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Conductors marks the first days of reflective vest

Some keep the garment in the suitcase or the passenger seat, and believe that is only used on the road. Study of Automobile Club of Chile notes is that 81% of respondents approve of the measure.

 

He is dressed safety vest permanently in the day, they carry extended in the back or carry it in inappropriate places, such as the case of the vehicle seat. So drivers behaved four days became effective the requirement of the Ministry of Transport, carry a reflective vest to prevent accidents in low light hours.

 

Andrés Ceria, commercial engineer who lives in Bain, said that in that commune two extremes are presented: “There are people who wear the garment as part of daily dress and others leave it in the passenger seat.” He adds that “a third problem is that were exhausted, especially in small towns.”

 

Sergio, a taxi driver for more than 30 years ago, said support the use of new safety device drivers, although not clear where “I know they have to be used on highways or roads, but not on the streets (of cities) “.

 

Edgar Munoz, driver of Puente Alto, said that has no reflective jacket because “we are ramping up”. He also said that when you purchase this dress will keep in the trunk. Pedro, school transport, said the vest “is used cargo vehicles and is optional for the rest.”

 

José Luis Ojeda, commander of police in the area Transit and Highways, said that despite doubts after the audit made during the weekend of the New Year, “the perception is that people understood the meaning of the measure. It was understood that on highways and rural roads should wear this dress, although not required to do so “.

 

Low in stock

In the government they explained that there was a year for private prepare for the massive purchase of these objects. Christian Bowen, deputy transport, said that “the boom by having the reflective vest also shows an awareness of Chileans respect of road safety”. The authority added that the decree requires the carriage was published in September 2014. “In other words, there was one year and three months to inform importers of the measure and be able to source the stock necessary.”

 

A survey in trade shows that this garment practically sold out in the retail and hardware stores, so they have had to apply for new shipments. In shops aimed at cars, local only that Monday had the devices, where were sold at $ 6,990.

Stores are available only orange colored devices (at a price of $ 13,990), which are not allowed, as the mandatory tone is yellow.

Meanwhile, the Chilean Safety Association distributes the garment to affiliated companies for the category of transportation.

 

Despite the difficulties to be fully implemented the new provision, a study by the Automobile Club de Chile found that 81% of respondents supported the demand. Meanwhile, 64% say they would use reflective vest in an emergency overnight. “The results are positive; because we are reactionaries obligations like this in Chile. However, it does draw attention to the social networks that make fun of the provision, “said Alberto Escobar, manager of public affairs of the entity.

 

The safety of cyclists reviewed by the brand Wow

The visibility of the cyclist will always remain one of the most important topics in road safety. And to protect these, many products and brands offer equipment to be seen. This is the case of Wow, a brand specializing in highly reflective vest and accessories.

 

But then, what is their element of differentiation? The answer is simple: Wow products are perfectly adapted to the needs of urban and sports cyclists, who seek comfort and safety. So in the event of an outing in bad weather or low light, here is a list of high-visibility clothing and accessories.

 

Headband

This headband effectively protects the cyclists’ ears against the cold and wind. It is possible to wear it under its bicycle helmet. The visibility of the cyclist is enhanced by its reflective material and its black and dark gray fluorescent colors. On the comfort side, the headband has a thermal insulation coating, a fleece interior and a breathable fabric. It is available in one size, thanks to its extensible material.

 

 

Reflective jacket 2.0

This jacket protects bust and arms against wind and cold. It makes it possible to make the cyclist visible at 360 degrees thanks to well-placed reflective zones, and zippered pockets. This jacket combines comfort and lightness: it has ventilations under the arms and in the back. It is available for women (size 36 / XS to 38 / XL), and for men (size 38 / S to 52 / XXL).

 

Pair of gloves 3.0

This pair of gloves protects cyclists’ hands against cold and rain, thanks to their thermal and waterproof fabric, in addition to a polar interior. On the visibility side, gloves have a large reflective surface, with yellow, black and dark gray fluorescent colors. Their tactile lining on the thumb and forefinger, allows the cyclist to consult his phone without removing them. Comfortable, the gloves have an internal silicone at the handle. This pair is available in sizes S, M, L, XL (palm width of 7.8, 9.10 cm).

 

Backpack

This backpack is perfectly suited for urban cyclists who want to carry their bags or handbags, as well as sports cyclists for their hiking business. Fluorescent during the day, reflective at night thanks to its broad gray band, this bag is perfectly compliant in terms of visibility. Its wide opening and small closure are thanks to its strong cords. It measures 42 x 34 cm (height x width).

