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Police officers shone on reflective elements of pedestrians and cyclists

Bicyclists and pedestrians are also on the roadside. And it was precisely on them that the traffic safety actions of police officers.

The event was about walking and cladding seen by other road users, even after dark, under dim lighting conditions.

“Traffic safety actions took place in the afternoon and evening hours,” Eva, spokesperson for the Czech Police said.

Traffic police officers, as well as their colleagues from the district departments carrying out the patrol service, did not stay in one place during the event, but the places alternated. On mobile stations, they checked whether riders on bicycles and pedestrians kept their obligation to be marked with reflective materials even in low visibility when moving outside the village.

“None of those checked did find any mistakes,” Eva confirmed, with the police distributing reflective tapes or braces at the event. “During the event, colleagues checked a total of thirty-three pedestrians and seven cyclists,” the spokesman added.

The obligation to be visibly labeled with elements reflecting reflector light, reduced visibility while driving or walking outside the village has been in force in the Czech Republic since February 2016.

Backpack cover for elementary school students

The primary school students are happy about reflective backpack covers with reflective tapes. Landrieu, Verkehrswacht, and police want to make a contribution to the safety of children in traffic.

For pedestrians and cyclists, the risk of being involved in an accident is about three times higher at night than during the day. Rain, snow and dazzling on wet roads can increase the risk to pedestrians by up to ten times. Particularly at risk are children on school trips in the winter months. A contribution to increased safety is provided by backpack covers. As part of the campaign “Get Off Gas” of the Federal Ministry of Transport, these are now available free of charge. The first copies recently distributed representatives of the district, traffic guard and police to elementary school students.

Children have to shine and reflect

The responsible persons appeal to parents to dress their children appropriately in the dark season. Especially when cycling, it is important to leave the children only with a traffic-safe vehicle on the road, the lighting is working properly. Children who go to school in the dark should additionally protect themselves with reflective fabrics of clothing and satchels. The reflective backpack covers made of reflective materials, which can be pulled over the school bag, is helpful. This creates more safety through good visibility.

Luminous vest for first graders

62 first graders from three classes will receive their new ADAC safety vests on Friday.

104 first graders benefit from this year’s ADAC safety campaign under the motto “School insight, Kids in view”. Günter Tuchman from ADAC handed over bright neon yellow safety vests to the children on Friday morning, with which they will be more visible on the road in the future.

Guided by their class teachers, the ABC shooters also put on their vests immediately. In Emmendingen, the headmistress of the primary school, Julia, participated for the first time in the campaign for the first graders.

At the school, there are three first classes, which were equipped with the luminous vest. 20 students attend class 1a with class teacher Stefanie Weiner, 21 class 1b with class teacher Francisco Schmitt and also 21 class 1c with class teacher Laurence Kahlo. In Kiesinger, a total of 42 first graders with their class teachers Brecht and Angelika Zimmermann were given the new ADAC vests with reflective materials. Günter Tuchman, who asked the children not only to wear the vests on their way to school but also to put on striking protection as often as possible when they are in traffic, also during their leisure time activities, undertakes the handover as part of the security campaign.

Nationwide 760,000 freshmen receive safety vest

Elementary school students often cannot properly assess the danger on the road and because of their height, they often lack an overview. In addition, the directional hearing is not yet pronounced and the field of view is limited. So the children cannot always recognize approaching road users from the corner of their eyes. Due to the signal effect of the safety vests of the ADAC Foundation, the children themselves are already visible from afar. Therefore, the vest also brings an important advantage for motorists, especially since every year shortly after school starts with autumn and winter, the dark seasons begin.

The security action of the ADAC Foundation takes place annually and is organized for the region Emmendingen each by the ADAC. Nationwide, the ADAC Foundation equips 760000 newcomers with safety vests made with reflective tapes. The entire logistics, shipping, customs clearance, packaging and shipping of 30,000 parcels to 16,000 elementary schools are provided by Deutsche Post free of charge each year as a contribution to the ADAC campaign.

