The police dressed in safety vest in the district controlled bicycling students: Almost 90 percent of the wheels are in order.
Whether for work, school or private – more and more people use the bicycle for short to medium-long distances, even in winter. Motorists should make their vehicles winterized also as cyclists. The students in the district were now taken in terms of light by the police under the microscope. 111 officials checked over a month, the bicycles by students. The result was very positive. Nearly 90 percent of all two-wheelers were according to the police in order. Especially from the new legislation, which came into force on August 1 this year, many students have made use: Even battery- and battery-powered lights are approved for road traffic since the summer. According significantly more wheels were better lit than in recent years, it said in a statement to the police.
The bikes of the students were checked before the 30 schools involved in the morning hours 7:30 to 8:30. Only twelve percent of the inspected wheels there had been complaints. “That’s 128 less than last year”, concluded the county police with reflective vest. For the light offenders there was a defect map, which must be redeemed within a week by appropriate retrofitting. “Whoever does not receive the card defects in time, receives from us visit,” says Thomas ceiling, Head of Directorate of Transport.
How dangerous for cyclists of road, show the number of accidents. “341 crashed cyclists there were 2012” says police spokeswoman Nicole. A woman died. 330 were cyclists crashed in accidents, again a woman died.
But for a safe ride even in winter does not only functioning light. Marc Michalsky from bike shop cycling Michalsky recommends an inspection as in the car. “Who has a hydraulic disc brake, should refrigeration solid oil use,” says the expert. For a non-slip drive on snow and ice, there are winter tires, some with built-in spikes for a better grip on the road. “From mountain to Holland wheel all models can be converted,” says Marc Michalsky. Important are also the reflectors, for which there are legal requirements. In addition to front and rear reflectors bicycle per pedals must have two cats’ eyes. “Front and rear also in the spokes should be attached per two reflectors or reflective strips on the tire itself,” said Michalsky. Who uses a battery-powered lamp, must pay attention to the so-called K-identifier. “This is the prescribed DIN standard.” A flashlight that is fixed with a few strips on the handlebar is, by falling at a police checkpoint. In the clothing of bicycle specialist also has a tip: In addition to the recommendable helmet there are special thermal clothing that keeps you warm even in freezing temperatures.