Tag: road safety

They judge a driver without safety vest cause the accident

The Malaga Prosecutor’s Office initially requested in its provisional findings, to which Europe Press had access, that the accused should be sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. According to the public accusation, the defendant without wear any safety clothing, and had used cocaine and, in addition, caused injuries to the driver of the crane.

 

The events took place in August 2015. According to the initial indictment, the defendant was traveling with his vehicle on the A-7 towards Barcelona, in a four-lane section with a single direction, with the speed limited to 100 kilometers.

 

The Public Prosecutor’s Office maintains that the accused had his psychophysical faculties altered by the previous intake of cocaine, which caused him not to see that the victim’s vehicle, which was wearing the reflective vest and had placed the signaling triangles. In addition, there was also the crane with emergency lights.

 

At that time, the defendant according to the prosecutor, “did not make any evasive maneuvers,” colliding against the left front door of the crane and against the owner of the damaged car, which was heading towards it. This caused him “multiple and very serious injuries that caused his death.” The driver of the crane was also injured because of the collision and suffered a cervical sprain and post-traumatic disorder that has required treatment, taking more than 100 days to heal, as indicated in the provisional conclusions of this accusation.

 

For the prosecutor, it is initially a crime of reckless homicide in competition with another of imprudent injuries and a crime against road safety, requesting, in addition to four years in prison, the withdrawal of the card for six years and loss of validity. In addition, 3,349 Euros of compensation are initially requested for the driver of the crane and it is indicated that the relatives of the deceased have already received 123,000 Euros delivered by the insurer.

Municipal Calls to Check Cars with safety vest

Within the actions of the Holy Week Holiday Operational 2018 that aims to prevent traffic accidents, as well as providing road assistance to vacationers on the roads, the XXII City Council presided by Marco invites the population to take preventive measures.

 

Jaime Nieto Campos, Director of Civil Protection issued recommendations for families that use the road to arrive safely at their destination, because road safety is a priority for Mayor Marco.

 

Before leaving:

Check the mechanical conditions of the car before starting the trip.

Check the levels (water, oil, brake fluid, windshield wipers).

Check battery status.

Check the tires, including the spare tire.

Monitor the condition of the shock absorbers.

Lights

Find out about the weather conditions on the route to be covered. If it has rained or there is low visibility, take precautions or delay the journey to leave when the weather allows better safety conditions. Do not forget the elements in case of breakdown, such as reflective vest, emergency signal triangles, hydraulic jack, tools, and additional fuses. Verify that the crew uses the seat belt. Take all precautions and drive carefully, protect the family and other people traveling on the same route.

 

On the way:

Respect road signs and speed limits.

Do not drive tired. It is recommended to rest every 200 kilometers, every two hours or before any symptom of fatigue.

Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or substances that alter perception.

Carry minors in the back seats of vehicles and securely fastened with a child restraint system approved for their weight and height.

Avoid distractions Do not use your cell phone while driving.

If you are traveling with pets, take it in the back and use security attachments so that it does not distract you.

Do not pass by the right or the limit.

Use safe stops at their scales.

Put emergency signage on the road in case of stopping.

Maintain good visibility in the vehicle permanently.

Maintain the safety distance between the vehicles in front of you at all times.

If you travel by bus and the driver in safety vest exceeds the allowed speed, ask him to reduce it.

If you need help, use the telephone numbers of the 911 Emergency Center, the Green Angels 078 or the 088 Federal Police.

Road safety: New laws to reduce accidents

Many new laws have to be passed concerning the Highway Code to reduce the number of deaths due to road accidents. Security is priceless you will see, keep some safety accessories will be better. Since the beginning of this year 2011 there has been an increase of more than 12% in the number of people killed compared. François Felon’s government met urgently to vote for restrictive laws.

 

Now exceeding the maximum authorized speed of more than 50 km / h will be a crime the first time, the signs signaling the speed cameras will be deleted. For the blood alcohol level, it will always be the same but if we exceed the 0.8 g / L in the blood, 8 points instead of six will sanction it. However, just use “save a friend” the application of the Road safety. The use of the phone while driving without a hands-free system will be in contravention of fourth class with 3 points removed from the license instead of 2. Even hardening if using a “screen device” other than a GPS – 1.500 Euros and three points against 135 Euros and two points – or traffic on the band of emergency stop.