The “Reflective School” competition in Lesser Poland

The elementary school has been at the forefront for several years. In 2010 it was 9th, in 2011 – 7, 2014 – 6, in 2015 – 2, and in 2016 and 2017 was the best.

Pupils from Primary School No. 1 for the third time in a row turned out to be the best in the “Reflective school” competition. This was the third victory of the “primary school” in this competition. During the gala and summary of the competition at the Congress Center in Krakow, the school delegation with the director Ursula Memo, the coordinator of the project Mayra and the students received the prize of 10,000.

In this year’s, ninth edition of SP No. 1, it scored 1865 points. For comprehensive actions for the safety of pedestrians in road traffic. The second place went to the Primary School, earning 1570 points. And the prize of 8,000 PLN, and the third primary school earning 1310 points and an award of 7,000. 340 elementary schools applied for the competition.

Thanks to this initiative at the beginning of the current school year, reflective vests and reflective materials were equipped with over 50,000 students. The organizers of this action were: Road Traffic Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow, Małopolskie Voivodeship Road Traffic Safety Council, Marshal Office of the Małopolskie Voivodeship, Małopolskie Voivodeship Office, Kuratorium in Krakow, National Center for Traffic Safety and Radio Krakow.

The next victory of Primary School No. 1 is her great success. For several years, the elementary school has been in the forefront. In 2010 it was 9th, in 2011 it was 7th, in 2014 it was 6th, in 2015 it was 2nd, in 2016 and 2017 it was the leader of the competition. The school cooperates closely with the Traffic Department of the Police Headquarters. School coordination of activities in the “Reflective School” competition for five years with great commitment and dedication is taken care of by Mayra.

“It should be emphasized that the Primary School No. 1 has a long tradition in propagating the subject of road safety since, for over 26 years, its students have been participating in National Road Safety Tournaments, achieving numerous success. The provincial and national competitions have won numerous times, winning the titles of the Polish Champion in both the team and individual categories,” emphasizes Eureka, spokesman for the police headquarters.

During the gala in Krakow, awards were given by Barbara Nowak – Małopolskie, Education Superintendent, Mark Doral – secretary of the Małopolskie Voivodeship Road Traffic Safety Council, Insp. Pieter – deputy director of the KGP Road Traffic Office, Insp. Marias Carla – spokesperson of the Chief Commander of the Police, young Insp. Marcie Ryman – head of the Road Traffic Department at the Military Police Headquarters in Krakow, sub-department Krzysztof Demure – deputy head of the Road Traffic Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow, Monika Kolas – director of the Office of the Małopolskie Provincial Office in Krakow, Jack – president of the National Road Safety Center, Bernard – director of the Małopolskie Traffic Center, Warsaw – deputy director Małopolskie Road Traffic Center in Nowy, Mark Sure – representative of the Marshal Office of the Małopolskie Region, Marci – editor of Radio Krakow, Katarzyna – Junco – president of the Center for Road Safety Initiatives. The prizes in the competition were funded by the Małopolskie Provincial Road Traffic Safety Council and the National Road Safety Center.

To be seen and to survive!

During the preventive event “Be seen, you will survive!” the city police focused mainly on pedestrians.

With the advent of autumn, days are shorter and people are more likely to be in road traffic under reduced visibility. The poor visibility is often the cause of tragic accidents.

In the Karlovy Vary region in recent years, the number of pedestrians killed has fallen slightly. In 2015, 34 lost their lives, in 2016 they were 33 and in 2017 there were 24. Police officers in Karlovy Vary are also trying to make pedestrian accidents a downward trend. They were alerting pedestrians to the risk and giving them reflective tapes and other reflective materials in the form of reflective pendants, shoelaces or stickers. Only one day was almost 300 pedestrians approached and awarded in Karlovy Vary.

The poor visibility is often the cause of tragic traffic accidents. In 2017 1140 road pedestrians in the Czech Republic caused 1140 pedestrians, of which there were 101 pedestrians killed in a total of 502 fatalities last year.

Lighting for cyclists and e-scooters vital

Road traffic regulations also apply to electric scooters. A violation can be expensive.

