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Reflective vest is cool

Thursday was National Reflection Day. This was highlighted by the fact that Narvik municipality and police distributed reflexes to the 1st and 6th grades.

Distributed reflective vests

Those in the first grade were given yellow reflective vests, while those in the sixth grade were given reflective bands that can be used on arms or legs.

“Those who are in the 6th grade and who are sponsors are given the task of making sure that they use reflex in the first place. And you in the first-class must make sure that they in the sixth class also use reflex,” says Sigbjorn Normann at Vei and park in Narvik municipality.

Must use reflex

Sebastian Haugan Johansen (11) and Linnea Overbyhagen (11) are in sixth grade and are sponsors of the first.

“I’ll try to use the reflective tape, at least in the evenings,” says Sebastian.

Linnea thinks she gets to use her reflex tape often because she tends to go to several places in the street in the evening.

Áslat (5.5) and Kelian Sword (6) are both happy to get a reflective vest.

It is fun to use a reflective vest, and we are using it, the two say.

Students know well why reflex is important.

“It is important that we are not driven by cars and such,” says Linnea.

“There can also be a trailer, and it is important with reflex when we go down to the shore in the evening,” says Áslat.

Police officer Mats Aamodt thinks it’s good the students have such good attitudes.

“It is dark in the morning, evening and night, and it gets darker. So it is important to use reflex to be seen,” he says.

He has experienced meeting road users without reflex and knows they are hard to see. He recalls that it is extra dark and difficult to see walking without reflex now before the snow arrives, and especially when the asphalt is wet.

Use reflex

He encourages everyone to use reflex, both children, adolescents, and adults.

“Wear too much reflex rather than too little. Wear both reflective vest with reflective material and reflective tape. This applies to both children and adults,” he says.

Cyclists required to wear a reflective vest

Lithuanian police point out that in recent days there has been a misrepresentation of 2014 in the public sphere. July 1 some provisions of the Republic of Lithuania Law on Road Traffic Safety have come into force.

This concerns Article 17 of this law – Requirements for bicycle riders. Cyclists must wear a bright-colored reflective vest with reflective tapes during daylight hours or have a white light at the front and a red light at the rear. It should be noted that this requirement applies only to the carriageway. When cycling, side walking or sidewalks (this innovation for sidewalks is part of the newly drafted Road Traffic Code), you do not need to wear reflective vests or ride with bicycle lights on.

Article 2 (55) of the Road Safety Law defines the term “bright-colored vest with reflective elements”. This is not only a yellow, orange or red vest but also another garment of the upper body (neck to waist) with reflective materials visible to other road users from all sides. By deliberately silencing these details, the public is encouraged to oppose these measures to improve traffic safety.

Bicycle path infrastructure in Lithuania is not yet well developed, as in most of the old EU Member States, where the main bicycle traffic is done by bicycle paths, not the driveway. Also, in such countries, road users themselves are actively concerned with their safety, which makes it a common practice for them to wear a brightly colored vest and safety helmet.

Police recalled that 9 bicycle drivers have already been killed in traffic accidents in Lithuania this year, including 7 in daylight hours, injuring 160 of them, including 135 in daylight hours. Police officers believe that the health and life of every person are more important than certain constraints or inconveniences, in the interests of road users.

Protect Children on the Road – Protect Me

Twenty years after the Protect Me campaign – twice as few children injured, four times as many killed Protect me, the longest-running social responsibility campaign in the country, will take place this year for the 20th time. As every year, its organizers invite all road users to be extremely careful on the road, thus protecting children on their way to school and home. According to the data of the Lithuanian Road Police Service, the number of killed children has quadrupled in 20 years, and twice as many were injured. The number of injured children traveling on foot alone reached 634 in 2000, and in 2018 dropped to 202 injured children. The Protect Me campaign also contributes to improving numbers. Every September, the initiative “Protect Me”, which takes care of the safety of children on the roads, is organized by Vilnius City Municipality, the largest insurance company in Lithuania “Lietuvos dramas” and its partners – Vilnius County Police and other municipalities in the country. Lietuvos Draudimas, the initiator of “Protect Me”, as well as annually ensures all schoolchildren of the country against road accidents for 5 thousand. amount of EUR. Personal insurance coverage for schoolchildren is available from September 1 to September 30 throughout the country for 24/7 hiking and cycling. In total, over 322,000 students will be covered this year. This year, in cooperation with the municipalities of twelve cities, this year the insurance company 13 thousand. elementary school students will don light reflective vests.

