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Nearly half of those killed on the roads are pedestrians

A woman and a man were the last passers-by to be run over on the Costa da Morte. it happened on February 6. But so far in 2018, there are seven the outrage accounted for. There were two victims: Roberto and Evaristo.

Victims of abuse, far from being reduced, remain dangerous in time, to such an extent that they represent almost half of those killed on the roads in the area. In 2016, four of the nine victims were registered. And so far this year, two out of five. In Traffic of the Civil Guard, they have a well-defined profile of the deceased and wounded: a person of about 70-80 years, who circulated without reflective vests and did it outside the enabled steps. In some cases, they traveled in the middle of the night on the roads that are forbidden for passers-by, such as the highway and on the Costa da Morte highway. The latter registered its first and only decreased since its implementation at the end of July 2016. It happened on October 11, 2017, when José 76 years old and resident of Valona lost his life. He walked through the middle of the two lanes, and without any reflective clothing.

Before this rebound of the accident rate, with pedestrians involved, the Provincial Traffic Headquarters in collaboration with the Subsector of Traffic of the Civil Guard, yesterday began a prevention campaign in the DP-1914. The objective is to raise awareness among residents of the problems and the risk of violating the instructions on road safety. This campaign included the delivery of reflective vests, among neighbors of the area.

Lieutenant of Traffic of the Civil Guard and responsibility of the detachment of In Corunna, Jose Manuel Lopez participated yesterday in the campaign of sensitization initiated in Cabrillo. “The data are worrisome both at the provincial level and the Costa da Morte. At the provincial level we have 10 pedestrians who died in 2016; six in 2017 and three so far this year. These are very worrying data because, in most cases, they were abuses in which the victims were not wearing something as simple as a reflective vest .

According to the head of the detachment, these ominous statistics are even worse in a mural like the Costa da Morte: “Population aging and dispersion act as an aggravating factor. People need to run their errands and have to go on general roads, with a great movement of traffic. These pedestrians, either walk or vehicles that do not require a driver’s license, with the risk that entails .

This campaign aims to be an awareness of the need to follow the indications on road safety. “It’s no use having the reflective vest with reflective materials at home. You have to use it whenever you go out. It is the only way to be visible to drivers because the risk of being run over is very high. If you add to that a poor public lighting, adverse weather conditions and the use of dark clothes, the possibility of danger increases exponentially. “

The policemen handed out reflective elements

You can encourage the use of reflective materials in many ways. This time, policemen from the Rude highway encouraged to improve their safety during the “Safe Intersections” operation.

Uniforms the pedestrians to take care of their safety during the pre-Christmas rally. Police officers from the RW road route appeared on pre-Christmas Thursday in the area of the main intersections of our city. Their aim was to increase the safety of pedestrians and drivers, especially at intersections. Pedestrians promoted the use of marked pedestrian crossings and wearing reflective vests that improve visibility. Uniforms reminded everyone that wearing retro-reflective elements is not only an obligation, but also an indication of common sense on the road. These were successive actions of the policemen from the roadside, to make the road users aware of the dangers they would face, to remind the existing regulations and to improve the safety on our roads.

Remember that a pedestrian who is moving on a dark road without reflections is practically invisible. The driver is able to notice such a person only from a distance of 20-30 meters. However, if it has reflective tapes, the driver can already see it from over 150 m. You want to come home safely – WE WORK REFLECTIONS!

Witness of the death at Pesky brood

The driver on Tuesday night struck a married couple who were not wear reflective vests near Pesky brood. The man was dead, the woman fought for life, but died shortly after the accident. The witness described the entire tragic event.

“A lifetime experience, seeing how someone is knocking a car,” she confided to a witness through Facebook and shared a photo she had taken from her own car window. “Framer in place of the dead, his lady’s open cranial bone fracture, to the arrival of the ambulance in consciousness, but the rescuers had to resuscitate after a while,” she described the horror she witnessed.

“Human life is so fragile, it’s enough if people were seen on the road, no illumination, no reflective materials, nothing,” the woman added. According to local people, however, the crossing of the road is commonplace at the site of the tragedy.

“Very often in this place people in dark clothes, who are unfortunately many times seen in the last moment, are very sad, everyone should think about their health and really have reflective clothing,” one of the many discusses. Read more here

“The driver who struck them have a psychological trauma in life, collapsed at the scene of an accident, and I was in shock,” said the witness. “Two members of the post-traumatic care team were called to the accident, the firefighters provided psychic assistance to the car driver, illuminated the scene of the incident, and cooperated with the Czech Police in the investigation and subsequent obstruction of the road,” Yaroslavl Gabriel said.

According to the witness, a woman of sixty-eight years old did not have the chance to prevent the tragedy: “The driver could not have been able to see them.” The police have not yet spoken about the cause of the accident, but according to the spokesperson, investigators are intensively working on the case.

