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Young Poland is going to school safely

With the start of the school year in 2018/2019 – the nationwide campaign “Safe road to school” has started.

 

This is the fifth edition of the largest educational campaign in the country. Will be conducted in September and October, and during its duration children learn about the principles of safe movement under the roads. They will also receive reflective vests and a colorful lesson plan.

 

Ericka is a trademark of the PSB chain of stores belonging to the Pulaski Group. Let us remind you that last year 53 shops took part in the campaign, in cooperation with 153 educational institutions in Poland.

 

Almost 10,000 children from kindergartens and primary schools had the opportunity to get acquainted with road signs and the basic rules of safe movement on the street; especially when crossing the road on the way to school. After training the kids received reflective elements: key chains, special armbands, high visibility vests which are all made of reflective materials – thanks to which they will be more visible on the road.

 

“This year, we expect an even greater involvement of the PSB network in the educational campaign for children, which will last for September and October. In addition, the children will receive a lesson plan.” says Marlene, spokesman for the PSB Handel SA Group.

 

This is the fifth edition of the “Safe Way to School” campaign, which every year is received with great enthusiasm both by schools, police, parents, and above all by the youngest participants. Its scope is constantly expanding – the action goes to various parts of the country.

How to cycle in a group in Spain

The Spanish traffic service DGT explained in a short video how to cycle in a group on the public road. It is indicated that the cycling of two people is allowed next to each other. Even though it seems that this can cause dangerous situations, it also increases the view of cyclists, which make drivers see cyclists better.

 

The Spanish traffic law indicates that if you drive a group of cyclists on the main road you have to do that in parallel with a maximum of two people next to each other unless there is a lot of traffic and visibility is obstructed, then one has to cycle behind each other .

 

It is allowed to drive two by two on public roads when driving in a group. So keep in mind that there are a lot of traffic that can be dangerous and in places where visibility is obstructed, such as in curvy roads.

 

According to the law, the motorist must always keep a distance of 1.5 meters from the cyclists, which are more difficult when cyclists cycle alongside each other (maximum of 2 people). This ensures that drivers sometimes have to be very patient when it is busy with cyclists and opposing traffic. This can sometimes lead to dangerous situations where it is sometimes more sensible to cycle together in groups and not 2 by 2 next to each other.

 

And cyclists beware, outside the built-up area when driving on the public road one always has to wear a bicycle helmet and have good lighting. In addition, reflective clothing is also a necessary luxury, such as reflective vests. A cycling helmet for adults is not required in urban areas, but it is not compulsory for cyclists younger than 16 years old.

Traffic guard Viersen is supported

For the Viersen with their project “visibility”, the members of the KKV Viersen, Catholics and administration, gather at their events, so that the donation piggy bank in a year contains a sizeable amount.

 

Already in the 15th year, the KKV is active with its social project. The movement program of the traffic guard for the primary school classes was presented by managing director Hans Jansen. It is important for students to wear reflective vests when go out at day or night.

 

For the past 68 years, the Viersen has been working as a traffic safety organization on the goal of “no dead in traffic”. “We start our work at the maternity ward,” says Hans Jansen, Managing Director of the Verkehrswacht, who presented the KKV Viersen, Catholics and administration, with such important work. The club donated five bowls for babies to the General Hospital Viersen so that they could get home safely after the birth. “We have moderators who do parent evenings in kindergartens. Here we show the parents with a children’s belt sled that can happen in an accident or in a dark room, how important reflective clothing is. However, we are also active in schools, for example in cycling education and also for senior citizens, our work is becoming increasingly important. “Each of these target groups is characterized by certain potential hazards, which are to be reduced by means of target group programs.

With safety vests safely to school

The kick-off event of the community campaign “Safe to school – safe home” was filled on Thursday at the Jean Paul School. The school district hosted this event for new school children and their parents.

 

The beginning of school is an exciting event especially for the first-graders and their parents, said school director Owe villages. The action “Safe to school – safe home” exist since 1969 and has been an important concern since that time, all at the beginning of the school year, because it is about the safety on the way to school. For decades, various measures and police protection have ensured that all students come to school unscathed, emphasized Dormer. But the school also made an important contribution to the exploration of the school environment, said the school director – even if there is no complete security, said Droller to consider.

 

In Upper Franconia, 8584 first graders were enrolled, 3.5 percent more than in the previous year, said government vice-president Thomas Engel. Many parents remembered their own school days and whether their children could get along with the teacher or get used to school. But what can one do so that nothing happens to the children on the way to school? Engel pointed out that a whole network of Upper Franconia cares about the safety on the way to school. Professional helpers, such as the police, but also many volunteers, institutions such as the VR-Bank or companies that provide financial resources, care about the safety of the youngest.

