails that tighten on the roof, it is important to secure all bikes securely so that they can not move and fall, either forward when braking or in back in the climb of a coast or its descent.

For the other bike carriers, the difficulty is much less important, as for the system which is placed on a ball of coupling. The consequences will be almost the same as with a bike rack that will be placed on the trunk of the car. These are usually the wheels that will exceed the width of the vehicle that may cause some problems. In this case, the first thing to do is to prevent the wheels from spinning with speed. A simple strap will do the trick and the vehicle ahead will not be disturbed in its conduct. The second action to be performed is especially valid for the night when the brightness is low. We will specify that it is not because you have planned to leave by day, that you will be able to be sure of returning by day. Just have in his car, a small device to be seen. This lighting system must be waterproof and be closer to the car that will follow you, so it can better calculate and effectively manage its safety distances. By realizing this little trick, you will avoid having damaged bikes (in the case of a low pace) or a serious accident (for higher speeds). This can be a reassuring element, that of placing reflectors on the wheels of bicycles so that they are reflected with the headlights of other vehicles. If, however, you do not have this light device, it will imperatively be necessary to put the number plate. It includes a reflective material to be seen. But it’s much less effective than a flashing red light.

The last advice we can bring is to be serene in his behavior and to redouble his vigilance. Do not lower your guard, respect the Highway Code and do not hesitate to take breaks to avoid all the small errors of inattention. Finally, it is best to wear reflective clothing, such as reflective vests.

Crossing the street on the belts do not guarantee safety.

In the morning around 6:00 am on Pulaski Street in Stochastic there was a tragic deduction of a pedestrian. He passed in a designated place. He died on the spot. The driver of the A3 Audi, driving towards the Monte Casino Heroes Avenue, struck a man passing by at the height of the PKP Stardom station through a pedestrian crossing. The 38-year-old Audi driver was sober.

The details, causes, and circumstances of this tragic event are now explained by the police officers from the criminal department, together with the prosecutor.

The police are appealing for wearing reflective tapes

The use of reflective elements especially in autumn and winter, when it is dark early and visibility is definitely worse, can save our lives. Therefore, wearing reflective clothing by pedestrians should become a habit. Pursuant to the Road Traffic Law, pedestrians who move along the road after dark outside the built-up area are obliged to use reflective elements in a manner visible to other road users.

Correctly worn reflective materials should be placed in such a place that they are in the field of car lights and visible to drivers coming in from both directions (from the back and the front). If you attach a reflective element to the backpack (on the back of the silhouette) it is obvious that it will not be noticed by drivers coming from the opposite direction and vice avers when the reflection will be only in front, the driver behind us will not see him. It is safe to have two reflective elements one at the front and the other at the back or to use such types of reflections that can be seen from both sides, for example, reflective tapes.

Yellow vests are everywhere

The pitch: “Signs of the Times” are images hunted in the streets, buildings, and roads of Tournament; traces left by Man for Man, sometimes very clear, sometimes very vague, violent, commercial and/or funny, but always significant – whether through words, drawings or symbols – and potentially visible by all.

“It’s yellow, it’s ugly, it’s okay with nothing, but it saves lives,” said fashion designer Karl Dangerfield in a road safety ad about yellow vests a few years ago. Who would have thought that this piece of reflective material would become so fashionable? The yellow vest is the hype of the moment what the red cap – another element of incomparable style – was in the fall of 2013.

We talk about it so much, we see it everywhere. An agent of highway on the edge of the way in yellow, direct oaf one imagines it in the advanced station of the Jacqueline of November 17, 2018. An agent EDF in intervention. Idem. A cyclist passing us. No, we can not believe it, and yet who knows? They are everywhere we are told, there are many, they will block the country … The idea is making its way. Even on the cargo bikes – which some imagine as the car of tomorrow in town – like this reflective vest erected saddle guard. No one does not believe for a second, it can not be a sign of rallying to a movement as ecological? Certainly not, but by dint of erecting symbols everywhere, we must recognize that we end up getting lost. Moreover, for 5 years, I do not put the red cap for fear of being taken for a virulent Breton gantry breaker …

Car and walking

When confronted with a car, the pedestrian has little chance of avoiding injuries. Modern technology, however, gives you the chance to prevent pedestrians from being hit by a car. These are systems that detect the presence of a pedestrian on the road in time.

