Police handed out reflective vests to drivers

The Kutenai policemen joined the action police headquarters, which is aimed at raising the visibility of motorists. As part of preventive controls traffic on the road between the village and the town Tributaries Kutenai on Tuesday to talk with the driver about the visibility and handed them reflective vests.

 

Reflective vests are designed for emergencies on the road. If the driver in solving technical defect or a traffic accident rises outside of the village on the road, they must always wear a reflective safety vest, which is required to be in the vehicle. A joint preventive action of the Czech Police and the Czech Office of Insurers not only aims to remind drivers that obligation, but also to draw attention to the safety of the entire crew vehicles and vehicles equipped with reflective vests passenger.

 

Reduced visibility when a road user clearly does not recognize vehicles, people, animals or objects on the road from dusk to dawn, fog, snowfall or heavy rain, the moment when there are accidents with often tragic consequences for health and life.

 

Drivers and cyclists have a legal duty to shine. Pedestrians then its visibility can greatly increase the use of reflective or fluorescent clothing parts and accessories. While pedestrian dressed in dark clothing is visible to the driver at only 18 meters road user reflective clothing is visible up to 200 meters. Maneuvering space for the driver in this case is considerably higher and the probability of collision with a pedestrian decreases significantly.

Reflective material used in difficult conditions

With its second generation of winter reflective gloves, BMW Motor aims to prove all his skills to fight against the cold. Thought out in every detail, the Pro Winter 2 also wants to practice and a quality / price.

 

As for the design of its motorcycles, BMW has conducted extensive research on his gloves Pro Winter 2, to promote comfort, ease of use and security. These gloves resolutely “winter” however show an original look, far enough from the aspect of “good big slippers” to own many winter equipment.

 

The cut is elegant and cared details appear as mixing colors on the top of the glove and leverets inside the palm. Reinforced foams are applied to the fingers and back of the hand and a reflective tape 3M two centimeters short of the glove profile for improved visibility when traveling in difficult conditions (night, rain, fog, etc.).

 

But it is above the level of ease of use that the Bavarian brand claims to have made the most progress: internal seams at the fingertips have been removed and the stretch of mixing and goatskin should provide significant flexibility. The feel of hands on the controls is intended also improved with a lower thinner padding (100 grams), a performing of the fingers and a silicone tape application inside the palm and on the ends.

 

Protection against the cold is in turn provided by a padding microfiber (250 grams in thickness on the upper part), lined with a thin aluminum layer and a membrane Gore Tex. Of course, BMW says that the membrane is “waterproof, windproof and breathable.”

 

Finally, Pro Winter 2 have not forgotten the ergonomic and practical sides, since in addition to the traditional Velcro adjustment on the wrist, a convenient cord by pulling system is present on the top of the glove. And like the previous model, this nifty clamp – with a stopper – can operate with one hand!

 

Available from size 6 to 12 in black only, these winter gloves are marketed in 109 € price. A price “Consequent” but is justified by the quality of reflective materials used and its many thoughtful details.

High-visibility safety apparel

The high-visibility safety clothing must comply with the European Standard for visibility clothing EN471: 2003, Class I, Class II and Class III.

 

Garments are classified according to the visibility they provide. Each class specifies the minimum quantity of base material and retro-reflective material to use.

 

Countries requiring the presence of high-visibility warning vests in vehicles are:

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Italy and Spain (Spain requires every occupant of the vehicle has potential access to its vest, which must be kept on board the vehicle).

Countries recommending the wearing of warning jackets are: Norway and Portugal.

 

Standards of safety clothing Class I

Wearing these clothes is enough on private road. High-visibility trousers fall into this category if they are mismatched with a jacket or a safety vest. The minimum surface base material is 0.14 m², the minimum area of ​​retro reflective material is 0.10 m².

 

Standards of safety clothing class II

Wearing these clothes is suitable for roads open to public traffic. The minimum surface base material is 0.5m²; the minimum area of ​​retro reflective material is 0.2 m².

 

Standards of safety clothing class III

Wearing these clothes is required on motorways, dual-channel or airport areas. The minimum area of ​​base material is 0.8 m², the minimum area of ​​retro reflective material is 0.2 m².

 

This information is for guidance only. Always make sure your visibility clothing is appropriate in any given situation.

Veolia technicians wear safety vest track down leaks

Drinking water is a precious commodity that must limit the loss. At Veolia, Veolia technicians wear a reflective vest tracks down leaks in the network of 59 municipalities in the Vendees.

 

For us, it just turns on the tap. And the water flows. Drink a glass of water; take a shower, washing dishes… And when one receives a note in our mailbox to warn us is that the water will be cut off during the afternoon, it is the disaster. “Water leaks is classic, says Pascal Bernard, responsible for the distribution of drinking water in Veolia. The thing is to identify as quickly as possible to cause the least possible inconvenience to the users. On average, they will be without half a day, maximum. “Because it’s right, the submerged part of the iceberg.