We have to wear reflective vests after dark

Yesterday we informed about the mysterious figures standing by the roads. From a distance, they look like real people, but they are really only wire-shaped silhouettes that have been put on safety clothing. Today we were able to solve the mystery of metal ‘ pedestrians ‘.

We found a few places, in which pairs of wire silhouettes were placed, and our Readers informed about the next ones.

Today we already know that typical pedestrians were sent to the root roadside by the Active for Development Association, and our assumptions about the “mission” of metal people were hit.

Unfortunately, there have been many accidents involving pedestrians and, in order to meet the situation, we decided to do something – says the president of the Association, Andrej. – The mere distribution of reflective vests does not bring much effect. You must also try to reach people’s consciousness. During the brainstorming, during the Association meeting, an idea was created to visualize the visibility of pedestrians in a reflective vest and without.

As we wrote yesterday, wire silhouettes appear on the roadside in pairs. In any case, one of the characters is wearing a reflective vest and the other is wearing a dark blouse or T-shirt. As long as both men are quite visible during the day, the situation changes dramatically at night. From a distance, we can see the figure in a reflective vest, while the second one can be noticed only from a close distance.

President of the Association reveals that around twelve pairs of metal silhouettes have already been prepared. Some of them are on the road. Others will just be there. It may also happen that where pedestrians will change their places. The members of the association made the wire silhouettes themselves.

In our association, we have people who professionally do different things. Some work as welders, locksmiths, they are experts.

We would like the human habit of wearing vests when leaving the house after dark. When I go outside in the winter – I take my hat. Even when I do not have it at hand, I’m looking for it. It’s good for it to be the same with the vest. In some Western countries, a man who comes out without a glare is called a suicide.

The campaign enjoys the support of local entrepreneurs and is not limited only to roadside figures. We managed to obtain funds for which the association will purchase reflective vests. However, according to Andrej, mass distribution of them may not bring results. That’s why every member of the organization will carry a dozen or so vests in his car. Whenever he sees a pedestrian without any reflective materials on him after dark, he will give him a vest and encourage him to put it on.

If the city really is “reflective”

The policemen equipped the semi-colonists with reflective vests. The whole group will now be perfectly visible when they are going through the holiday routes.

Today In the “Rondo” football club in Inca, there was a group of 30 semicolons insecurity. Preparing for a pedestrian rally around the city, they learned important rules about their own safety and the importance of using reflective materials on clothing. It is thanks to the policemen of the Prevention Department and the Road Traffic Department.

Knowledge of the basic rules of moving on the road is the key. That is why theory and exercises had to go hand in hand. Children learned in which places and how to cross the road correctly. There was no shortage of hints about contacts with strangers and dogs. Responsible behavior will avoid threats.

During the meeting, the police taught the children how to alert the services if it was necessary. Half-colonies received educational books with traffic regulations and hi vis vests from policemen. Now they are fully prepared for the rally. Successful trips!

Dog accessories for the dark season

Reflector Dog Harness, LED dog leash with reflective materials

It does not matter if it’s light or dark, cold or warm – the dog needs a spout. So master and mistress gather in wind, weather and at any time of the day, to march through the park or forest for a few hours. But especially in winter, it can be uncomfortable for two-and four-legged friends not only because of the cold but also because of the sparse light conditions it can be very dangerous.

Because especially in the insufficiently illuminated sections of the Grassy round – for example, at the edge of the forest or in the park – you can lose sight of the Duffy ever. That could also happen to a passing cyclist and already happens a misfortune…

It gets worse on the streets: Although there are lanterns and at least a little lighting, but on the one hand dogs are overlooked (due to their size) even insufficient light conditions of many motorists; Second, the street lighting is barely enough to see everything clearly – especially not if your dog has dark fur.

Therefore, it is not only very careful in the dark season – and if necessary, the four-legged again – one should also provide additional measures for more security on the grass laps.

Already with simple means, you can make sure to be better seen as the dog walk. For example, by wearing a lighter reflective vest during the walks. This will alert you as a dog owner faster. An additional reflector vest can also do no harm, and a flashlight should be part of the walk, especially when going through dark sections such as the forest or park.

In addition, there is now a huge own market for dog accessories for the dark season. Reflector harnesses, reflective tapes, flashing collars, LED lines or light trailers and other little helpers make walking in the dark a little safer.

A year after the introduction of reflective elements

More than two hundred traffic accidents have been caused by pedestrians in the South Moravian Region since last year’s introduction of compulsory reflective vests for walking outside the village in the evening. Some have not respected the law. Others have caused them in municipalities where they are not obligated. Police officers, therefore, point out that reflective materials are worthwhile to have in subdued lighting conditions constantly.

“A person who is wearing a reflexive vest can be seen in the darkness for as long as 10 times longer than in normal clothes. Drivers thus have much more time to react in time and avoid pedestrians. “police spokesman Alice Musial said.

