Tag: road safety

31% of the folding posts of route require replacement

The accelerated deterioration of the folding posts that began to be placed a year ago in 37 kilometers of the route 32 is evident. In just 12 months, 626 posts (31%) of the 2,000 installed on that road leading to Limón, require replacement, since they lost their ability to get up when struck, or were cut off or taken off the road altogether.

 

LEA: Flexible poles would avoid speeding en route to Limón

The doubts about whether the damage presented by the structures is caused by poor quality of the reflective materials causes a dispute between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the company Jull.

According to Traffic Engineering Manager, Junior Araya, Jull Signals certified that the posts had to withstand up to 200 blows before losing their ability to return to their original position. However, damage to the devices was visible from the first few weeks of installation.

 

“When the project is executed, the inspection is done and it is verified that all of the posts were installed and appeared to comply with everything, however, there began to arise the question of the performance of the posts by an accelerated deterioration that occurs in The site and before that doubt proceeded to coordinate tests with the Technological Institute of Costa Rica to evaluate their performance, “explained Araya.

Mauricio Araya, from the School of Engineering in Construction of the ITCR, confirmed that the studies were done and were delivered to the MOPT, but claimed that he could not divulge the results by confidentiality. For its part, the company claims that Ingénue signed a final receipt that legally closed the contract since December last year.

 

LEA: Route 32 folding poles no longer seen at night

“The useful life is in the poster and is associated with a technical standard, it is not in months or years, but in the amount of impacts that supports a post and the poster says 200 impacts and the standard says of a sedan vehicle,” he claimed Adriano, spokesman for the company. According to the lawyer, the poles were damaged because they were not suitable for the place where they were placed (a road where 4,100 heavy vehicles circulate daily), in addition to the vandalism and bad faith of drivers who passed them.

 

With these statements, Junior Araya said that the administration can carry out tests or tests to verify the quality of the product, and that having signed the receipt does not imply termination of the contract. In addition, the results of the ITCR have yet to be analyzed in the Board of Directors of the Road Safety Council. An elapsed year and many posts damaged later, the question is whether this device was suitable for route 32. By that route circulate 13,600 vehicles a day, and 30% (4,100) are heavy trucks, according to MOPT data. And to answer, Junior Araya is sharp.

 

LEA: MOPT supposes ‘hidden interest’ in damage to folding posts

“There is no such post, which can withstand 200 strokes of a trailer, and from the beginning I did not know that people were going to get over them,” said the hierarch, who defended that it was a pilot plan.

 

“The poles are not placed so people are hitting them,” Araya added.

According to the official, because it is a road that does not have shoulders and in which it alternates from one to two lanes per direction along the mountainous part, it was necessary safety devices of this type to tell the driver how the demarcation goes, Because by the conditions of the climate in that sector, the painting is constantly erased.

 

Araya ruled out the possibility of replacing posts with New Jersey barriers, because in case of collapses or accidents would completely block the passage. In the MOPT, they say that the neighbors of sectors such as Potosi have even sent letters requesting that the damaged posts be replaced, because they did stop the fatal accidents.

Wear reflective elements on the road for poor visibility.

MEPs backed an amendment to the Road Traffic Act, which, for example, permits the operation of vehicles or imposes on pedestrians the obligation to wear reflective elements on the road for poor visibility.

 

The template should also allow for the retention of the technical card due to the poor state of the vehicle. Changes aimed at enhancing road safety should be effective from 1 January 2016.

 

Pedestrians or other reflective material should always be wearing when moving on the road in reduced visibility, such as in the fog or in the dark. Sinners will face a fine of up to 2500 crowns. “Being seen at a sufficient distance is a crucial requirement from the point of view of the safety of traffic participants and particularly the most vulnerable participants, among them pedestrians,” the Ministry of Transport said.

 

The operation of trucks, where tourists run among others in the center of Prague, should be generally allowed but municipalities will be able to ban the road signs. Restricting traffic to municipalities is, according to the Ministry of Transport, a compromise solution balancing the interests of state and pedestrians, while less restricting the interests of the operators of trucks.