The dark season means poor visibility and increased risk of accidents for all road users. In November and December 2017, around 32 percent of traffic accidents involving personal injury occurred during the dark hours, the highest level during the year.

Cyclists, in particular, are required: damp foliage and wet, smooth tram rails increase the risk of falling, fog and twilight obscure the view. “Cyclists should definitely pay attention to function lighting and good visibility,” says ÖAMTC lawyer Guthrie.

In the same way, he sees the handlebars of e-scooters. The same rules apply to the battery-powered scooters as to cyclists, because if they do not exceed a maximum output of 600 watts and a maximum speed of 25km / h, they are considered e-bikes.

Check lighting regularly – “lack of light” costs up to 726 euros

According to the regulation, bicycles must have a white reflector at the front and a red reflector at the back. The reflectors must be mounted individually or integrated into the headlamp. On the pedals, front and rear reflectors are a must.

“Also prescribed are yellow or white cat eyes or reflector sticks on the wheels,” says the ÖAMTC lawyer. “Alternatively, tires with reflective borders are possible.” For electric scooters, the lighting regulations also apply according to their design. The expert recommends: “The condition and optimal function of the lighting should be checked regularly.”

“In principle, drivers of bicycles and e-bikes, including e-scooters, are not obliged to use headlights or red taillights in daylight and good visibility – but in the case of obstruction and darkness,” says lawyer Guthrie.

“Anyone who does not abide by the rules of risks not only the safety of themselves and others but for poorly equipped and unlit bicycles can be up to a penalty of 726 € imposed.” If you cause an accident with the personal injury because of bad or missing lighting, you also have to reckon with claims for damages and a judicial criminal procedure.

Helmet and reflectors must-haves for handlebars

Rules for the equipment of the driver itself does not exist. “Although a helmet is not mandatory for adults in Austria, it protects against serious head injuries in the event of an accident and should be part of the basic equipment – even more so in the dark season,” advises the ÖAMTC expert.

If a cyclist “falls under race conditions” without a helmet to fall and suffers skull injuries, he can even make a contributory negligence.

To be even more visible, it is essential to attach reflective materials to clothing or wear a safety vest. “Every supplemental aid, be it through headlamps or LED lights, makes sense, but it’s important to remember that this does not dazzle oncoming traffic,” says the expert.

Reflective tapes for clothing and safety vests, for example, can be found at all Mobility Club bases – there are many other “little helpers” for more visibility, such as armband and leg bandages and reflective pendants.

Police officers, parish priests and motorcyclists handed out reflective vests

“Visible = Safe”, under this slogan uniforms appealed yesterday to children and youth gathered in the church. St. Nicholas for wearing after dusk of clothing. For incentives, they were given armbands.

The policemen command for the second time together with the parish priest of Saint. Nicholas and motorcyclists conducted a retro-reflective action in the church. Activities were conducted under the slogans “Visible = Safe”. The goal of the undertaking is to improve the safety of the least protected road users, like pedestrians. After the rituals, the uniform, along with the clergy and motorcyclists, were handed to all children participating in the services of the reflective bands which made of reflective materials, a total of 250. They were founded by the parish and motorcyclists from the SRC  group. In addition, the uninformed in the church held a short lecture on road safety.

Many road users forget about the obligation to wear reflectors outside the built-up area. For 4 years, the provision of the Road Traffic Act obliges pedestrians to place reflections in a visible way for drivers. The mentioned retro-reflective elements can be any objects attached to clothing, reflective vests, bands, stickers, leashes, etc. It is recommended to place them at the knee, hand and chest and back. You can also wear reflective clothing made of reflective fabrics. Thanks to this protection, we will be sure that they are visible to other traffic participants. All activities aimed at increasing the safety of unprotected road users are part of the campaign entitled. “I’m safe.”

Residents got flares

A preventive action has begun. As part of the action, reflective materials were given out on the streets of the whole commune.

Here we see was conducted last Thursday, October 25. On the streets of the municipality, reflective bands were handed out, while the officers and employees of the Municipal Office reminded us of the obligation to wear reflective vests outside the undeveloped area and the benefits of wearing flares.