According to police statistics, pedestrians are often not only victims but also road traffic offenders. “Last year, pedestrians in the South Moravian Region caused 117, this year by the end of September 93. Four unfortunate crashes resulted in the death of the pedestrian. ” Musial said.

The police will demonstrate the meaning of reflective elements in Blanco on November 23 at 4 pm in the police building. Parents and children on the spot will see the difference between the visibility of the pedestrian with the reflective element and without him.

In addition, they can try for example drunken glass and look at police techniques. “Every child also gets a reflective tape for a gift,” Musial promises.

The statistics on the total number of accidents with police pedestrians do not, but it is registered. “Last year, five pedestrians were responsible for five accidents involving 25 people involved in an accident this year, 5 of them from 17 of these accidents,” the police spokesman said.

New biker reflective jacket

The band which is to ensure the safety of cyclists on the roads was shown yesterday by the Technical University of Liberec. It also illuminates and signals a change of direction.

Development of the technology lasted two years and the garment is unique in the world. The cyclist can see it at night up to 500 meters and very well at 250 meters. Commonly used reflective materials will alert the driver to a cyclist 200 meters away. The clothes which sewn-on high light reflective tapes will be available from September.

Outwardly, this is a conventional reflective cycling jacket, which incorporates LED lighting and an electronic device. The LEDs light up with it.

The second electronic unit is on a bicycle and is used to alert the change of direction. “Both units are connected wirelessly,” said Antonym Havel, head of the clothing department. According to him, the maintenance of the reflective jacket is easy. It can be routinely washed like other functional garments. “Only the electronic unit must be removed from the jacket,” he said.

Cyclists disagree with the pedestrian’s duty to wear reflective elements

The association that supports cycling as a mode of transport does not agree with the obligation for pedestrians to wear reflective vests. This is enforced in the amendment to the Act on Road Traffic by the Ministry of Transport. “This duty is inadequate, especially in pedestrian-friendly villages, and drivers should be ready for them,” said European MEP Bike Vice President Daniel Moure.

“Introducing the pedestrian’s obligation to wear reflective elements is contrary to the principle of the responsibility of stronger motorists for damages they may cause,” said Moure. The ministry in the proposal demands that the reflective elements be worn in the village where there is no walkway and which are not sufficiently illuminated.

However, according to the association, such conditions meet a number of residential districts, where pedestrians would not be able to move without reflective clothing according to the law. In fact, this will be completely different, the association warned, demanding that even without reflective elements the pedestrian could pass through the communication. In such a case, for example, he might be obliged to step back on the roadside before passing the motorcycle.

In addition to wearing reflective materials, the association requires modifications to the obligations of cyclists when moving in traffic. This includes, among other things, the abolition of the obligation to ride at the right edge of the road, which threatens cyclists, for example, when the roads are parked in roads, in narrow lanes or before a roundabout. Cyclists at the crossing for cyclists should also take precedence over branching vehicles. They prefer to join them even when a motor vehicle comes from a special road so that the marked cycle paths in these sections are not interrupted.

Among the associations that submitted comments on the law were, for example, Auto * Mat Association, organizing cycling, the Brno bicycle association or the Partnership Foundation.

Reflective elements for pedestrians

A fine of up to 2500 crowns! Such sanctions should be brought by an amendment to the road law approved by the government. These sanctions threaten pedestrians who will not have protective reflective vests outside the village. How much does this new measure, which still has to go through the legislative wheel, stand for us?

Enhance road safety. This is the intention of the amendment to the Road Act approved by the government. The amendment introduces, among other things, pedestrian responsibilities to wear reflective elements for impaired visibility, i.e. in darkness or mist, on roads outside the village. The original draft of the amendment was that the obligation would also apply in municipalities, but this eventually fell to the legislative council of the government.

If these elements do not have pedestrians, they are liable to a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 crowns. “I am not a great supporter of repressive interventions, we should explain to pedestrians that it is for their safety,” said Transport Minister Dan Wok.

And how much will be the new measure, if it passes through parliament and signed by the president, stand? The most basic equipment is not expensive and can be bought by everyone. In addition, for many security events, these elements are distributed free of charge. Base reflective tapes that we can wrap around the hand or the leg are about 30 to 50 crowns. Like various reflective pendants and stickers, their price is most often between 10 and 50 crowns.

In addition, some people already have problems with the reflective elements solved, because a number of outdated clothes are already wearing these elements.

Reflective elements greatly increase the visibility of pedestrians, with the reflective materials being visible at night at 200 meters, in white cloth only 55 meters and blue clothing, for example, it is only 18 meters. “Reflective material can be seen at night three times as far as white clothing and more than ten times as far as the blue cloth. At a speed of 75km/h, the driver needs at least 31 meters (1.5 seconds) to realize the danger and the corresponding way. “says Be sip.

Security reflective elements can be attached to hands, feet, back or backpack. However, according to experts, it is best to place them in places where we move like feet or hands.