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Your children will be better seen with in safety vest

See and be seen – this is how it works at the celebrities. Not a bad motto. At least when we are transferred it to road traffic. There is now the time when it is particularly important that the little ones are seen in time!

 

3 things you need to know

Children without reflective clothing are seen by drivers so late that they may not be able to brake in time.

Reflective elements are easy to retrofit.

For school bags and safety clothing, pay attention to the DIN standard.

 

“In the winter, twice as many children are on their way to school as in the summer, and the banal reason in many cases is that car drivers see the child too late, but the children are not aware of this. As soon as first-graders see a driving car, they are convinced that they are also seen by the driver. The insight that there is a big difference between seeing and seeing is fully developed only at the age of eight.”

 

A child who is darkly dressed sees a driver only at a distance of about 30 meters, brightly clad is it with 40 meters just 10 meters more. Compared to how long a car needs to stop, this is – depending on the speed – in many cases too late! If the child carries a reflective safety vest, it is about 130 meters wide! This is enough for a driver at 100 km / h to brake in time.

 

Your child will be enlightened

For school bags and clothing, which should reflect properly, it is important to pay attention to the DIN standard. For the satchels it is DIN 58124, for clothing DIN EN 13356.

 

If the children are to be well visible even with normal clothing, it can be easily retrofitted: reflex tapes, reflective vests, reflex safety collars or reflective patches – the choice is great.

 

In times of the LED you will also find many garments and gadgets that glow and flash: caps, chains, rings, glowing shoe bands. This however please rather as a supplement sees. To the visibility of the reflective strips do not come.

 

And then we have a tip that has nothing to do with the clothes: Give your child enough time for the school way! When the little ones get away in time, they are not under pressure and less break neck.

Reflective clothing for pedestrians and cyclists

Pedestrians and cyclists with dark clothes are practically invisible to motorists at dusk. On jackets and trousers reflective elements increase not only the visibility on the road; they can be life-saving. The facts, the BG ETEM supplies in the new “pulse”.

 

The number of the injured in road traffic pedestrians and cyclists is loud high accident statistics for years and does not get much back. More than 77,700 cyclists suffered an accident in 2015. 383 died there or the consequences. One of the possible causes of an accident: They were seen too late.

 

The trade association energy, textile, electrical and media products (BG ETEM) wants to prevent that. In the new issue of prevention medium “pulse – the newspaper for all employees” it is therefore among other things visibility on the road – wear a reflective vest is important to enhance visibility and keep safe, an issue that especially in the dark winter months is very important, because many workers travel daily by bicycle in the operations.

 

Especially the so-called “vulnerable road users” – pedestrians and cyclists – are at risk due to lack of crumple zone. You must ensure that they are perceived by motorists at an early stage. A good way for pedestrians and cyclists to make the visible at long distances, are reflective clothing or reflective elements on clothing. Who bears these is visible to motorists according to a study of up to 150 meters. In comparison, even white clothes can be seen in the dark only to 50 meters. In colorful or even dark clothing are pedestrians and cyclists, which move in the winter in the early morning and late evening hours on the road, virtually invisible to motorists.

The new Highway Code to keep road safety

Article R234-1 of the Highway Code now provides that the driver of a public transport vehicle, the driver in safety vest holds a probationary driver’s license (3 years after obtaining the permit or 2 years in case of solo driving) and the driver of a solo driving can be an offense of driving under the influence of alcohol from the threshold of 0.20 g of alcohol per liter of blood is 0.10 mg per liter of expired air. Previous thresholds were 0.50 grams per liter and 0.25 mg per liter (always applicable thresholds for other drivers). This is in fact the “zero alcohol” (750 possible fine, suspension of driving licenses 3 years max, 6-point reduction of the driving license, immobilization of vehicle possible).

 

Article R 412-6-1 of the Highway Code is changed. It prohibits, in addition to the use of a hand-held phone, wearing ear, by the driver of a vehicle in traffic, any device capable of emitting sound, except for devices electronic correctors’ deafness. Derogation is provided for drivers of priority vehicles of general interest, as well as for driving instruction including motorcycles.

