Volunteers wear safety vests are at the service of their village

Momentum seems to be born, pushing people to give a “helping hand” occasional village. These do not sulk-pocket savings in terms of labor.

 

They progress heads lowered in the tall grass, the steeple of the village piercing the sky away in this marshy area of ​​the valley or along a rolling county. They are generally identifiable by their fluorescent reflective vests and gloves, and hang a trash bag still too heavy. They erase the shame from tirelessly behind the perpetrators of illegal waste deposits, and do it for nothing. They are simple villagers taking things in hand, and a little over rural municipalities that are struggling to cope, as confesses Olivier Citron.

 

Washing machines, tires, bottles…

The mayor knows it can count on the action of the Exona association, which, twice a year, cleans the campaign, as will be the case on 3 December: “The town does not directly appeal to them, they are independent, but I have to admit that their action relieves municipal employees who could not make it to pick up.”

 

Pick up, but not just that, it’s also that fact, once a year – next time Saturday, March 11 – At the All ages association. “It’s now been two years since we organize this kind of beaten. It is from 15 to 20 pickers, and I would say that in the space of one morning, we subtract the nature around 300 kilos of rubbish, “says the President Martine. Some 90 glass bottles, not to mention plastic ones, but pieces of washing machines, tires … “It’s impressive, filled an entire trailer before sending it all to the dump. ” “That’s why we only accept children wear safety vest accompanied” says Martine, on behalf of his association, believes normal “this small gesture towards the village,” happy to provide garbage bags.

 

They repair the village

A village solidarity equally appreciable therefore, and also Boulancourt (terraced town Seine-et-Marne side), but we will also find another form this time. Is not this that was held in July the first day? If, and it has gathered a dozen villagers and elected officials around mini-sites that list Chantal, Associate Mayor 160 inhabitants: “We mainly remade the bus shelter, that is painted, with mounting a wall in front with his glass to cut the wind and rain the students waiting since the early morning. A Way of the Cross, then in the nettles, was cleared and repainted, we punched a hole in the pavement and also quilted flowers … We for example, provided the paint, but it makes you realize savings at Workforce. ”

 

The delegate mayor evokes its scope of action: “A dormitory area, many leave work early to Paris and return late with reflective material at night; it was also an opportunity for them to meet, to invest a little in the life of town. I think this type of action could be developed in the future; it is also perhaps one of the solutions to budgetary problems encountered in rural areas. ”

 

There must also odd jobs to do there … City staff to troubleshoot. “Do not imagine that it is to work for people in their place, but it is true that it represents a significant helping hand,” says Chantal, grateful.

 

“A significant helping hand”

But it had been created as well as Augerville the mayor did not say anything when he praises the citizen service provided. “People swing their garbage in the woods, unscrupulous contractors toss their rubble, we find old doors or tires in the river, appliance along hiking trails … But, as it has have happened, are sometimes found an envelope with an address among garbage … “Out of respect flouted nature, Olivier Citron then called the gendarmes that provide a statement and initiate legal proceedings. What, no doubt, bring the offender in the right way? And relieve some of the unbearable task the volunteers of the campaign to rescue their town.

Precautions of reflective accessory for running in cold weather

Practicing outdoors when the temperature drops is good for health. It is still worth taking some precautions of reflective material. Cold can also be dangerous.

 

In times of cold, the temperature and air quality changes strengthen the immune system. Energy consumption is increased and makes training more effective. Joel Gaillard, former international veteran 3,000m steeplechase, and coach of the OC, gives you five tips to lead you in these conditions.

 

Warm up. The body takes longer to warm when the cold is there. It is therefore essential to devote at least 20 minutes to a gradual warming of all muscle groups, so as not to traumatize the muscles, tendons and joints.

 

Cover up well. The training in cold weather requires the wearing warm clothing with reflective tape. For clothing when the temperature drops, it is recommended to use the “onion principle” which is to multiply and isolate each layer. Cover well the extremities (head, feet, hands) that are naturally very hot areas.

 

Warm up after exercise. After training, do not wait to take off your wet or damp clothing. The immune system is particularly weak and vulnerable effect directly within 30 minutes of effort. And then wrap up warm.