 

The focus will be on two wheels, which account for only 2% of traffic but 24% of those killed. They will have to wear the reflective vest, for those who would have stopped driving two-wheelers for more than 5 years will have to undergo training to get back to the stirrup. License plates will be enlarged to facilitate controls. The committee brought together Ministers Xavier Bertrand (Labor), Claude Giant, Nathalie Kosciusko, Thierry Mariana, and the inter-ministerial delegate for Road Safety. Experts and associations of families of road victims said Wednesday “very disappointed” by the measures announced to try to stem the rise in the death toll, saying they will be insufficient to counter the detrimental effect of the relaxation the point’s license. If that still is not enough, you can watch the shock campaign of road safety…

BESIP distributes 100 thousand reflective tapes by April

Prevention is also targeted at BESIP, which is part of the Ministry of Transport. “Together with the BESIP shelf, reflective vest are distributed to people for free. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 15,000 have been donated. Furthermore, the Czech Tourists Club will give 10 thousand reflection elements, for example. At this year’s Moto salon in Brno, 10 thousand will be handed out, “said Tomas Neola, spokesman for the Ministry of Transport.

 

During March and April, BESIP plans to hand out 100,000 of these items.

From the new duty of shining, some municipalities also promise to limit prostitution. The women waiting on the road tend to refuse to reflex reflective tapes. “We believe there will be more controls and the presence of the police discourages potential customers from stopping prostitutes,” said MF DNES deputy mayor in Nomo Robert Vanes.

 

For example, in Vipers, prostitutes now control more. “In our cadastre, we stand on the outpost to the border where we can use the controls. I see another sub-lever in that, “said Peter Majorly, Chief of Police at the local police.

 

The police presidium, however, claims that its people are not specifically targeted at prostitutes. “As a rule, the police do not as a rule investigate the reason for the pedestrian on the road during his / her activity in relation to road safety. It is important that the purpose of the law is met and that the pedestrian is sufficiently visible to other road users. The purpose of this legal regulation was certainly not to fight prostitution, but to make pedestrians more visible, “added the spokesman Josef Boca.

 

 

Winter – the police are calling for road safety

Winter is a dangerous time for all road users. Change in aura forces the change of driving technique – unfortunately, many drivers forget about it. Police officers APPLY for prudence and common sense. Incorrect speed to the conditions on the road may be the cause of the tragedy. The weather prevailing in our country makes the conditions on the road very volatile, treacherous and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. That is why traffic cops appeal to everyone about the road safety – drivers, cyclists and pedestrians – to be particularly careful and careful.

 

Roadways can already be frozen, and therefore slippery, and in such situations, the wheels easily lose their grip. Remember that precipitation or slush lengthen the braking distance of the vehicle, in extreme cases the driver may slip and not control the car. Overtaking, passing, cornering in such conditions can be very dangerous. Drivers should remember to move on the road with lights on and observe speed limits, and when weather conditions are worse – release under the rule that slower means safer. We appeal not to charge, think or anticipate threats.

 

You should pay particular attention to the depressions of the terrain, on hills, near forests and water reservoirs – the road can be particularly slippery there. Exercise extreme caution near pedestrian crossings. Also, be careful when commuting to them. If the pedestrian enters the passage, the driver may not be able to slow down. A special appeal is also directed to pedestrians wear a reflective vest so that they do not go directly in front of an oncoming vehicle. Even at the pedestrian crossing, make sure that the driver can slow down. Of course, the pedestrian takes precedence over the passage, but here the principle of limited trust is most applicable.

 

Every pedestrian and cyclist should also remember about their safety and take care to be visible. A reflective vest, key chain, headband or even a flashlight will make moving around a poorly lit road better visible to the oncoming driver. We would like to remind you that from August 31, 2014, all pedestrians who move around the dusk along the way outside the built-up area must have a reflection visible to the drivers. A fine threatens the lack of a reflective element. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests and reflective elements in the built-up area, they, largely, improve visibility. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving lives and health.

 

It is also important to remember about proper and compliant use of fog lights and daytime running lights (Article 51 of the Law on Road Traffic). An additional difficulty during this period, not only for drivers, is often a worse mood. Bad mood can affect the speed of reaction and concentration, which is also worth remembering when moving on the road.

 

Awarded for antismog bikes with safety vest

At the end of the project, with the contribution of the Region and the support of the Municipality, 175 students of 12 classes of the Comprehensive Institute Puccini were awarded with safety vest in the afternoon of today. At the end of the school year, they took part in the project aimed at promoting the use of alternative means to the car to go to school, in particular the bike, or the possibility of going there on foot.

