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Walkers in the dark with reflective tapes

The Senate unanimously approved an amendment that, among other things, will allow municipalities to restrict the operation. Norm also orders pedestrians to wear reflective elements outside the village if darkness or otherwise impaired visibility.

 

The law also allows the police to withhold a small technical license in the event of a poor technical condition of the vehicle. The Senate has decided against it today despite the efforts of some senators who wanted, among other things, to take police officers the right to measure the speed of driving or to allow cyclists to ride after drinking less alcohol.

 

The novel, which also obliges motorists to clean vehicles from ice and also from snow, if they prevent them from viewing, will be signed by the president.

“The ministry of transport has a negative opinion on the proposal to drop the possibility of measuring the speed of municipal traffic by the police,” the minister of transport, Dan, told the senators. He justified this inter alia by not discussing this change with the authorities concerned and assessing its impact on both traffic safety and radar investment.

 

He wanted to remove the right to measure the speed of the chairmen of ODS senators and the Mayor of Teplice. He argued that many municipalities want only to improve their income and speed to measure outside the built-up area. He also pointed to the administration and the increase in unpaid fines, which he said last year climbed to 43 million crowns.

 

What does the law introduce?

– Municipalities can regulate the operation

– Pedestrians can move between the villages in the dark or otherwise reduced visibility only with reflective vest, otherwise they are liable to a fine of up to 2000 crowns

– The police can withhold a small technical card if the vehicle is in poor condition

– Motorists are obliged to clean the vehicles from ice and snow if they prevent them from viewing

– For six months, the authorities may withdraw a driver who drives a railway crossing at a time when signaling works

 

Senate Vice-President proposed to allow cyclists, either according to the Austrian model, 0.8 per mile of alcohol in the blood if they were traveling on third-class roads and / or cycle paths, or alternatively 0.5 per mile. He also wanted to limit the maximum penalty for alcohol for cyclists to 500 crowns.

 

To the duty of reflective elements for pedestrians, vests or only strips on the sleeve, the Minister of Transport stated that the violation would amount to a fine of two thousand dollars. Wok also said the ministry had a deal with the police to give people more of their reflective tapes.

He also announced that his office is seeking an agreement with the Czech Association of Insurers to ensure the removal of non-mobile vehicles. He responded to the request of Senator (for the SZ) that the government should take action against overtaking offshoots.

A shining outfit with reflective material in the dark

BESIP sends a clear SIGNAL: “See Me!” In the fourth year of Signal festival, he wants to highlight the importance of using reflective elements and show a new pedestrian visibility trend. On the Fruit Market in Prague, for four days, human beings literally light up.

 

“It is important not only to see but also to be seen. For visitors to our BESIP Point, we will have reflex tape ready as a basic security element of visibility. We also want to show how clothing with reflective elements can not only work but also looks good. That is why we have prepared a proposal for a collection of sportswear for women, and we will introduce other ways of using reflective materials, especially for children, “says Martin, head of BESIP, to add to the unique festival:

 

“Because it is a festival of light, we will also show the future of pedestrian visibility. We contacted the Technical University of Liberec, where they patented the unique use of nanotechnology to illuminate various items, including clothing. While others illuminate various objects, our show will be lit by people and dummies in shining clothing. ”

 

BESIP, in cooperation with Active Czech Republic’s Mobility Unit, has prepared an exhibition in Prague, based on reflexive elements, from their use to clothing to more and more popular reflexive tapes, an attractive part of the exhibition and a look into the future. We will see the unique models of dresses of Slovak designer Susana who used lighting elements for women’s dresses and accessories, but also the use of this technology in the near future: from warning vests through rescue workers’ clothing to accessories for athletes.

 

BESIP security patrols will also be part of the festival and will help to ensure the safety of people traveling along the festival’s path in bright shining clothing. “By working with the university and the company that is in charge of commercial patent use, we are among the first to get the final prototype vests that not only meet all the parameters in terms of the use of reflexive materials but also feature luminous elements. This adds a new dimension to pedestrian visibility, “adds Martin.

 

“However, it is important to STRESS that such an outfit requires an active source, and for the visibility of pedestrians there is something extra. By law, the pedestrian outside the village must be equipped with reflective elements and any light, even self-evident and visible, is not sufficient. It must always be used in combination with reflexive material, just in cases when light comes out of energy, “he says.

 

Let us add that, as of 20 February this year, an amendment to the law, which clearly sets out pedestrians outside the municipality, obliges them to wear reflective vest that are visible to all other road users, front, back and side. In this sophisticated period, it should be remembered that the reduced visibility is not only the time from sunset to its east, but also fog, heavy rain or snowfall, so reflective elements are mandatory under these conditions even at the time of day.

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.

Police distributed reflective elements to cyclists

The nationwide traffic safety project called we see ourselves? The project followed the first part of this preventive action, which took place in the spring of this year.