Traffic focus in Vilnius Every year after the summer holidays, traffic, especially in the big cities, intensifies as thousands of schoolchildren return to the streets. In the city of Vilnius, the municipality, in anticipation of the new school year, is implementing measures to improve road safety on the streets, which reduce the likelihood of accidents, encourage drivers to comply with speed requirements, and consider other road users. More than 100 speeding hills, 70 directional lights, and other road safety improvement elements have been installed in the streets, near educational institutions, pedestrian crossings and junctions and other dangerous places. Almost 100 pedestrian crossings have been newly marked with the “Protect Me” label to protect children’s safety and to draw the attention of drivers to educational institutions. By facilitating the movement of pupils, transport is improved by building cycle paths, sidewalks and restructuring existing infrastructure. Yellow lines also mark areas of street intersections, 75 intersections, update existing street signage, introduce safer and more informative traffic arrangements at the Volunteer roundabout. The municipality has bought and will distribute about 2400 signal vests and 4000 reflectors to the students of Vilnius city. “Together with our partners, we look for solutions every year to help raise awareness of child safety on the road. In recent years, we have included seniors on duty at school crossings to help children cross the streets safely. We share reflectors and reflective vests with reflective tape  for children, with an emphasis on safe cycling. These initiatives and actions bring results, but we not only have to teach children in theory, but they also have to implement practical knowledge on how to be safe. along the way. Not all adults, and especially children, know how to ride scooters correctly and safely. I want to encourage adults to set a good example for children and to behave correctly on the road, and to wish children a safe school year,” says Deputy Mayor Edita Tamošiūnaitė. Crossings near schools are marked with a special yellow campaign sign across Lithuania. There are more than a thousand of them this year. The sign is already recognized by the vast majority of drivers and pedestrians. Insured every student Lietuvos draudimas reminds that students and their parents or guardians do not need to apply for insurance to come into effect – every child is already insured. In the event of a traffic accident in which the pupil is injured, his parents or guardians should notify Lietuvos dramas at short number 1828 or via the company’s website www.ld.lt and the victim will be compensated. “The Protect Me campaign takes care of children returning to the streets and roads every year after the summer holidays. With this initiative, we encourage all adults to take responsibility for the little road users and to protect them by disciplining them for carelessly running across the street and setting the right example for themselves,” says Kęstutis Šerpytis, CEO of Lietuvos Draudimas. For the third year in the Protect Me campaign, Lietuvos Draudimas has been donating reflective vests to the beginners of smaller towns and districts. During this time, the safety of 33 district primaries has already been taken care of, with 34 thousand vests distributed to them. “This year we donated light reflective vests to make their trips safer. Light reflective vests with reflective material are one of the simplest but highly effective means of ensuring pedestrian safety on the road. They are especially needed during the autumn and winter season when it gets dark quickly – wearing a vest can protect against a severe disaster both in the city and in the country,” says Kęstutis Šerpytis, CEO of Lietuvos Draudimas.

The situation is getting better According to Saulius Gagas, Chief of Vilnius County Police Headquarters, the situation on Lithuanian roads as well as in the city of Vilnius is improving – fewer and fewer children are injured and killed in road accidents. No children died in the capital during the first half of this year, and the number of injured has decreased compared to the same period last year. As the new school year begins, officers of the Vilnius County Police Headquarters will traditionally pay special attention to ensuring traffic safety, especially near schools and preschools. Officials are urging drivers to be extra vigilant and reduce speed on the streets, especially when passing schools or preschools. “The safety of all our children also depends on an adult’s responsible approach to traffic culture. The most effective way to teach safe behavior on the streets and highways is to set an example for our children,” says Saulius Gagas, the Vilnius County Police Chief.

Road safety: Equipment for safer driving of HRK 150

Protective equipment is not always required, but it is good to wear it because the cyclist is more visible to others in traffic. Everything can also be purchased at shopping malls.

I often cycle and wonder if I should wear a cycling safety vest. When should I have it and do I have to wear it when I drive through the Maksimir forest, the reader asked us.

“A bicycle driver who rides a pavement must have a reflective vest sew on reflective tape, reflective cycling attire or another reflective mark at night and, if the visibility is low,” the Ministry of Interior replied. This means that the reader driving through the Maksimir Forest is not obliged to have it, but it is still better to be visible in traffic.

According to the Road Traffic Safety Act, a bicycle rider who does not wear a reflective vest with reflective material or other reflective mark is in violation and is fined HRK 300. The same penalty applies to those cyclists who do not have lights.