 

Leaks often related to road problems

Leakage may result from heavy work; thaw a pipe in winter or, an obsolete pipeline. “When you see water flowing along the sidewalk, for example, the city hall is calling us directly to resolve the issue”, describes Melinda Gilbert, head of Veolia service network. Consequences: broken pipes, geysers that form in concrete, rough roads … In short, it is the snowball effect that attempt to limit the field technicians.

 

At Lyonnais, wearing a helmet, wearing gloves and a reflective jacket, Pascal shows how to capture a water leak in the pipes. This is an acoustic research, managed by a big box and headphones, everything is done. “The longer the flight, the lower it will be difficult to capture, he says, tapping his case. One must also take into account external noise. “Example: traffic. A car passes and all analysis is flawed. That’s why sometimes you have to these analyzes at night when traffic is less.

 

Five to ten accidents per year

“Water losses account for about 5% of consumption,” explains Melinda Gilbert. If losses remain stable in proportion, they increased in volume recently Lyonnais worrying the environmentalists. Sometimes leaks are related to other problems than those on the network. At La Roche-sure-Yon, the latest based on a sprinkler system, left open overnight inadvertently.

 

To detect the technicians follow the daily consumption, thus raising their consumption peaks unexplained cases. To avoid such complications, there are sectors listed with about 150 meters. Each technician in safety vest has a map where they are listed. “This is not to lose time in their search for knowledge in what sector of leak, it already reduces the scope, says the manager. It takes a lot of permissions so as not to lose time.” Pretty well-established systems since, according to Melinda Gilbert, there are between five and ten major accidents per year.

The rules to follow to keep road safety

They land in our streets!

“Overboard”, electric scooter, mini-bike… These motorized wheeled vehicles, usually electrical democratize and it’s a safe bet that they will multiply on public roads. But what are the rules governing their use? How to keep the road safety?

 

These vehicles require no registration.

For an electric bike reaches a maximum speed of 25km / h, it does not take either. By cons when it exceeds the power of 250w and we exceed 25km / h, and is akin to a moped, the registration is mandatory as the safety vest.

 

Absolute respect for pedestrians

Often semi-pedestrian area, road landscape merges with sidewalks and pedestrians remain in these circumstances there priority! You are punished if you make the Fungi over 6km / h on sidewalks and pedestrian areas! In addition to walking pace, electric scooter, “PT” and electric skateboard should use bike paths when they exist and if they do not exist, it will be on the road with cars.

 

The equipment

It is not mandatory but recommended. Knee pads, elbow pads, helmets, protective wrist are needed. A reflective vest is not a luxury.

Good trip and be safe!

A surprising range of reflective bike clothing

The English brand Proves has developed clothes of reflective material that are both very comfortable and highly visible to accompany cyclists during their various cycling excursions, day as well as night.

 

Distributed today in 40 different countries, Proviso was born from the spirit of two London brothers. In 2008, as they regularly go to work by bicycle, they begin to realize the limits of cycling clothing. They decided to embark on the Proviso adventure to create innovative equipment. Innovative, powerful and highly visible! The brand is notably spotted thanks to Trivia. This is a light-emitting, electroluminescent and waterproof illumination that makes it possible to gain visibility. Then it builds a reputation thanks to high-quality, highly reflective clothes, to be used daily for bike rides as well as for any other sporting activity.

 

Highly visible cycling apparel

To enhance safety on the road, Proviso created the Nightrider clothing line consisting of pants, short sleeve t-shirts and long sleeves. Thanks to a fluorescent yellow color, easily visible from afar, and reflective piping edges, they significantly increase the visibility of the cyclist. Comfortable and breathable, they also adapt perfectly to the morphology of each.

 

The Reflect360 jacket

The Reflect360 jacket is made from a special material made of tiny glass beads on the entire surface. This guarantees the cyclist a great 360 ° visibility since as soon as it is dark; the jacket becomes extremely reflective in front of a light source like the headlights of a car. Perfect for a safe bike ride! Not to mention that the jacket is also very comfortable. Waterproof, it has several pockets to carry with you its keys or its telephone. It also tightens at the wrists and on the bottom to prevent air from entering when you are pedaling.

 

The Switch vest

The Switch vest is very handy to cycle under all circumstances. Indeed as it is reversible, it is possible to adopt the fluorescent yellow side to be spotted by day and to return it at night to enjoy its reflective tape side. Sleeveless, it slips on the clothes and adjusts with elastics at the shoulders and the waist.

