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Why they equipped with reflective vest

A group of activists from the Wroclaw against Hunters group blocked hunting in Legnica. Equipped with reflective vests and crossed-out slogans, they claimed they had come for a walk. Hunters tried to get rid of the protesters, but eventually capitulated.

 

Activists from the group Wroclaw against the Hunters appeared in the Legnica forest at the time of the hunt. They claimed they had come for a walk, when the hunters were out and ready for hunting. The hunters, however, did not give up and called on the police.

 

Intervention of the officers in safety vest ended with the recording of activists, but it was allowed to stay in the forest. Finally, the hunters stepped down and left the forest. According to the organizer of the action, everything took place culturally. “Well, only one of them recommended a visit to a psychiatrist,” he recounted.

 

This is another action of animal defenders recently. Recently, the BASTA Animal Initiative has blocked hunting in West Pomerania. Meanwhile, the government is introducing regulations that allow hunting of animals in reserves, which does not appeal to the hunter itself. Contrary to popular belief, they without reflective clothing do not intend to shoot anything that lives in knives. Anxiety awakens the inscription that hunting can now take place where animals have been safe until now. Even worse, the district veterinarian can even take a stand alone decision.

 

Keep Safety with reflective clothing on two wheels

Summer is the best season for cycling. When the two wheel drive devotees leave the masses, the risk of collisions will be increases. We advise how to take care of your safety with reflective clothing and enjoy the pleasure of two wheels.

 

In 2015, the number of accidents involving cyclists amounted to 14 105. As a result, 303 drivers were killed, one injured, 1 445 injured and slightly 3 038. What to do to not become part of the police statistics? How to prepare yourself and bike for the summer season?

 

Visibility for other road users is one of the key security issues. Different types of lights represent three of the five elements listed in the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure as mandatory for each bike. At least one spotlight white or yellow at the front and two red rear-light reflectors in the shape other than the triangle and one position light are required. In addition, if the monologue design prevents signaling the direction of travel by hand, direction indicators are required.

 

To improve your safety, it is also advisable to use reflective vest, accessories, and other such over-the-counter equipment. This is an example of the best. – This year, new reflective training jerseys have been set up by the players of our team. As shown by the recent months, well-visible clothing positively influences the safety of cyclists during training sessions that take place under very varied conditions – both in terms of weather and time of day, sports director of the Trek-Sugared team. – Especially when visibility is limited for example because of fog, rain or late time, visible from afar the shirt in bright, reflective colors turns out to be very useful – adds the expert. For amateurs of cycling, this is very important equipment when moving outside the built-up area. As it turns out, the obligation to wear reflective clothing on a bicycle was introduced in France and Lithuania, for example. Appropriate t-shirts or vests are required by law outside the built-up area and after dark. In our own personal safety it is worth remembering that the reflective tape should be part of the garment or be mounted in a way that is visible to other participants in the movement.

 

In addition to the above mentioned lighting components, the required bicycle equipment includes “at least one effective brake” and a “bell or other tampering sound”. However, the appropriate equipment is one, and the technical condition of the vehicle is second. Therefore, all active amateurs of two wheels are recommended to thoroughly clean the chain once a season – clean the chain, pump the wheels, adjust the brakes and derailleur. And above all, to fix any possible defects caused by the previous season.

 

These tips can prevent an accident when it rains

With the arrival of the first downpours, the number of accidents on the road increases and many of them could be avoided just by taking some care that allows a better reaction with the wet streets.

 

The same Traffic Police in safety vest confirms this situation and assures that it is normal, because of the confluence of the water of the first rains with the oil and fuel accumulated in the roads during the whole summer, that generate a “soap film” in the asphalt capable of provoking Skidding in both cars and motorcycles.

 

“They are shocks that we call without grace, the typical kisses between bumpers, as they are commonly known.

 

Unfortunately, most people refuse to use the reconcile option, which allows clearing the road much earlier. We ask you to use this alternative. In the first quarter of the year we attended 23,815 accidents, which means that we attended an accident every 5 minutes and a half, “said Mario Calderon in reflective jacket, director of the Transit Police.

 

But, to avoid these situations, the following tips can be taken into account, in order to reduce that number of accidents:

– Check that the air conditioning and the vehicle’s brushes are in good condition, to avoid fogging and lack of rain visibility.

– Check that all the lights work properly allows showing under rain and with little visibility what the front, rear and side vehicles are doing, whether it is braking or trying to change lanes.