“At night, from the first dusk until full sunrise, and in the daytime, if visibility is low, the bike must have a white light on the front and red on the back,” says Article 101 of the Traffic Safety Act.

The Ministry of Interior replied that the technical requirements for vehicles involved in road traffic, as well as for bicycles, were laid down in the provisions of the Ordinance on the Technical Conditions of Road Vehicles.

“The bicycle must be equipped with a road light and position light, or rear light. It must also have ‘cat eyes’, cat adopters, red on the back of the bike and yellow on the pedals, reflective elements on the wheels and bells,” says Article 166 of the Regulations.

It also states that the headlamp must be adjusted to illuminate the road for at least 10 meters and at most 50. A poorly placed headlamp, especially if it is a strong LED lamp, can be a problem for anyone who comes across it. Namely, if the careless rider did not point the lamp slightly downwards but straight ahead, he would blind the cyclist coming to meet him on the cycle path.

Cyclist under 16 must wear a helmet when driving on the road. Children under the age of eight must also wear a helmet if older people ride them on a bicycle in the seat.

Highway Tips: What to do in the event of an accident

Although traveling by road is statistically one of the safest ways to travel by car, it is essential to be careful about unforeseen circumstances and unsafe drivers.

In recent weeks, we have witnessed several highway accidents where high speeds make it difficult to avoid tragic consequences.

Here are some tips to help you make your trip as safe as possible:

Turn on the dipped beam and take off your sunglasses before entering the tunnel. Pay attention to traffic lights and other traffic signs in the tunnel.

Drive at the permitted speed. Keep track of the security devices in the tunnel and places such as emergency exits and SOS phones.

Stop only in case of extreme need and at extensions.

Before traveling on the road and while driving, keep track of the weather forecast and traffic information.

Keep track of messages on traffic info displays on individual sections of highways and notifications of possible detours.

You respect the traffic signage that indicates a detour, as it will take you back to the highway again and towards your desired destination.

When driving on a wind-driven section, strictly observe the variable speed-limiting light signs and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.

When engaging in highway driving, in all cases (tolls, loops, landings), be careful and follow the traffic signs so that you do not find yourself in the opposite direction of any part of the highway.

When driving on a highway, be aware of the possibility of encountering a vehicle moving in the opposite direction, so it is advisable to check the traffic lane ahead of you, in addition to checking vehicles moving behind you.

Keep up to date with traffic information on the road, which will give you timely insights about a possible highway accident on the highway, as well as important messages and tips for safe driving.

Observe obligations and restrictions through light-variable signage and messages on information portals.

If you get traffic information in the opposite direction, reduce the speed to 40 km / h on the section of the highway you are on, and proceed with caution in the right lane without overtaking with all four direction indicators turned on. Stop the vehicle at the first stop along the highway and wait for information on the end of the hazard.

If you have spotted a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on a highway, report the information immediately to the police.

Only when you are informed that the incident situation has ended do you continue your normal highway journey.

Procedures in the event of a traffic accident

Turn on all four direction indicators and, with extreme caution, stop your vehicle in the stop lane a safe distance. Turn off the engine, stay calm and calm.

Wear a safety reflective vest with reflective tapes and secure the crash site with a safety triangle, if not already done. Notify the police immediately.

Do not move injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of fire or explosion.

Provide first aid to injured persons in a car accident, within your knowledge and ability. Stay on the scene until police arrive.

Highway assistance

In the event of a vehicle breakdown, if there is no possibility of stopping in the parking lot along the highway, stop the vehicle in the stop lane (or SOS extension or resort) just off the edge of the roadway and switch on all four direction indicators.

Have all passengers leave the vehicle on the right and away from the car and lane. Do not stand in the lane!

Wear a reflective vest with reflective material and place a safety triangle at the prescribed distance to mark a stopped vehicle (the recommended distance is 100 meters on the highway).

Whether or not you have a subscription, call the on-the-go help desk.

In case the driver is unable to remove the car from the highway due to a breakdown of the vehicle, a specialist service will be responsible for this.

Keep your distance !!!

Driving too short a safety distance is statistically one of the most common causes of road accidents. Most of this pattern is also related to speeding.

According to the traffic rules of the Law on Traffic Safety (ZOBS), the driver is obliged to keep the vehicle at such a distance from other vehicles in traffic that, given the speed of movement of the vehicle and other traffic circumstances, it does not cause danger and does not interfere with other drivers.

Most drivers drive too close because of their lack of knowledge about the length of their vehicle’s stopping distance about changes in speed and road conditions.