Not every pedestrian realizes that in some situations he becomes a participant in road traffic – especially when crossing a street or street. According to the regulations, pedestrians on the marked crossing have priority over the vehicle. At the same time, it is forbidden to go directly in front of a moving car. However, the driver is obliged to be particularly careful when approaching the pedestrian crossing.

The regulations allow the pedestrian to cross the road outside the crossing if the distance from the nearest such place exceeds 100 meters.

It can only do this if it is sure that it will not hinder the traffic and drivers will not be exposed to sudden braking. In addition, crossing the road outside the marked pedestrian crossing is obliged to give way to vehicles.

The pedestrian also becomes a participant in the road traffic, when he uses the road outside the built-up area in a situation where there is no sidewalk.

– In this situation, the pedestrian can move the left side of the road, thanks to which he will see cars approaching from the opposite direction – explains Bradshaw Pulaski, Kodak Auto Skoal instructor.

The presence of a pedestrian on the road outside the built-up area is a threat that becomes even more dangerous after dark. Despite the fact that the pedestrian sees the car approaching, it may be invisible to the driver, especially when a different vehicle arrives from the opposite direction. In the brightness of its headlights, the silhouette of a pedestrian at the edge of the road blends with its surroundings.

– A walking night wearing a dark outfit is seen by the driver from a distance of about 40 meters. However, if you are wearing reflective vests, it becomes visible even from a distance of 150 meters – emphasizes Bradshaw Pulaski.

That is why the regulations impose on the pedestrians moving along the way after dusk the obligation to have reflective materials.

The issue of pedestrian safety is extremely important for car manufacturers. Until recently, systems protecting the weakest road users were offered in the equipment of higher class cars. Currently, they can also be found in the cars of popular brands. One of such systems is the Pedestrian Monitor, a function that was included in the standard equipment in Kodak Karo and Kodiak. It is an emergency braking system in case of detecting the risk of collision with a pedestrian. Pedestrian Monitor uses a radar that scans the area in front of the car. The advanced algorithm processes the received signals and at speeds in the range of 10 to 60 km / h, the system can recognize the risk of collision with a pedestrian and react on its own.

In this situation, he first warns the driver of the danger and finally automatically applies the brakes. At speeds above 30 km / h, a warning message appears on the instrument cluster display.

However, this type of solution does not absolve the driver from caution, while pedestrians moving after dark on the road outside the built-up area to be better visible should wear any reflective tape.

 

Walkers are not seen in the dark, their car crashes are constantly increasing

Red or blue are nothing. Even orange is not the right one. The best is a bright yellow-green. Police and traffic experts advised pedestrians about the weekend, which reflective tapes should be best marked in darkness, rain, mist or snowfall to prevent them from being hit by a car.

“The yellow-green is the spectrum of light that the human eye responds most sensitively to. Silver strips are also made, which are gorgeous but the problem is when the pedestrian gets to places where there is a lot of horizontal markings. It can then merge with it, “says Roman Bud-sky of the Road Safety Team.

He fights for pedestrians to be labeled as reduced visibility by reflective materials in the village. So far, the law only orders outside the village in places where there is no public lighting.

At the same time, most pedestrians are in the cities, and most of them have to collide there. “There are countries where this regulation is already in force, such as Finland, Estonia or Slovakia. We did not want to talk to us because it is politically fierce, but there are pressures to introduce it in the Czech Republic, “Bud-es said.

That these efforts are not unreasonable, the number of accidents is also evidenced. “Only from January to September we had eight hundred pedestrians in the Climber region. It’s about twelve more than last year. The most dangerous are the evening hours, but also the accidents during the day of low visibility, “said spokesman of the Regional Police Directorate, Last Nonesuch.

Reflective tape belongs to the leg, not to the bag

In addition, many pedestrians do not know where to place the reflective tape correctly. The law does not make any difference. “It’s best to put it on your foot over your ankle. The car’s lights shine from underneath and thus illuminate the tape on his ankle before his hands. It’s also often that people put tape on their wrists, but then they cover their sleeves with their sleeves, “commented Market Nonvoting of the Road Safety Team.