 

The prohibition imposed by the law would make the operation of these trucks virtually impossible. Adjusting the speed at which the seaway can travel. On the sidewalks, people would only be able to walk on the speed of walking, only on cycling paths they could ride without limits.

 

This amendment also imposes an obligation to clean vehicles from ice or icing. The driver will not be able to drive the vehicle on which the ice is or if the ice is on its cargo if the release of the ice would endanger road safety. This will not affect the common icing on the vehicle.

 

Drivers will not be able to endanger cyclists who cross the road at the crossing for cyclists. This will not apply to situations where the cyclist is approaching the crossing.

The amendment also proposes the possibility to withhold a motor vehicle registration certificate, a so-called small technical license, when the police on a car find a dangerous defect in controlling or explaining a traffic accident. The policeman will have to state, because of the failure of the certificate.

 

If the driver does not have a certificate with him / her, the vehicle operator will have to hand over the certificate within five days to the appropriate municipal office. It will get it back if it proves that it has removed the defect or that the vehicle is technically operational. The new detention facility will not apply, for example, to firefighting vehicles or rescue services.

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.

Reflective jackets for refugees

The proposal of the League: “We will provide these tools for free in a home”.

Asylum seekers are a danger to road safety. And ‘This is the last report of Nicola Lodi, responsible for security and immigration Northern League, which collects “several reports of citizens who’ dodge ‘dangerously asylum seekers, either on foot or by bicycle, lacking appropriate reflectors signals over in special lights on cycles, although it is expected by the highway code “.

 

At the center of the criticism, then, there are the supposed dangers of refugees hosted in the various cooperatives that manage the reception. Host houses often found secluded in the middle of remote countryside and, therefore, immigrants have to travel several kilometers on foot or bike in the narrow streets and dark.

 

The League then asks Alderman Chirac to prepare a security protocol, perhaps providing a reflective vest. “On what grounds it is advertised very publicly the Italian language courses for refugees and would not work with a real and serious protocol to make sure not to cause danger both for the refugees and for those who may be faced with danger? Cooperatives earn about 35 euro a day and a jacket signaling costs 1.5 Euros, you cannot provide everyone with this security tool?” asks Nicola Lodi.

 

“As per the protocol, within each reception center there must be at night a manager – recalls the head of the Northern League – in order to help, in this case perhaps accompany, those who have to go out at night without the risk of accidents or cause, because the seats are also secluded in the middle of remote countryside “.

 

“The Sapping fires immediately – Lodi presses – because it is important to remember the last victim; he died in an accident that involved just an asylum seeker. The Northern League will be activated shortly and will provide free reflective safety vests delivering them at a reception center explaining their function. “

José Maria wears reflective vest work for road safety

The ‘light man’ has spent 20 years Fifth regulating traffic to the N-232 hours and out of the school. Today receives a tribute.

 

Children greet José Maria Garcia while he, without taking your eyes off the road, controls the vehicles have slowed to reach the zebra crossing next to the school entrance Ferdinand, who she ‘s going five times a day for the past 20 years . In all this time he has only missed an appointment in “very few occasions.” “If one day not comes, people cast me missing,” he said. And, wearing a reflective vest, and with the help of a stop sign warns drivers when they stop circulating on the national road N-232 to allow children to cross. “I am delighted and I do it because I love my people. I’ll be here while you can, “he said while watching traffic.

 

To recognize their selfless work, the City Council and the association of parents of the school have organized you this tardy and a tribute to the cultural center. It will be an emotional event, which will coincide with his 73rd birthday, which will be given details of small, an audiovisual will be shown and there will be “some surprises”. Then you will also discover the plaque has been placed in the place that bears his name, and it was decided after a referendum in which there were a great deal neighbors. The mayor, Jesus Morales, said that “if anyone deserves this recognition is Machala”. Not only in Quito their work known. Many people flowing through the crossing has met once with the “traffic light man “:” It is already a typical image of road safety“.

 

José Maria was municipal worker and decided to continue to provide this service retired: “For this national road passes many cars and heavy trucks,” so it is a way to increase pedestrian safety, said local official.

