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The FR reflective vest for drivers

Like most of the garments used today, the reflective vest sold made from this chemical material, which is highly flammable, but this also occurs with other products.

 

The professor of the Faculty of Chemical Sciences of the U. of Chile, José Romero Reyes, told 24Horas “all material is burned,” but that the difference lies in the time it takes some to be burned. “The most advisable thing would be to use cotton or wool vests, they will burn, but much slower”, explained the chemist.

 

“As a synthetic fiber, polyester burns much faster and sticks to the skin if exposed to high temperatures,” he added. It should be note that the reform approved to the Traffic Law, does not explain the material that the high visibility vest must have, but the components of it must possess. In this regard, the Executive Secretary of the National Traffic Safety Commission, Gabriela, told this website that “the fabrics used for its manufacture do not differ much from those used in common clothing, which would be exposed at the same risk of flammability as any other.”

 

NON-PROFESSIONAL USE

Although it may trigger consequences for the health of people, in this case the manufacturing material is not a relevant issue for the emergency management expert Michel. In conversation with 24Horas, De Herb said that the criticism for polyester “occurs out of context,” since the law was made so that the vest is worn for non-professional use. “It does not have to be greater or less flammable,” said the aforementioned, clarifying that the implement only fulfills functions to provide greater visibility. The Cohasset shares the assertion, since it accentuates the objective of the regulation, being the vest “an element to be visible” and not of risk.

 

REGULAR YOUR SALE

According to he added, one of the objectives should focus on improving the standard in the sense that the sale of safety vests that meet all the recommended characteristics is guarantee. That is why the expert emphatic in declaring that “the norm says that the tapes have to be seen, but nothing guarantees you that it complies with, for example, the size of these or other fundamental aspects, which generates an informal trade”.

 

Nine questions about the use of the reflective vest

It completed the first three days since this element is mandatory, there are still several questions that arise in the drivers, so here we clarify certain doubts.

 

– How should be the reflective vest?

It must be yellow, made of fluorescent material, and have strips of retro reflective material with a width of not less than 50 mm.

 

– What are the vest models that comply with the regulations?

Model 1: The vest can have a horizontal band that surrounds the torso, and two bands that join from front to back over each shoulder, forming an X on the back. The lower part of the torso band should be at a minimum distance of 5 centimeters from the bottom edge of the vest.

Model 2: Two horizontal bands were surrounding the torso, separated by a minimum distance of 5 centimeters. The lower part of the lower band must be at a minimum distance of 5 centimeters from the lower edge of the vest.

Model 3: Two horizontal bands were surrounding the torso, separated by a minimum distance of 5 centimeters, and bands that join the upper band of the torso from front to back, passing through each shoulder. On the back, they form an X. The lower part of the lower band of the torso should be at a minimum distance of 5 centimeters from the lower edge of the vest.

 

– Where should I store the vest and when should I use it?

This vest must always be in an accessible place from the inside of the vehicle, as if the glove compartment and the driver must put it on before getting off the vehicle to attend an emergency.

 

– Do fines also apply if I do not wear the vest when appropriate?

Since this decree only regulates the carrying of this article and not its use, Carabineers will not be able to fine people who leave the mobile without the high visibility vest, but only those who do not have it in their car.

The commander José Luis Ojeda in statements to La Tercera, who said that, clarified this “Carabineers cannot go against what is established, the only thing that is established is decree 22, what it does is add to the security kit, the reflective vest”.

 

– Do I risk a fine if I do not carry it in the vehicle?

Failure to comply with the wearing of the reflective vest will constitute a slight fault, which translates into a fine that ranges between $ 9,000 and $ 22,500 (0.2 to 0.5 UTM).

 

– Where the Carabineers control carried out?

Carabineers will be able to carry out the pertinent controls when they so decide, in urban, rural sectors and on roads.

 

– What is the value of the vest?

They can found between $ 2,500 and $ 5,000, both by Internet distributors and in traditional stores.

 

– Is only the reflective vest required in the safety kit?

No. In addition to the documents, the vehicle must have Fire extinguisher, cat and wheel keys, spare wheel, first aid kit, and two triangles.

 

– Will motorcyclists have to comply with this decree?

Although there have been circulated complaints of fines to motorcyclists who did not wear the reflective safety vest, the authorities have clarified that motorcycles should not necessarily comply with this measure.

 

The yellow vest is soon mandatory for delivery men

Like motorists, drivers of a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle will be required to wear a high visibility vest when traveling.

