European Child Safety: Schools Start to Get Reflective Vests

Vest Propagation Project Launched by National Traffic Injury Prevention Program for Children and Youth.

49 metropolitan schools began to receive reflective vests for children of grades 1-3 from public activists and the Patrol Police within the framework of the project “Express Yourself”. The Vest Propagation Project was initiated by the National Traffic Injury Prevention Program for Children and Youth. Information partner of the national Glavcom program.

Activists say that reflective vests are needed for schoolchildren when they go to school outside school. By dressing the toddler in such bright vests, the babies become well visible to drivers, other road users and those who accompany them. This is especially important when moving along roads, or when crossing a carriageway, dangerous intersections, and so on.

Which general educational institutions will receive reflective vests, was selected by the patrol police of Ukraine together with school administrations and representatives of the Traffic Challenge. Among the selection criteria, there should be dangerous driving areas near these schools. Such a school is, in particular, the 266th comprehensive educational institution. Police and activists handed over to the school 1 set (30 pieces) of vests. “There is a very busy track near this school. There are many pedestrian crossings, but children still run straight across the street. Now, going for walks throughout the class, children will be able to be seen at a great distance thanks to these vests,” explains patrol police inspector Louise Sidelnikov.

According to her, there are also categories of schools that have very active administrations that actively teach children road safety.

The police say that the practice of vest distribution in Ukrainian schools has not been done so far. But wearing such reflectors is a pan-European practice.

“The traffic rules state that when a pedestrian is on the roadway or moving along the road in the dark, they must stand out, that is, have reflective elements on their outer clothing. Of course, we do not follow these rules,” Siedelnikova stresses.

Traffic Challenge chairman Olga Drobysheva says the problem is that people do not even understand the importance of wearing reflectors on clothing and vests.

“It is important for people to understand that this is saving lives. When we were little, we were not taught in schools or universities, or even in driving courses, how close we are as drivers to see a pedestrian without reflective materials in their clothes. For example, a person in dark clothing can be seen from a distance of 5 to 30 meters, depending on weather conditions. But 30 meters is a very short distance for the car to brake. Because the braking distance of the car is an average of 3 seconds. This is unless we have ice and a good dry road,” Drobysheva says.

Therefore, children should be dressed in bright colors. Then they are visible in the daytime under good weather conditions up to 100 meters away.

In many European countries, wearing reflective vests by adults in adverse weather conditions is a prerequisite for traffic regulations. And it is important to have reflective fabrics on clothing in, for example, Poland and the Baltic States. Their absence is punishable by fines.

Activists argue that such vests should be in all schools. The vests have already been handed over to most of the schools planned, and the vests will be in Chernihiv next week. Messages from teachers and parents from all over Ukraine began to arrive at us. They want to have these vests to send their children on excursions, school walks and more.

In total, 8,000 light-reflecting vests will be distributed in 10 oblasts of Ukraine within the framework of the “Manifest Yourself” project.

Cyclists, do not underestimate the reflective elements or helmet

The most common mistakes of cyclists include riding without lights and reflective elements or cycling outside the village without a helmet. According to police spokeswoman Denisa Balogh, driving in groups side by side or driving under the influence of alcohol is not exceptional either. What rules should cyclists follow during their journeys?

It is important, for example, to wear reflective vests, especially at night and in low visibility. “Reflective material can be seen at a distance three times longer than white clothing and more than ten times that of blue clothing. By using reflective elements, cyclists extend the distance over which the driver can see them,” the spokeswoman explains.

At the same time, Balogh recalls that children under the age of 10 can only ride a bicycle unattended on a cycling path, a dirt road, a forest road, or a residential area. Otherwise, they must be under the supervision of a person over 15 years of age who must also be sufficiently competent to supervise them. “When traveling with children, of course, there should be helmets, leg guards and reflective fabrics on clothing,” he adds.

The helmet must have children under 15 years in the village. Other cyclists are obliged to wear it only outside the village. It is important to ensure that cyclists only drive one behind the other on the side or on the edge of the road. “Two cyclists can only walk along the bicycle path, and only if they do not restrict and endanger other road users,” says Balogh.

At the same time, the police appealed to drivers to be considerate of cyclists. “We all know that in the case of a cyclist versus a car, the less protected participant always pulls the shorter end. Therefore, it is important that the driver of the motor vehicle anticipates what he can do if necessary and responds adequately,” Balogh points out.

