Tag: reflective vest

The police will deliver reflective vests and tapes

Pedestrians and co-drivers two groups of people to whom the attention of the police in the region in these days is the same in both cases: to be better seen. Reflective vests today from 5 am to 5 pm will be handed over to the passengers on the passenger seats on the road at the entrance.

 

“In vehicles, in most cases, the reflective safety vests are only for the driver. The other participants are not, and are often at risk of life, for example, when they are in a place of a traffic accident, “explained police preventer Lucie.

 

According to her, there are tragic accidents that could often be avoided if people in dark or dark were sufficiently visible from afar. In the case of pedestrians, hand-reflexes can also be helpful.

 

“We will share with representatives of BESIP and traffic patrol pedestrians in Zinc on Street on Thursday,” said Lucie in reflective clothing.

The event takes place between 7:00 and 8:00 in the morning.

Children have reflective tapes for safety

Fog and poor visibility is the biggest pitfall of autumn. The change of the season should be addressed not only by car drivers but also by pedestrians who without reflective vest often move on the roads as “invisible”.

 

To ensure that all road users know how to survive, the Road Safety Team together with the Czech Police has prepared a security action.

 

Interactive was especially for children. They first became acquainted with the reflective elements, their appearance and where they should wear them to be seen. “I have a yellow stripe on the school bag and when I see the car, I see it,” said Matthias eight years old, and because he did not want to compromise on his safety, he made his own reflective stripe, which he carried to the iron-on cloth.

 

Of course, there was no computer here. Scholars in the program became an imaginary car that was passing by in the shade of unlit people walking down the road. The mice then assigned them reflective elements.

Drunken glasses

 

Adults could try their drunken glasses again. They simulated the state of human blood circulating between 2.5 and 3 per mile of alcohol and, in addition, they should pass through the cones. However, the movement had problems with the participants. Not only the cones have sometimes dropped but also missed them.

 

“I can see now that every profiles with a man waves well and I do not wonder why drivers sometimes get drunk when the drunk is making an unexpected step,” said Douay. In action, except the reflective tapes, parents also advised on how to properly secure child seats and how they should fit themselves in the car.

The policemen control “invisible” pedestrians and cyclists

The police officers returned to the preventive event. Pedestrians and cyclists have warned of the dangers that are imminent if they are not visible to the driver. They advised cheap and spectacular aids and also distributed reflective tapes.

 

“We have populated places especially in the outskirts of the city where there is no public lighting or people are walking along the roadside. Very high movement of people is also in the morning or evening hours around the manufacturing plant in the industrial zone. Many go from the surrounding settlements on foot or ride a bicycle, “said Petra, with the fact that now the event is over. From now on, in the course of their day-to-day work, policemen will check the places where the law imposes an obligation to have reflective elements. And here he sees the stone of the accident.

 

“It is very unfortunate that the obligation to be visible in the darkness is only visible on the roads between villages. Paradoxically, there are only three places in our cadastre that are not too busy. On the contrary, there are many sections in the peripheral areas where the lighting conditions are poor, the sidewalks are missing and many people are moving along the roadside. In my view, such places should be captured in the law, “adds Gallic.

 

The policemen in reflective vest have been going on for several years in education to raise awareness among pedestrians and cyclists. How they are at risk when they are not on the road because they wear dark clothing or do not have the prescribed bicycle lighting. “When we started with this program more than four years ago, few people were visible on the roadside,” says Petra.

 

Still, some seem to be implausible. “We have examples here when a citizen takes a reflective tape, thanks and when we go back, we can see the dark silhouette on the side and the tape is hidden in the bag,” Gallic shakes his head.

 

Experience shows that few adults, in particular, are certain to see the driver. Wearing dark clothing, cyclists do not have any mandatory equipment. Some even ride without a main light or reflector. It is much better for children, because manufacturers have been using reflective patches or threads for years. Police statistics show that tragic collisions of cars with pedestrians or cyclists are increasing in the winter months.

 

Two-thirds of pedestrians’ deaths on roads are reduced in visibility. The lights of the cars also contribute to this. The driver is concentrating on the lights of anti-tank cars and does not feel the pedestrians who are inadequately dressed. In order for the driver to be able to react in the dark in the dark, blue or gray clothing in time, he would only have to fly forty.

 

A flashing or reflective ribbon is recommended at dusk, as well as runners, pedestrians or skaters in the parks, and we appreciate that the blinkers also use riders at dusk.

Police have got new safety vests

The police introduced a new part of the uniform – reflective vest. They have two designs, reflecting mainly on traffic police and dark blue mainly for police order. New vests allow police officers to have their “mobile office” in their waterproof pockets.