 

Think of recovery. Recovery is just as important as warming up. Your training is completed, obtain and breathe for a few minutes before joining a warm place, so as to prevent your muscles from cooling too quickly.

 

Be careful at night. Be very careful if you are going to train at night. It is essential to have at least a fluorescent safety vest to be seen and a headlamp to see if you operate in poorly lit places.

Attention, police let poorly lit cyclists wear safety vest

The shorter days obliges recently cyclists to be equipped with lights and reflective accessories when they travel early or late in the day. Surprised many after the push when to change the batteries in the lamp or come out her fluorescent yellow safety vest. But beware, the national police Loire before.

 

Wednesday noon, an operation in the city center of Nantes from 7 am to 8:30 has led to the verbalization of seven cyclists (12 controls) for visible defects (11 euro fine): five were driving with defective lighting, two had no rear reflector. Furthermore, a cyclist was fined for traffic with a headset and two others for crossing a red light.

 

The shorter days obliges recently cyclists to be equipped with lights and reflective accessories when they travel early or late in the day. Surprised many after the push when to change the batteries in the lamp or come out her fluorescent yellow vest. But beware, the national police Loire before.

Wednesday noon, an operation in the city center of Nantes from 7 am to 8:30 has led to the verbalization of seven cyclists (12 controls) for visible defects (11 euro fine): five were driving with defective lighting, two had no rear reflector. Furthermore, a cyclist was fined for traffic with a headset and two others for crossing a red light.

What is obligatory (and what is not)

 

Police remind that the following equipment is required: light and red reflector at the back, light yellow or white reflector in front, orange reflector on the rear wheel, orange reflectors on the wheels, orange reflector on the pedals, reflective vest (non-urban), horn and, of course, brakes.

All about safety vests and triangles mandatory

Starting Wednesday, any car not equipped with fluorescent jacket and emergency warning triangle is liable to a fine of 90 Euros.

 

How vest and triangle should we have on board? A reflective vest and emergency warning triangle must be in each vehicle since 1 July. However, the Minister of Ecology, responsible for road safety, Borloo was granted an extension until Wednesday so that motorists can buy “in the best conditions.” From 1 October the police verbalize any driver that does not have at his car the two objects.

 

Should the jacket be visible in all circumstances? The retro-reflective vest must be worn by the driver before he goes out of his vehicle. But it is not compulsory to drape the reflective jacket on the front passenger seat. The jacket should only be easy to access, store it in the glove box or under a seat enough.

 

Where should we place the triangle? The triangle should be on board the vehicle, bestowed in the cabin and not in the trunk of the car, and be placed on the floor as soon as the driver leaves the vehicle at a distance of 30 meters at least automotive or obstacle to report. The hazard warning lights still required when the car is equipped.

 

Where can you buy them? The kit is located in supermarkets in the auto service (note these are sometimes out of stock) market as in the Paris metro. Prices can vary from simple to triple, from € 6.50 to € 20 hypermarket in the corridors of public transport in the capital.

 

To comply with European legislation, the vest should be marked “CE” and the triangle marked “E27R”.

In case of violation, what risk is there? The motorist offender faces 135 euro fine. The amount of the ticket may be reduced to 90 Euros if paid immediately or within three days of verbalization.

 

What is the legislation for two wheels? Bikers like scooter drivers are exempt from wearing the vest whatever the circumstances. The jacket is recommended but not mandatory for cyclists riding in town.

 

However, wearing the safety vest is imposed cycling fans, drivers as passengers traveling out of towns in poor visibility conditions (rain, fog) or overnight. If you forget, the pedaling must pay a fine of 35 Euros (22 Euros if you pay in less than two weeks).

The road accidents increase without safety vest during the transition to winter time

On the occasion of the switch to winter time this weekend, the Delegation for Road Safety and Traffic (DSCR) alerts the road users about the increase in accidents during this period. Especially the people without wearing safety vest. What are the reasons? Are there good reflexes to adopt?

 

This weekend, it will be necessary to reverse the clocks of one hour. But the transition to winter time does not only have consequences on your sleep (with … an hour more on this occasion). According to the Delegation for Road Safety and Traffic (DSCR), there is a peak of accident every year during this period. “Over the past five years, the winter months have been the most dangerous for pedestrians,” says the DSCR.

