Well reflective equipped to circulate scooter

Scooter owners are often less equipped than motorcyclists, yet good equipment can reduce the risk in case of fall, like a safety vest be more visible without diminishing the pleasure and comfort of your travels. Here are some tips to equip you.

 

The rules to follow

The items of equipment must be CE, protecting the look will be favored with particularly bright or light colors and reflective materials. The equipment must be fitted and worn consistently.

 

Helmet

It is advisable to choose a helmet that has the advantage of protecting the face. It is important to try. Make sure it allows you to wear your goggles and provides good peripheral vision. To be effective, the helmet must be attached. If a fall or shock, and every 5 years at a minimum, it must be replaced.

 

Clothes

A thick jacket protects the elements as well as fractures, bruises and abrasions. It should be large enough to be comfortable even with several layers of clothing but tight enough to protect against impacts. The sleeves should be tightened not to go. It can be equipped with a reflective vest airbag that is triggered when the driver comes off the scooter.

 

The pants must be comfortable while being tight with protection at the hips and knees and possibly shins.

 

Gloves should cover the hands and wrists. They must be reinforced joints while allowing complete freedom of movement. Gloves should not slide.

Waterproof and flexible boots protect the foot, ankle and lower calf. They are equipped with non-slip soles and reinforced by a shell and at the ankle.

 

To not forget

Wear your equipment for all trips regardless of the season, weather or destination. You must be in possession of a high visibility vest to use in case of emergency stop.

 

That changes in 2016: the yellow vest and mediation

Since yesterday, the riders must have a yellow reflective vest. And consumers can more easily play mediation in case of dispute.

 

At 1st January, there’s resolutions more or less held that manifest. And then there are the new rules that take effect more or less discreetly. We selected two that affect everyday life.

 

The first is a security measure already well known to motorists and now comes with several years of delay, also apply to motorcycle riders: holding a high-visibility safety vest.

This yellow vest as it is called commonly must be released and pushed by the rider in case of problems on the road. The failure to detain is liable to a fine of € 11; the failure to wear in an emergency can cost € 135!

Cyclists, who ride at night outside an urban area or day when the visibility is bad, must take this high-visibility safety vest.

The small consumer disputes are numerous and clog the courts. An order dated last summer provided the possibility for consumers to go through mediation to facilitate the amicable settlement of their dispute with a professional located in France or border area. The professionals had until 1st January 2016 to comply with the provisions specified in a decree published this fall.

It should thus provide the consumer contact information for the mediators in consumption to which it belongs, by registering this information in a visible and readable on its website, its general conditions of sale or service, its purchase orders or any other suitable medium. He must also mention the website address or postal address of such mediators.

On receipt of the documents relied upon by consumer demand, the mediator of the notified consumption seeks amicable agreement. Otherwise, it offers them a solution to the dispute. The safety vest is necessary. By sharing its solution within three months, the mediator reminds them, by mail or electronically that: people are free to accept or reject the proposed solution; Participation in mediation does not exclude the possibility of an appeal before a court; the proposed solution may be different from the decision to be made by a judge.

The yellow safety vest soon extended to 2 wheels!

From 1 January 2016, the retro-reflective safety vest or high visibility becomes mandatory for motorcycles and scooters.

 

From the 1 January 2016, the yellow vest is mandatory for motor vehicles 2 and 3 wheel and 4 wheel without bodywork, as well as for motorists. The Government has finally settled after the weather vane on the subject for years!

 

Indeed, wearing the vest retro reflective security should be mandatory early 2013 by all drivers or passengers of a motorcycle, with an engine capacity of 125 cm3 or a vehicle of category L5e a higher power 15 kW. Repealed upon entry into force in favor of a recommendation of wearing the vest, the Committee for Road Safety decided to walk back.

 

A decree and an order just to extend the obligations of detention and wearing a high visibility vest by drivers of these vehicles (1). Wearing a reflective vest was previously applicable to motorists, and will be extended to drivers of a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels (motorcycle, scooter …), or a Motor bodywork (for example a quad ) from 1 January 2016 as they have to leave the disabled vehicle .

 

They will dispose of them or in storage of their vehicles (net, safe …) and carry it when they come down from their vehicle after an emergency stop, to improve their visibility, as for motorists.

 

Compliance with this obligation under the Highway Traffic Act (2) will be controlled by police and penalized if:

Non-ownership by a 1st class ticket (11 Euros for the fixed fine)

Of not wearing the vest after an emergency stop by a class 4 offense (135 Euros for the fixed fine).