 

Blue vests were given to the police about three days ago. A hundred samples will be tested by police officers in Prague, South Moravia and Moravia-Silesia. The reflective design was tested for three years. Approximately half a year is already used by the traffic police. “We currently have 2700 pieces,” said Michal of the Directorate of Traffic Police.

 

Dark vests differ from reflexes. They also have additional buckles for attaching a micro camera or an extra pocket specially designed for a mobile phone. There are also pockets for pencils, blocks, radio, gloves, knife and other accessories.

 

“Previously, these things were carried by the cops in their pockets, which limited them and did not look good. Now they have virtually everything, such a mobile office, “said police Chief Martin.

 

The police wanted not only to boast new safety vests but also introduced them for people not to be surprised and did not ask whether they were actually police officers. This has also happened in the past when a new gear was introduced.

 

Keep running with reflective material for safety

Each person can run, it’s a natural activity. Regular runners still increasing, which is great? If you belong among those who in reflective vest would like to run around on a regular basis, then this article is for you.

 

Why start running:

  1. You have a better mood
  2. Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
  3. Lose
  4. Running in fourth anytime, anywhere
  5. Its costly and time-efficient sport
  6. Improves your digestion
  7. Improve in other sports where endurance is needed basis
  8. Strengthen immunity
  9. Will know new places and your four-legged friend

What may be missing in the equipment runner?

– Functional clothes with good moisture

(T-shirt, long sleeve, bottom-shirt, shorts, pants or leggings, windbreaker, soft-shell jacket)

– Running shoes

– Headlamp

– Reflective tape or flashing light

– Small backpack, fanny pack or pocket on the arm

– Headband

– Gloves

 

How to dress?

When running reliably heats up, so do not be afraid to run with a slight feeling of winter. Look at the thermometer and add to 10 degrees depending on the dress =). A few minutes it will be cold, but after a while you will run nicely. If you know that after you have run out, take your reflective backpack in one layer in addition.

 

Warm-up

Before you rush out, it is good to be at least somewhat limber and warm up. Your ankles, Jump on the spot, do a few squats, anything, to feel that you are not stiff.

 

Time

Always start to run at a slower pace, you can, but you do not gradually accelerate. Runner’s beginners can combine running and fast walking. Listen to your body and do not try to break records the first time.

 

Distance

Maybe you and want to bamboozle the edge of the world, but not overdo it, your body has to get used and it would be a pity just the beginning injure or over train.

 

Highlights the importance of wearing reflective band

Still applies to “see and be seen.” Visibility of pedestrians and cyclists is one of the key moments of their safety. The focus should be on the consistent use of retro reflective elements, it is good that today are aware of the manufacturers of clothing and footwear and lots of sports items of clothing already has incorporated these elements of production.

 

In addition, this year is in effect the amendment of the operation where the movement outside the illuminated portion of villages and towns, the use of reflective materials required. But worth mentioning is also the lighting control functionality on our wheeled darlings. And these are bicycles, motorcycles and cars. It is good to check if everything is lit as it should, if possible, get your check if we have the headlights properly adjusted. With wrong oncoming headlights can dazzle, but does not have lights lit up the necessary distance. Worn light dish or plastic housing dimmed considerably reduces the efficiency of light. Even the bulbs need to be replaced after several years.

 

Increasingly, we will also meet mostly with morning fog and driving in fog is one of the most dangerous. But that’s probably all aware of them.

Slowly changing, stability and weather related adhesion. Wet road in the evening or in the morning has fewer grips than in the rain. And to that we would fall leaves from the trees and it was really slippery, braking can have in extreme cases up to several times longer braking distances.

Therefore, among other things, it is worth checking the tread depth on tires, hot in summer and when loaded the car on the way to vacation wear out much faster than in normal operation. Worn tire combined with the slippery road, it is a deadly cocktail.

 

After the holidays is probably the most people rested than during the current year. Therefore, they should be seen on the roads and sidewalks just calm, smiling and concentrating people. Unfortunately, this is but usually not.

Stress at work after returning, piled and unfulfilled tasks dispatching children to school and have to trouble-laws or envious neighbor, they can play even with individual. To sum up in one sentence, calm and smiling, with the vehicle in proper condition, knowing the risks of autumn and the eternal problem of visibility we feel on the road much better and safer.

 

“We are?” – We want to see you next time!

“Every lost life is wasted, especially when many accidents can be easily avoided. Therefore, BPA sport marketing company decided to support the campaign “We are?” Reflective vest can save lives not only fans who returns home after dark from a hockey match, “explains Jana – Chairman and CEO of BPA.

“Sport is an ideal form of education, and we are pleased to be involved in promoting traffic safety. Each of us is a driver and realizes that extending reflective elements to help the company to greater safety on our roads, “explains Chairman HC Sparta reasons why the campaign also supported his team.