 

Due to the rains, accidents are increasing.

– In the case of motorcyclists and cyclists, the theme of lights is also important, but they must also wear light reflective clothing and a light on, 24 hours a day, to become more visible.

– Caution when passing through manhole covers or the railway line, as these metals become slippery on contact with water, so do the famous “dead” or speed reducers, in the form of asphalt mounds or metallic.

– Keeping the distance instead of reducing it, compared to other vehicles is, then, a recommendation that is not too much.

– In wet road conditions, the vehicle takes longer to brake, it moves for more space before stopping, so that it is more than evident the need to reduce speed when it rains.

Without reflective vests do not go abroad

When traveling to France, we need a tester of alcohol in the car. But if we do not have it, the police wear safety vest will not give us a fine for a large discussion. This is one of the many differences in regulations in individual European countries. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to these differences before and before the journey. For other misdemeanors we will get the fine.

 

Virtually all countries should have a warning vest in the car, for everyone in the car, extra hand and not in the trunk under the luggage. But in a number of countries, we also have something extra in the car. “Fire extinguishers can ask for us in Poland, but it is usual in southern countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and so on. As for some specialists, in Spain, if you use dipodic glasses, you can be fined for not having a substitute, “says Igor of ÚAMK.

 

In all the countries where we usually go, we have to make a phone call behind the hands free, but according to Peter Womack there is no hand free like hands free. “If we go to Greece, the hands free earphone set is not allowed via Bluetooth, but only fixed in the vehicle. So if we have hands free in our ear, it’s taken as if we were using a normal phone. ”

 

Different rules also apply to daytime running lights, and here are the technical regulations. “In the case of daytime running lights, the tail lights must be lit in Hungary. So the red lights must shine with those LEDs we’ve done. This does not apply to vehicles equipped with reflective clothing and daytime running lights already at the factory, “says Petro.

 

We will also have the appropriate equipment for any evening walks on the holiday site. “In the European Union there is a newly introduced duty to wear reflective elements outside the built-up area as a pedestrian and for reduced visibility. For example, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and other countries are preparing for it.

 

As a matter of fact, reflective tapes are enough; we do not have to walk around the sea directly in reflective vests. Different rules await bikers in many countries. “For example, in Bulgaria, bikers have to wear a reflective vest. In France, a helmet with reflective elements is needed, a first-aid kit in Austria. It must be packed against dust, “he explains.

 

For example, in popular Croatia and other countries it is forbidden to transport children under the age of 12 on a motorcycle, and especially a moped. And then it pays off to look at the obvious thing – speed limits. Ordinary tolerance by Igor Sired, plus ten, is no longer the case. “It mostly worked, but unfortunately no longer, so Austria, for example, very strictly announced that it would tolerate plus five and no more. Well, it’s not just Austria. “And generally, we’ll get a fine of 30 to 40 Euros for a slight overrun.

Pupils received reflective tapes

No pedestrians or cyclists on the roads are unnecessarily risk-free. Mainly under bad light conditions, drivers are poorly visible. Reflective elements were also recently received by schoolchildren in the municipalities.

 

For example, Timor Rajeev, who attends the fifth grade at primary school, praises a useful gift. “It’s super. In the morning I go to school myself, I think it will help me, I will see more, “he recounts. Just like eighteen hundred other children from the region on Thursday, he received reflective tapes and handcuffs and briefcase.

 

Safety features were handed over by representatives of Hyundai, which has been working with 13 neighboring communities since the beginning, thanks to the Good Neighbors program. “This year we have arrived with a traffic safety project, starting in the autumn, so it will soon dim, the morning is still dark. Reflective material increase pedestrian safety in many ways, making it an effective contribution to active child safety, “says Pert.

 

Policemen like this. According to them, reflexive elements are brought to the attention of both pedestrians and cyclists who can save their lives. “It is obvious that education is important. People are aware of how to protect themselves, “says Daniela of the Regional Police Directorate.” We assume that children will learn to increase their security from their parents, school, but the more they repeat, the more hope they get they remember it for the future. ”

 

While cyclists remember the law, pedestrians do not have the obligation to illuminate or to designate a reflective supplement. However, experts from BESIP warn that a black man sees the driver at night seven times shorter than a pedestrian with reflective clothing. “Any activity for child safety is welcome from us. We have other news, the village was built on the sidewalks, there is a new pedestrian crossing before the school “, says director school Igor Solvate.