 

As of January 1, 2016, all drivers of a motor vehicle with two or three wheels (motorcycle, scooter …) or a motor quadricycle not bodied must have a high visibility vest commonly known as “yellow vest “. Professionals who use these means of locomotion in the course of their work (couriers, delivery men …) are no exception to the rule. Indeed, they must have this vest on them or in storage of their vehicle (net, trunk …). In addition, they must wear it before leaving their vehicle in case of immobilization on the roadway or its surroundings following an emergency stop.

 

And be careful, the driver who does not respect these new obligations may be penalized. The non-possession of the reflective vest will be liable to a fine of € 11 (up to € 38) while forgetting to wear the safety vest when getting off the vehicle following a stop emergency will be sanctioned by a fine of 135 € (up to 750 €).

 

However, by exception, the police court may decide to charge the employer the payment of fines. In fact, given the circumstances and working conditions of the driver (the pressure exerted by the employer to shorten delivery times, for example), the fine may be paid, in whole or in part, by the employer.

Be careful therefore to provide your motorcycle two-wheelers with a safety vest from next year!

Wearing a yellow vest: what are the rules

The high visibility vest is now mandatory for bikers. However, they must not wear it permanently. They must have it at hand and put it in case of danger. Since January 1, 2016, every biker must have a “high visibility” vest. However, he does not have to wear it while driving. One year after the entry into force of this regulation, it may be useful to recall the new legal framework. Indeed, neglecting this obligation may expose the rider to a fine.

 

All types of motorcycles are concerned, regardless of the model and the number of wheels: 2, 3 or 4 wheels. If it is not mandatory to wear it, the safety vest must be with you every day, stored on your motorcycle or on your scooter. If the police control you, you must be able to show it. Otherwise, you will incur a fine of 11 Euros.

 

A vest with standards

Even though we traditionally speak of a yellow vest, the decree in question (# 2015-514) uses the term “high visibility” vest. Indeed, the text imposes 2 standards for the vest (EN 471 and EN 1150), but several colors. To help you verify compliance, at the time of your purchase, the standard is on the garment label. The yellow vest is the most common and the name “yellow vest” has become generic. However, you can find a range of regulatory colors: red, orange-red, yellow-green, yellow-orange, green and pink. The only absolute rule regarding these colors: they must be fluorescent.

 

To note

In addition, it must be a vest and not an armband, a belt or reflective strips on the back, pants or motorcycle boots. You can of course decide to put it on you every day. In winter, in fog, snow, rain, you will be sure to be well seen by all road users. We know, on a motorcycle, it’s absolutely essential.

 

If, on the contrary, the weather is clear and beautiful, the circulation is fluid and without apparent danger, you can leave it in your trunk or your top box. Therefore, like all other road users, it will be imperative to put it if a danger or an emergency occurs. This is the case if you have to stop on the roadside, if you are down in the middle of the road or if you have to take a few steps on the emergency stop strip to reach a terminal.

ADAC safety vests: schoolchildren got vest

ADAC distributed with the Lord Mayor Safety reflective vest to schoolchildren. Start of the action at the community school Carl Schurz. Still in Germany, too many children are still in traffic. Particularly in the autumn and winter the accident risk increases, because the small traffic participants are often seen too late because of the morning darkness. This is why all school beginners in Germany receive a shining safety jacket.

 

Since mid-September 770,000 security vestments have been distributed to more than 16 700 schools across Germany. This is also the case on Monday at the Bonner Carl Schurz. Bonn’s mayor Jorgen, the board member of ADAC, Gird Blame, and the head of the branch letter Deutsche Post DHL, Heike Mars, handed over 80 safety vests to the first years.

 

Conductor Patricia Schulte’s opened the action: “We would like to thank the sponsors, a great action.” Nymphs added: “Every child is to be seen well, especially to the youngest that have been trained.” In 2012 6418 children under 15 years of age, 178 of them in Bonn died in road traffic. Ten children died; in Bonn fortunately none. “This is 15 per cent fewer accidents with children nationwide, but children died in the end, which is an incentive to continue our work,” says Blame.

 

Altogether, around 3200 high visibility vest are distributed to 58 schools in Bonn, and 175,000 are nationwide at over 3550 schools. “We’ve packed about 18,000 parcels for schools all over Germany, and we’re making a clear mark with strong, credible partners,” says Mars. At the end of the event, each child was given a group photo of colored pencils and balloons. The campaign has already been carried out in the fourth year by the “Yellow Angel” foundation of the ADAC, the BILD charity organization.

Safe on the way to school

To safety: 50 girls and boys of the first two classes of the primary school with their new safety vest. The picture shows the primary schoolchildren with headmaster Stephanie Bachmann (in the foreground) as well as in the background (from the left) Teacher Sonja Riedel, Klaus Ulbricht, Ronny(ADAC), police superintendent Volker, Mayor Mathias, Barbara and teacher Lena.