 

Patrick Karmas, managing director of PSG Slim, adds: “We care about the safety of fans not only during the hockey game, but also the way to the stadium and back. The campaign” We are? “Has a great sense of safety, so we fully support.”

Mark Chile and Team HC Ocular Trine: “Security is not only our fans, for us, a very important thing. Hockey matches usually ends at a time when it is dark outside, and therefore consider campaign promoting reflective elements, and thus better visibility of pedestrians, as very valuable. ”

 

“It’s not just an obligation for pedestrians to use reflective elements, which is valid from February 20 this year. We want to be reflective tape or other reflective elements become as commonplace as in winter gloves or hats. It’s a small thing, which is, however, the value of human life, “says the head of Road Safety Pastor Martin and adds:

 

“After every match and in the winter on matches is heading to stadiums tens of thousands of people. We are therefore pleased that, thanks to the clubs every stadium will be able to remind fans that the reflective tape them can save lives. “

10 rules for safe cycling

Cycling is a fascinating sport that brings us closer to the beauty of nature and benefits the health and psychological well-being. However, it is necessary to think of it, that cycling can be very dangerous. The cyclist is not protected by anything other than a helmet and a possible fall or traffic accident, for it can have serious consequences.

 

To avoid unnecessary risks, inspire the next part of the series Instructions for cycling. This time we will discuss basic advice department of the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety connect them with the laws of the road. BESIP for easier understanding formulates the principles of safety in cycling Ten Commandments.

 

  1. Status of the wheel and the gear

Wheel must be properly aligned with two fully functional, mutually independent brakes. Must have reflectors – white in front, red at the rear. The wires must be the two wheels orange retro reflectors, as well as on the pedals. Safety is essential bicycle helmet. Compulsory it must be persons under 18 years, but from my own experience I know that helmet saves lives all age groups.

 

  1. It is important to be seen

Always wear colorful cycling clothing, preferably with reflective vest. Although the vest does not look aesthetically pleasing, but it overlooked driver of the car, so do not be shy to use it. Especially in low visibility light advantage. Front headlamp must be white, red back, always with the power source.

 

  1. The alcohol does not belong to the wheel

After use of alcohol as well as other narcotic substances, decreasing reaction time, decision-making ability and impairing stability.

 

  1. No matter how many kilometers you move, but as you move

Begin slowly by bicycle. Dial the route that you can in case of fatigue slightly shortened. Avoid busy roads and remember that the sidewalk is only for pedestrians, as well as a transition.

 

  1. Is nothing worse than to think that the bike you gentlemen roads. Remember that even if you see the car, the driver may not see you. In addition, cornering on the roads may lurk spilled gravel spilled fuel, oil or motorist in the opposite direction.

 

  1. Use all the senses

If you change the direction of travel, be it early and clear sign of arms. Always hold the handlebars and watch the traffic that you drive. Unexpected pothole or channel that passes can cause a defect or crash. Use hearing, bike listen to loud music, not to phone and certainly do not write reports. Everything distracts and reduces handling bikes in crisis situations.

 

  1. If the road to the right

When driving, keep on the right shoulder. If you go in a group, keep such distances that the car could safely overtake and integrate into the gap. Larger groups are a good split and leave more space between the groups. Beware of parked vehicles that travel around the left – it may be that just the driver opens the door.

 

  1. Dead angles

Drivers of large vehicles have mirrors much larger blind spot, so often do not see the cyclist. In any case vehicle that left blinker signals the driving out of a parking space or branching.

 

  1. Lock the ninth round of their

Greater the stronger the lock, the harder it overcomes. Behind the castle is a good idea to pay extra, more expensive ones tending to have a safety case and it is not easy to break. Never lock the bike just behind the front wheel. In most cases, it is easy for thieves to allow the front wheel and take the rest of the bicycle.

 

  1. Injuries always reports

Failure to provide first aid in many cases criminalized. Collision where the injury occurred, do not ignore. Ask the road police in safety vest or Call the ambulance service by calling 155 or police on the line 158th.

Safety requirements for drivers in European countries

Vienna or Geneva Convention does not provide for you when traveling by car across Europe will only need the Czech mandatory. Tyro Convention mentions only the technical equipment of the vehicle and not the obligatory equipment of the vehicle. If you are going on holiday by car, you should equip your car according to the requirements of each country through which you pass.

 

ÚAMK Company that provides assistance prepared a list of mandatory equipment in each country.

 

Belgium

Motorcyclists must wear protective clothing, e.g. .: gloves, jacket with long sleeves, long trousers and boots with ankle protection. Reflective vest is mandatory only for the driver of a motor vehicle. The fire extinguisher is mandatory for vehicles registered in Belgium for foreign vehicles are only a recommendation.