 

“Police and handed out to pedestrians, cyclists, drivers as well as reflective elements such as reflective tape, as well as bags and safety reflective vests with reflective marking,” said Kano police spokeswoman Jana.

 

The event took place at four selected locations of Kano. It was a station near the pedestrian crossing the street American, Italian, CSA and winning.

Officers in the transmission of reflective elements in addition all road users informed on how to behave safely roads.

 

“Preventive action is found with great success and was among the citizens very positively evaluated. The largest responses were mostly the elderly and women on parental leave, which reflective tape placed on strollers, “said the newspaper the Kano police spokeswoman.

 

Since February this year, pedestrians have the obligation to wear reflective material, and if moving when you are outside of the village in reduced visibility on the shoulder or the edge of the road in a place that is not illuminated by public lighting.

“Failure to meet this obligation, they face fines of up to two thousand crowns,” said Jana.

Police distribute pedestrian reflective tape

The pedestrians last week focused police. It was in connection with the amendment to the Road Traffic Act, which directs pedestrians to use reflective elements.

The obligation to pay for a reduction in visibility outside the village when moving the shoulder or side of the road in a place where there is no street lighting. The event had a preventive character.

 

Officers pedestrian acquainted not only with their duty to be outside of the village in reduced visibility equipped with reflective elements, but also the correct placement of reflective accessories. For example, in the garment should be reflective elements arranged especially on the side which is closer to the road. “Pedestrians have also been advised that the reflective vest have meaning only in reduced visibility outside of the village, but also in the community,” said Katarina of Silesian police, who stressed that since the beginning of the year have died on regional roads eleven people, including nine pedestrians . Two of them were killed last weekend.

 

Officer is handing out reflective tape to pedestrians during the event. “Reflective tape, but also other reflective accessories, or charms, are now readily available at many retail outlets, even at post offices, newsagents and petrol stations. May be sufficient sportswear, shoes and school bags, which today are already equipped with reflective elements,” added Kubota.

 

Although it was a pre-emptive action, police suggested solutions to several offenses. “Officers at eight pedestrians also found violations, but not in connection with the new requirement to wear reflective material outside of the village. These were mainly incorrect crossing the road, a police solved on the spot in a fine, “concluded Kubota.

Reflective elements have been a responsibility

Pedestrians who set out on the road in the dark or diminished visibility must also wear reflective elements for the year. Police sometimes even check and distribute fines. But the effort was paid off. According to statistics, the number of pedestrians killed outside the village has fallen. Still, there are those who walk on the roads without reflective elements. And some will pay for it for life.

 

Last Friday, 2 September, the Czech police officers received reports from the driver. He drew attention to the unlit pedestrian who was driving the bicycle on the side. He could not see it well, but fortunately he was able to avoid it at the last minute. It was too late before the cops reached the place. A sixty-year-old man on the road between Bola pod and Doisy hit the car. He died on the spot.

 

Tragic events would most likely prevent a man from reflect himself on the road. It is the year that you already have a year on Czech pedestrian roads. And statistics show that due to their use, the tragic events that happened in the region were lost.

 

In the year 2016, 111 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. This is about 20 victims less than in 2015. It also started better this year when seven pedestrians died during the January accident, compared to 11 in 2015 and 2016.

 

“The decrease in tragic accident of pedestrians is only outside the village, while in the villages the number of their victims was the same as in 2015, except 20 people died less last year,” says Martin Farrar, head of BESIP.

 

Although the reflective vest for pedestrians outside the community are obligatory, accidents occur when people are not wearing them. “Every accident is specific and we can hardly generalize that these people would live if they had reflective elements but would certainly have a better chance of surviving,” explains Martin Farrar. According to BESIP, it is shown that reflective elements can reduce the risk of a pedestrian accident by up to ten times in poor visibility.

 

Moreover, the statistics show that the number of pedestrians who died after an accident in the village has increased by four, while outside the village, where people should wear reflective elements, the number of pedestrians killed has dropped by 10. The duty is still valid for a reduced day Visibility. Under such conditions no one died in 2016, but three people a year earlier.

 

BESIP supports wearing reflective elements of the campaign called “Do We See?” It informs them about the danger that pedestrians are losing sight of. In addition to the cops, he has already given out a million reflective tapes.

Policemen remind people to wear reflective vest

Youngsters could watch the police car and its equipment with reflective tape and quads. In addition, guests have the opportunity to try glasses, which is an educational tool that simulates the impact of alcohol on the human body.