 

The motto of the action of the ADAC Niedersachsen / Sachsen Anal, the police and the Post DHL, which yesterday equipped the two first classes of the primary school with 50 safety vestures, is “quite bright”. Nationwide 70,000 first-graders receive the safety vestiges, with nationwide 750,000.

 

Embedded in a nice entertainment program with singing, designed by the first and second classes of the school, the transfer took place. “In dusk or in the dark, children with yellow, reflective vests are visible from about 140 meters away.” Stephanie Bachmann welcomed the ADAC staff member Barbara, the “Yellow Angel” from the ADAC staff service Ronny, Mayor Mathias, Klaus Ulbricht of the Menden and police officer Volker Grebe, the contact person for all schools and kindergartens in the old district of Menden.

 

Volker Grebe appealed to the children to wear the safety vest not only on the way to school, but also outdoors during their free time. “The West does not just look cool, they also protect you,” he said. The bright yellow, reflective vests with hood and the traffic detectives Felix and Frieda on their backs make children especially visible in the dark season on the way to school and in the leisure time. Road users can recognize children early with a safety vest and react in time.

 

“At dusk or in the dark, children with the yellow, reflective vests are visible from about 140 meters away,” explained Barbara. As a comparison she called darkly dressed children, which can be seen only from 25 meters. Together with Tristan from the second class and Mathias Eiders, Grebe made a flashlight experiment in which he impressively illustrated how to see with and without a vest.

ADAC staff member Barbara also mentioned a competition where the children who wear the high visibility vest can participate and win 500 Euros for the class.

 

Reflective vests with logos for Family Cycle

More than a thousand people signed up for the V Family Bike Ride in District from Junior to Senior. And although the Sunday weather did not spoil the participants of the expedition, the rally can undoubtedly be considered successful. During a picnic at the Almeria Inn, several hundred people spent time actively, for example at a campfire or taking part in prepared fitness competitions.

 

The rally took place on Sunday, June 21st, the start and finish was traditionally planned in front of the District Office building. At the start the participants received souvenir name identifiers, reflective vests with logos, sun visors and yogurts. The official opening was jointly made by straits Juliana Gone, MP for Macias and commanders of the rally. And in the circle of bikers you could meet, among others. Mateusz’s vice-presidency, who did not give up changing weather, along with his daughter Monica, traveled the route.

 

Pelion set off from the police station at ca. 9.30. Sadly, at the first stop in the youngsters cyclists surprised the heavy rain. However, what perseveres has come to Bud Borski, where the organizer – District Office, prepared a family picnic with attractions. There was a fire, and among fitness competitions: throw a medical ball, goalkeeper’s football and family ski. But as always the most excitement aroused the lottery. Several hundred prizes have been distributed. Bicycle gadgets or sweets from Mars. The tradition of the rally is to reward the youngest and oldest cyclist all wear high visibility vest, and the person who reported the highest number of participants. This year was no different; the youngest participants of the event were Michelin and Keeper Reni. We also remembered the oldest 83-year-old participant, and also about the soles ants – all Alice and who were celebrating their 21st birthday.

 

There were also special gifts and thanks to the commanders of the rally and the owners of the Lamar Guest, the Duala family. Prizes have also been awarded to athletes. More than 600 awards were distributed. The DJ was taken care of by DJ EMIL. Nice fun and busy holidays combined with a great goal. During the picnic, 9-year-old Michal from Teresa, struggling with acute leukemia, was able to donate a symbolic zloty to the can. At 2:00 pm the peloton set off. Due to unfavorable weather, the organizer on the way back has changed the route, which eventually counted 40 km.

 

As in the previous year, the members in safety vest of the association We Act Effectively – We Create Better “Through Sport in the Future”, as well as employees of the departments of the District and District Education, Culture and Sport. The organizers of the above-mentioned individuals and companies give great thanks to the above mentioned persons and companies. See you next year, at the next bike rally “From Junior to Senior”.

 

Drivers do not have to throw away old safety vest

The Ministry of Transport demented the report that drivers would have to change their safety vests in their mandatory equipment. According to earlier reports, it would be necessary to have reflective vests meeting the new standards in the car. This concerns only newly manufactured products, so it is not necessary to discard old ones.

 

The Central Automobile Club of the Czech Republic on its website informed on Tuesday that the drivers will have to reach their mandatory equipment and replace the reflex vests with the new ones in order to meet the updated standards. New vests are better visible on the road.