 

This is actually the prohibition of phone headsets, hands-free kits and headphones of any kind that allow, for example, listen to music. This prohibition is applicable to cyclists and motorcyclists (drivers of a vehicle) (750 fine incurred, reduction of 3 points of the driving license). Drivers need to wear reflective clothing to keep visibility. Nothing Bluetooth kit inside the vehicle remains legal.

 

The rest of the information currently passing loop have more to brainwashing or “warmed” What indeed smoking, applying makeup, eating, listening to loud music, and other behaviors similarly, in a vehicle?

 

Article R 412-6 II of the Highway Code, already former, provides that: “Any driver must keep constantly in a state and in position to conveniently execute without delay all its obligations man½uvres. The possibilities of movement and field of vision must not be reduced by the number or position of passengers transported by objects or by affixing non-transparent objects on the windows”.

 

It is on the basis of this article that is sanctioned behaviors above. There is no novelty (max 150 fine, immobilizing the vehicle possible: case congested rear windows).

Moreover, since 1 January 2016, the bikers will have either on them or in storage of the vehicle, Reflective vest already imposed for drivers (high visibility vest).

Was also recently created a new sign ‘No entry’ level of arterial highways, identical to the other, but on square yellow background, to avoid misinterpretation.

 

Finally, as regards the prohibition of smoking in the presence of minors in the vehicle: the National Assembly voted this provision certainly recently, but it is not applicable because the law is not adopted permanently.

Cycling: Helmets and safety vest will be compulsory

Until now equip their child with a helmet, safety vest or not for a bike output fell under personal assessment of the parents. As of March 22, 2017 things will change because according to a decree published in the Official Journal on 22 December 2016 it is stated:

“Outstanding, the driver and passenger of a cycle, if they are aged under 12 should be wearing a helmet complies with the regulations on personal protective equipment. This helmet must be attached.”

 

The Ministry of the Interior states:

“Pursuant to Action # 16 of the Inter Committee for Road Safety 2 October 2015 to reduce the severity of injuries to the face and the risks of head injuries of children practicing cycling, bike helmet and reflective clothing is compulsory for children (drivers or passengers) under 12 years.”

 

In the last 5 years are 1178 children under twelve who were involved in a bicycle accident. 26 were killed, 442 were injured and hospitalized, 665 were injured slightly and only 45 escaped unharmed.

 

In the EU, many countries have already applied the mandatory helmet.

Up to 10 years Malta

12 years: Austria, Latvia

To 15 years: Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden

Up to 16: Spain, Croatia, Estonia

Until 18 years: Czech Republic, Lithuania

 

The decree issued yesterday will be effective within three months so that families can be equipped properly. Adults carrying or accompanying children not wearing helmets or reflective vest will face a ticket 90 Euros.

 

New Ignite running reflective shoes for fall-winter

The Fall Winter 2016 Puma has added a new model, the Dual Ignite Running shoes, made with reflective material, with the dual benefit of flexibility and shock absorption in a single running shoe. Learn more here on Style & Fashion.

 

The Fall Winter 2016 by Puma has added a new model, the running Ignite Dual shoes, with the dual benefit of flexibility and shock absorption in a single running shoe.

 

Designed for medium and long distance runner, the Ignite Dual feature patented midsole Ignite Foam, which is visible on the heel and forefoot in hidden level, to ensure a return of energy over the entire length. The articulated zigzag grooves are designed so as to compress the support and the subsequent lifting of the foot. Molded EVA sock liner accommodates your foot ensuring maximum comfort to facilitate the race.

 

At a technical level, the outer sole has been improved by Puma to fit the natural gait of the runner. A guide groove which is extends from heel to toe and allows a more uniform transfer of the weight of the runner in the different phases of the step. The deep forefoot flex grooves add freedom of movement while the carbon rubber inserted on the heel allows a greater duration.