 

“Children learn from their parents”

 

Traffic education started very early and the children first learned from their parents, Engel said. “Children see parents as role models”. And this role model of the parents is just in demand at the beginning of the school year. Safety is not just a task of the parents, but a common task.

 

Cobourg’s second mayor, Birgit Weber, recalled her own school enrollment in 1969 at the elementary school. Exactly this year, the campaign “Safe to school – safe home” was launched. At that time, the first years were equipped with yellow caps. In the classroom there was the subject of traffic education and in school the bicycle license was made. Since that time, a lot has happened and today the children would be equipped with throws the traffic guard and reflective vests of the ADAC.

 

 

Too many accidents

The time of starting school was a very intense time for the police, said police commissioner Thomas. For several weeks every day, several dozen school trips would be carried out, and that would be as intensive as possible. His colleagues would love to do that and pay attention to the safety of the weakest traffic participants. Last year, 32 000 traffic accidents involving 5300 wounded and 57 fatalities were recorded in Upper Franconia. But there were also school-leaving accidents, with 44 students injured and eight of them were seriously injured. This figure, according to Thomas, is too high and the police are trying to minimize it. Motorists often did not give the first-graders the necessary attention. In the area of the police headquarters Upper Franconia, there are 1645 school helpers, 745 school students, 117 school bus attendants and 511 school bus drivers, reported the police council.

 

Distribute over 1000 throws

The first-graders are the weakest road users in traffic, Sebastian said in his capacity as the second chairman of the watch tower. Over 1000 reflective tapes have been distributed in the city and in the district. Sebastian directed his appeal to the parents to ensure that children carry these throw consistently, because especially in the dark season, the recognizability is particularly important.

 

In the 2018/2019 school year, 1062 pupils, including 323 in the city and 739 in the district of Cobourg, begin their school life. The kick-off event was musically designed by Neil Stefano and Noelle from the Music School.

Unprotected road users

Today, traffic police throughout the country conduct national control and prevention activities in the name of “unprotected road users”. They are designed to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists – these road users are particularly vulnerable to the tragic consequences of these events in accidents.

 

During the course of the operation, the supervision will cover areas that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians. That is, passages where pedestrians are detained through busy roads. Police officers will pay attention to whether drivers are trying to use “stronger laws” related to pedestrians, such as exercising priority at a crossroads, especially during so-called “green arrows”.

 

We remind managers that the school year has begun and that children and adolescents can be found on the roads near the school. These are road users who should be given special attention. It happens that children, especially when they move around in a group and focus on conversation. They act unscrupulously, such as crossing the road or walking the wrong road.

 

Currently, the police are carrying out activities “safe way to go to school” focusing on the safety of children and adolescents near the school. We are promoting the drivers so they can drive carefully and focus on the youngest participants in the movement.

 

Regardless of the season, the driver should clearly see unprotected road users. Therefore, pedestrians must wear reflective vests, especially where required by regulations, that is, after darkness outside the building area. Remember, when preparing a school for beginners, be sure to put a reflective element(like reflective vests or reflective tapes) on his coat.

 

The use of reflective materials increases the visibility of the pedestrian several times, giving the driver more time to perform the manipulation of the pass or brake.

They organized a Reflective Safety Day

Education in the field of safety of unprotected road users is a very important element in raising children and adolescents as well as adults. Therefore, the Primary School located on the busy provincial road for many years, together with the local government and many institutions, undertakes effective activities in this area, the effect of which is even the creation and functioning of one of the most modern communication towns in Poland.

 

It is here that the finals of the Nationwide Safety Tournament in Road Traffic take place. Next to the town there is a bike path under EUROVELO4.

 

For several years now, students of the school have undertaken numerous activities among the local community for safety, including the use of reflective vests and reflective tapes by both pedestrians and cyclists.

 

Every year, the school takes part in the competition titled “Reflective School” trying to undertake innovative activities encouraging to increase the safety of unprotected road users.

 

One of the elements of organized “Reflective Safety Day” was the Picnic in the Communications Town called “Wear reflections, shine with example” and “Reflective March” through the streets with banners that encourage residents to use reflective materials. In the march along with students and teachers also went to the school head Angelika, secretary of the commune Drina Lesser, chairman of the commune council Drina Roman and other invited guests. The march took place under the honorary patronage of the Commune Head of Drina Jan Pataki.