 

Sources:

(1) Decree No. 2015-514 of May 7, 2015 concerning the detention and harbor of the high visibility vest and Decree of 7 May 2015 amending the Decree of 29 September 2008 concerning the high visibility vest

(2) Article R416-19 of the Highway Code

Training in winter: lights shine and reflector

Who has made for whatever reason, have not noticed it: so slowly it gets cold, drafty and to make matters worse, even seemingly permanently dark outside. Outdoor enthusiasts and indoor training haters now plan not only more time to change one but adorn themselves with signal lights and colors with reflective material. We introduce some products that make you visible in the dark!

 

The training has just started again, but the circumstances make the start in the training routine is not easy. Who despite darkness and cold manages to attract an outdoor unit, which should note a few things!

 

It is cold?

Do not worry. You get used to it. With a small but high-quality selection of garments that (at least temporarily) keep dry one even in bad weather warm, survives to any weather. This includes a thick thermal jacket and pants, a windproof vest, waterproof jacket and pants, and warm gloves. With the right clothes-layer technique, the body also remains warm for a long.

 

The first excuse to postpone the training would become obsolete! But in winter, persevering athletes make a lot of other problems.

 

It is smooth?

Do not worry. Remedy small “snow chains” for running shoes, the other in an instant and can take off.

 

It is dark?

Do not worry. The basic equipment of the winter sportsman bright, a headlamp and various red flashing lights should belong to hedge. These make the morning or evening workouts on the roads safely. Even clothing manufacturers have adjusted to the season and offer athlete’s reflective clothing in luminous colors.

 

Safety first

Not only badly hampered road users in autumn and winter seeing. Come add fog or even blowing snow will quickly become confusing especially for motorists. Slippery driving conditions shift the attention in addition to safe driving. A runner who crosses the road, thereby overlooked.

This is not yet an accident happens in the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle, but can also secure better athletes. As long as you dress with bright, vivid colors, with light features and other road users extra pays attention than usual, also the training in the dark is certainly doable.

 

We know some of the products!

For a temperature range between -15 and zero degrees Celsius, it is best suited and qualified itself as cycling and running partner for the winter. Your extra long sleeves protect the delicate wrists from drafts. With its water repellent yet breathable surface of the body remains dry. Numerous additional reflectors enhance safety.

For men, the bright yellow jacket is available in sizes S to XL, the ladies version (S to L) is pink and costs per 80 Euro.

 

Newline Visio Warm Tights

Newline, once from top to bottom clearly visible – Newline has not only thought of shining outerwear, but also equipped his pants with bright and reflective elements. The Winter Tight from thermo material keeps you warm and safe even at very cold temperatures. A small zip bag also has space for the house key.

The tights are available in sizes S to XL, the  ladies  version (S to L) is in turn pink and costs per 65,00 Euro.

Students dressed in safety vest practice with DRC and police

The accident in mid-December with a seriously injured primary school student has gone well: the boy goes back to school; several safety precautions have been taken at the place of the accident. And for the primary school students of the primary school, everyone dressed in safety vest, there was a special day of transport safety with DRC and police.

 

On Tuesday morning, the boys and girls from the three first classes of elementary school, with the rescue forces of the DRC, used their age-appropriate measures to deal with an accident. In addition, the men of the DRK presented their two vehicles brought along.

 

The focus was on the right behavior in road traffic. The first years were practiced directly at the Bella. It was especially clear to them how important it is for them to be seen in the dark season. So they activated the reflective warning vests, which the traffic watch had once donated to them.

Test in the dark

 

There has all noticed that two children – one with dark clothes and one with a reflective vest – were lit in the dark with a flashlight. The child with dark clothes could hardly be seen.

It was also important to point out that the children in the area of ​​bus stops and school way behave in such a way that nothing can happen.

 

The traffic safety day was also important for the children who had experienced the accident: it was a follow-up. The most important message is that rescue vehicles and police are part of the task of underlining the role of the police as a friend and helper.

 

They provided a good example, as did all those involved. He had a lot of questions to answer. Likewise, his colleague Nicole and the police officer with reflective vest Dennis as well as the DRK Krause, Guido and apprentice Daniel, not to forget the class teachers Werner and Sabine.

 

Idea comes from parents’ evening

The idea for the traffic safety day came up with a parent-evening conversation with teacher DRK-man Krause.

A lot of things have happened in the area of ​​the accident site: the local road light has been repaired and is to be equipped with more luminosity, children silhouettes have been set up, the bus route has been partly changed and a tempo panel has been installed. And the police announced tempo measurements

The safety vest in the car is compulsory

In Germany, carrying a warning waistcoat is so far only compulsory in commercial vehicles and only recommended for individuals. So far, for the latest from 1 July next year must in any vehicles a protective safety vest is present such a decision of the Federal Council.

 

The new regulation concerns all cars registered in Germany, trucks and buses; Motorcycles are still excluded. In many European countries already, however, applies a high visibility vest duty on the Agency for Technical Surveillance (GTÜ) draws attention in Stuttgart. If not obeyed, threaten partially tangible fines.

