Ignoring traffic rules by both drivers and pedestrians are often the result of serious accidents – warns Brasov police at the beginning of the school year.
Representatives of the Brasov County Police have come up with tips for each category of traffic participants.
Drivers advise them to slow down speeds and to move around pedestrian crossings, to adapt speed to weather conditions, to keep their legal distance from cars ahead of them, and to avoid creating bottlenecks and visibility by stopping voluntarily in the area of pedestrian crossings.
“Children as passengers in the car must be protected from the effects of accidents by means of retention devices appropriate to their age, weight and height,” the agents said.
Pedestrians are reminded to cross public roads only to the “zebra” through the places where the “pedestrian crossing” sign is located, through the green traffic light (green), through the uneven passages or the traffic signal. “Crossing is done every time at a lively pace. Walking for pedestrians is a place to cross, not for a walk, “the policemen drew. Preferably, pedestrians do not speak on the phone and give up the hands-free device when they cross the street.
“Engage in crossing only when drivers have stopped to give you priority. Do not put them in difficulty and do not surprise them with risk traverses. Do not forget! In a direct “confrontation”, the car is louder! “, The representatives of IJP also said.
Agents have not even forgotten about cycling, which should strictly adhere to traffic rules, use the tracks for them, equip themselves for their own protection, check the technical condition of the bike, wear reflective clothing to be easy to observe, and at night to have a reflective vest. “Move as close as possible to the right edge of the road, and when moving in a group, one column only. Do not listen to music and do not talk to your mobile phone as you ride a bicycle; timely and visible signaling of any change in direction of travel; do not carry people or bulky luggage that can unbalance you, “police added.
To run a bicycle on public roads, the driver must be at least 14 years old. And it is important for them to wear vests with reflective materials.
Finally, police officers recommend that bus drivers using public transportation vehicles wait for the arrival of buses and trolleybuses only on the sidewalk, and where there are no sidewalks – out of the carriageway. “On the descent, the bus or trolleybus from the station is expected to cross the street on the pedestrian crossing. Attention, does not cross the back or in front of the bus or trolleybus. “police representatives recalled.