You go to darkness to shop, friends, school or church – remember to wear reflective vest! They can save your life!
It has been a year since the introduction of regulations that require anyone who after dark to walk on undeveloped terrain wear reflective. Police officers are reminded that they have a duty to check that we “shine” in the dark.
– It does not necessarily have to be a yellow vest. You can have a tie, a tinsel or a pendant that has reflective elements – explains asp. The reflection must be visible when we walk side by side. For his lack of police can be punished with a mandate. Up to 500 zł!
– Pedestrians with reflective elements are seen on the road at a distance of more than 150 meters.
Good visibility of the pedestrian will give the driver a chance at his early notice, and thus avoiding the accident. There is no need to worry about walking on the sidewalk in the built-up area.
Do not forget about it:
- Always have a reflective tape. You do not have to wear a yellow vest. It is important that you have a fluorescent band. Available in the market are in colors: yellow, white, blue. The bicyclists put on their feet and hands, so you can do that too
- Ladies can attach small reflective pendants to their bags. Such beams in the spotlight can be seen from afar. It’s a sign to the driver that walking is moving along the way. Men can wear armbands, on legs or waistcoats, which we will buy for 5-10 zlotys
- The youngest child can buy reflective toys in the form of toy teddy bears, elephants that flash. The point is to attract the attention of road traffic. The cost of buying such a gadget is 3 to 5 zł. We put it in a prominent place, on a backpack, a jacket, or a bag that holds a toddler going home
- When buying a jacket for autumn, you should choose one that already has sewn reflective stripes. Many sportswear stores have such covers. If you do not have such a jacket, you can buy a reflective tape in trimmings and make a baby in a jacket or a school bag.
- Watch out for the mandate. If you are not at dusk visible by moving in undeveloped area you can get a mandate. From 20 to 500 zł. How much we get depends on the policeman and on the threat that we caused. The participant of the traffic is not only a driver on the road, but also a pedestrian.