 

The characteristic of double advantage also applies to the upper with a flexible mesh of superior quality and two tones that ensures comfort, breathability. The mesh variable color and the reflective inserts add depth and dimension to the silhouette and provide greater visibility in low lighting conditions.

 

The look is completed by a modern graphics and catchy that it will be starring in the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio featuring reflective clothing from the race and on the podium of the federations and athletes sponsored by Puma. Ignite Dual is also available in the Ignite Dual Disc version which, while maintaining the same elements, shows changes in the design of the upper. Ignite Dual Disc is characterized by the innovative system without laces Disc Closure of PUMA, which guarantees rapid adaptability, simple and tailored by rotating the disc system. The upper is constructed with a combination of a foam comfort that extends so as to conform to the foot and a knitted net which ensures breathability and depth.

 

The color combination and Ignite Dual Graphic also appears in the Apparel Collection which offers functionality and style: all the heads are equipped with the innovative technology Drywell able to keep the skin dry by giving maximum comfort during workouts. Among the novelties of the season stand out: the T-Shirt Graphic Shorts Sleeves Tee is made with mesh panels that contribute to the circulation of air in heat zones and reflective details provide superior visibility in poor lighting conditions; Vent the jacket Thermo-R Runner Jacket adapts to the movement and facilitates through an innovative design, lightweight and thermo regulating.

 

The Soft-shell windproof material protects from the cold during the race, while the high voltage areas in the garment allow ventilation, to maintain a feeling of freshness during the race and heat when at rest; the lightweight shorts 2-in-1 Short has a rear zip pocket with waterproof coating, laminate, to ensure that the objects kept inside remain dry while the reflective fabric details complete the design offering greater visibility.

Cyclists disagree with the duties of reflective elements

Associations that promote cycling as a mode of transport does not agree with the obligation to pedestrians in poor visibility had elements required to wear reflective clothing. That is the amendment to the law on road traffic promotes the Ministry of Transport. “This obligation is inadequate especially in the villages where you can expect the movement of pedestrians and drivers would thus they should be ready,” said Vice President of the European Cycling Federation Daniel.

 

“The implementation of the obligations of pedestrians wear reflective elements is inconsistent with the principle of responsibility stronger traffic participants (motorists) for the damage they can cause,” said Moore. Ministry proposal requires wearing reflective elements and in the community in places where there is no pavement and not sufficiently illuminated.

 

Such conditions but by the association fulfills a number of residential streets where pedestrians without reflective fabric clothing according to the letter of the law could not move at all. But in reality it will be completely different point associations and demand that even without the reflective elements could walker to communicate through. In this case, for example, could be required before the passage of the vehicle on the verge of retreat.

 

Besides wearing reflective elements associations require adjustments to the duties of cyclists in motion in operation. It includes the abolition of the obligation to always ride on the right side of the road, which endangers cyclist’s example when the side of the road parked car in narrow lanes or before the roundabout. Cyclists crossing for cyclists should also take precedence over branching vehicles. Preferences for these associations are demanding even in a situation where the vehicle comes from tertiary roads that may not have been marked trails in these sections interrupted.

 

Among the associations that submitted comments on the law, for example, was the association Auto * Mat, organizing bike ride with wearing reflective vest, association Brno bike or Partnership Foundation.

Simple safety vest that can save lives

To make the schooling for children safer, the ADAC has set its sights on the flag. Children are particularly dangerous in road traffic, because they are often recognized by drivers as late. Reason enough for the ADAC to equip the youngest traffic users with reflective safety vests. The 44 first-graders of the Hardener Montessori received free warnings for all about 750,000 school-leavers in Germany yesterday.

 

After the headmaster Martina Flore had thanked the representatives of the sponsors for their traffic safety management, Heinz, Managing Director of ADAC, Wolf-Otto Birgit (ADAC OWL) and “Yellow Angel” Robin the first i-male their safety vest. Until the beginning of the autumn holidays, the West is to be handed over to all other first years of the participating 16,000 schools throughout Germany.