 

The project involved 7 schools in the city, equal to 60 classes for 1,500 students. All the people who participated were given a high visibility jacket to wear in the evening and at night when riding a bike. Two super prizes went to each class for the boy and girl who used the bike or walked to school for the number of days since the start of the project. In addition to each class was given the volume “Bicycles” published by Mop, an interesting photographic journey that immortalizes the use of the bike in Parma over time.

 

At each school that participated, then, two racks were given away. Paola from Parma took part in the award ceremony, as was Mobility Councilor Gabriele. “The goal – said Paola – is to have a city with fewer cars and more bikes, which means greater respect for the environment and us. The project has a transversal formative value and also involves issues related to road education, environmental education and the growth of students’ autonomy.”

 

“Thanks to your contribution – concluded the environment councilor Gabriele – it was possible to improve the air quality. The use of alternative means to private cars is an important tool for combating air pollution. I therefore thank the participants, the teachers, the school and Fib for promoting this worthy project to keep the road safety and children’s safety”.

 

 

 

 

Emergency personnel dressed safety vest in an accident simulation

The police in safety vest of Different safety and emergency forces of Navarra participated this Thursday in a simulation of an accident and subsequent fire in the tunnel of Leiden of the A-21 Autodial Perrine. The event, which has been coordinated by the Civil Protection Service of the Government of Navarra, aims to verify the effectiveness of the implementation of the Emergency Plan for Tunnels (PETNA) of the Road Network of Navarra.

 

In addition to the troops mentioned above, in today’s practice, the 18 students is being developed at the School of Safety and Emergencies of Navarra between October 9 and on November 28. The activity is carried out in the scenario of the so-called singular infrastructures and is included in the module ‘Direction, command and control of emergencies’ of the program of the course.

 

The simulation of this Friday is included within the strategy of verification of the Emergency Plan for road safety. Directive 2004/54 / EC establish that tunnels of more than 500 meters in length must have emergency response plans. Although Navarra does not have a similar regional norm, the Government of Navarre has a plan that includes the minimum-security requirements established in that Directive.

 

In addition to the simulation that took place, the Department of the Presidency, Public Function, Interior and Justice developed last Tuesday, November 14, a technical day of emergencies and security to present to the operative groups the draft of the Emergency Plan in Tunnels of the road network of Navarra.

 

Emergencies that may arise within a tunnel’s facilities are cataloged on a scale of 0 to 3, from least to greatest severity. Among the incidents of level 0, conditions that occur in the normal use of road infrastructure are classified, such as water leaks, meteorological incidents or obstacles in the siding. Level 1 encompasses the conditions that only require police assistance, for example, incidents that require traffic regulation. Within the level two emergencies, in addition to police assistance, other means of intervention in emergencies (health care, rescue, rescue, logistical support, etc.) participate. Finally, in an emergency of level 3, a more serious range, exceptional means intervene.

 

The risk involved in traffic through a tunnel is related to both the length and the number of vehicles that circulate through it. Following this aspect, in Navarra, the steps are those that have an appreciable emergency risk.

 

There are a series of guidelines that should be followed at the time of suffering or finding an accident inside a tunnel. As a first step, you have to turn on the emergency lights and stop the engine. Before leaving the vehicle, it is necessary to put on the reflective vest and after that go to request help, using the SOS poles or by calling 112.

 

 

The reflective vest use for the visualization theme

After the presentation of the six schools that will participate in the final phase of the second school competition “In the voice of children”, last Tuesday in the communal building, NORTE in reflective uniform spoke with the Director General of Transit and Transportation of the Municipality of Rivera.

 

Mauricio referred to the school safe transit contest. He expressed that the contest “is a great success”, because the Department of Rivera is the only country level with this modality, where the Intendance and the Departmental Inspection of Primary act together.

 

“The objective is to generate culture in transit, transfer it to the population, since it is the fundamental tool to lower the accident rate. The idea is to show what is being done from Rivera to the world, “explained the head.

Gonzalez emphasized, “There are already more than 36,000 views in a week. This will serve as an example for the whole population and for the world, being a message of the children, who teach us how to behave in transit.”

 

Referring to the accident figures in the Department of Rivera, he said that this occurs more with motorcycles and mopeds. “In our car park there are more than one hundred thousand vehicles, between the two cities, and sixty thousand motorcycles circulate. For being more dangerous, we are working on the use of the reflective vest, for the visualization theme, “he explained.