 

“The peak hours of morning and evening, 7h-10h and 17h-19h, are the most accident in winter,” says the DSCR. Faced with these risks, Road Safety therefore calls on road users to be very careful.

 

The reasons

There are two main reasons for this. Initially, the period of darkness increases at peak hours. The lighting of vehicles and street lights is not powerful enough to allow motorists to distinguish pedestrians without reflective vest. “The one-hour retreat has an important effect on the hours of illumination: night falls earlier in the day, when classes leave or professional end-of-day trips,” the DSCR analyzes.

 

Secondly, cyclists do not always think of checking the equipment of their bicycle. Not necessarily using their retro-reflectors or headlights during the summer, they are often damaged or even absent when pacing roads during winter time.

 

Advice

To cope with the increased mortality on roads at this time of year, the DSCR gives some guidance to road users.

 

For cyclists, it is recommended to “check its lighting, wear a retro-reflective jacket and not ride on sidewalks”. On the pedestrian side, it is advisable to “check several times before crossing, walking on the sidewalks and crossing at pedestrian crossings”. Finally, drivers and drivers of motorized two-wheelers must “adapt their speed, deviate by at least one meter from the sidewalks and keep the headlights on day and night.”

Fatal accident: a teenager dead without wearing safety vest

A 15-year-old was driving a motorcycle without wearing a safety vest of 125 cc in the evening of Saturday, October 22, when he collided with a minibus to the Cossigny Street. He was transported to Victoria Hospital where his death was confirmed.

 

Oliver did not survive his injuries. The van that crashed was led by J. Rajkumar, 42. The motorcycle had no license plate. In addition, its lighthouse was damaged and the motorcyclist was not wearing a reflective vest.

 

The driver of the minibus was taken to the police station, where he was tested for alcohol, which was negative.

 

Questioned in the presence of his Sunday law of man, he told how the accident occurred. “I was leaving to go Vacoas Road toward St. Paul. The Cossigny street motorcycle that came at high speed crashed into me, “said the driver.

Motorcycle enthusiast

 

After interrogation he appeared before the Bail and Remand Court under a provisional charge of manslaughter. He found parole after providing a surety of Rs 10,000.

 

According to a police source, the motorcycle belongs to a relative of the teenager. The autopsy concluded that he died from his multiple injuries.

 

In nearby Oliver Block F1, Cardinal Avenue, Beau homes, there is consternation. His mother Cindy, 34, said to be saddened by the tragic death of his son. “He was a motorcycle enthusiast. There are three months, he abandoned his studies and worked as assistant driver with his grandfather. My son was living with my parents because I am separated from my husband. ”

“He used to go out with friends at night, but not take any reflective accessory “says the thirty. The survey, conducted by the sergeant, is under the supervision of the chief inspector and ASP.

 

The chief inspector, of the Traffic Branch, says the Daily Challenge at the age of 15, one can only get a learner or a license for a motorcycle not exceeding 50 cc. “It is 17 years a young person can get a learner or a driving license for a motorcycle. And to obtain a driving license for a car and other vehicles must be 18, “he says.

The reflective tape is interested, people want to be seen

Karlovy Vary Region – Interest reflective tape and other similar elements among the people grows. This is confirmed both officers and other distributors.

 

Another batch of reflective tape so example at the local municipal police precinct. “People, especially the elderly, are they going to ask more and more, it seems that the campaign began to work,” say the commander policemen that a visible indication also runs more and more cyclists.

 

The amendment to the Act, which states that people on the road outside the village must be marked with reflective elements, it pays about two weeks. Its failure can lose up to two and a half thousand crowns. “We operate mainly preventative, ie no sanctions,” said the commander.

 

In his turf receive tapes residents through regular preventive action. “For example, if someone poorly marked, wearing dark clothes and such a person from our band gets to give away a sight to everyone,” explained Marcel.

 

Municipal police already has in this respect the practice and experience. At the end of last year constables on my rounds distributed to two hundred reflective strips.

 

The situation is similar. “We give them to people who are sixty or over and have permanent residence. Others advise you where to get them. Interest among residents certainly it grew, “said Peter, commander of the police officers.

 

According to him, the tape can get in and stores with a similar focus. They are also offered in the information center, where one piece comes to just 20 crowns.

