Upper Austria. Autumn is a dangerous season for traffic safety. Better visibility through reflectors increases safety.
With the dawn of the cold season, the days are shorter and the nights longer. The resulting poor visibility in combination with the main causes of accidents distraction and excessive speed is a risky mix for potentially dangerous situations. “Many dangerous situations and accidents can be avoided if students, pedestrians, and cyclists are more visible to motorists,” emphasizes State Councilor for Infrastructure Günther Steinkellner.
More security with reflective elements
Visibility materials help to prevent accidents. Whether it’s safety vests, reflective wristbands, and wristbands, headlamps, reflective materials for sewing and sticking, or workwear that uses reflective material – properly fitting or using these elements and behaving properly will increase road safety. Just wearing a safety vest in the dark increases the visibility from 30 to about 150 meters. Parents and adults are also seen as role models for younger people and should lead by example.
“The brighter and more conspicuous you are to recognize, the better you will be perceived. This also increases the ability of vehicle drivers to react in a timely and appropriate manner, “concludes Steinkellner.