 

Smartphone Armband

Small favorite for this support Smartphone: it can carry a phone whose maximum size is 4.7 inches. It is very practical to read its music and to measure its performances while pedaling thanks to its transparent tactile coating! Its internal flap makes the Smartphone stable, and an output is provided to pass its headphones. Reflective material is perfectly visible. Simple fastening is done quickly by an elastic band and Velcro, on a turn of arms.

Cyclists without reflective vest is a threat at night

Understanding that the first part of this myth is not true is relatively simple – just compare the weight and speed achieved by cars and bikes. The kinetic energy of the bike is so small that even if the rider makes a mistake on the road, mostly endangers himself. A life reflective jacket can save life sometimes.

 

To overthrow the second part of the myth, let’s try to use more scientific methods. Data that quote, gave Adam once before, but a reminder: Cyclists in 2006-2008 killed 4 people on the roads (not counting cyclists entering someone under the wheels themselves killed), 41 seriously wounded and lightly – 229. For comparison – the total number of fatalities in road accidents in this period is 16,263 killed, 188,444 seriously injured and 200,707 slightly injured. Well over half of these victims were caused by car drivers!

 

The bike have better reflexes than light

Finally, in contrast, mitt repeated for a portion of cyclists. They noted that the bicycle lights are usually weaker than the headlights and thus become less visible in the background. They also knew that the reflectors reflect the light of strong headlights. However, mistakenly they assumed that reflectors always reflect all the light and come to the erroneous conclusion that it is better to have than the glare lamp. However, the truth is that riding with the same reflectors without lights for cyclists is extremely dangerous!

 

First – no, even the best reflection, we do not illuminate the road in front of the bike. Even if we are visible to others, we cannot see a hole or a post on its way – even if the same post will glare. Not only that – cycling on the road, we meet another cyclist with the same reflectors – because none of us will have no lighting, glare both remain dark, because I will not have the light, that could bounce. Thus very easy to get a clash of two cyclists dressed in flares up from head to toe.

 

Secondly – a reflection, to reflect the light, it must be illuminated it, preferably directly. Meanwhile, the majority of bicycle paths, sidewalks or roads outside the cities are not illuminated. Even the streets in cities are not always illuminated. You cannot always count on the headlights of cars going by us or somewhere nearby – bike lights are more reliable in this respect.

 

It should also be noted that the lights of cars are set down in order to illuminate the road and do not dazzle drivers of oncoming vehicles. Only a small portion of the light beam of headlights is called scattered light, which can bounce from glare. So it’s best to have reflectors mounted or set up low – bands on the legs so they are a better idea than safety vest. You can see it anyway right in the photo above – cyclists on the left, despite a very strong light camera fired, they remain poorly visible, though barely stand a few meters away from the camera.

 

Thirdly, and most importantly – have the reflections of each other, they reflect only a certain part of the light, the way it strongly scattering. If it were otherwise, by drivers, like the mirror set on the road at night. Therefore usually flares are visible for the driver of a lot closer than the light cycle. Usually it is about 150 meters. For comparison, lamps good quality bike can be visible to the driver even from a kilometer!

 

For this reason, various actions to distribute reflectors to cyclists who do not have the lighting do not solve the problem! It would give away the lamp. Being quite possible that the cost of such an operation would be lower – inexpensive wholesale bicycle lighting can cost less than the reflective bands and several times less than the reflective vest.

Going free many places wearing a reflective vest

Sean and David decided to test their theory that they could have free access to certain places just by having the audacity … and wearing a fluorescent reflective jacket.

 

“To go without paying, you just pretend to be an important person, and people with safety vests are important people,” explain the two friends. “When you see a guy with a fluorescent yellow vest climb over a fence or go straight to a bouncer, you assume that it is there to fix something” , they continue on Vice .

 

It is from this idea that they could get free cinema in Melbourne. “Wearing our fluorescent reflective vest, Sean and I walked past the guy from the entrance to the counter and came back in the first room on our way.”

 

They then tried something more ambitious and headed to the zoo. “When the time came, we were stunned. Finally, we ended up double file naturally. On the way, Sean has even launched a” good day “to the seller of tickets. We could not believe it. ”

 

Proud of their success, they tried to board a bus but failed for the first time. Never mind, they wanted to see … a Coldplay concert. “To be totally honest with you, enter the stage was not easy. We had to stand for several different inputs and back several times on our feet, but it was relatively quiet compared to the challenge. In our surprise, everything went pretty well. In the end, we managed to get in.

 

Once inside, Sean sent a message to a friend that he knew there to tell him to join us. He obviously found our idea ridiculous vest. He said he would try to nab us temporary pass. At that time, our story away some simple safety vest but one can still say that without it, we could never see Coldplay. ”

Beyond the “joke” that poses real security issues…

Reflective vest is one of the car safety equipment

It is worth remembering that the law, which applies to road traffic, is not uniform – in different European countries have very different restrictions. But the safety vest is the same safety equipment for using car. Here’s database of information on what to look for before embarking on a journey through the most popular tourist destinations, in order to avoid the mandate.