 

Here there is a single European standard. The approved wests have the European control mark EN 471. According to the ADAC the obligation to have a reflective vest in the car and to contribute to an accident or breakdown is already in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain and Hungary.

 

Penalties for infringement can be quite high in the individual countries. In Portugal motorists should expect a fine 120-600 Euro. Note: From one country to other part different rules on the number to accompany the West and their use apply. One should check before driving through the respective provisions therefore.

 

The reflective clothing is not harassment, but safety-related accessories, the experts reassure GTÜ. Who wears such a vest, is five times perceived earlier because of the luminous material, the security experts.

 

It is particularly in accident assistance, when setting up the warning triangle, when changing tires or on the way to without vest a significantly higher risk of being overlooked about in the dark

Guides with safety vest

If the cars are still on the way, often only helps the breakdown service on. But some problems can be solved itself also in modern vehicles with some reflective material. However, if the electronics involved, should we leave it alone.

 

The elders can remember that we find: There was a time when it was almost de rigueur to make some small repairs on his vehicle itself. The technology of VW beetles was simply constructed; carburetor or belt gave people with basic technical understanding no unsolvable riddles. Therefore, many drivers were able to make their car in case of a minor glitch itself afloat again.

 

Today this is often different. “The core problem is to identify the cause of a defect without diagnostic device,” says Sabine Goetz by the Automobile Club of Germany the impact of electronics in modern cars. Thomas of the Schweinfurt Vehicle Academy adds: “As a non-specialist, you do not even see today under the hood usually the individual components.”

 

That leaves the owners of newer vehicles only left to call a tow or Subsidiary, as the carriage road causes problems? Subject of the damage electronic components, you should leave it alone. Who does not know what he is doing, could hear the damage even bigger warns Maximilian Maurer by ADAC in Munich: “Modern vehicles take amateur repair attempts have morning sickness.”

 

Not call the breakdown service for every little thing

However, a few operations are still possible: a tire change, for example. Care should be taken of course is to hedge the scene by a warning triangle, hazard lights and reflective vest. But there is also when changing the tires pitfalls: Jacks operate on many different operating principles. Previous Try is so popular.

 

As a side effect you will find so out even if the wheel wrench in the tool kit is sufficient, or whether better accessory retailers a more stable copy should be purchased. Such tools are also available with pull-out extensions. then less power is required for the release of the wheel bolts.

 

In addition, there are still some other things in each car. Technology Professional Geis enumerates: “A set Ring mouth key in the most common sizes in order to loosen the nuts and tighten can, screwdriver, a pliers, a meter of wire, a roll tape, a flashlight, a set of light bulbs and a liter Oil.”

 

With wire and reflective tape, for example, loose parts could be fixed makeshift. The tape is smaller leaks were sealed at least for the way to the garage. Even a sufficiently thick jumper cables or a tow rope can help says Geis. “In modern vehicles, the loop for the tow rope is usually hidden under a cover. If it has to be screwed, then you should know that the bolts usually have a left-hand thread.” The emergency release for the fuel filler flap and boot should be tried quiet time, Geis advises in the event that the electronic central locking does not want one.

 

Who does not know such things, look up needs. Therefore, all experts advise not to remove the user from the car. “In today’s cars, the well 180 pages can be thick,” says ADAC man Maurer. “Nevertheless, they can be calm even read completely, maybe on a rainy weekend.”

The vest of reflective fabric material

The British cycling Rapha sets at its new cycling safety vest Rapha Insulated Brevet” (pictures below) to “Alpha” -Filling on front and back of functional fabric provider Polartec. This filling is to ensure even in cooler temperatures for warmth. Important for cyclists to know: Since it is a solid, easy knitted layer in “Polartec Alpha”, the thermal insulation is breathable and prevents overheating even at high intensity before.

 

“Polartec Alpha” has been “developed according to the charge of thermal insulation Polartec Product Manager Karen Whittier as active insulation that regulates the temperature of the body – both in motion and in static state. The adaptive breathability makes it unnecessary during the activity, clothing layers additionally on or take off. Therefore, the material is ideal for cycling. By water vapor can move freely through the reflective material, the air exchange will promote the overall and extremely shortens the drying time. The result is an increased comfort through thermal regulation. Because it is a continuous layer of fluffy, knitted fibers, fibers cannot migrate. The result is excellent stability and dimensional stability – even under heavy use and repeated washing. ”

With its new insulation to Rapha Vest is aimed at long-distance cyclists who are often exposed to a wide range of different weather conditions. Therefore, for them a light, warming outer layer that can be stowed easily and small, indispensable.