“Maintain sufficient lateral distance from cyclists to prevent them, counting with caution, poor eyesight, and hearing, especially of older people. While driving, pay close attention to the right side of the road because of the most likely occurrence of cyclists,” he continues. At the same time, it points out that a right-hand driver is obliged to give priority to a straight-rider. This is not only for the tram driver.

Riding tips at night Guaranteed safe and comfortable, what is that?

If you are a very motorbike kid, you will often be very motorbike to forget time. Next thing I knew was night time. For those of you who like motor do not know the time, there are tips on riding at night.

Because riding needs physical, mental readiness to make sure the motorbike is safe to drive. Especially for riding at night. Of course need extra preparation, right. Well, so you are ready to be invited to ride at night, let’s follow these tips, as reported by Motors.

1. Change the Brighter Headlight

Magda anti main lights cannot be done haphazardly. Several factors must be considered before choosing the bulb for the main light.

Passengers

First, choose a yellow or white light bulb, not a colorful one. For the record, the white light bulb cannot penetrate the fog light huh, friend.

2. Adjust the Lamp Height Angle

Set Lamp Angle Height

After replacing with a brighter light bulb, don’t forget to adjust the height of the lamp angle. This aims to ensure the light falls into the road. Because of the light angle is too high it will dazzle the vehicle user from the opposite direction.

3. Ensure that the brake lights and indicator lights are functioning normally

Illustration of Brake Lights and Motorcycle Indicator Lights.

Don’t just focus on tapping the headlights, friend. Brake lights and indicator lights aka turn signal lights must also be considered.

Make sure the brake lights and turn signal are functioning normally, after all, for the sake of your safety and the motor behind, right?

4. Use Reflective Tape

Illustration of Using Reflective Tape on a Motorcycle.

Using reflective tape such as Scotchlite can help you and the motorcycle you are riding on be more visible when riding at night.

Not only on motorbikes, but you can also add reflective fabric on your jacket.

5. Use a jacket with easily visible colors

Choices of Motorcycle Jackets with Bright Colors and reflective materials.

Do not be afraid of your level of beauty down if you use a jacket with easily visible colors. Nowadays there are many cool motorcycle jackets, with bright colors, and some even reflect light.

Reflective gadgets can save a runner’s life!

Poles are becoming more and more active. Negative temperatures, darkness, even rain cannot draw thousands of countrymen away from their daily training. Movement before work or after returning home is the best way to rest and take a distance are professional issues. Who moves, gains strength, good figure and well-being. Unfortunately, it is still too rare when thinking about your own safety to make a dispute. Although active people have already learned how to choose the right clothing and shoes for maximum comfort and protection against injuries, the need to ensure proper visibility after dark is still neglected.

 

“Cyclists and runners often move in city traffic. Dark tracksuit and adverse weather conditions make them almost invisible to drivers after dark. Even at low speed, the braking distance is long enough that it does not allow the driver to perform any maneuver that avoids the accident. The use of reflective vest improves visibility from 30-40 m to even 150 m. Thanks to this, the driver has time to slow down or pass a pedestrian or a cyclist,” says Aneta Niciak from the online store with reflexive accessories.

 

Reflections and legal regulations

Not everyone knows that wearing reflective vests after dark is mandatory outside built-up areas, and for their lack, the police can impose a mandate up to 500 PLN. However, it is not a vision of punishment, and care for safety should lead athletes or their friends (or loved ones) to purchase a wristband. Christmas is a traditional period when we look for gifts. By buying reflectors or LED accessories you can be sure that it will be a good gift that will please the recipient and will definitely be used.

 

There is a whole group of universal reflectors available on the market for people practicing sports such as self-tightening straps, reflective braces, warning vests, reflective T-shirts, reflective caps made from reflective fabric. For runners, cyclists and Nordic walking enthusiasts, you can choose dedicated reflective gadgets that take into account the needs of each of these groups of athletes.

 

Reflectors for runners

The basic reflective equipment for the runner can be a reflective t-shirt with reflective tapes, luminous shoelaces and LED overlays for shoes. Such a set can be supplemented with a reflective tube, which is very popular due to its multiple uses. You can make a balaclava, shawl, tie on the wrist, use it as a hair band or a headband. Runners will also need a flexible reflective band and a sachet for keys or a telephone. Fashionably, safely and practically – high-quality reflective products will be useful for every active person.