 

The old reflective vest is labeled EN471, the new CSN ​​EN ISO 20471: 2013. The “notification person” and its four-digit identification number should be mentioned on the vest, the ÚAMK said.

Turning right and red – This very clever rule is applied mainly in the US. Helps reduce traffic density. If the driver turns to the right and has red, he is at the junction with the traffic lights as if there were a stopwatch. He goes to the junction and stops to have a good view. If nothing goes left, it can continue. In the Czech Republic we can find traffic lights with green arrows, but the nationwide rule would have a bigger effect. Drivers for Beginners – This solution has been going on for a long time in the Czech Republic as well. In many European countries, beginners get a special driver for a year or two. At that time, they are subject to more restrictive rules, such as less promiscuity of alcohol at the wheel or higher penalties for an offense. In some countries, a young driver must be accompanied by a more experienced person for some time.

 

The Ministry of Transport but the ÚAMK report demented on Tuesday afternoon: “The protective properties of vests, which corresponded to the former European Standard EN 471, are sufficient in terms of safety and correspond to technical requirements, so I would like to reassure the drivers that they do not have to throw away vests they bought earlier New, “said Transport Minister Dan.

 

“It is true that the vest that is part of the mandatory equipment must conform to a European standard (EN 471 or EN ISO 20471), but it does not show that older vests complying with this standard are inadequate and people cannot use them”.

 

The requirements of the revised European Standard apply to new products marketed by manufacturers. Manufacturers also continue to be required to affix the CE marking to the product, which reflects compliance with the essential requirements of the Government Order and the Directive.

 

However, the high visibility vest in the mandatory equipment of the vehicle is not one of those protective clothing, for which the number of the notified body carrying out the check must also be indicated. This concerns other, specialized, protective equipment, the ministry writes in its statement.

Bicyclists would be required to wear reflective vest

Senators joined a project that has “the use of high visibility reflective vest at night and when visibility conditions so require.”

 

“During the night and when visibility conditions so require, bicycle riders should always wear reflective high visibility vest.” This is the main slogan of the bill that senators Alejandro Navarro entered, Lily and Antonio Horvath Congress.

 

The initiative amending Article 80 of Law 18,290, Transit, establishing and shall be considered by the Committee on Transport and Telecommunications, noted that “despite the advantages of cycling as a means of transport many cyclists and people generally they have difficulty using reflective tape daily, among which is the insecurity of their cities, whose geography are not suitable for driving on streets outside the vehicle drivers do not respect their path and therefore may be victims of an accident traffic”.

 

Also, lawmakers indicated that “No. 18,290 Law says nothing regarding security measures mandatory for drivers of bicycles during driving at night and when visibility conditions so require, taking into account the statistics”.

 

In the same vein, they explained that “the security elements allow traffic accidents prevent and reduce potential damage and injuries that may result. In this sense the appropriate deployment and use of security elements as reflective high visibility vest, reducing, significantly, the risk of injury in the event of traffic accidents. “

City project require motorcyclists to wear safety vest

Approved the regulations, drivers and passengers must wear an identification sight of safety vest. The Buenos Aires ruling introduced in the Legislature on the new draft amendments to the Regulatory Decree of the National Road Traffic Act, with which it seeks to reduce the attack “pedestrian”.

 

The initiative was presented by lawmakers PRO, after a first public presentation on 9 March, in a ceremony attended by the Security Minister Patricia and the head of city government, between other officials.

Changes in Traffic Act seek to combat crime in motorcycle and identify those drivers traveling on the city.

 

With this, it seeks to regularize the situation of more than 7 million motorcycles and force you to carry identification with patent number helmets driver and passenger as well as a reflective vest to help identify the latter.

 

Since the ruling confident is that the project will be approved “within three months”, according to the newspaper Clarion. However, they must thwart the will of some detractors to achieve the 31 votes needed in the Buenos Aires Legislature.

 

Opponents of the measure are mostly motorcyclists themselves, at least those who use their vehicle as a working tool. On March 15, hundreds of workers and couriers deliveries demonstrated in the city center to express their disagreement. They note that the identification of helmets and patents will not solve the insecurity that they are being stigmatized and also thieves steal their bikes, helmets and vests them and then make sliders.

 

The amendments establish that both the driver and passenger must wear a regulation helmet showing the patent number. The second person to go up also must bear a refractory vest with the same recording.

 

The requirement must be fulfilled in service stations for refueling.

Failure to wear a helmet and high visibility vest will be considered a serious offense in terms of the National Road Traffic Act and will involve the immediate abduction.

If a kidnapped bike is not withdrawn by the holder within 60 days of retention, will be decontaminated and compacted, it can serve a public purpose.