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Wear reflective vests in private vehicles

Security measure seeks to reduce the risk of collisions due to lack of visibility. Fines would reach $ 22 thousand.

Since January 1, 2016, the wearing of high visibility vests will be mandatory inside private vehicles. The purpose of the measure is to reduce the risk of being run over by drivers who, due to an emergency, must get out of their car.

The Undersecretary of Transportation, Christian Bowen, explained to T13 that a person without an accessory of these characteristics is visible at twenty meters, with the vest on, it is possible to see it at 150 meters.

In Interval route, we deliver reflective vest for drivers. From the mandatory year in Kit d automobile pic.twitter.com/TQuoszgbW0

– Christian Bowen April 28, 2015

On the characteristics that the safety vest should have, Bowen indicated that the color does not matter and “the important thing is that it is fluorescent and that it also has reflective tape“.

“It’s the cheapest life insurance I know,” he added.

Fines for not carrying the item will be around $ 22 thousand and the undersecretary explained that it is important that this is transported inside the car cabin to avoid the risk of going to look for it in the luggage rack.

Peugeot Scooters also offers its airbag vest

PTW manufacturers and specialized equipment manufacturers know that motorcycles or scooters can seriously affect your health. In order to limit the risks, Peugeot Scooters proposes, in turn, an Airbag reflective vest.

Legally proud to be the first manufacturer to have equipped a scooter 125 with a standard ABS braking system (read our test MNC March 23, 2006: Peugeot Steles 125, ready for takeoff), Peugeot Scooters “goes further by proposing equipment to protect the driver and passenger directly “: the airbag vest!

Developed in collaboration with specialists of Halite / Protein bag, this hi vis vest is simple and – we hope! – effective: unlike the “wireless” electronic vests of Bering and Dinesen (read our Special MNC Airbag Motorcycle Folder), the system proposed by the manufacturer franc-comatose binds the scooter to its user with a security cordon, as on the jackets DiMaggio and the Aurelia or Gauzy jackets (read MNC of 2 July 2010 and MNC of 17 September 2010).

“The trigger is a mechanical system consisting of a striker, a ball-key, and a spring,” describes Peugeot. “In the event of a fall, the key ball connected to the safety cord is detached and the striker pierces the cartridge under the pressure of the spring.” The high-strength polyurethane air cushions then create a 0.35kg inflated protective shell. / cc that unfolds in 0.1 seconds The cushions automatically deflate in a few tens of seconds.

The vest (sewn-in reflective fabric)weighs less than a kilo and is worn – no sir agent, not above a simple shirt! – above the jacket or jacket. In case of a fall and if the vest is not damaged, a new CO2 cartridge (€ 29.99) and a connecting cord (€ 22) are required to hit the road.

Available in “high visibility neon yellow” or in black, in all sizes from S to XL, this new airbag is already available from Peugeot Scooters network dealers for € 449.90.

Mandatory car equipment. The fines are threatening

Mandatory equipment of the car is indicated by the ordinance of the Minister of Infrastructure of December 31, 2002, on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their necessary equipment. Each car should be provided with a fire extinguisher, a reflective vest and a warning triangle with an approval mark.

The fire extinguisher must be placed in an easily accessible place if necessary. It does not count its expiration date. Lack of a fire extinguisher exposes the driver to a fine of 20 to 500 PLN. The driver can be granted the same mandate for the lack of a warning triangle. In addition, failure to report it in the event of a breakdown is punishable by 150 PLN.

Depending on the current regulations in Poland, a first aid kit is not an obligatory car equipment. However, it is worth having it. Similarly, with a tow rope, reflective safety vest, spare wheel or additional bulbs. There is no requirement to equip the vehicle with these elements but are often used on the road.

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With the mandatory fitting of the vehicle, it is worth mentioning the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. Depending on it, the car should meet the mandatory equipment requirements in the country in which it is registered. Thus, a driver from Poland entering a country where it is obligatory to have a reflective clothing and a first aid kit cannot be fined for not having it, because having a first aid kit is not mandatory in Poland. Practice shows that attempts to award a ticket for lack of equipment required by local law still take place. If you do here not accept a ticket, you may need legal assistance in your country. It is worth already during the inspection to notify the Polish consulate about the fact.

The yellow or safety vest is now mandatory

Bikers are housed in the same way as motorists regarding the possession of a safety vest. Whether you ride in two wheels, three wheels or quad, the yellow vest is mandatory.

The regulations came into effect on January 1, 2016. It will cost you € 11 if you do not have it during a check by the police. What? The reflective vest or yellow motorcycle vest.

Note that it is not necessary to wear it, but simply to have it at hand in a storage or net.

By cons, in case of emergency stop (accident, breakdown), you must wear it if you get off your machine. Otherwise, you risk a fine of 135 €.

Remember that this is a measure that allows you to be visible to other road users in case of problems, because you become more vulnerable. Read our article on what is changing on January 1, 2016 for motorists and motorcyclists

Reminder to motorists

A booster for motorists, the requirements of the high visibility vest and the pre-signaling triangle remain valid. For fines, they are identical, namely:

€ 11 in case of immediate non-presentation of the triangle or vest, in case of a road check. If you do not have both, you will be verbalized twice!
135 € in case of non-use of the triangle and / or vest. You risk only one fine in this case.