 

Reflectors for cyclists

Cyclists can successfully use reflective gadgets for runners. However, they should also focus on equipping with the reflections of the bicycle. “The basic thing is a flag. In addition to her, it is worth thinking about an LED pad mounted on silicone hooks. It’s a great product. It is visible even from 400 m and can be hung on a frame, basket or wheel. For cyclists, there are also balls and sticks for spokes and various LED bicycle lamps,” adds Niciak.

 

Reflective Gadgets for those who practice Nordic walking

This group of sports people must have well visible clothing in the first place. For them, various reflective T-shirts, softshell jackets and various useful finer gadgets are designed. A good gift can be, for example, a reflective cover for a mobile phone, a set of reflective clips on the leg or multicolored bands.

 

Reflectors are essential for athletes, but they are really useful to us all. The self-locking band can be tucked into a bag and quickly attached if necessary. Children will be happy with a pendant or a reflective key ring. Such inexpensive and aesthetically made little things are worth adding Santa to the gift bag.

In the State Duma will be offered to make mandatory reflective elements of clothing

State Duma Deputy Vyacheslav Lysakov will propose that the government of the Russian Federation oblige enterprises to equip children’s, school and sports clothing with reflective fabrics or other reflective materials, the Parliamentary Newspaper reports.

 

On March 18, a decree comes into force, obliging drivers to wear a reflective jacket or reflective vest of drivers in case of a forced stop of the vehicle outside settlements when leaving the car. Drivers must have protective vests in many European countries.

 

“It is necessary to develop mandatory, rather than recommendatory standards for each group of goods: school clothes, children’s, sports and tourism, profile enterprises should strictly follow these national standards,” the author of the initiative explained to the newspaper.

 

Lysakov noted that the requirements will apply to both domestic and foreign suppliers.

 

According to preliminary estimates, additional elements can cause a rise in the price of goods by 10-15%. “But the question concerns the safety of Russians, this is the responsibility of the state. The state is obliged to protect the lives and health of citizens not only by increasing fines for violating traffic rules or introducing new punitive measures against offenders but also by regulating the activities of industrialists in the interests of people’s safety”.

 

According to statistics, in the first six months of 2017, over 7.5 thousand pedestrian raids recorded on Russian roads at night. This is 10.2% less compared to the same period of 2016. As a result, more than 1.3 thousand people died, more than 6.5 thousand people suffered.

In the Smolensk region, traffic police officers presented drivers with reflective vests

Traffic police officers conducted a preventive event, during which they explained to drivers the essence of the new changes in traffic rules.

 

In March 2018, amendments to the Rules of the Road come into force, obliging drivers to use clothes with retro-reflective elements when stopping a car outside a populated area.

 

Employees of OGIBDD MO Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia “Pochinkovsky” in the service area held a preventive measure, during which they explained to the drivers the essence of the new changes and distributed reflective vests.

 

According to the new paragraph 2.3.4 of the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation in the event of a forced stopping of a vehicle or a traffic accident outside human settlements at night or in conditions of limited visibility while on a roadway or curb, the driver must wear a jacket, vest, caps with stripes of retro-reflective material that meets the requirements of GOST 12.4.281-2014.

 

Unlike pedestrians who can use a variety of reflective accessories, drivers are offered only a few options for retro-reflective clothing. Moreover, both the jacket and the vest should be initially manufactured using reflective fabric. For example, use a retro-reflective bracelet, a key chain or independently sew reflective strips on his jacket. The requirement of the new item applies only to car drivers. those. passengers retro-reflective clothing is not required.

 

The changes are primarily aimed at improving the safety of people on the roadway. If there are light reflectors, the probability of getting under the wheels of a moving car is much less, because the person on the roadway can be seen from afar.

 

If the driver will be on the roadway without a vest (at night outside the city) and he will be driven by another vehicle, then the driver himself, who has neglected safety requirements, will be guilty in an accident.

 

The state traffic inspectorate recommends that now every driver should have a retro-reflective vest in his car and put it on when leaving the carriageway.

Light in the dark kingdom. Where to buy a reflector for pedestrians

In the black-and-black city, black-and-black people walk on dark nights. Sometimes, even on the illuminated streets of Pskov, pedestrians literally fall out of the darkness onto the “zebra”. A lone figure hiding in a lampshade jumps out onto a crosswalk. What to say about the unlit roads in district centers. Yes, and in Pskov, there are enough dark streets and even avenues.

 

Suddenly warm November and December, a short light day turned snowless Pskov into the realm of dark streets, weak lanterns, and pedestrians in dark clothes. “People, you are not visible!” I want to shout to every person whose footsteps on the roadway.