The police are talking about traffic rules

The days are getting shorter and more and more people are moving outdoors and in traffic when darkness subsides. Then it’s important to think about being visible.

 

“The most common mistake is that you overestimate your visibility and stand out to believe that you see,” said Camilla Samuelsson, intervention police in the local police area.

 

The reflex can be a cheap insurance and Camilla Samuelsson thinks more and more people wear reflective vests.

 

“I imagine that those who are used to being out at these times have another idea. But in general, it is bad to take on, perhaps especially in the urban environment where it is illuminated and it is believed that the lighting helps one to be seen. “says Camilla.

 

Among the teenagers, Camilla sometimes hears it’s cool to wear a vest with reflective material. Just like wearing a bike helmet. To pop up the reflexes by designing, for example, reflective jackets, she believes that it may be important for a particular audience to start using reflexes and realize the risks.

 

“If you do not have a reflex, the children do not have it either. It is also very important how we influence each other. “says Camilla.

 

At preschool, educators believe that the influence can take place elsewhere and that the children bring home the behavior to the parents. They work with sustainability and wants to be in a safe and safe way. Therefore, the office has decided to hand out reflective vests to preschools.

 

“To target children was a choice we made. It should start on time. It’s a good target audience that can affect the parents. “says Ingvar Johansson.

 

Preschool has received reflective vest, and more preschools have the opportunity to get vests. It is the first to come to tell Ingvar Johansson.

 

“That’s really good. We are sometimes bad at using reflective vests but this will be like a kick at the end. “says Lisa, teacher at the kindergarten.

 

Do you ever talk about the importance of reflective materials?

 

“If we see that one of the children have reflective materials on the clothes, then we emphasize it and talk about why it is important,” says Lisa.

 

Police Camilla Samuelsson has no evidence that the number of accidents is increasing in the autumn. She thinks there are different risks for each season.

 

What should you think about going out and going to the dark?

 

To have a reflective element. If you do not want a big vest, you should take the reflective tape. A reflective tape may also be good, then there is something moving and catching attention. Do not take for granted that the driver sees you, even if you have reflective element, there are many unaccustomed drivers in traffic, so be aware. “said Camilla.

 

If you go by bike, other regulations apply. As long as the cycle is conducted, the rules apply to pedestrians. But as soon as you jump on the bike, it is counted as a vehicle.

 

“Then the traffic rules apply, like stopping at the red light and driving directions. You must keep to the right and do not ride a bike on the sidewalk.

 

If the lighting and reflexes of a bike are not met, it cannot be costly. If any of the light / reflexes are missing or they are out of order, it costs SEK 500. Should it simply be that the lamp is not turned on, it also costs 500 kronor. The police currently have no pronounced action against bikers. Previously, the police have informed the public about the rules that are applicable to then go out and make an effort in reality.

Reflective vests for cyclists

“I am a good friend, take care of me, I have children, take care of me and improving the world, take care of me” some of the messages that are seen in the more than 1,000 reflective vests that the Mobility Secretariat gave to the cyclists in 7 points of the city considered high Impact on accidents.

In this way, the activation Reflective Lives pretends that the cycling civic heroes protect themselves, take care of their lives, be visible and at the same time that all the road actors respect the users of the bike.

Other safety equipment for cyclists:

Use front (white) and rear (red) light both day and night.

Use reflective feet, wheels, helmet and body parts that move when riding a bike. According to research, human beings act instinctively when they see objects or elements in motion and more if they have light. Cyclists who use the reflective materials effectively can reduce the chances of an accident by 83%.

Experts recommend using fluorescent products to be seen during the day and reflective to be seen during the night. The difference is that fluorescent colors do not work at night. They require the presence of sunlight to be visible.

Lighting elements reduce losses by 55%

A study conducted in Denmark with 6,793 volunteer cyclists gave 3,402 cyclists a yellow jacket (test group) and 3,391 cyclists (control group), who did not wear this garment. The safety effect of the jacket was analyzed by comparing the number of accidents in the two groups. The accident rate in the test group was 47% lower than that of the control group. For accidents with cyclists and motorized vehicles, it was 55% lower.

This study showed that fluorescent materials improved the detection of drivers during the day. While lamps, flashing light and reflective materials improved detection during the night.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential for a reduction in the occurrence of accidents, by increasing the visibility of cyclists, using a yellow jacket. The hypothesis of this study was that the use of high visibility clothing in the upper body would improve the detection of cyclists and, consequently, would lead to a reduction in the number of accidents.