Policewomen in reflective vest visited preschoolers

As part of the project “Mom, Dad – I know how to be safe”, Sly police officers in reflective vest visited preschoolers from the Municipal Kindergarten. During meetings with the youngest, they told children what the police officer’s job was and what his uniforms and props needed in his daily service looked like.

 

Yesterday (October 13) as part of the project “Mom, dad – I know how to be safe”, implemented together with the Municipal Nursery, police officers from the Pisa headquarters visited preschoolers. Ladies police officers in safety vest talked about the rules of safe movement on the road, traveling by car in accordance with the regulations and reminded the youngest emergency phone numbers.

 

Uniforms and equipment of police officers, in particular a cap that wandered from head to head, aroused a lot of interest among preschoolers. Children also liked the police lollipop, reflective clothing, and real handcuffs, which were especially interested boys.

 

Meetings with preschoolers are certainly an excellent opportunity to make the youngsters aware of the role and tasks that the Police have in society. They will take place periodically.

New reflective clothes for employees

The employees of MPK received new outfits by reflective fabric. The Tallymen Company designed them for dispatchers of the Traffic Supervision of MPK. The employees of the Traffic Supervision of MPK have the uniforms that distinguish them for the first time in the history of this Department. Until now, they were dressed the same as drivers and drivers, and the only element that distinguished them were the characteristic hats.

 

New tickets for MPK in a few months Telecommunications Association Tallymen S.A. designed and sewed clothing for public transport enterprises, among others. The City Transport Company also joined this group, which is why the company has a special satisfaction as a Lodz-based company.

 

When designing the outfit for MPK employees, it was taken into account that business clothing will be used in various climatic conditions (seasons, simultaneously outside and inside vehicles – objects), therefore it should be universal, lightweight, durable (long and intensive periods of use), aesthetic, easy to maintain, comfortable.

 

MPK employees received a multifunctional, waterproof jacket made of laminated fabric with a vapor permeable membrane and reflective material. It can be worn alone or in a set with a fleece blouse, that forms part of it. The set also includes polo shirts with short or long sleeves and trousers like a trousers and footwear.

 

The clothing has been kept in navy blue with reflective details (including the words “Supervision of Movement”) and with licking in red. Many reflective elements are aimed at increasing the safety of employees in street traffic. A distinctive element of the uniforms of the Ruche dispatchers will be a cap with a visor, a reflective vest and gloves.

 

MPK plans to introduce new business outfits for all employees. Due to the large scope of changes and the number of operators (over 1800 employees), new items of clothing will be introduced gradually. The tender will probably be announced in the second half of 2017.

The obligation to wear reflective vests was passed

MEPs adopted a draft law that would impose new obligations on pedestrians. It is about ordering to wear hi vis vests after dark. Pedestrians who do not comply with the order will face a fine.

 

According to data from the Central Police Headquarters, in 2012 there were 10.3 thousand accidents involving pedestrians. 1167 people died in them. Although the vast majority of such events take place at pedestrian crossings and intersections, a great danger is associated with the movement of pedestrians on roadsides in an undeveloped area. At night, it is virtually impossible to see a pedestrian on time, which is not wearing reflective elements. In 2012, there were 447 accidents, and 59 people died in them. There are many indications that soon there will be fewer such events. SLD deputies prepared a draft regulation that imposed the obligation to wear a reflective vest on pedestrians moving after dark outside the built-up area along roads where there is no sidewalk.

 

Why is it so important? Pedestrian, walking after dark without reflective clothing, is visible from a distance of only 20-30 meters. If the driver travels at 90 km / h, he travels 25 meters in a second. It does not give you any chance of any reaction. However, if the pedestrian is equipped with a reflective element, the driver will notice it from a distance of 130-150 meters and will not have any problems avoiding it.

 

SLD deputies wanted the new law to promote safe behavior instead of becoming a whip on pedestrians, which is why they did not foresee penalties for ignoring the requirement to wear reflective vests. Paradoxically, however, it can turn against a pedestrian. As informs, the police intend to enforce the provisions on general principles, and pursuant to art. 79 of the Code of Misdemeanors, a traffic participant who breaks the other provisions of the Highway Code or issued based on it, may be fined up to PLN 3,000. Of course, it is impossible to suspect that this will be a standard punishment for ignoring the requirement to wear a vest, but its amount will be discretionary and it will depend on the decision of the police officer how much we will receive.

 

It is also worth looking at the issue of adjudging blame for road accidents involving pedestrians. If the obligation to wear a reflective vest has been passed, the guilt or co-payment for the accident may be charged to a pedestrian who will ignore the order and be struck. However, if the deduction is made at the side of the illuminated road, the lack of flares will not matter to the police. The insurer to lower the value of the compensation paid to the deducted pedestrian, however, can use this circumstance.