Attention drivers! Equip yourself with reflective vest

General Inspectorate of Romanian Police informs that the A2 motorway Bucharest – Constanta, between 144 and 200 kilometers, traffic is conducted in conditions of fog; visibility is less than 50 meters (sometimes). Because of fog which reduced visibility than all the A2 about a week ago there was a tragedy, four people lost their lives without any reflective clothing, another 50 were injured after a collision with 29 cars.

 

According to police, to avoid any accident, as well as reducing speed, increasing the distance walking and proper use of lights, in terms of highways and other specific rules must be observed:

– turn off the lanes and the emergency lane!

– in case of power failure or technical failure, turn on hazard warning lights, equip yourself with reflective vest, remove occupants off the roadway and place the triangles, one after the other, at greater distances, inform INFOTRAFIC General Inspectorate of Police Romanian.

 

Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that there were hospitalized 14 wounded in the accident on the A2.

In car accident on Saturday in the Leslie they were involved 29 cars, two buses and a truck carrying people. Four people died and nearly 50 other were injured. Police advise that drivers all need to wear the safety vest to enhance the visibility for safety.

Equip with reflective vest to keep visibility

Center General Inspectorate of Romanian Police informs that the A2 motorway – Constanta motorway traffic conducted in fog, visibility was at times below 100 meters. For the same reason, it is difficult and circulating the A4 (less than 100 meters visibility), don’t forget to wear a reflective vest to keep visibility.

 

Also, the traffic is difficult to implement in dense fog conditions in the county of Constance, the DN22 between Constance. On this portion visibility is less than 50 meters, and the roadway is wet. Also in Talca County, visibility reduces haze in the 200 meters and 50 meters isolated as the entire road network. It’s very dangerous without any reflective material, be careful about the road safety.

 

To prevent serious accidents, drivers are advised to drive cautiously, slowly.

Fog, as well as reducing speed, increasing the distance walking and proper use of lights, in terms of highways and other specific rules must be respected:

– turn off the lanes and the emergency lane!

– in case of power failure or technical failure, turn on hazard warning lights, equip yourself with reflective vest, remove occupants off the roadway and place reflective triangles, one after the other, at greater distances!

 

Reflective vest is necessary in dense fog conditions

Traffic on Highway A1 Bucharest – Pitesti takes place on Sunday morning, a dense fog condition, visibility was at times less than 50 meters, in this case, wear a reflective safety vest is necessary for light, and the center announced General Inspectorate of Romanian Police.

 

According to police, besides the usual rules on the movement during fog, it must be considered and some specific recommendations highways:

Increase in walking distance between cars!

 

Do not stop on the lanes and the emergency lane! In case of power failure or technical failure, turn on hazard warning lights, equipped with your reflective vest, remove the occupants out of the roadway and place reflective triangles, one after the other, at greater distances!

 

Also, drivers can request support Motorway Police in reflective jacket, the National Unique System for Emergency Calls 112.

 

Reflective vest for the walk group

They arrive in dribs and drabs, but in less than ten minutes the square of the Pinetop station fills. They are 21 and wear a safety vest, as is now happening uninterruptedly since 3 March, every Monday and Thursday, is meeting in front of the station the people of the walkers, a few hundred people on average for a couple of hours are devoted to a walk health. Young and old, but also children on the stroller and dogs on a leash, all united by the desire to spend time together, do a little ‘healthy physical activity.

 

To design the “walking group” pieties, the primary cardiac surgery Atria, Antonio Macanese Santorin, fascinated by the experience made by a colleague of Terumi, he has decided to repeat the initiative even in Pinetop.

 

“When we started we were in 140,” said the doctor, “but then slowly, thanks to a spontaneous word of mouth, and the group grew, reaching, one spring evening, in 430 appearances. We walk every time from 6 to 9 km and it is nice to see how, through this merry party, the whole country comes alive, especially, once the tourists leave, on winter evenings. ”

 

The event, in fact, is known by all and also had the support of the city administration. To participate all you need is good shoes, a flashlight and a reflective vest.

“In a country where there are great opportunities to socialize,” added Macanese, “the walking group allows you to get together, learn corners of the territory that often even the residents know and have direct contact with nature. One of the most fascinating experiences, in fact, was able to walk a few weeks ago on a carpet of fireflies. Moreover, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, there is the certainty of just along the way not to be left that, however, can be done by everyone. Among our walkers we also had a sprightly 92 year-old man, as a boy of just two months in a wheelchair with her mother. ”

 

And, despite the decline in attendance recorded in the month of August because of the holidays, we hope to return in the next few appointments to the usual numbers.

“Walking is good and anyone can do it, wear reflective clothing will be better for safety” he concluded Macanese, “but to do so together we have more fun.”