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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!

Bikers welcomed Saturday’s security event

The brisk riding of bikers has become excellent. Bikers have been praising the preventive activity aimed at safety and the importance of wearing safety clothing.

More than a hundred bikers got to the airport near Bernice on Saturday, 19 May morning. There they received reflective vest, and then accompanied by a police force for about a hundred kilometers long ride. There was a nationwide preventive activity aimed at the safety of bikers. The project bears the name Let’s start together or Kalama down.

The program then continued on the Jihlava’s polygon, where the goal was to drive together. “Within the training center area, demonstrations of safe driving and active safety training were conducted for individuals,” said police spokeswoman Dana. Bikers arrived and did not take part in the rides. Among other things, the former motorcycle racer and nine-time Rally Dakar with his family.

He also brought a small Honda Money Motorcycle with which he set a world record of 160 kilometers per hour nine years ago. This time his son, Kistna’s eight-year-old son, was beating along the Jihlava polygon. Wife of Vera then introduced a special electric tricycle for immobile people that Kaftans himself developed and manufactured.

As part of security awareness, a motorcycle vest was also presented, which has reflective tapes and in the event of a fall would blow the airbag. The vest can be used repeatedly thanks to remove CO2 bottles. “The participants in the Jihlava preventive project were highly appreciated and most of them said they would like to be back in a year because such activities really have meaning and purpose,” said Kirstin.

‘Litter cleaner’ Anne Baseman gets help from alderman

FRANEKER Anne Baseman got help from Jan, alderman for nature and the environment, during the cleaning up of litter. During this job, Jan expressed his appreciation for Anne, who has taken many initiatives to keep Franker and the environment clean.

Anne went into the Franker streets for the first time, almost four years ago, with the stick and safety vest. He sees the streets as the sign of nature, and who wants to eat a dirty plate?

He started his cleaning round, but his route has now expanded considerably. Via de Skulk Welfare, more and more volunteers (wearing safety clothing when go outside) are joining, so that the area to be kept clean can grow more.

Once a month they combine the cleaning up of the litter with collecting the old paper. This is not only good for the environment but also good for social well-being.

Approximately three times a year, clean-up actions are organized in collaboration with Morin. The volunteers (who wear red reflective vest made of high light reflective tapes) receive a reward for the hard work. Anne sees these initiatives at the starting stage and looks forward to seeing this grow even bigger.

Alderman Jan is very enthusiastic about the initiatives and commitment of Anne to nature. It also works for infectiously. When the environment is clean you will not easily throw something on the ground “.

People who want to lend a hand can do this first of all to put the waste in the garbage can. You can also sign up as a volunteer.

Santa Claus not only brings presents but also important tips

On St. Nicholas Day, elementary school children were informed about the correct behavior in the dark: the importance of wearing reflective clothing at night. In tow, Santa Claus had not servant Utrecht, but two policemen and experts from the ADAC.

Santa knows everything. He knows who can write beautifully, paint well or calculate quickly. He knows who a good footballer or a vocalist singer, who is visiting Primary School on December 6, knows a lot more. Namely, how important it is to be clearly visible from the road. And he does not have farmhand Utrecht, but two policemen and experts from the ADAC.

“The safety vest is your flare,” explains the long-bearded and red-robed man to the girls and boys of the class 1b. He brings some to himself. Some wear yellow ADAC vests, others do not. A policeman turns off the light and everyone can see it: anyone who wears a vest is immediately recognizable, but others hardly recognize it – especially not if they wear dark jackets and trousers. First graders also learn how to cross a zebra crossing correctly and how little a driver sees in the dark. After that, of course, comes what everyone has been waiting for: Nicholas opens his bag, chocolate, rulers and reflective tapes come to light. This St. Nicholas day, the children agree, they will not forget so fast.

Shine in the dark

How important light clothes and reflective vests are in the dark season, learned the first graders of the Bamberger school by a traffic safety adviser to the police.

Under the motto “Safety through visibility”, traffic safety consultant Ralf Desman of the Coifed District Police Department in the Bamberger School carried out an action aimed specifically at the children of the first classes.

Since the girls and boys in the winter months in the morning on the way to school and in the afternoon are more often in the dark on the road, it is vital for them to be seen in good time by the selection of garments (reflective jackets, pedestrian reflectors, reflective applications). Within a school lesson, Ralf Desman made children aware of the importance of choosing the right clothing in the dark based on a story with a pictorial representation.