What is a safe distance?

The safety distance is the rule: a driver driving another vehicle in the same lane must drive at a distance not less than the distance traveled by that vehicle in two seconds unless otherwise specified by a traffic sign.

On wet pavements, the distance should be increased to four seconds and in winter conditions to a minimum of 6-8 seconds.

On autumn roads do not forget about reflective elements

To maintain road safety in the autumn, police recommend that pedestrians use reflective materials. On the social network, the Police Force of the Slovak Republic points out that a pedestrian walking along the side of a road should have these elements on the side of the body seen from the road, not on the side of the road. Reflective tapes are best placed close to the knees, belt level and shoulder, cyclists also on helmets and bicycles.

“In addition to wearing the helmet and reflective fabrics on clothing, cyclists should also ensure that the bicycle is properly illuminated and lights are positioned. In bad weather, ice and snow, it is advisable to use other means of transport,” police said.

The pitfalls in the autumn are waiting for drivers. “On a wet road, a car can become unmanageable. To do this, remove the foot from the throttle and depress the clutch. Align the steering wheel, hold it with both hands and not risk overtaking,” recommends the police.

If there is fog, the speed should be reduced and the distance between the vehicles increased. Drivers should turn on the fog lights. However, if they are standing in the column, it is enough for them to do so first and last in line not to blind other drivers.

If drivers are at risk of encountering game, don’t hesitate to avoid the obstacle at high speed. Police warn that the consequences of shear may be greater than the crash itself, especially when driving on a highway.

What to consider when buying a life jacket for dog

It might be an odd thing to consider. Why does my dog need a life jacket? Can’t dogs swim?

We seem to think that our pets have retained all of their wild instincts, but the fact is that they simply aren’t true. Many dogs would have no better means to swim to safety in the event of a water-based emergency than we would. Therefore, your dog must be as well-equipped as they can be when venturing out into the great blue sea. Or just the nearby lake, even.

If you are looking to play it safe while boating, sailing, swimming, or playing near the water with your pooch, you should invest in a dog life jacket. Here’s what you should know if you want to buy a life vest for your dog.

Four things are critical in a good doggy life safety vest. The first is buoyancy. This is the jacket’s natural ability to float, which is a pretty important aspect of the life vest. You want to make sure that the vest can hold your dog’s weight to ensure its success. Dog life jackets are rated for weight, so check before you buy.

The next thing to consider is color. You want the vest to be a very bright color. In the event your pup is knocked overboard or lost in the water, this will make them easier to spot. Some even have reflective tape to catch the light better and make your dog more visible.

Strong handles will be the third important detail. If you have to haul your pet out of the water, ensuring that the handles can withstand the dog’s weight is a must. Test the handles before you bring your dog to the water. Make sure they can hold your pup’s full weight.

Lastly, you want to make sure the vest fits properly. This is as crucial with a dog as it is with a human child. An improperly fitting vest can be almost as dangerous as no vest at all. If you can, bring your dog into the store to make sure it fits both safely and comfortably. Check that your dog can sit and lie down while in their vest. If your pup is a bit on the heavy side, make sure nothing is being pinched or pulled, too.

Is a doggy life vest really necessary? Yes! Your dog should wear a life jacket on or near the water – as should you, and everyone on your boat.

While every dog should be properly equipped for safety, certain dogs must be given life vests with reflective materials. Dogs with low body fat such as the Greyhound, senior animals, and dogs with health or mobility issues should always be properly secured when going out into the water. They are our family members, after all!

Many walkers and cyclists without a reflector in the autumn dark

On the streets and roads of Lappeenranta, here and there, you come across spots of joy, people with fair-looking reflectors.

The first quarterback in downtown Lappeenranta on Sunday evening predicts poor performance in reflector spotting.

Several dark-skinned pedestrians are walking down the street from the park, which the driver often notices until the last drop.

Few bicycles have lights when they flash.

Wouldn’t it be good for an evening stroll downtown not to hang a reflector hanging around? On the other side of Korkkitehtta, the beach is better.

The Salli Kortelainen of Lappeenranta can be distinguished from afar since the anorak’s front covered by a reflective vest with reflective tape. It came from a hint as a gift from a man.

One would not think that Taipalsaarentien would be crossed at night without a reflector. There is no danger of cars on the jogging path here.

The reflective vest is not only for personal protection but also for a child.

In Kortelainen’s opinion, behind the wheel, you notice pedestrians and cyclists squinting in reflectors.