Rules and behaviors for cyclists

Law 769 of 2002 by the National Traffic Code establishes, in article 95, that cyclists when driving at night, must have devices in the front that project white light, and in the rear that reflects red light.

Failure to comply will be punishable by a type A subpoena, which is a fine equivalent to four (4) minimum legal daily wages in force (SMLDV). Exactly, the sanction is the A6, corresponding: transit without the required luminous devices.

From January to July 2018, 863 tickets have been imposed on cyclists who do not use their lighting devices. The penalty is $ 104,200 pesos.

On the other hand, in the Good Cyclist’s Manual, available on the website www.planbici.gov.Co in the behavior section, it is recommended to carry safety elements such as the helmet and reflective vest at all times and when it is dark.

“Protect your life by increasing your visibility capacity so that you do not go unnoticed by other drivers. Be enlightened. “

Cycling on public roads? Here’re some tips for you

The road system in our country does not only regulate the circulation of motorized vehicles on public roads, but also that of bicycles or vehicles with animal traction. That is why in this article we will present the rules that the cyclists must respect for traveling on the roads in Romania this year.

A first condition to be met by those who want to cycle on public roads is a minimum age limit. In particular, according to the Road Code, the driver of a bicycle must be at least 14 years old.

Then another obligation for those who travel by bicycle is to equip them with lighting systems or, as they are known, a headlamp and a stop. Bicyclists cannot use bicycles that have no illumination and reflective-fluorescent devices at night.

In order to be used on public roads, a bicycle needs an efficient braking system, a functional steering system, equipped with audible warning systems (car horns are forbidden) with at least one reflective device red on the back (some reflective materials) and orange cat eyes on the spokes of the wheels.

According to the Road Code, cyclists can circulate on all public roads in Romania, except for motorways. They can only run on the bicycle track if there are such tracks in that area or on the right side of the road or the first lane, but only in the direction of travel. Bicyclists can also travel on the sidewalks, but only if they are equipped with bicycle tracks or public parks and gardens, provided they do not disturb the pedestrians on the alleys.

Additionally, when riding on public roads, cyclists are required to have the ID card on them. The authorities also recommend that bicyclists wear safety clothing, such as approved helmets.

Instead, cyclists cannot travel in winter conditions, i.e. when roads are covered with ice, or snow, or across a pedestrian crossing road while on a bicycle. Therefore, crossing the pedestrian crossing of cyclists can only be done if the bicyclist goes by the bicycle.

Cyclists also have a number of restrictions or prohibitions, namely:

Not to learn or practice cycling on intensive roads;

Not to go with both hands raised on the handlebars or with both feet raised on the pedals;

Not to run more bicycles in parallel along the way;

Not cycling if they have consumed alcohol, narcotic drugs, or drugs with similar effects;

Do not cling or be towed by a running vehicle;

Not to carry other people on bicycles (except for children under seven years of age);

Not to carry or to haul any object which, because of its size, jeopardizes or endangers the driving of the bicycle or the movement of the other road users;

Not to run overnight without wearing fluorescent or reflective vests;

Not to run on a road, if there is a parallel trail or a bay on which you can ride a bicycle.

Bicyclists who do not comply with the rules that apply to them and are present in the road traffic laws in our country risk the fines provided in the third class of sanctions, that is, they may receive between six and eight points. Given that in 2018 the fine has the value of 145 leis, the fines that cyclists may receive for violation of the rules are between 870 and 1,160 lei.

A man and a woman died after being hit by a car

Serious traffic accident on the road connecting Lagos to Jabir on the night of Thursday to Friday. A man and a woman, both pedestrians without wearing reflective vests at night, lost their lives after being hit by a car whose driver noticed too late.

The accident, the police say, happened on the road connecting Lagos to Jabir. The two pedestrians were on the roadside, and at some point they were surprised and injured by a 40-year-old seat car driven by a 40-year-old man. The impact was strong, and both the 64-year-old man and the unidentified woman were still killed.

The driver told the police that he had not seen the two of them because of the darkness. He noticed them with a fraction of a second before impact, in the light of the headlights of another car running from the opposite direction. The two victims did not wear any reflective clothing with reflective materials, say law people, but a reflective vest with reflective tape was found in the man’s net. Moreover, a bicycle was found at the scene of the accident, but at the moment the law people did not determine whether the two were circulating on it or not.

People of the law must now identify the woman who had no act on it. In this case, a criminal case was filed for murder.