The children received at the end of the hour reflective tapes for the jackets. This application allows the driver to perceive the children in the spotlight at a distance of 130 meters. This could be made available to the children for the support of the Coifed roundabout and the Coifed road traffic department.

Reflective jackets keep you running safer

This jacket made me a glowing runner that nobody could see. Large reflective surfaces are complemented by special optical fibers that light up and flash as an imaginary running beacon. This is one of the warmest running jackets designed for the worst weather.

Special clothing sets with distinctive reflective elements for running in winter, when the light is barely a few hours outdoors, have virtually every brand of running clothing in its portfolio. Most of them come with quality functional materials and design of reflexive elements, whose imaginativeness and design will make you look up at night after lighting with a headlamp.

Since it is a soft-shell jacket, it is especially useful at lower temperatures. If I was running at a faster pace at five degrees above zero, I was warm in it despite generously designed ventilation. Reflective material from which the main part of the jacket also increases stiffness, so it is not possible to stretch the sleeves. But when the temperatures drop below the freezing point or a fresh wind blows, becoming a welcomed helper from the jacket and maybe even in the winter on cross-country skiing. It is also warm enough to be used when walking when you feel well at temperatures above zero. In addition, he can handle heavy rain, which he can resist for quite a while. Also worth mentioning is a small MP3 player pocket with an internal earphone hole, so the headphone cable can all be worn under the jacket.

Reflective elements do not form any small reflective tapes, reflective logos, or tiny dot as usual, but straight across the entire surface. And so at the moment when the headlight light came on, I looked a little like a knight in shining armor. If you run in places where cars or cyclists are moving, they will certainly not overlook you.

PUMA Illuminate is an interesting running jacket designed for the worst weather when it is snowing, raining, wind blowing and temperatures below zero. Just in such a climate, it works best, and unlike ordinary reflective clothing, a car driver or a cyclist who does not have lights on can see you in this jacket. Given this unconventional light security solution, it is a fairly high price.

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.

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.

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.

Reflective Belt Test

The lighted mobile or the white t-shirt will not save your life on the night road. You’d better buy reflective vests, ideal for the widest bands in bright colors. But there are huge differences among them – the ability to reflect light is the best for them, compared to the last sixty times.

Usually tragic, as statistics show. For example, over 130 pedestrians died on the roads last year, 60 percent of which were killed at night.

Therefore, according to the amendment to the Road Act, pedestrians are obliged to wear so-called retro-reflective elements as of February when they move on an unlit road outside the village in the dark, dark, in heavy rain, snow or in the tunnel.

Therefore, the MF DNES Test, together with BESIP, tested 26 reflective tapes. We bought it in various places – shops, post offices, gas stations and e-shops. Measurement of the retro reflection, i.e. the intensity with which the tapes reflect the light, was taken by the accredited laboratory of the Center for Transport Research.

Most of them are bright yellow

At first glance, tapes at each end of the qualitative scale look virtually the same – light green, plastic, self-winding. “In fact, it’s not the color of the tape, but the amount and density of a special glass mass that provides a reflection of light in the tape,” explains the principle of BESIP Martin Farrar. However, it is difficult for the layman to know.

The first advice on how to properly choose a reflective tape is, according to the painter. “Be careful about whether the tape meets the standard.”

In mind, the standard is EN 471 or 20471. Look for the tape or the enclosed instructions. However, as the test showed, the quality of the retro reflection does not necessarily have to be directly related to the quality of the information given. That’s why the Ferrier recommends considering color.

“We recommend the color most bright yellow, which is best visible and red or green,” says the BESIP chief.

Although the red color of reflective elements conforms to a technical standard, it is also better to choose the lightest shade – which is also confirmed by the test results. In the first half of the ranking, there was no red, not even orange tape, but the last eight of them had a color of just five.

“Ideal is white and silver, where no color is applied to dampen reflection. Because the color will partially absorb the light that falls on it, the darker the strip will be, the less it will shine, “explains the consequences of physical laws Lukas of the technology company 3M, which deals with the development and production of reflective materials.

The third advice when choosing a ribbon is quite practical, namely to try to get the widest reflective strip.

And if you have the option, choose a predicable dealer for your purchase. Idea is to get the tape directly with the BESIP logo. The top three also received two products from the Czech Post offer.