 

Of the same opinion they were shown yesterday afternoon at the gates of the school Maria Pillar and Susana, grandmother and mother of students who recognized and appreciated his work: “We are much calmer knowing that he is here stopping cars also. Children without reflective clothing do not pay much attention. It’s a very dear person in the town. “It is common to see him minutes before check -in times and after school, but also works to regulate traffic if there is any departure of students.

“Create reflection” – a campaign Warsaw CRB

Last week, we summarize safety on the streets of Warsaw in 2013 and the way the authorities and representatives of the police mentioned that they will encourage the use of reflective accessories while riding a motorcycle.

 

On the CRB Warsaw we say that the campaign is part of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 – 2020 Officials want to focus on the drivers of motorcycles and scooters. At the same time they admit that they realize that the effects will not be seen immediately (if at all will be given the fact that the Polish motorcyclists love to carry in black). The campaign is also to be encouraging manager’s wheelers to discuss how you can improve their road safety.

 

Paul campaign ambassadors were Prussia and Sublime. As part of the advertising spots appear, and will be organized meetings to be moved about safety among motorcyclists. Generally speaking, the idea is that security is not only branded clothes and spiked helmet protectors, but also elements that allow to get noticed on the road.

 

Here the choice is sizable – you can buy clothes in bright colors or with reflective elements, and you can also equip themselves with a safety vest or reflective bands. Of course, in addition to driving in built-up areas should slow down a little. We know that driving under the provisions of pathological is still on our roads, so we will only say that adding restrictions to 10 or 20 km / h always gives the driver a better chance of noticing us than the addition of 50 km / h or more.

 

Are officials and police officers actually wanted to take a more diplomatic dialogue with bikers? The answer to this question probably will be announced with the arrival of summer.

More safety on road with reflective clothing

The shopping town and the ÖAMTC increase their road safety. In cooperation with the ÖAMTC shopping Herger distributed in November carrier bags with a reflective light strip. Gudrun – chairwoman of enjoyment Herger: “We are setting a good example and do something for the safety of customers.”

 

A survey conducted in November in Austria ÖAMTC survey provides pedestrians and cyclists from a dramatic testimony. “87 percent of the pedestrian was dressed in dark clothes, nine percent lights, and only four percent wore reflectors on clothes or bags.

 

Among the cyclists were 46 percent without light traveling at about eight percent of the bikes there was only one working light, “says ÖAMTC psychologist Marion together. So that the most vulnerable road users are care the least for their own safety.

 

ÖAMTC expert tips for better visibility

-Pedestrians and cyclists should on rural roads more distance keeping the edge of the road.

-Pedestrians should – wear clothing that is easily visible in the dark – regardless of fashion aspects. Reflective materials of bags, shoes and clothes bring additional security. Children in particular should be equipped with it.

-If pedestrians or cyclists have to cross a street, you should especially after dark only to secured sites happen. Traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, overpasses and underpasses provide at least a minimum of security.

-Road users should generally not expect it from others automatically perceived to be regardless of how visible you feel yourself.

-Car drivers should with particular after dusk in the range of schools, shopping centers or markets heightened awareness drive.

-Not only defective headlamps must be repaired immediately. The right attitude is important. When repairing defects and correct light setting one helps light check on a ÖAMTC.

 

Visibility in winter

Approximately 90 percent of the information on the road is over his eyes perceived. “In winter the days are short, very often there is obstruction due to fog or snow. Accordingly, the importance of a reasonable internal and external lighting, wear a reflective vest especially when the days are shorter, “clarifies the ÖAMTC traffic psychologist Marion.

About a quarter of all accidents involving personal injury happened according to Statistics Austria at dusk, darkness or artificial light.

Traffic safety: Mutual respect enormously important

So we can all reach their destination safely is one thing above all important road safety: Mutual respect. Particularly pedestrians, children and bicycle or motorcycle riders are in an accident little protection and no “crumple zone” that could protect them in a crash from injury. “Mobile Bavaria – destination safely” with the Road Safety Program does the police on the issue of road safety attention.

 

As from the security police report stating there was in 2015 in Nested / WN total of 3001 traffic accidents: Of these, 2,120 accidents involving body damage, recorded 547 accidents with more substantial material damage and as many as 334 cases involving personal injury. In the district of Nested / WN, there were even six fatal traffic accidents. With the Road Safety Program “Bayern Mobil – safely to their destination,” the police want to reduce accidents and reduce the number of road deaths.

