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Reflective vest propose to include motorcycles and bicycles

If it is extended, a bill must be formulated since there is no standard that establishes a basic emergency kit for all types of vehicles. The Transportation Commission of the Chamber of Deputies received the holder of the portfolio Andrés Lobo to answer the questions and provide clarity regarding the obligation of carrying the reflective vest on all vehicles.

 

Although there were objections about the implementation, which led to the explosive increase in the price of the garment, the support of the table was transversal. Yes, the deputy of the UDI Gustavo asked to extend the mandate to motorcyclists.

 

“It’s an excellent initiative, it will never be free of criticism, there will always be people who are not satisfied, I believe that things can be improved, including motorcycles in the background, including bicycles is a subject that should be considered,” he said. Minister Lobo said that he is “open to studying it, some are already using it, without being asked, it is a first step” and added: “Another stage would be to work on a bill to establish requirements for other types of drivers”.

 

If the reflective safety vest is extended to motorcyclists and cyclists, a bill must be formulated, since there is no standard that establishes a basic emergency kit for all types of vehicles. In fact, during the first day of validity of the mandatory carriage, Carabineros fined a motorcyclist in Temuco for not wearing his vest, when the rule does not apply to them.

 

They raise fines for not wearing the vest

Deputy DC Mario argued that “you have to make a legal change to the Traffic Law. So that this can be considered a fault and you can take a fine as appropriate if you do not use (vest), because otherwise it is that have made spend thousands and thousands of Chileans to ride this famous vest in the glove compartment.

 

The Minister of Transport, who highlighted the effects of the decree, welcomed the assessments. “I am responsible for any problem in its implementation. We had differences between regions, but when talking about a white gear, the problem of a white march is when the white gear ends there will be the same problem. People who did not buy and gave that we had started this decree that was published 15 months before its implementation, it was a sufficiently broad term to inform,” he said. Lobo added that “to legislate on the use, I am open to study that One of the benefits of this initiative has been that it has had a side effect.” Cyclists have also started using this reflective clothing, so I think that it has been positive. “

The war of reflective safety vests

In a year, twice as many motorcyclist without safety vest fines were made in the City. They went from 22,177 in 2016 to 46,275 last year. There were more controls. The Government says it seeks to reduce the number of victims in road accidents.

 

More controls. More fines. That equation emerges after knowing the data of the Secretariat of Transportation of the City on the motorcycles that circulate daily in the City of Buenos Aires. According to the report, in 2017 the number of infractions doubled. From January to December of the previous year, 46,275 tickets were made, against 22,177 of 2016.

 

The controls are part of the Road Safety Plan carried out by the Ministry of Transportation Portion, which started last year and seeks to reduce the number of fatalities in road accidents, involving motorcyclists in 40% of cases.

 

Among the elements required by law for motorcyclists to travel around the city are the use of the helmet, reflective vest with the patent engraved on the front and back for the companion, green card, liability insurance, driver’s license and VTV (for motorcycles more than a year old). The use of headphones and telephones is also subject to a fine.

 

For some motorcyclists, the controls are exaggerated, although they also admit that they find it correct to circulate with the papers up to date. The strong increase in the number of infractions is also explained by the enormous growth recorded between 2016 and 2017 in motorcycle registrations: 48%, according to the latest statistics published by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers’ Chamber.

The City wants more control of motorcycles

“We seek to improve citizen security,” said Deputy Chief of Government Buenos Aires Diego, presenting the work of the Buenos Aires police. The deputy head of Buenos Aires Government, Diego, presented on Friday the work being done by the safety vest dressed City Police in relation to the control of motorcycles to prevent crime and prevent the movement of those who violate traffic rules, and stressed that they were already supervised “52 thousand motorcycles and about 2,500 kidnapped”.

 

“All this is done in the search for the improvement of citizen security that we are carrying out in the City of Buenos Aires within the Comprehensive Security Plan, which is something very important for us,” said the Deputy Chief of Government.

 

Santali explained that the implementation of these controls, which are made in conjunction with the Body of Traffic Agents, imply “a central change in a problem that grew as sales and users began to grow” of this type of vehicle. In as much, it needed that “the motorcycles that later do not retire go to compact themselves and all that generates resources for the Graham Hospital and for the Hospital of Children of the City”.

 

Most infractions are related to adulterated or illegible patents, vehicles without domain name, non-compliance with insurance, expired or disabled driver’s licenses, lack of mirrors on the motorcycle, lack of green card, circulation without a helmet or without a vest and evasion of the traffic controls.

 

The sanctions include the retention of the vehicle, fines of 100 fixed units (which rise to 200 when it comes to the unauthorized circulation of a companion or the non-use of the reflective vest with the domain number) and the disqualification from driving 5 to 10 days. Each unit is equivalent to $ 10.40, with which fines range between 1,040 and 2,080 pesos.