 

Flicker: what is it and what is it eating with?

 

For those who do not know. Light reflective material makes the pedestrian more visible in the dark. According to official statistics, in the dark and when the dipped beam is on, a black body without a reflector can be seen in 30 meters. With a reflector – for 130 meters.

 

The citizens of Pskov who have visited Estonia with enthusiasm speak about the wonderful tradition of neighbors to wear reflective fabrics on their clothes. The survey results on the Pskov News site (507 people participated) showed the following:

 

4.93% of respondents wear flickers themselves.

 

10.06% answered that their child was wearing it.

 

3.75% reported that “the whole family is wearing.”

 

43.39% do not wear flickers.

 

37.87% do not know what it is.

 

We decided to find out: what about the light reflectors in Pskov. In search of “fireflies,” they phoned and walked around the Pskov shops. The search took place in various retail outlets: from small shops to supermarkets, gas stations, and auto parts stores.

 

I had to walk a lot and ride around the city. For example, at three Pskov gas stations could not find a single reflector. At the Pskovnefteprodukt gas station, they said that recently there were reflective badges and reflective vests on sale, but now they are over.

 

By the way, not everyone knows the word “flicker”. “How, as you said?”, “What is it?” Is the most common reaction of sellers. In fact, why use a foreign word, if the manufacturers came up with a Russian equivalent – light reflectors? Official speech and official slang are more suitable “reflectors”. Better and ask.

Lit up on the road: where to buy reflectors in Tyumen

Autumn has come, the light day is gradually reduced, and very soon the young Tyumen will go to school and return from it in the dark. Children remain active road users. But practical clothing of dark colors in this situation becomes an additional risk factor if there are no reflective materials on it. To protect children and make them visible on the road is an important concern of the Tyumen parents.

 

What does the law say

The use of retro-reflective elements is mandatory in accordance with the Rules of the road of the Russian Federation. The amendment obligating pedestrians walking along country roads to wear reflectors entered into force on July 1, 2015. For pedestrians moving along city roads, this measure is a recommendation, but not superfluous.

 

According to the traffic police, more than 90 percent of visits to pedestrians with serious consequences occur in the dark. A driver moving even at a low speed of about 40 km / h and using low beam headlights sometimes notices a pedestrian without reflectors too late. The driver is to blame, yes: not convinced of security. But after all many accidents could be avoided if pedestrians were more visible.

 

Children on the roads become participants in road accidents as passengers, cyclists and, of course, pedestrians. This year, 250 traffic accidents involving children took place on the roads of the Tyumen region. Seven children died, 274 injured. For all three indicators, there is an increase compared with the previous year. Meanwhile, the light reflector on clothes is a real way to protect a child from road injuries.

 

Where to attach the flicker

A reflector, or as it is called – flicker, works on the principle of road signs and reflects the light of car headlights. Light, falling on the surface of flicker, is concentrated and reflected in the form of a narrow beam. When the headlights of the car snatch out even a small light reflector, the driver sees a bright light point from a distance. Therefore, the chances that a pedestrian or cyclist will be noticed to increase many times over.

 

For example, when driving with a high beam, a pedestrian without a flicker can be seen only from one hundred meters, while a person provided with a reflective element can be seen for 300 meters. And this is sometimes enough to save lives.

 

Retro-reflective elements can be very different: in the form of strips, badges, bracelets, pendants or stickers. There are no GOST standards for placing retro-reflectors, there are only recommendations. For example, in the city, it is recommended that pedestrians identify themselves with retro-reflective elements on the left and right hands, and hang one flicker per belt and behind them a backpack. It is also advised to buy white or lemon light reflectors. It is believed that these colors have the most optimal light reflectivity in the dark.

 

“In general, it is best to buy clothes or satchels already equipped with retro-reflective fabrics. It is a guarantee that the child will not lose the key chain and will not forget to fasten it,” says Angela, head of the traffic police traffic safety propaganda department in the Tyumen region. At the same time, the presence of retro-reflective elements does not give an advantage in movement, they remind in the traffic police. Be sure to make sure that the driver saw you and misses.

 

Go, buy, hang

“The law was invented good, and they didn’t say where to get these reflectors” – the most frequent remark in conversations about flickers. If this problem really exists, then we have the power to solve it.

Professional clothes with new unique features!

