Two wheel vehicle road safety check in college

In order to perform a check of the two wheels at the time of the return of the colleges, Gendarmerie and municipal police have again pooled their resources. Bicycles and mopeds were monitored in three locations: in front of the college entrance Sourly, Martyrs Square Beaus sire primarily for college and Wilson Avenue in front of the St. Ursula College.

If both wheels were fewer than usual in this chilly morning, 45 inspections were performed, and 18 cyclists and moped riders were in default, or 40% of the controls!
Among the cyclists in safety vest fault controlled, five have already been in December. Yet one does not turn its light on the front, while she works, another does not carry the yellow vest while he was in his pocket.

Following these preventive controls, parents must present the bike repaired at the municipal police. Violators of bicycle safety obligations incur a fine of € 17 per offense; before lighting and default back are two offenses!

This prevention operation aims to raise awareness of the obligations outstanding on two wheels, like having a brake system in good condition and at night has lighting at the front and rear. And wear reflective clothing (yellow vest) when traveling outside urban areas, even for upcoming by the cycle track. Recall that the helmet if it is not mandatory bicycle is recommended safety equipment.

The objective is primarily to raise awareness of the need to be seen. Whether one is a pedestrian or cyclist, few people are aware of not being sufficiently visible to motorists. And do not do like this girl, holding her cell phone in hand-lamp function, instead of the light before!

Young councilors, and elected officials that accompany them, have also mobilized.

A good way to understand the security and prevention of law enforcement missions and are to be ambassadors to their peers for more road safety.