On Sunday, police were invited to open the motorcycle season. Nearly four hundred motorcyclists attended the event. During the event, the cops gave out reflective vests and reflective bands. During the two outdoor events, the officers carried out the activities “I am in danger”. The main objective of the initiative initiated by the Ministry of Interior and Administration is to draw young people’s attention to security issues. Prizes for participants in police competitions were purchased from the Commune Committee for Alcohol Problem Solving. This is another prevention project by police officers promoting safe rest. The District Police Headquarters in Stalwart Wolli visited the students of Primary School No. 4 in Randomizer. The police officers brought the secrets of their work together, talked about safety on the road and in various everyday situations. The students visited the building with great interest. Police officers from the Prevention Department at the meeting not only told about the uniform work, but also interested in all the equipment that is equipped with each policeman. During the meeting, the students watched a blue room, learned where it was being used, and where they were staying.

In addition, children watched police cars and quads and saw the work of forensic technicians. Pupils also watched a show of dog training. Police officers talked to the youngest on road safety. The policewoman reminded the children where to safely cross the road and which side of the street to move. She also reminded me how important it is to wear reflective elements that have a significant impact on our safety. Every child received a reflective band from the police.

Drivers and cyclists should wear reflective vest when on road

On Saturday, January 21, Government Decision no. 965/2016, which amends the Road Code as regards certain rules for drivers and cyclists who wear reflective vest. The normative act also contains the procedure for lifting the machines parked irregularly.

See also new procedures for lifting illegally parked cars. What the Government has established.

Drivers will not be able to overtake cyclists unless they leave one and a half meters of maneuvering space. The recommended lateral distance when overtaking a bicycle will be at least 1.5 m instead of a “sufficient lateral distance”, as it used to be.

Bicyclists who run on public roads will be able to install on their bicycles including car sound warning systems.

Also, fluorescent-reflective elements placed on wheels (so-called “cat eyes”) should no longer be orange in color.

The Bicycle will no longer be equipped with white or yellow light in the front and red with the fluorescent-reflective device at night, or when the visibility is low.

Previously, cyclists had this obligation when traveling on public roads, regardless of the time of the day or the conditions of visibility.

On bicycles, children under the age of seven may be transported, but only by an adult and provided that the bicycle is factory-fitted with a special support or has a device approved for the transport of small ones. Previously, cyclists can carry children less than seven years only if the vehicle was fitted with a special support or if it is built or equipped specifically for the transport of other people, but no reference is made to what age the bicyclist should be.

Bicyclists will not be allowed to circulate within the localities where public lighting does not work or outside the locality without a reflective vest, at night or when visibility is low. Until now, there was no mention of public lighting; the vest must be worn regardless of this condition.

Bicyclists will not be required to wear a helmet when traveling on public roads, according to a government decision adopted last year, which amended and supplemented the Regulation on the Application of Government Emergency Ordinance 195/2002 on Road Traffic. Initially, in the draft decision, there is a proposal that cyclists be forced to wear a safety vest and helmet, but was removed after discussions with bicycle organizations.

People like wearing safety jacket in winter

Winter is what everyone sees. Indeed, from November to February average temperatures in Poland range from minus nine degrees Celsius to five in plus. In such weather we are hard to gather and train outside with wearing safety vest. With help comes, a brand making components and accessories for Trek.

The Soft shell reflective jacket is the warmest of all the models offered by the American manufacturer. Thanks to Soft shell with 37.5 ™ active particle technology, the clothing is one of the best breathable and waterproof on the market (18,000g / m² / 24 h and 20,000mm respectively).

This fabric perfectly copes with the wind and moisture. Waterproof 20000 mm puts this jacket model among the best on the market. Heavy rain or wet snow was nothing to her, we learned about it several times. Importantly, seams and sliders are also well protected against moisture. The high stand protects our neck, and the fabric on the inside is very soft and pleasant to the touch.

Valois S2 can boast of breathability of 18,000g / m² / 24 h, which again shows that it is a product of the highest quality. Thermal fabric with active particle technology 37.5 ™ on the back and armpits, perfectly drains moisture to the outside.

The safety jacket is so warm that even at low temperatures we do not have to put on many layers that limit our movements. With all our responsibility, we can say that assuming only a boon we will comfortably feel it at a temperature of 10 to about 0 degrees Celsius. Below zero will be the second layer beneath, such as a long sleeve sweater, which will provide the perfect thermal comfort even at temperatures up to about minus 10 degrees Celsius.

Of course, the material itself is not enough. The user also helps to make the cut is much longer, and the entire inside of the bottom of the jacket is covered with anti-roll. In our sleeves, we are waiting for the thumb loops to hold the covers for the whole shoulders.

Utility also improves pockets – two zippered and three traditional, open, like most t-shirts and bicycle jackets. The front pocket is adapted for the phone. Bon trigger thought about those who ride while listening to music. The special output from the headset pocket and the loop on the stand from the inside are very comfortable. In the back, lockable pocket we have a place for personal identification, bank cards and cash.

In short, cold days, security will help with reflective elements and low temperatures counteract the corresponding fit and the previously mentioned Soft shell fabric.

On our own skin we have found out that snow or rain is not terrible. Very good fabric properties allow us to ride at temperatures below zero.

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.