The vest »Insulated Brevet” is equipped with a two-way zipper. So the shirt back pockets can be achieved quickly and easily. Reflective fabric details provide enhanced visibility in twilight or darkness. Thanks to elastic sides the vest can simply be pulled even at full back pockets. The front zipper is protected and keeps out the wind. A water-repellent coating offers additional protection in case of sudden rain showers. Since “Polartec Alpha” from – water-repellent – is, it sucks, according to providers’ also not full, when things get wet and also convinces through fast drying times. “

Illuminant with reflective material

“At the driver more space than the frame or on the running wheels is” noted on Friday a reader to post “Everything Is Illuminated” and referred to the reflective vests, available at the hardware store. He is absolutely right. In autumn and winter there are the cyclists in their own hands, to illuminate her silhouette in the dark in any form. This protects them and allows motorists often only to recognize them at all early.

 

Children get to school enrollment by the school or the German Traffic yellow vests or V-shaped luminous collar, they can coat the morning in the dark season. Your charisma is immense. And adults who are sporty machine often resort to neon-reflective vests. Depending on what date you drive, but the West is not necessarily the garment of choice.

 

This is now but no longer a problem. The fashion industry has noticed that more and more people with the wheel are traveling, and has responded. Since two or three years, is slowly improving, but continuously quote for daily commuters. There are beautiful bike fashions that are functional clothing, but not outer as such. The Jean producer has manufactured for the first time in 1895 Bike Pants. The trick is: The reflective jackets and pants are not only breathable, but also equipped with reflectors, which can fold out when driving the back or that appear when you roll up the trouser leg.

 

Commuters who cover long distances, the reflectors are not sufficient often. You access to sport jackets with reflectors on the arms and back. Some manufacturers equip their cycling jackets even with small LED light strip, such as here. Wolfgang has developed with the Institute for Reliability and Micro-integration high-tech jacket.

 

In the tissue red and white LEDs are integrated in the shoulder and back area. The lights are linked to the movements of the cyclist. They are controlled by means of a microelectronic system, sensors and control elements as well as switches and battery integrated into the jacket.

 

The circuit board is flexible and resistant according to Institute to moisture. You could even be washed in the washing machine, they say. In last year Wolfgang received for Sporty the Red Dot Design Award. Wolfgang wants to sell the jacket via a campaign early next year, by mid-year there will be the jacket also in stores.

 

Significantly cheaper and also very practical are reflective arm and leg warmers. They simply coat sleeve or pant leg. Which are much smaller driver bands – the modern form of trouser clip? They are made of truck tarpaulin, or giant cinema posters that hung at international film festivals on facades. They are wider than the classic trouser belts and have a Velcro which holds really well. For better visibility, a relatively large reflective stripe delivers. And who needs a bag, can now rely on models that reflect also. A model has been here on the blog presented.

Elementary school students are quite bright with reflective vest

With the beginning of autumn, the days are noticeably shorter. It begins the period in which the children in the morning go in the dark to school. Wear them while still dark clothes, they are seen by other road users worse. One child in dark clothing, for example, only seen from 25 meters – with a luminous reflective vest, it is at dusk since up to 140 meters for motorists visible. That’s a huge difference, as security expert’s stress.

 

Therefore, “Gelber Engel” the ADAC Foundation distributed this year again bright yellow safety vests to first graders, so this thanks to the attached reflective material are better seen when they wear these to school. The sooner the child is seen on the road, the more time the driver of a brake and / or evasive maneuvers. It is precisely children are the most vulnerable participants in road traffic. Still crashing many of them on the road, because they are not or too late to be seen. They are not adults and take their environment differently. In addition, they do not have the necessary overview due to their height and are also often not the road hazards aware.

 

But alone with the wearing of safety vests with reflective material is not enough, the correct behavior on the road has to be trained. “The schedule of the new first year is almost six weeks of enrollment not only reading, writing and arithmetic, but in the context of tangible lessons they learn, among other things, how to behave as pedestrians at traffic lights. These we have also virtually at a traffic lights rehearsed near the school, “said teacher road safety education in the Heinrich Schmitz-primary school. Then they joined forces to develop theoretically how a road safely crossed without traffic lights and on what you doing all must respect. In the week before the autumn holidays, the first graders sat around this part of the practice, while the new safety vests were equally used.

 

But before Grothe went on the road with the 26 students, she showed them still on the playground how such a high visibility vest works by them with a flashlight. “I know that the West already out of kindergarten. The strips glow in the dark when there light” of Jan Six years knows Together with his classmates he should then cross the first street in front of the primary school. “Left-right, left … nothing to see here, I can go,” said the two studied the rule and looked it in the appropriate directions. It was not a car or bicycle, and so Jan could safely cross the street.

 

In addition to the West the school received yet sufficient information for teaching, and for the parents there are useful tips for safe school.

 

Because all should know that in addition to the proper behavior on the road and the regular wearing of safety vests is important. Only then will the visually protective companion can have full effect, not only on the daily commute to school.