 

Poles like to use the car, because the value and freedom of this mode of transport. Are not dependent on the distribution of buses can take any route or stop when they feel like it. Car’s trunk always will put a safety reflective vest for just in case. Car traveling is mainly to countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany and Croatia. When you travel in the more remote areas, such as Egypt, Turkey and Greece, but often decide to travel by plane.

 

Before going abroad should check what your country speed limit, fuel prices, tolls, and – what should necessarily be in the car. Such knowledge will help to avoid fines – and these can be very high (in France, exceeding the speed limit by 50 km / h will cost up to 1,500 Euros in Spain – about 600 Euros).

 

Equipment that is not all. You should also take care to minimize the impact of unforeseen events, not just traffic. A reflective jacket and triangle sign is necessary if the car in broken on the road. Important turns out to also purchase appropriately selected travel insurance, covering medical expenses abroad or repairing damaged equipment. An important role is also played by car insurance – the so-called. Auto Assistance – is an optional addition to travel insurance. Provide rapid assistance in the event of failure, collision or theft of the vehicle. Its range includes, among others.

Safety vest can save lives

Karl Lagerfeld (famous French designer) in an advertisement for the yellow safety vest: “It is yellow, ugly and fit for nothing, but can save lives.” The end of the yellow safety vest, but not safety

 

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The young French start-up “Urban Circus” proved this fashion guru to the contrary by created a collection that no longer has anything in common with the original yellow safety vest, except the safety standards that they met.

 

The yellow reflective vest is now neither ugly nor yellow, but represents a collection piece, which comes directly from the street and was inspired and now shines with a stylish look and a brilliant cut while she complies with safety standards EN1150 and ISO 20,471th Road safety is now colorful and fun.

 

The style is accompanied by the new means of transport and the fabulous success of electric, modern urban mobility. This jacket was designed exactly for this purpose.

 

A high-tech jacket

Urban Circus is a proud representative of the French fashion technology. After a year of research and development and after every detail has been thought out meticulously, the new collection comes with the following features is finally on the market:

– Sewn flashing LEDs

– Tactile GPS specialist

– Flexible, breathable and water-repellent material

– Compliance with the standards for good visibility

– Breathable and water-repellent material.

– The jacket is also reversible and has a smooth side.

 

Safety first principle

We pay special attention to the road safety and the environment, which is why we work with the following partners: the insurance MAIF, the French road safety and the Paris City Hall.

 

Thanks to its visibility from a distance of about 250 meters instead of 30 meters, the jacket could a driver give an additional reaction time of 2 seconds and thus avoid a possible accident.

 

70% of road accidents occur due to lack of visibility, and especially in this time of year, visibility is an important issue. Our goal is to expand the possibilities for using the yellow reflective jacket and to reduce these risks.

 

The new collection, which can be pre-ordered on Kick starter, is an excellent demonstration of the “savoir-faire” of French young start-ups. The world is just beginning to discover Urban Circus, but the best is yet.

A new collection for the urban cyclist in safety vest

Adidas has unveiled details of its new collection in collaboration with Porsche Design Sport: a range of reflective fabric clothes and essential accessories for the urban cyclist who approaches the winter.

 

Inspired by recent advances in technology, natural structures and geometric graphics, the new spring / summer 2017 actually consists of two capsule collections urban cyclist offering a range of accessories and clothing specifically designed for riding in cold weather ( “Commuting in Cold”) and at night ( “Commuting in Darkness”). The same color palette to male tones (dark blue, black and neutral colors) and even subtle hexagonal pattern together two collections into one coherent range.

 

The collection “Commuting in Cold” blends the slick, minimalist design of Porsche Design’s technology forefront of Adidas, designed to keep the rider warm and dry during the winter months.

 

Among the highlight of the range points, we found a very warm padded reflective jacket equipped with an insulating layer, which can be worn with the Functional Wool Mix Top is really very cold. The trousers uses meanwhile the best technology Adidas, with a waterproof textile chasing rainwater while its five pockets, folding his lapel and slightly shorter cut ensures it a modern appearance.

 

The “Commuting in Darkness” collection has the same high-end features but focuses on visibility, reflective clothing textiles being incorporated.

 

The reflective vest is made from an innovative textile that becomes visible in the headlights, and the cut is elegant. The backpack, practical and aesthetic, is equipped with pockets and padded panels for comfort and also includes reflective pieces.

 

Both collections also offer shoes that combine the functional style of Porsche Design technology of energy return Boost Adidas.