 

Bulgaria

All vehicles, except motorcycles, must be equipped with a fire extinguisher. Reflective vest is mandatory for anyone who leaves the vehicle during an emergency, even for motorcyclists.

 

Croatia

Children under 12 may not travel in the front seats. Except for children less than 2 years old located in the “egg” and deactivated airbag. Motorcycle or moped is not permitted to carry children up to 12 years. Vehicle trailer must have two triangles. Reflective vest is mandatory only for the driver of a motor vehicle.

 

Denmark

Fire extinguisher and reflective vest is not part of the mandatory equipment, but it is recommended to have a vehicle. On highways, the driver must use their car hazard warning lights to alert other motorists before the formation of the column or other dangers (such as accidents, obstacles on the road …).

 

Estonia

Reflective vest is mandatory for anyone who leaves the vehicle during an incident in poor visibility. Extinguishing standing position is mandatory two-track motor vehicle equipment. It is mandatory to carry two wheel chocks (blocks of wood or plastic) to prevent possible movement when the vehicle is parked on a hill.

 

France

Helmets of motorcyclists must have reflective elements according to the ECE 22-04 paragraph 6.16. Helmets approved by the French authorities without reflective stickers can be used. Vehicle drivers and motorcyclists must have Alco test in their vehicles, but no fine will be imposed if it cannot show during a police road check. Children under 10 years must not travel in the front seat when the rear seats are vacant. Reflective vest is mandatory for everyone on board a vehicle with two or more wheels (eg. motorcycle, passenger car, van, camper, truck …) – Sanctions 90-750 Eur.

In Paris from July 1 introduced a low emission zone and it is therefore necessary to have a low emission plaque. They are prohibited headphones for listening to music and hands free in your ear with cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers of motor vehicles.

 

Italy

Children traveling in vehicles registered abroad must be ensured in accordance with the laws in force in the country of origin. Reflective vest is mandatory for anyone who emerges from the vehicle during the incident. This regulation does not apply to motorcycles. The cyclist, who rides a road in poor visibility or in a tunnel, must wear a reflective safety vest.

Safety vest belongs to the cab car and not in the trunk

The high visibility vest, which is part of the mandatory equipment vehicles, it’s belonging to the cab car and not in the trunk. This is the basic lesson, with whom in recent days to meet (meet and may continue) motorists during traffic controls in the area of the metropolis. Central Bohemian police had engaged in preventive actions aimed at increasing the visibility of motorists.

 

Its mission is to remind motorist’s obligation to use the vest every time the driver gets out of the car to solve technical failure or an accident. Now why should he have on hand – and not in the trunk, recalled Monika policewoman.

Having a car in a reflective vest designed for the chauffeur duty – police, however, highlight the need to ensure security for the entire crew. The ideal is that for a rainy day should vest in the car ready with everyone sitting in it.

 

Yet it does not remain just rhetoric. In the preventive police action transmit controlled drivers another vest. “In addition, since the drivers were to hear a very positive response. In just the first 13 days of the campaign distributed police during the nine audits total of 462 reflective vests; most in the Klan (170) and near the capital (in the region of Prague: West – within the territorial division of the Messenger of police activity – it was equal to a hundred and Prague-Country: East 20).

 

The current wave of the campaign is mapped out on until 15 December, when police officers with vests still meet motorists at Malta Boleslaw – and additional checks are going until February.

 

Reflective warning dispels the death

for drivers who stand out from the car in dealing with crisis situations, the use of warning vests responsibility – as a useful supplement would be of course policemen also recommended pedestrians. Especially in the current season of short days, long nights and sometimes lousy visibility even at noon.

 

Without exaggeration, without exaggeration, because in the dark or in the rain, for example, may be a matter of life and death. For example, while the figure in a blue dress (yes, practically invisible not just black) can only observe from 18 meters reflective elements are visible up to 200m of distance. The driver who travels 75 km / h, while it needs about 30 meters out to react and managed to avoid pedestrians …

Small children in reflective vest firmly hold hands

A convoy of armored and US troops have driven 1 800 km as part of an operation to reassure allies in Central and Eastern Europe. In Poland, the home of the population recalled the scenes of liberation.

 

Small children in yellow reflective vest firmly hold hands and lay speechless Chinook helicopters that raise dust in the parking lot of the school. Shy teen pose for a picture next to US soldiers smiling while Polish families climb on a Stryker armored column.

 

“I am very concerned about what Russia will do, says Ursula Wonk in reflective clothing, 69, a retired postal watching the scene from a bench. It’s comforting to see all those American soldiers and to know they are there for us. ”

 

Its Dragoon Ride operation [“path of the Dragon”], which is a communication operation, a year and a warning shot for Russia. General Ben Hodges in safety vest, who commands the US Army in Europe, had the idea.