For her foolishness, her colleague Buds reflexive straps are woven around the ear of a bag you throw over your shoulder. “It does a lot of people, but that’s nothing. The tape is rolled up, so only a logger is lit. She must be in some area for the driver to register. ”

Experts also urge the tape to be as broad and as it is certified. On the underside, they must have uppercase CE letters. It only ensures that the product is truly reflective.

“It is also possible to buy tapes without this designation and their reflective elements tend to be miserable to zero. At first glance, they are beautifully colored, but they do not even reflect in the dark. So it’s better to pay a few extra crowns for something that will really protect you, “Bud-es warns.

Walkers in darkness and reduced visibility move out of the village without reflective clothing, there is a fine of up to two thousand crowns. And the cops actually give out the fines. At the same time, they warn the drivers that they should do everything in order not to be a risk to pedestrians.

“It’s cooler now, so air humidity condenses on the windscreen and visibility decreases. Glass needs to be degrease from the inside because moisture is kept on grease. Once a year, they also have to change the rubber on the wipers so they can really wipe off. Likewise, few people change the bulbs at the dipped-beam headlamps, except when they break. But even if the bulb does not break, its brightness decreases significantly after years, so it should be replaced from time to time, “recommends Jan Fries-er from the traffic police in the Climber region.

The Napoleonic cycling and police campaign has started

During the meetings, they were given to cyclists, among others reflective vests, reflective tapes, and sets of bicycle lamps. The organizers invite you to participate in the action in the following days.

-Napoleonic policemen in order to minimize traffic incidents involving unprotected road users, carry out many preventive and educational activities directed to road users in various age groups – says Alexandra Prepackage from the Aviator Police Headquarters in Napoleonic. – Very often safety lessons are given to pupils and seniors, during which officers share their experience and knowledge about security. Equally, an important emphasis is put on the education of drivers.

Yesterday, the Napoleonic group Balk Stael together with the Napoleonic police started a new action, this time under the slogan “Nijinsky Promenade.

So the action is to increase public awareness of safe traffic on the roads, especially in periods when the dark sets in quickly, and the reflective materials give the drivers a chance for a faster response and effective braking – says the policewoman.

In order to reach as many road users as possible, the action will be informative and happening. During the meetings, they were given to cyclists, among others reflective vests, reflective tapes, and sets of bicycle lamps. One of the attractions of this several-day action will be the Saturday “LIGHT CYCLE BIKE”. Bike Krona has been involved in the joint promotion of safety by donating bicycle lamps and Unwary Cafe.

How far does it take for a car at 65 km / h not to hit a pedestrian?

A car traveling at 65 km / h at night needs a distance of more than 40 meters to avoid hitting a pedestrian or a corridor. ‘runner’. At this time of year, with the shortest days, in which thousands of professional and amateur runners go out to train -even competing- at night, the maxim of “see and be seen” is essential to avoid provoking or being a victim of an accident.

Numerous studies show that reduced visibility is one of the determining factors in pedestrians and cyclists. Therefore, it is important that the night corridor, that pedestrian of the high risk that moves quickly, make sure to be visible to the rest of users of the road, something that too often does not happen. Thinking especially about the night corridor, and to help make your outings safer, the Philips lighting brand, which manufactures and markets Illumines, puts at your disposal the Philips HDL10 headlamp, an ergonomic device with LED technology that provides a soft light with which to beat the darkness in each training

The organizers of the “IX Workshop for Road Safety and Responsible Maintenance of Vehicles” that will be held on March 10 in Madrid and of which Illumines is a sponsoring company through the Philips lighting brand, also recommends drivers to check the lighting system of vehicles, and runners use lighting devices to run, such as LED fronts.

Not in vain, a “runner” that is not visible to motorists assumes a great risk. It is enough to mention that, at night, and according to the conclusions of a study prepared by the Vehicle Research Institute, Farrago Center, a runner wearing dark clothes is only visible at less than 20 meters for the motorist who circulates with the lights of crossing at 40 km / h, which makes it impossible to stop the vehicle within your visual range. In the same situation, but if the runner wears clean clothes, the visual range of the driver would be less than 40 m, so that driving at 65 km / h the motorist could not stop the car within its visual range.