 

Also, present were the Security Secretary of Buenos Aires, Marcelo D’Alessandro, and the Under Secretary of Sustainable and Safe Mobility, Paula Bissau. For his part, D’Alessandro said that “we are carrying out 56 daily checks in the City area” and “to this is added what is the Digital Ring that allows us to control the entry and exit” of the motorcycles. “What we are looking for is to create a safer City and regularize the motor vehicle park,” he added.

 

Bissau said in turn, “we are committed to the Head of Government in reducing the number of deaths in road accidents by 30%, knowing that no person should die for the mere fact of traveling on the street.” In this line, he recalled that the first Road Safety Plan of the City was presented “in March of last year” and that “we are working mainly with the vulnerable actors, and one of them is the motorcyclists” that “in 2016 represented the 40th % of those killed in traffic accidents “.

Cyclists would be forced to wear reflective vest

Senators entered a project that provides “the use of high visibility vest during the night and when visibility conditions make it necessary.” “During the night and when visibility conditions make it necessary, bicycle drivers should always wear a high visibility reflective vest.” This is the main slogan of the bill that senators Alejandro Navarro, Lily and Antonio Horvath entered Congress.

 

The initiative that modifies the article 80 of the law 18,290, of Transit, establishing and that it will have to be studied by the Commission of Transports and Telecommunications. They emphasize that “in spite of the advantages that the bicycle presents like means of transport many cyclists and people. In general, they have difficulties to use it on a daily basis, among which is the insecurity of their cities, whose geography is not adequate to circulate in their streets, except that the drivers of vehicles do not respect their pace and therefore can be victims of an accident traffic”.

 

In addition, the legislators indicated, “Law No. 18.290 says nothing in relation to mandatory safety measures for bicycle drivers during their driving at night and when visibility conditions make it necessary, taking into account the statistics.”

 

In the same line, they explained, “the security elements allow to prevent traffic accidents and / or reduce the possible damages and injuries that they may cause. In this sense, the implementation and proper use of security elements such as the high visibility reflective safety vest ostensibly reduce the risk of injury in the event of traffic accidents.”

 

“The use of reflective material considerably reduces the possibility of being run over on public roads, especially in situations of poor visibility, alerting drivers to the situation of risk. If using the reflective vest allows a visibility of 150 meters, distance that allows to avoid the reflective, it is reduced to about 30 meters when it is not carried, which prevents an adequate reaction from the driver”, highlighted the senators.

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.

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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.

Driving outside safer with fur horse

Research by the Stoke Duchy College in the United Kingdom. It shows that two-thirds of the questioned riders have experienced dangerous situations in traffic while driving outside. Striking in the research was that riders with colored horses had the least near misses.

 

Wearing reflective clothing, according to the team leader of the research and chair of the international Society for Equitation Science, Dr. Hayley Randle has no difference. The survey took place via social media and there were more than 350 riders and amazons who participated.

 

Because of the outcome of the research, the team now wants to design a safety vest with the colors of a fur horse.

“This summer we will continue with the research and test whether it indeed makes a difference. We will film the result of riders with different reflective vest and the new design. ”

 

It is the intention that the research will be completed in September and the results can be presented during ‘International Society for Equitation Science Conference’.

Safety vest mandatory in Germany since July

Since 1 July, it is mandatory to have at least one reflective safety vest in the car in Germany. This measure applies to motorists, truck and bus drivers.

 

The safety vests must be stored within easy reach, so not in the trunk. The ANWB advises you to take a safety vest in the car for all occupants.

 

In commercially used vehicles (including foreign ones), a safety vest must already be present for every occupant. The high visibility vest is not required for motorcyclists and motor home drivers.

 

The vests are already mandatory in several other European countries, such as Belgium, France, Austria, Spain and Italy. Those who cannot show the reflective vest after 1 July after a check risk a fine of € 15.00. Curious about what else you should have with you in the car in Germany?

Well lit up the street is really not crazy anymore

It is December 21, the shortest day of the year. Let light, early dark. It is all the more important for traffic and cyclists to stand out in traffic. Even the dog can put a light or reflective tape on the collar.

 

When Rite pulled on her reflective jacket three years ago, her daughter laughed at her. Is not that a bit exaggerated, and then asked her. “Nowadays she does not say anything about it anymore and she goes on the street in a well-lit way,” says Heymans, who is taking a walk along the Liberation Path on the border between Rosalyn and Den Bosch with José Heave this cold December evening. They wear a yellow vest.

 

While the women from Rosalyn talk about the usefulness of their reflective clothing, a group of runners passes by. Yellow and red lights flicker in the darkness. Some have their arms covered with reflective strips. A little, further a red light flashes around the neck of a dog.