 

The ADAC’s representatives made it clear that the high incidents of young traffic were still alarming. According to this, 28,235 children were injured in road traffic in Germany in the past year, 84 children fewer than 15 died, 20 of them in primary school. “Children still do not have a proper overview and recognize risks often too late,” Sasses urges and appeals to the parents to make their offspring visible. “A bright, reflective clothing like our safety vest helps to protect children better.”

 

The campaign goes into the seventh edition this year. Since the beginning, some 5.3 million security vests have been distributed free of charge to first-graders. “Children are much more likely to be injured in autumn than in summer”, says Whitecap. “With the safety vest, girls and boys are perceived much earlier. This is why the West should be worn not only on the way to school, but also during leisure time. ”

 

In the district of Minden-Lubbock there are 64 schools with 3110 first years. In OWL a total of 372 schools with 19,910 school beginners participate in this action. In order to improve the traffic safety of schoolchildren, parents with their offspring should practice the school route. “Very important: always go on the road, where the cars meet,” concluded in the end with all on the way. District police superintendent Fried helm Rotec warned: “Always take good care in road traffic and always wear the safety reflective vest!” Afterwards the girls and boys were allowed to take a look at the ADAC vehicle “Yellow Angel”.

Safety vest and reflectors: children are more visible

In Hilden Monday made 37 preschoolers fit for traffic. After all, many are attracted to dark and difficult to see. Only last Friday, it happened again – a six-year-old boy was hit on the way to school by a car. He walked carelessly into the street and was seen too late by a motorist. Luckily he was only slightly injured. Even so, the police took the case as an opportunity to make the parents of school children point out once again that children should wear brighter and reflective clothing.

 

The purpose also follows the series “twinkle in the dark,” the Monday has made in the Caritas daycare sunflower in Hilden support. 37 pre-school children aged five to six years has been lacking playfully fit for road traffic – especially in what concerns colors and reflectors.

“It’s amazing how few children wear reflectors.”

Karoline shrub-Schmitz, General Manager Road Safety

 

“Finn’s jacket is the best way to see” the children when they faced each other in the darkened dining room of the day care center in jackets and winter boots and the light beam of flashlights fell on the bright green winter jacket shouting. Other kids thought Thales jacket best seen – a pale lilac model with reflective stripes.

The group of Finn and Thales is the third to be conducted on that day by the program of road safety organization. “This is a very good group,” says Andrea Hoofer from kindergarten – she means both colors of the clothes and the children’s attention. Karoline shrub-Schmitz, Managing Director of Road Safety, agrees. In contrast, it was surprising how many children wore still dark or black jackets. “It’s amazing how few children wear reflective safety vest,” she says. The problem was mainly the parents who endogen their children to dark clothing. “Parents pull children like little adults.”

 

In this group there were some dark blue or black jackets. It should be bright, reflective clothing so important, says Karoline shrub-Schmitz. The number of accidents with children was gone off. That is why the children would have to be sensitized. So you could also put pressure on the parents. “Otherwise, we reach the little.” This year the traffic guards were the first time at the four day care centers in Hilden guest. Grate from the city says it is still money been left out of the pot of state funding for transport projects, as he had requested for the project Hilden.

 

Accident rates raise again – and the money for programs

Karoline shrub-Schmitz says it generally spend more money on traffic education – for all ages. Especially in children (see box). Especially children lacked increasing traffic competence. “The children are executed placed anywhere and moved. They lose their own mobility “- and that increases the risk of accidents.” You will lose the ability to self-navigate the traffic.” And if they did but then tried by a day to the times themselves, the uncertainty is large, and the danger too.

 

Andrea Hoofer from kindergarten Sunflower, it is important to prepare the children to the school. “Many of the children go in the coming year in various elementary schools, some with wide school routes.” The Kita strip their contribution: “We go for walks and in winter even practice the way to school,” she said. But every other program would be welcome. Because even if many would walk – a lot of kids would just yet driven by car to the day care center when their parents they would bring over on the way to work.