 

In an accident after all pedestrians, children and cyclists have – motorized or not – over a motorist always lose out. But for every road user, the question arises: What can I do to prevent accidents? Such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists can actively protect? “Helmets for example, protect cyclists and motorcyclists from severe head injuries,” says Werner, First police chief inspector and head of the police station Nested. Reflective clothing with reflective tape can make pedestrians and cyclists more visible in traffic. For cyclists also true lifesaver Number 1: “Light, light, light when it is dark. Driving without lights is life-threatening. ”

 

In these and many other indications, the police drew attention at an information booth in front of the Sparks’ branch in Nested. “It is important the awareness of all road users to sharpen for road safety,” said Gerhard, board member of the savings bank. In a contest that passers-by could also equal to prove whether they have the traffic safety tips also noted: The participants had questions in the contest on the subject of road safety answer to have a chance at great prizes.

Road safety in Board primary school

This Thursday, April 14 morning, students CM2 of Board Primary School gathered in the parking lot near the stadium of the village to develop cycling on maneuverability track set up by Christophe Kaleen, rural village guard and Jean-Claude volunteer delegate of road safety Grad invited by the municipality. In the afternoon, the children of the CM1 have succeeded their elders.

 

Each year, the Guard organizes two awareness days’ traffic regulations from these classes. The first day is a theoretical day during which students are made aware of the correct attitudes of pedestrians, cyclists and car passengers and brief information on bus transportation, children CM2 will travel to college next year. The conclusion of this first day is that too many children are not attached in the car on short trips. At the end of the day a noted test is performed.

 

The second day is that of today. Children can bring their own bike with wear safety vest, which use a bicycle of road safety. There also each child is noted. If these two days are a repeat of CM1 for the following year, it is not the same for the CM2. The child getting the best grade will meet the best child in each school represented at the county championship in Nimes 15 June 2016 take the opportunity to remind some rules? By bike, day or night, wearing the retro-reflective vest is mandatory for all open road, the bicycle lighting device is mandatory helmet is strongly recommended. The goal is to reduce the accident in the department because the Grad is one of the worst students in France. About 10% of drivers are bad drivers irreducible.

What does this reflective sign again?

Difficult to be exhaustive present all the traffic rules for bicycles, and therefore motorists. With this small selection by five points, the NR proposed to refresh your memory so that all users – bicycles, pedestrians and motorists – share the road safety.

 

  1. The advanced stop line. They allow cyclists to position themselves in front of cars at traffic lights. These are spaces defined by lines and a white or green beach. Motorized vehicles are required to stop before the airlock. “The rider is not in the line of cars. It can turn left safely,” says Christian, president of the association Cycling 41 deploring still too many motorists stops on these spaces. The locks also allow cyclists to be more visible and avoid accidents associated with blind spots, with heavyweights such.
  2. The contra flow lane. In some one-way streets for cars, cyclists in safety vest can, themselves, move in both directions. These double cycle directions are indicated by a square panel with a blue background with arrows in both directions and a bicycle on one of them. For Christian, “the interest of double meaning is that the cyclist sees danger in the face”. Another asset, these axes may avoid other more dangerous routes for bikes.
  3. The panels at traffic lights. Under some traffic lights are triangular panels with a yellow bicycle on white background. This panel allows cyclists to go on red if they are straight or if they turn to the right, the arrows under the bike indicate possible directions. Pedestrians, however, remain a priority.
  4. The meeting areas. These are spaces where live bicycles, pedestrians and cars. The panel is square with a pedestrian, a bicycle, a car on blue background. Pedestrians, is who can walk on the same floor where the sidewalks have priority over bicycles and cars. The speed limit is 20 km / h.
  5. Mandatory equipment. Bicycles must have brakes (one front, one rear), a yellow or white front light and a red rear light. They must also be equipped with a horn, reflectors (retro-reflective devices) red on the back, white front, orange on the sides and on the pedals. Wearing a retro reflective vest is mandatory for any rider flowing open road at night or when visibility is poor?