For all this, and to facilitate the recognition of the corridor and possible overtaking maneuvers to the vehicles with which the road shares, the night athlete must help to be visible in advance to the rest of the road users. For this, you can use clear clothes and reflective materials such as vests and items that can be placed on different parts of the body, such as ankles and wrists, and that will allow the motorist to realize that he shares the road with a person in motion. In addition, and to avoid accidents, trips and falls, and be seen much earlier, Philips lighting experts recommend resorting to the use of lighting devices suitable for sports, such as the high-quality LED front LPL29B1, an ergonomic device and adjustable 90 ° which allows to easily direct the light according to the needs of the corridor and its surroundings.

Similarly, Illumines experts recommend drivers to check frequently the status of the lighting system of their vehicles, more in winter when the days are shorter and are also more frequent meteorological phenomena (rain, snow, fog …), that reduce visibility on the road. Remember, too, that the use of Philips lamps like the XV + allows you to see on the road at a greater distance.

Tips to increase the visibility and safety of the night corridor:

  1. Choose the right equipment: Starting with the shoes and finishing with the clothes. They must be adapted to the terrain through which you are going to travel, the expected climate and temperature. At this time of little or no light, it is more necessary than ever to choose light, fluorescent clothes with reflective tapes, and that the sole of the shoes and grip are appropriate to the terrain.
  1. Reflective devices: It is highly recommended to use a reflective vest that further enhances the visibility of the corridor. It is also a good idea to use bracelets or anklets that make it easier to identify an athlete on the move.
  1. Use a lighting front: In your night careers, you will become your best ally. Not only will it help you illuminate the ground you run on, but it will also contribute to the fundamental goal of making you more visible, and at a greater distance, to others. Choose a comfortable model, that facilitates its adjustment to the head, and with autonomy and quality of the beam of adequate light.

He moved without glare

The Łuków policemen determine the circumstances of the accident that occurred last night in Mizary. The 60-year-old has hit the Audi car. The man died as a result of injuries at the scene of the incident. The policemen determined that the walking path did not have any reflective materials.

Yesterday before 7:00 PM the officer of the Łuków command received a notification about a road incident that occurred in Mizary. The application showed that he was hit by an Audi car on the road. The policemen who arrived at the scene of the accident learned that he had suffered extensive bodily injury and died at the scene of the incident.

He moved without reflective clothing

The uniformed workers working on the accident site stated that the incident occurred on a stretch of road outside the built-up area, in a place where there was no street lighting anymore. Preliminary findings indicate that the aggrieved pedestrian, a 60-year-old from the commune of Stockist Malinowski, was on the road and had no reflective elements.

The officers determined that the 61-year-old resident of the Daywear municipality was driving sober. Now, policemen under the supervision of the Prosecutor will conduct an investigation to determine the exact course and circumstances of the tragic event.

Police officers are appealing for wearing reflectors

Many people still do not realize that the lack of reflective elements threatens their safety on the road. Cyclist or pedestrian moving around after dark, on an unlit road, causes a big threat.

He is dressed in dark clothing, without glare, and is seen by the driver of the vehicle from a distance of about 40 meters. However, a walking person wearing reflective tapes becomes visible even from a distance of 150 meters. These extra meters allow the driver to slow down and safely bypass the pedestrian. So let’s follow the rules, let’s protect our lives and health, just wear reflections!

Take away the reflection from the Christmas tree

Ostrogoth police encourage visitors to visit the square around the stage at “Pickup”, on which stood a unique Christmas tree full of flares. Uniforms remind us that the reflections are intended for residents who, when walking around, should remove them from the Christmas tree.

Last Saturday, next to the “Pickup” police policemen, city guards, local government officials and residents of the city and the region decorated with reflective tapes next Christmas trees as part of the “Reflective Christmas tree” action. Reflective elements have been added to the hands of many residents to improve the visibility of unprotected road users.

– “Reflective Christmas tree” is an initiative popular in many places in our country. I am very pleased that she has also found recognition in Ostrogoth. It is directed at improving the safety of unprotected road users, e pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and motorcyclists. These people, equipped with reflective vests, pendants or reflective bands, are visible from a much greater distance by drivers of motor vehicles. It is the reflections and proper behavior on the road that in many cases save human life and health – says asp. Korzybski Locator, p.o. spokesman of the Ostrogoth police.

Uniforms remind us that reflective materials hung on Christmas trees in Ostrogoth and in front of commune offices in the Ostrogoth aviator are intended for residents. The organizers of the action will be most pleased when they take their flares home and give them their everyday use.