 

Also Carlsbad officers began handing out reflective tape, but last fall.

“We proceed from the fact that the reflective element can people take a sense that they are more visible, and not only because it must. These actions have therefore done in the past, before issuing the law. We contacted BESIP and if you give us more reflective tapes, we will repeat this action, “said the commander of the Carlsbad Municipal Police Marcel.

 

“After the publication of the law, we then noticed an increased number of calls from citizens. We gave them where they can straps and other accessories to buy, “said Marcel.

 

The tape of Reflective vest is a handy feature that fits easily into a pocket, purse or school bag and is easily mounted on the sleeve dress. Its task is to draw attention to motorist’s man in poor visibility

Police once again, calls for wearing reflective material

Visibility of pedestrians for the winter approaching cold and shorter days again become a hot topic. Last time it tragically suffered the man on Sunday at midnight truck collided. Officers point out that duty of pedestrians – for your own safety – to be seen on the roads sufficiently. Under bad conditions they threaten people without reflectors fine of around two thousand.

 

The man went to along the right edge of the road, in the same direction as passing cars when the truck hit him. According to police spokeswoman Alice was not wearing any reflective tape or other accessories clothes.

 

The truck driver had a negative test for alcohol and drugs. From January to September this year, police in South Moravian Region recorded thirty-pedestrian accidents after dark, eight of which in places with poor lighting.

Be seen, the police announced that

 

To the poor visibility of pedestrians alert the police a long time. The greatest risk occurs in the winter months when it become darker and worsens the conditions for the driver. According to police statistics regularly deadliest month of November because it often rains and the days are rapidly running out.

 

Since February this year, moreover, applies the amendment to the law on road traffic, which requires pedestrians in poor visibility in darkness or fog and gloom while walking along the roadside in unlit areas required wearing reflective materials. But the rule applies only outside the village.

 

Poorly visible to pedestrians at risk fines up to two thousand crowns in administrative proceedings between 1500 and 2500 crowns. According to the Ministry of Transport is wearing reflective elements of a good prevention of fatal accidents.

Police advise wearing reflective elements and in the community

 

Since last autumn, the police handed out more than one hundred thousand reflective tape to increase visibility of pedestrians up to two hundred meters. “As a precaution, we recommend to people that they were wearing reflective vest in communities where there is good lighting. If the driver see pedestrians, not able to react in time and such accidents often ends in tragedy, “said police spokesman Brno.

 

“Most of the walks on the wrong side, they are unlit. Moreover, when they have a little toast, all is not trying to avoid cars. When a driver encounters in turn, often does not have time to duck, “said the policeman.

Reflective elements can be purchased in stores cycling equipment or stationery.

Mandatory bicycle equipment: reflective accessory for your safety

This is Mr. Bike his company! Our contributor Tanguy, inveterate cyclist urban, moves motorbikes in the streets of Paris. It tells you more about the essential equipment to have to travel by bicycle.

 

The tips and habits are variable in terms of safety equipment, but the Highway Code imposes certain elements. Here it is mandatory to have on his bike, on the understanding that this is a minimum equipment list and there is no limitation! In short, you need a minimum:

A white light in front and a red light at the rear;

A reflective vest if you drive at night outside built;

Two brakes in good condition;

 

Lighting in good condition

For night riding a bicycle must be equipped with a white light in front and a red light at the back. These lights are supposed to be fixed and not flashing. But the situation is somewhat unclear, insofar as flashing lights approved in other European countries are normally acceptable in France. Flashing lights attract more attention, but they reduce the ability to predict the trajectories in an unlit environment, the way a strobe. In any event, the lights usually have a fixed mode, and possibly a flashing mode, then to choose between.

 

White light Also point out that it is essential to respect the planned colors:  white front and red rear. Drive a red light on the front is not only unacceptable but also dangerous, because then flows the opposite of what is provided for other users. Additional lights such as brake lights, turn signals for changes in direction or beam lights can be useful but are not mandatory.

The visibility of equipment

 

In addition to the active light, the bike must be equipped with passive reflectors for good signaling. First a white front and a red rear (Article R313-20 and R313-18.), Often integrated with lights; at least one amber reflector on each wheel (R313-19) allowing it to be seen from the side and some on the edges of the pedals, which are normally supplied with.