Now Husqvarna updates its range of protective clothing. Here we see the new Tech-Knee, a pre-bent knee joint with improved saw protection and in water-repellent material. Another long-awaited novelty is the specially designed forest jacket for women.

Husqvarna’s protective clothing targets both forestry professionals and other demanding users. Now all collections have been updated with new design and unique smart features that make them even safer and more comfortable to work with.

The biggest news comes in Technical Extreme, Husqvarna’s most advanced protective clothing for professionals – and now also for professional women. For the first time, the Extreme jacket is launched in a long-awaited ladies model, uniquely designed for women who need the best possible safety clothing for an active working day.

Another revolutionary novelty is the Tech-Knee pants, a new innovative knee feature that effectively protects without affecting freedom of movement. The entire knee area on the front of the pants has been reinforced with extra saw protection layers formed after the knee to provide optimal protection regardless of working position. New water-repellent materials both on the inside and outside of the knees provide the best protection against moisture. The entire Technical Extras collection also has reflective protection with reflective fabrics and recessed ribbons.

Another exciting new feature is the Robust pants, a pair of extra durable waist pants, which is one of the world’s strongest fiber materials.

For those who need protective clothing with high comfort, which is easy to move in, the Technical Collection has been developed. The garments are made of thin, elastic fabrics with a figure-like fit and pre-bent knees and elbows to become really comfortable.

The Functional and Classic ranges are for those who sometimes work with forest and outdoor work. Here are launched new jackets with extra ventilation, more pockets and better protection for knees and ankles.

Reflective motion – Reflectives save lives

To be seen saves lives – the history of the reflex movement

Although I worked with visibility and reflexes (as a salesman and marketer in one of Sweden’s leading companies in the field of reflex manufacturing) I did not think so much about how I myself appeared for motorists. It doesn’t matter much, I thought. I see the cars and don’t have to go out into the street if there is a car. Although I always bore reflexes on me, I noticed that not many adults did so for the same reason.

I worked for several years with selling reflexes to stores and also noticed that the interest was pretty cool. No store invested in reflections or cared much about them. Neither they nor I really understood why reflections are so important.

Until I myself drove a car and was driving a man. The person went along a country road that I drive every week, to get to the stable where I take riding lessons. It is a narrow road without road lighting and it is crowded to meet cars. A little further on a straight, I see that there is an oncoming car. I keep myself far out of the way so that the meeting is easy. All of a sudden, as of nowhere, a person comes straight to me. It is a man who is out with his dog. At the same time, the oncoming car is getting closer. I hesitate and manage to stop the car on the roadside just in time to not drive the man with his dog. He cabins with my fist to me and calls me speed.

I kept low speed, below the allowed speed, when I planned for the meeting with the other driver. The person with the dog did not seem at all. Neither he nor the dog had reflections on them. Only when they were about 10-20 meters in front of me I see them. Just too short distance! I am extremely happy that I succeeded in stopping the car and very grateful that I kept a low speed.

This incident made me think carefully about this with visibility in traffic. The person in question saw me clearly and wondered why I was aiming to drive him. He did not see the car approaching behind him and for which I created meeting rooms. It made me realize that I cannot rely on myself alone. I need help from motorists by making me visible to them. I started working on teaching store staff and individuals how important it is with reflective materials. Interest was raised and more and more people began to understand that it is important to use reflexes. But reflexes were perceived as boring and there were not so many stores that wanted to take in and sell reflexes. The company I was working on did not sell to the final consumer.

I decided to open my own reflex shop. There was not a single reflex shop in the country (or the world) so it may not be so strange that reflections are not perceived as important (or fun). Numerous I drive Reflex movement which both informs about the important function of the reflex and sells all kinds of reflections, directly to the end users. Interest became enormous and I created collaborations with more manufacturers to get as wide a range as possible. Now everyone can easily and easily provide the type of reflex that is best suited for him or her. We have reflective vests and caps with reflectors, hanging reflectors, magnetic reflexes, hard reflections, soft reflections, reflections for dogs, reflex stickers…

My vision is to get adults to use reflexes to a greater extent. Parents are very good at providing their young children with reflections and children’s outerwear often have reflective fabrics. Onus adults (and young people), the clothes are often dark, so reflections make great use of us. Even if you live in illuminated urban areas you need reflexes. I, who is now extremely aware that there may be people I do not see the longest way, have had to slow down hard even at illuminated pedestrian crossings, just because I did not see the person who started to cross the road. Then it is important to understand that reflections are needed all year and not just in winter.

Being seen really saves the life!