Police officers have the option to save pedestrians without reflective elements outside of the municipality a fine of CZK 2,000. Meanwhile, they are rather preventive, and pedestrians and cyclists distribute protective aids.
From 20 February 2016, amendments to the Act No. 361/2000 Coll., On Road Traffic, have begun to apply. Pedestrians have a new duty to wear reflexive elements for poor visibility when moving on public roads. For violation of this obligation, the policeman may award a block penalty of up to CZK 2,000, or in the administrative proceedings between 1500 and 2500 CZK. Meanwhile, the police are giving away the reflective tapes.
Do not want to get into the stats!
In the period 2012-2015, 523 pedestrians died, of which 303 at night. More than half of pedestrian fatal accidents occur on night accidents. Outside of the village it is alarming 79%.
Campaign for Safe Behavior
Since last fall, BESIP has been alerting the campaign “Do we see?” It aims to teach pedestrians to use reflexive elements. BESIP, in cooperation with the Police of the Czech Republic, distributes 500,000 reflective tapes, 100,000 reflective vests for seniors and tens of thousands of reflective laces and youth cups.
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The amendment also prohibits driving a vehicle with dirt, snow or frost in the outlook of the vehicle. The novelty is the introduction of the so-called bicycle street. Police officers can remove the vehicle registration certificate when they discover a dangerous defect. Sunway in cities must not exceed walking speed.