Recall that after dark, a person dressed in the dark and without glare is visible from a distance of 20-30 meters. If it has a reflective element or reflective tape on clothing, the driver has the chance to see it from a distance of up to 150 meters. It has a better chance of reacting, inhibiting or bypassing the pedestrian.

Here we see was very popular with the residents and the Municipal Office announced that the action would be carried out again.

Nationwide Action “Days of Visibility”

Good to come through the dark season. The police gave tips and checks to pupils and kindergartens.

Such a police presence did not exist in the small town. Police chief Simone Speller and police master Christian Salk had already set up the laser device on Thursday on the L 73 at 6:30 am. Within three hours, 55 vehicles were measured. The leader was a 35-year-old Ford Mondeo driver, who drove through the town at 73 instead of the predetermined 50km / h. After deducting three km / h tolerance, the man was lucky and only had to pay 35 Euros.

But speed was just one side. Much more was the “Days of Visibility” campaign, which was held nationwide for the first time. In front of the school stood Ute Striker and Hartman Press, traffic educators of the police station. They checked if parents were on the road with proper lighting. In four vehicles defects were detected. Since most children now use the school bus in the dark season, only a few girls and boys come by bicycle. A total of eight bicycles were checked. Three were missing the spoke reflectors. Eckhart Seidel and High Commissioner Axel had reflectors with them and equipped the cyclists with it.

“In the dark, the risk of accidents is three times higher than during the day. Therefore, you should also make sure to be safer on the road, “advised Eckhart Seidel the primary school students. Almost 750 pedestrians and around 2,600 cyclists died in road traffic in the state of Brandenburg last year. Often they are simply overlooked. Bright clothes and reflective clothing are the nuts and bolts. While reflective materials can still be seen 140 meters away, the visibility of dark clothing is only just under 25 meters. “Parents should pay attention when buying the clothes. There are also reflective fabrics, zippers and seams, “says Seidel. Students of the elementary school thought it was great yesterday that instead of math and German traffic education was on the timetable. They were allowed to test the speedometer. Police master Christian Salk showed them how to track down speeders. “The red dot must hit the vehicle, then press the trigger,” Salk demands.

145 primary school students

Eleven-year-old Lea was amazed at how slow motorists drove after she had discovered the laser device. “Otherwise, they drive much faster.”, says the student. 145 pupils from primary school were included in the nationwide campaign. The children and educators of the daycare did not miss the opportunity. Christian Salk almost brought the laser device to its knees so that the tots could also take a look. Only the youngest had to content themselves with a look into the police car. Even before the daycare, checks were carried out early in the morning. There two cars were tracked down, their light was not in order.

Fatal accident

Police officers under the supervision of the District Prosecutor’s Office, explain the circumstances of the accident that occurred last night. A 65-year-old man was mortally knocked down on an unlit stretch of road.

The tragic event took place on Wednesday, November 28, around 20:30 on the national road No. 42.

As it results from preliminary findings, on a straight stretch of road in an unlit place, a 19-year-old resident of the County, driving a VW passenger car, hit a 65-year-old man, a resident of the commune, on the road.

As a result of injuries, the pedestrian was killed on the spot. The driver was sober. The body of a 65-year-old and the vehicle were secured at the disposal of the prosecutor’s office. The policemen carried out a detailed inspection, securing forensic traces.

Traffic policemen appeal to everyone, both drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, for particular caution and prudence. Drivers should remember to navigate the road with the light on and observe the speed limits, and when weather conditions are worse, to slow down according to the principle that slower means safer. We appeal not to charge, think or anticipate threats. It is worth to check the technical condition of the vehicle, which will answer the question of whether our vehicle is efficient and safe. A special appeal is also directed at 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, keychain, headband or even a flashlight will make it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving on a poorly lit road. We would like to remind you that 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 material is threatened by a fine. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests with reflective tapes and reflective elements in the built-up area, they, to a large extent, improve visibility. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving their health.