The police are calling for caution on the road

Deteriorating road conditions require more caution and increased concentration from drivers. Police officers call for caution on road at night, wearing a reflective clothing to keep visible will be good for your safe.

 

Slippery surfaces, fogs, rainfall, or local snowfall means that drivers should take their feet off the gas. In these conditions, the visibility drops and the braking distance is significantly longer. That is why it is so important to adjust the speed to the prevailing conditions and check the technical condition of your car. Changing tires, checking the condition of the wipers, lights and braking system should be mandatory activities that we will perform before winter. It is very important to take care of the appropriate field of view. Remember to clean the glass and mirrors of our car from ice and other dirt.

 

A special appeal is made by the police officers to pedestrians not to go directly in front of an oncoming vehicle. Even at the pedestrian crossing, you must first make sure that the driver will manage to slow down. Every pedestrian should also remember about his 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 on a poorly lit road.

 

The police remind you of the obligation to use reflective elements by pedestrians traveling on roads outside the built-up area – the use of reflective material improves visibility and thus safety.

It is worth taking care of other safety items

On Saturday, April 28, the long May weekend began, it was a period of increased work for the police officers. Many people will use upcoming days for family trips and leisure outside of their place of residence. When driving, always obey traffic regulations and never get behind the wheel after drinking. Road safety depends primarily on the drivers themselves, which is why police officers are already calling for prudence. Police actions will be adequate to the existing threats, but on the other hand, they will be primarily directed at providing far-reaching assistance to all road users in safely reaching their destination.

 

Police officers will look after the safety of all road users – drivers and pedestrians. Numerous police inspections that will be carried out on Polish roads have one main goal – that all motorists who go on a “picnic” will come back from it with only positive impressions – safely, whole and healthy.

 

If you are planning a car trip, let us check its technical condition, lighting settings and equipment beforehand. Mandatory in the car should be a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle with homologations, but it is also worth taking care of other items, such as a first-aid kit or a reflective vest.

 

We remind you that at any time we can check the sobriety in every Police unit. Due to the increased traffic on the roads, it is worth getting ready earlier and thinking about alternative roads. Thanks to this, in the case of obstructions on the road, caused by construction or traffic incident, they will be able to go a different way.

 

Before leaving, let us also think about properly securing an apartment or house. Let’s check whether all the doors and windows (including basement and roof) have been closed. Let us also remember about securing the garage and utility rooms and closing the valves with water and gas. Let us consider whether cash and jewelry during our trip will not be safer on your account or in a bank deposit box than at home.

 

Let us ask a trusted person to look after the apartment during our absence, leaving her with a telephone number where she can contact us at any time. During a longer absence, it is worth ensuring that more mail is not stored in our mailbox, which is a signal to the potential thief that the flat or house is empty. Timers are a good solution, thanks to which, at different times of the day, the light turns on in the apartment, which creates the appearance of the presence of household members.

 

During meetings with friends in the open air, remember that according to Polish law, it is forbidden to drink alcohol in public places, such as streets, squares, and parks, unless there are places designated for its consumption, such as restaurant gardens. We should take extra care to avoid unplanned bathing, which at the current water temperature can be very dangerous. Let us pay attention especially to children playing on the shore. Sailing on a boat, canoe, water bicycle or a sailboat, let us check their technical condition; make sure that the unit is equipped with an efficient life-saving equipment such as a wheel and life jackets. Before leaving, let us inform your relatives about the expected time of return.

 

During the long May weekend, police officers in safety clothing will be watching over our security, but safe rest depends largely on ourselves. In a world that reigns with constant stress, haste and excess of both domestic and professional duties, let us slow down a little, and certainly with our families we will reach the goal whole and healthy.

Pedestrians must wear reflective vest on road

From now on, pedestrians outside the village must wear reflective vest in darkness and reduced visibility. It is regulated by an amendment to the Road Traffic Act. If the reflective element is not part of the clothing, it is sufficient to have a special self-tapping tape. It is possible to buy those around thirty crowns.

 

A night walk along the road from village to village is a bit safer. If a pedestrian follows the law and he will has a reflective accessory on his clothes. If he did not, he could be fined. “There will be a fine of CZK 2,000 in the block proceedings for this offense. If the administrative proceedings were conducted, there is a fine of up to 15,000 crowns, “says traffic police Tomas.

 

There are a number of reflective tapes. “Probably the so-called reflective tapes that fit into the wrist or ankle area are probably best. There are of course different backpacks on the backpacks, we can also take a reflective vest as such. However, I have to realize that any reflective element I place on myself must be visible to all other participants around me, “explains Bissau chief Martin. In practice, this means that the reflectors must be visible not only from the front, but also from the side.

 

“Since 2012 more than 500 pedestrians have died on the roads, of which 303 at night. Last year, 72 people died and were not seen. A good reflective material can really save human life,” said Transport Ministry spokesperson Tomas. “ From abroad, we can see that where there was a lot of promotion and it was a law, it is Slovakia, for example, significantly reduced the number of fatalities,” he added. Accidents for impaired visibility are at least 100 meters away from human settlements.