Crashed pedestrian without reflective elements

As of February 20 this year, pedestrians traveling outside the community have a duty to be equipped for reduced visibility by reflective elements. If the pedestrian does not have and has become a participant in a traffic accident, the insurance company may withdraw from the cash benefit.

 

“Every accident is judged individually. However, if a direct connection is established between the fact that the pedestrian has not fulfilled his statutory duty and the accident, then the driver can be fully developed or the pedestrian can be described as the co-driver of the accident, “said lawyer Jan. According to him, this is a breakthrough in the accident assessment, because earlier, for every similar accident, the driver was primarily judged.

 

If the “invisible” pedestrian, the driver who could not see the visibility of the visibility, becomes the main culprit, the insurance company then defends financial compensation.

“It must be borne in mind that if a road accident investigation proves that a pedestrian under reduced visibility outside the village was not legally designated reflective by law, then the insurance company may reduce or even refuse to pay damages from the liability of the driver who was involved in that traffic accident Participated, “Grail spokeswoman of the insurance company General confirmed to Novena.

 

The obligation to wear reflective clothing on the roads between municipalities was introduced this February. This year, 16 pedestrians died in October this year, in November 11. Last year it was 31, four more. Experts say the most critical months are October, November, and December.

 

The reflective element must be visible to all other road users. “For this reason, we recommend placing a reflex tape on the shin in the area above the ankle or on the wrist. We always put it on the right side, “says Martin, head of BESIP, with enough reflective vests to be bought not only on the Internet but also in the shops.

Reflective clothing must be worn by anyone outside

The end of the year is marked by holiday and family expeditions to foreign mountains. Experienced drivers already know how to prepare their car for a good deal of miles and frosty days, but it is also good to be aware of the differences in road traffic rules in the countries visited. Some rules are not used by the Czech…

 

In Slovakia, as in the Czech Republic, it is mandatory to use winter tires if the conditions require (a continuous layer of snow, ice or frost is on the road). Reflective clothing must be worn by anyone outside the village on the road due to vehicle failure, tire defect or traffic accident. Obligation also applies to motorcyclists. Otherwise, a fine of 150 Euros (more than 4,000 crowns) is threatened. Daily lighting is mandatory all year round.

 

In Slovenia, it is better to go on winter tires (local drivers will probably also use the possibilities to ride in the summer, but in this case, they have to have snow chains in the luggage compartment and use them in the winter conditions). The reflective jacket must be worn by anyone who comes out of the vehicle in the event of a breakdown or a traffic accident. The required number of vests must be carried in the cabin, not in the luggage compartment of the car. Daily lighting is mandatory all year round.

 

Snow chains necessities

In Switzerland, it should be borne in mind that some roads may only be permitted to enter the snow chains. The use of reflective vests is not required; on the contrary, daytime lighting is mandatory all year round. Outside of the village, the audible warning signs must be used in front of sharp corners in places with impaired visibility, and in the dark, the lights are blinking briefly. Attention to pedestrians, they are accustomed to a high degree of courtesy and tolerance on the part of the drivers, they can, without proper oversight, enter the road and in places where we do not normally expect it. Drivers who have prescriptions for glasses must have one replacement pair with them.

 

In Italy, the use of winter tires is not obligatory, but some roads may be allowed only with snow chains. It is not only for the driver, but also for every passenger, to carry a reflective vest for its eventual use. If a vehicle on the rear carrier exceeds its dimensions carries any cargo, it must be marked with a reflective, red and white diagonally striped square measuring 50×50 centimeters. Daily lighting is mandatory throughout the year when driving out of the inhabited area and also in rain, snow or otherwise diminished visibility. Rear fog lamps can only be used in visibility, reduced to a maximum of 50 meters, under heavy rain or heavy snow.

 

In France, the use of winter tires is not obligatory, but some sections of the road can only be admitted with them, respectively. Reflective jackets for both driver and passenger must be transported in the vehicle cabin. Daily lighting is not mandated, but recommended. In general, outside the village, you can drive up to 90 km / h on highways up to 130 km / h. This restriction also applies to persons holding a driving license for a maximum of three years. It definitely does not pay to carry or even use a radar detector. Otherwise, a fine of 1500 Euros (over 40 thousand crowns) and the seizure of the respective device, in the extreme case also of the vehicle, will be imposed. Beware of overtaking cyclists. Inside the village, a lateral distance of at least one meter is required, outside the community of at least 1.5 meters. Since the beginning of October, the French police has been very hard, is ubiquitous and uncompromising.

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.

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.

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.”