 

It is striking in these dark days: many walkers and runners wear fluorescent clothing and even dogs are clearly visible. Very good, but the cyclists stay behind. That turned out last month, when the police in Den Bosch wrote more than fifty fines for driving without light in a few days. She already announced that she would continue to carry out inspections in the context of the national campaign I am falling on.

 

However, the animal department in Den Bosch has also increased the demand for lighting or safety vest for animals, says employee Patrick Tile. In the case, there is a shelf for decorated: from safety lights to luminous harnesses and illuminated collars that can be charged via a USB stick. “The products are getting smaller and easier to carry,” explains Tile the increasing demand. “The safety of an animal is just as important as ours.”

He had killed a 17-year-old cyclist with no reflective vest

The motorist who mowed Adrian, 17, March 27 in Riches, was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison, two suspended and put to the test. He committed the irreparable. Killed a 17 year old kid who was riding a bike without reflective vest. The high school student who should have passed his baccalaureate has died as a result of his injuries.

 

Adrian was coming home from a party with two friends. Yes, they had drunk alcohol, a dozen glasses. Yes, Adrian had no reflective safety vest or lighting on his bike. But no, he did not commit any fault on the road to Orchids, at the exit of Felines. The faults are Sebastian Quieting who committed them. He also came back from a party, had 0.96 g of alcohol in his blood, and was driving too fast.

 

The driver did not stop after the collision. Although he had twice been to the scene of the accident, he did not go to the police until he had told his roommate that he was back home. “Almost immediately,” says Quentin Lobes, his lawyer. “I hit Adrian but I did not see him coming,” said the defendant. In addition, after that, it was total panic for me. ”

 

“He did not see him, he killed him and he left,” says Azania prosecutor Julian-Rama. In deciding to drive, he decided to put someone in danger. It was Adrian. The motorist crashed after making a mistake on the highway. “It was raining,” he explains. “But why do we leave the wheel to a person who does not take the right road to get back?” He did not even have the courage to stop when he went back and forth on the scene! His cowardice is to have refused to face reality. ”

 

He had just recovered his license

The motorist without high visibility vest had already been warned: between 2003 and 2016, he committed at least ten speeding, refused a priority, a Stop, already driven under the influence of alcohol … He had just recovered his license when the accident took place and that, it deserves three years of prison with mandate of deposit for the parquet floor. A punishment required under the blow of “emotion,” for Me Lobes: “He took a life without wanting it. If he had wanted to flee his responsibilities, he would have surrendered the next day, on an empty stomach. However, no, he goes right away, alcoholic. “It’s extremely hard for me,” the defendant says head down. I live a hell, certainly not at the same level as the family, but I would have liked so much that it does not happen … “He has been in detention since yesterday.

 

Airbag safety vest for biker Getting started

Used in competition, the airbag reflective jacket for bikers is becoming more popular for individuals. It is a little tough to put on the first few times, it is discreet in use, and above all, it does not bother the driver.

 

Dinesen, a specialist in biker equipment, offers an airbag vest, the D-Air Street, designed to protect the back, collarbones, and thorax in the event of an accident. Sensors, installed on the fork and under the seat, record the movements of the two-wheelers before being analyzed by a central computer. Thus, according to the manufacturer, the system is capable of recognizing all critical situations: fall alone, impact from the rear, frontal or lateral impact … Therefore, the vest inflates in 45 milliseconds maximum. However, the main interest of this new vest is that the connection between the system and the safety vest is wireless, allowing complete freedom of movement. The other visible part of the device, the screen installed on the handlebars and which controls the proper functioning of the system is rather unsightly and too bulky. In addition, that especially since it provides only two interesting information: the battery charge level of the vest and the correct connection between the vest and the system.

 

The vest also has a range of about 10 hours, a delay that we have actually found. Let us hope that over months, even years, it remains the same. However, to preserve the life of the battery of the vest, it will be necessary to turn it off after each use. Similarly, it is advisable to turn it on only once installed on the two-wheelers to ensure proper interaction with the electronic box. An annoying detail: if the engine is shut off while the link has already been established, in case of stalling for example, it will then turn off and then turn on the vest for a new connection is established. However, this operation is easy and the switch is easy to handle, even with a heavy winter glove.

 

At the time of purchase, it will be necessary to pay attention to the size of the waistcoat because it is necessary to foresee the differences of thickness between the holding of summer and that of winter. However, as it has large elastics, it accepts differences in size, but it will not take too large a size if you buy it in winter (and conversely if you buy it in summer). Finally, once the habit of putting it on, we enjoyed the maintenance that offers the D-Air Street thanks, in particular, to a very efficient backbone. In addition, its yellow reflective material is a not insignificant in terms of safety because it allows being visible from afar.