 

Finally, for night driving outside urban areas, the rider must be of a high visibility vest, neon yellow with reflective strips. Additional devices such as reflective strips glued or beam reflectors, can be useful but they are not mandatory.

Reflectors and back reflection

The reflectors and reflective tape are particular features of retro-reflection. To understand what it is, we can compare two types of thinking.

 

Diffuse reflection: the white shirt

Illuminated by the headlights of a car, the T-shirt of a cyclist diffuses light of headlights in all directions, so it appears white both for the driver and a pedestrian on the edge of the roadway.

 

The retro-reflection: the reflector

Illuminated by the headlights, reflectors reflect the light in the direction of the light source, which is to say to the car, where they appear bright, as if it were acting electrical fires! On the contrary, a passerby, the reflector will appear dark, as if he was not informed.

 

To understand the interest of the retro-reflection, it is easy to experiment at home. Take your yellow vest and hang it on a coat rack leaving the reflective stripes prominently. Then, grab a flashlight and stay away from five meters. Then lighten the vest, holding the lamp near your head and admire how you shine when you are illuminated by the headlights of a car!

Vests are also dyed fluorescent yellow, which also has a very special way:

 

Ordinary color

Under lighting, ordinary objects return certain colors from the light and absorb the rest. Thus, a green shirt essentially returns the green light. White is a special case, which returns all colors and absorbs very little light, so that one can hardly imagine how brighter…

 

Fluorescent color

In the same light, a yellow vest does not just return the yellow component of the light. It also absorbs the rest of the light, but converts some extra yellow light, they then returns, so it appears brighter than a white object, but only in yellow color!

 

Finally, far from being a secondary accessory, the bell is also part of the mandatory equipment. Article R 313-33 indicates that it can be heard 50 meters, but without specifying the sound environment concerned. The key is therefore to be properly understood without the risk of pedestrians jump on his handlebars. This would also not consistent with the text that requires a stamp or a bell!

This is self-evident, but bicycle must be equipped with two efficient brakes as indicated in Article R315-3 of the Highway Code. It is therefore necessary to maintain its brakes repaired, provided that the shoe soles are not effective braking devices!

Reflective tape keeps you safer

Third advice when choosing a tape is purely practical, try to get the widest reflective stripe. And when you have the option, choose to purchase also proven vendor. The idea is to get the strap with the logo BESIP among the top three also received two products from the offering of Czech Post.

In my purse tape will not help. Where to put it?

Best for your safety would be if the reflective elements follow the contour of your character front and back. However, who would like to walk in the evening the pub or on a date in a reflective vest.

 

“Reflective tape we put toward the road, to the right side of the body, on the ankle or wrist,” says Martin pastor. If you, however, is available only one band is better placed on her ankle. “The car’s lights is illuminated from below, and enlighten so strap on the ankle before the wrist,” says Head of Road Safety. If you have reflective tape affixed to the wrist, then be careful you do not block his sleeve.

 

If you feel that as good a job as reflective tape performance, such as lighted cell phone, remember that not only fail to meet legally required, but also risk that the phone is charged, and the driver cannot see you.

 

Conversely, if you wanted to underline the effect of reflection yet, you are in the twilight rain or shine clothing with fluorescent colors. Although it does not provide the reflection of light, but increase the distance at which the driver sees you.

 

Decides each extra meter

Although it looks like a merchant recount of bounds centimeters, it is unnecessary pettiness. In addition, every meter that has a driver available to halt or you safely avoided, on the unlit road counts.

 

Know therefore that a pedestrian visibility reflective elements record driver at a distance of 200 meters. At a speed of 65 kilometers per hour therefore it has enough time to cope recognize possible dangers decided exactly what to do, and performed a maneuver comfortably finishing it.

 

In dark clothing range at which you can see on the shoulder shrinks to just 18 meters. They swoop at the same speed car in a single second. “The driver has virtually no chance of pedestrians ahead and react safely avoid it,” says Martin pastor.

 

And it is still talking about the speed with which drags outside the village just a few. At a speed of 90 kilometers per hour, the driver no longer needs to secure pedestrian miss at least 90 meters, while in the white clothes that after reflection the best, you only see at a distance of 55 meters.