Miniature Schnauzer Hampus has a red light that he has come up with from far away. The dog still alienates the reflector, but Maiju Nurmela believes that it will be used.

The reflector is convenient as the light can be recharged on the computer.

The reflector should also be flashing. This function is not used because it seems that a flashing light would cause migraine.

Nurmela has equipped his dog for a walk on a dark November evening better than himself.

You have to invest in your reflector. Today we still have to trust that it will be enough for the dog to be noticed first.

Cyclist in the dark

Around Tirilä and Lapvesi the driver is startled. From somewhere on the left side of the road, a dark-skinned bike crosses the road again.

Doesn’t a young man realize what kind of danger he exposes himself to?

Expected bright spots appear in the direction of Hakal and Lauritsala. Powerful reflective vests with reflective material make joggers stand out from the crowd.

In the meantime, downtown walkers have also changed. In addition to the traditional hanging reflector, Tuire Hakasen has reflective stripes on both wrists.

These are easy to take with the door handle when going out for an evening stroll. It is just hard to know whether these appear.

Yes, they are. Hakanen is easy to spot both in the twilight of the street and on the sidewalk.

The new motorcyclist standard begins to apply

The Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán sets in motion the decree that forces motorcycle drivers to use reflective garments to be more visible. “The measure is positive, but when the minutes are filed, the fines cannot be applied,” said one expert.

This Wednesday the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán will enforce the decree that forces motorcyclists to circulate in the capital to wear reflective vests.

The controversial measure, rejected by the drivers of this type of road, was a decision of Transit and Transportation, by Enrique Romero, with the intention that the motorcyclist is more visible to other drivers.

The resolution establishes that the vest should be yellow, with reflective tapes. In case of not having the piece, drivers must use shoulder straps or wear a garment with high visibility material. Also, if they use motorcycles with delivery boxes, they must adhere to reflective material.

Positive but poorly applied

Jorge Rodriguez Robledo, lawyer specialized in Traffic issues, explained to eltucumano.com that the initiative is positive within the security measures, although its application is erroneous since it lacks regulation. “When they file the minutes, the fines cannot be applied,” he said.

“It is essential that prevention and awareness actions are generated on the public road. This administrative resolution, which arises from the will of the municipal transport undersecretary, cannot have any application,” he said, adding:”He says that this must be mandatory, which is not bad, it is a positive action that adds up to security measures, but does not have regulations so that a lack judge can apply a sanction. The judge does not have the measure in the municipal code of fault, and does not come as a municipal ordinance but comes from the will of an official,” said the lawyer who compared this measure with the obligation of motorists to use the low lights.

“This will lead to the same thing that happens when the use of low lights is mandatory. All infractions for not using the lights in San Miguel de Tucumán is null and void. It does not have regulations so that a judge of fault can impute it,” he clarified.

Rodríguez Robledo stressed the importance of making this type of change through the Deliberative Council, in charge of debating all the issues that involve the neighbors. “When you want to regulate a behavior you must do it through a municipal ordinance, through an internal debate in the Deliberative Council. What Romero should do is present an ordinance project. Its forms confuse society, and as it is managed by the mayor develops those resolutions that do not affect the community,” he said.

“The vests are perfect because they allow seeing 150 meters the presence of the driver, of that motorcycle. It is a positive norm. What you have to generate is that pedestrians and drivers are visible. The way it is done is not correct. It does not comply with the formalities,” concluded the specialist.

How many safety vests needed in a car?

Every driver must have a safety vest in his car. This is not mandatory for passengers but still recommended.

 

In France, the fluorescent safety vest with reflective tape is part of the mandatory equipment to have in the car since October 2008, in the same way as the pre-signaling triangle. The yellow vest must bear the CE mark of the European Community.

 

The Highway Code says:

 

“The safety vest shall be worn by the driver before leaving the vehicle, at night and during the day, whatever the visibility conditions, following an emergency stop”.

 

This obligation only applies to the driver of the car. It is not necessary to have a safety vest per passenger, even if it is recommended for the safety of all.

 

What is the fine if I do not have a safety vest with reflective material?

In case of absence of safety vest in the vehicle, you risk a fine of 135 euros, minus 90 euros (contravention of fourth class). You may also verbalize if your vest is not easily accessible from your seat. So prefer to store it in the glove compartment rather than hide it at the bottom of the trunk.

 

However, unlike a rumor launched on the Internet, you do not risk anything by putting your yellow safety vest on the dashboard on the sidelines of the protest against the fuel increase of November 17, 2018.