 

The Director of Traffic and Transportation noted that “the driver must slow down, respect traffic signals, not use the cell phone”, although he recalled that “there is a correct signaling from the Transit Division, which in two years has been applied a lot and it has the backing of the Departmental Intending. The idea is to continue advancing and counting on the support of the public.”

 

Returning to the theme of the school competition “In the voice of children”, said that the contest “is one more stage of the work of Road Education in schools. Officials go to schools to educate children on road safety, and work with teachers, principals and later in the year, the contest takes place. ”

In Dilbert Cholula’s photographic shot, Education officials give a talk about traffic in the initial education school “Green Land School”.

Operation “Well seen together”: what security for cyclists

In association with the General Insurance Agents and with the support of road safety, France Bleu Saint-Etienne Loire offers a special day “well seen together” this Friday, October 27th. The opportunity to question is the safety of cyclists in Saint-Etienne.

The transition to winter time takes place this weekend. It is synonymous with a significant increase in the number of road accident victims, especially among the most vulnerable, pedestrians and cyclists. Indeed, the night falling an hour earlier, pedestrians and cyclists are less visible because of this lack of brightness. AGEA and France Bleu are therefore organizing a “Well Seen Together” prevention campaign and offer our listeners a visibility kit including: a yellow reflective vest with reflective stripes, a yellow backpack with reflective stripes, a reflective bracelet, adhesives to stick on bicycle frames. Come see us this Friday.

 

What security in Saint-Etienne?

Good visibility is not everything. For good cycling, especially in the city, you need bike paths. And obviously, in Saint-Etienne, it misses a little. It is enough to settle at an angle of the place of the Hotel to realize the problem. First there are very few cyclists. And most importantly, they do not know where to put themselves. The first rolls on the tracks of the tram, the second on the sidewalk and Miguel, a young student, are down from his bike! Too many people, too much danger, and do not even try to convince him to take bi-directional cycling.

 

It’s very dangerous “- Miguel, Saint Etienne cyclist

“It’s super dangerous! I prefer to make a detour and take the streets in the direction of traffic of cars that take double-meaning,” says the Stephanotis. “And if I’m really in hurry, then I get off my bike before being honked by cars that do not understand what I’m doing there and for good reason, the signage is on the ground and they do not see it.”

 

So Miguel often finds himself, like others, on the tracks of the tram, yet forbidden. And it’s not just downtown that’s a problem. Pierre-Yves has been pedaling for 20 years in Saint-Etienne, but it’s been a long time since he ventured on the boulevards: “The cycling network of Saint-Etienne lacks continuity, for example on the boulevards, there is only fragments of bike paths, without continuity we have to go down often on the roadway.” With all that, Saint-Etienne is one of the biggest French cities in the field. Only 0.9% of the working population moves by bicycle in the Loire against almost 4 in Isere and even more than 6% in the Bas-Rhino.

 

And the town hall does not seem to really take the problem seriously. First, the physiognomy of the city is what it is. “We are not going to drop the buildings to widen the streets of the center”, assistant in charge of the town hall of Saint-Etienne. Then, the city has created 18 new kilometers of bike lanes for two and a half years thanks to the zone 30 in the city center, but these are not kilometers of protected bike paths, they are the famous double-senses that do not please cyclists without high visibility vest… Saint-Etienne does not want, like other cities, to deter cars from entering the center. “There is no question of reversing the balance of power between cars and bikes; it is not up to us to encourage people to take the bus, their feet, their car or a bike.”

 

Road safety: pay attention to the accident

The over-accident is the cause of many deaths on the roads each year. This double drama can be avoided by respecting the safety instructions, in particular that concerning the wearing of the yellow reflective vest.

 

On the Internet, the Gendarmerie reports two recent events to raise awareness. Last week, in the Nerve, on the A77, a heavy truck came crashing into a van of gendarmes of a Road Safety highway platoon, but also a van of the interdepartmental direction of the roads. The three gendarmes and the patrolman managed to hide behind the guardrails; however, a serious injury was reported.

 

The previous Sunday, in the Gironde, on the N89 between Bordeaux and Lilbourn, a vehicle carrying six people from the same family is forced to stop on a band of emergency stops following a fuel outage. The whole family straddles the guardrail for shelter, but finds itself near an unlighted side road. In the rain, a 10-year-old girl is then hit by a motorist. She will die in the night following her injuries.

 

Two facts not so different: in the event of an accident, it is imperative to remain vigilant and respect the instructions of road safety, the wearing of the fluorescent vest, the setting up of the warning triangle, the list not being exhaustive.