 

For the children, the program Monday was especially great fun. The children were not only the self-experiment in the dark, first without, then with reflective vest in the glow of the flashlight. They painted a paper figure on their own terms, in order to subsequently be compared to a dark painted figure in a cardboard: Which is more visible? Guidelines for the structure did not exist. The children should realize the visibility of their own color choice. Leading the charge were inspired by football color combinations such as black and yellow, blue, red and black, red and gold. But at least there were colors that are far more visible than black, gray and brown.

Officers checked the driver with reflective vests

On reflective vests vehicles at Wednesday’s event focused transport traffic policemen. Drivers checked at the Ostrava section of the D1 motorway. They wanted to highlight the great increase in the number of people who were not on this traffic artery killed by another vehicle.

 

Mandatory reflective vest had in controlled vehicles for all drivers. “Some of them but she could not at first find it,” said the editor of CT under which police recommend that this safety feature should chauffeurs under the seat or in a door.

 

“Police in safety vest recommend that drivers in cars should also lead to the passenger,” said Rader. He pointed at the same time increase the number of persons who were this year on Czech roads withheld another car. According to police statistics, that is 95 people.

 

Most offenses committed by Poles

Most offenses on the D1 motorway Moravian-Silesian region have to his credit this year Polish drivers. Poles were also fined more than domestic drivers. This stems from police statistics, which previously provided the Silesian police spokeswoman.

 

By November of this year at the D1 highway in the MSR police recorded 3302 violations. “The Czech driver had committed 1,332 of them. 1,400 road traffic offenses committed drivers from Poland, 571 offenses were committed by other foreigners, “the spokeswoman said.

 

Two Polish drivers in reflective clothing in the November inspection exceeded the rate of more than 50 kilometers per hour. In ten other cases crossed the Polish driver the speed of 30 kilometers or more per hour, sixteen exceeded the speed limit by less than thirty kilometers per hour, as well as four driver’s Slovak nationality.

 

A serious accident in the region last year caused the Polish driver. Despite the red light drove a truck laden with plates at the railroad crossing. Barriers him imprisoned and then into his truck crashed train. Three people survived the accident. The Court considers that the Polish driver imposed a penalty of 8.5 years.

Pedaling in the dark with a safety vest

Cyclists with wearing safety vest in Timisoara organized group out again, this time to draw attention to … the planet. Pedaling occurs during Earth Hour and cyclists in Timisoara Cycle Chic thought a trail for an hour on several streets in the city. His event is organized for the third year in a row, being each time, the first year of Timisoara pedaling.

 

“What we want to show through this pedal? First we choose to shift our bike in the city and outside his car, not the other way or, worse, that we only use the machine in all our outlets. Secondly, this output is not a façade, but is what we want to change, and change can only come from us. Lastly, we want to show once again that the bicycle is the most efficient means of travel when congestion urban, ensuring an average speed of travel at peak times far superior to that provided by car “transmit organizers, related specify that the event is dedicated to the planet.

 

Assembly is given in Central Park, on March 19, when Romania celebrates Earth Hour (Earth Hour No), starting at 20. The route departs at 20.30.

“This event we dedicate our planet, but who does not feel that this reason is sufficient to take their bicycles and pedaled with us an hour weekend we bring you another reason: pedaling with wearing reflective vest it is profitable for thee, of your future and your descendants. Your child, like you, needs to live in a healthier environment to the present one. We can only say: if you want change, make it happen! “, Timisoara longer transmits cyclists from Cycle Chic.

 

Careful! To participate pedaling must be equipped with lights and reflective: beacon, stop, cat eyes, reflective clothing. The route, which can be read here, is specially designed to always be two lanes, so that the group can use a single band.

 

According orapamantului.ro, take Earth Hour this year Saturday, March 19, between 20.30 and 21.30, when people are invited to turn off the lights, to engage in environmental action and change its behavior, to have a lesser impact nature. Earth Hour was first organized by WWF-Australia in Sydney on 31 March 2007; the brand registered the organization WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) globally. In normal die is celebrated on the last Saturday of March, which is very close to the equinox.