Reflective material keeps the rider safer

Perfect for this season, this insulating and reflective jacket ensures perfectly these missions by providing comfort and safety to the rider.

 

In early season the fluctuating temperatures and short days lead to wear clothing that protects from the cold, moisture, but also to the low light while maintaining the body temperature. This short sleeve jacket will appeal to fans of the morning cycling as those circulating in the late afternoon or after work when the light is too weak to ride without lights and tailored outfits.

 

This versatile product appears to be both functional while preserving the elegance of the cyclist. The main advantage of this jacket comes from its ability to reflect light received. Indeed, the reflective fabric made with fine glass particles provides excellent visibility, the cyclist being made visible to more than one hundred meters, which makes cycling even safer.

 

The reflective strips are placed over the entire front face of the jacket as well as on a back portion. The properties of the reflective fabric also have the distinction of protection from the cold and moisture, second indispensable asset. The protection against the cold is enhanced by fabric interior fleece. The latter, used in particular for the pass, greatly protect against the cold while avoiding irritation in the neck. The zip-locking also avoided using the cold from penetrating. This is reinforced by the fleece positioned behind the zipper. The thickness thereof has the advantage of not being able to jam in the closure compared to other windproof.

 

In short, all the components used on the front of the jacket truly contribute to its sealing. The fabrics used in the back of the mesh zones, have the advantage of controlling the temperature during exercise by removing excess heat. This technology allows for excellent breathability of the product thus limiting sweating training. This scalable and tight tissue also contributes to the elegance of the sport while allowing ease of movement in the effort.

 

Note the presence of two openings at the back pockets of the jersey; they are supposed to facilitate access to pockets without lifting the jacket. We would have preferred two pockets “classic” zip ideally; access to jersey pockets is not always easy, especially when wearing a pair of gloves.

 

The chosen colors (black / silver / yellow zip) blend perfectly together. To summarize, we can say that this reflective material jacket is perfect Illuminate offseason. Ideally designed for dark weather use, covered, greatly increasing the security of sport, it can be worn as additional windbreak in winter over a thermal jacket. This jacket has all the features of a high quality product. It is available for a price of 129.90 Euros.

Firefighters in safety vest for CHATEAUROUX Vehicle destroyed by fire

Firefighters were called on Friday at 21 h 50, for a vehicle fire reported Corbusier Boulevard. The diesel car was completely destroyed by fire. The police in safety vest went on site.

 

INGRANDES burning car

A car fire was reported on the provincial road 951, Bessines road yesterday to 1 am 50. Firefighters from White and the police went to the scene. The vehicle, BMW type, was destroyed by the fire.

 

ISSOUDUN cyclist injured by falling

Four cyclists in a group of eight, which circulated Migny road, collided and fell yesterday to 16 h 15. Firefighters were hired at the scene of the accident that has done that slightly injured. The injured cyclist was taken to hospital in Chateauroux.

 

False calendars seller

In a statement on social networks, the mayor of Issoudun warns against the canvassing: “An individual wearing a yellow reflective vest was reported on Saturday, touting false schedules pickups of bulky. This does in no way an agent of the City or the community of municipalities. I call everyone to the greatest vigilance and to report suspicious sales to the gendarmerie. The regular schedule will be sent by mail. ”

 

LOIR-ET-CHER Professor assaulted: the high school student arrested

The schoolboy alleged to have assaulted Thursday a math teacher at Camille Claudel High School Blois was arrested yesterday afternoon, announced the prosecutor of Blois. This teenager was 17 and a half years without a criminal record, was taken into custody at the police station of Blois. It should be presented Monday at a juvenile judge. The teacher in reflective jacket was assaulted after taking a photo of the student who was discussing near the facility with the occupants of a car. The teacher has received several blows (one in one eye) that caused him five days of total disability.

All about safety vests and triangles mandatory

Starting Wednesday, any car not equipped with fluorescent jacket and emergency warning triangle is liable to a fine of 90 Euros.

 

How vest and triangle should we have on board? A reflective vest and emergency warning triangle must be in each vehicle since 1 July. However, the Minister of Ecology, responsible for road safety, Borloo was granted an extension until Wednesday so that motorists can buy “in the best conditions.” From 1 October the police verbalize any driver that does not have at his car the two objects.

 

Should the jacket be visible in all circumstances? The retro-reflective vest must be worn by the driver before he goes out of his vehicle. But it is not compulsory to drape the reflective jacket on the front passenger seat. The jacket should only be easy to access, store it in the glove box or under a seat enough.

 

Where should we place the triangle? The triangle should be on board the vehicle, bestowed in the cabin and not in the trunk of the car, and be placed on the floor as soon as the driver leaves the vehicle at a distance of 30 meters at least automotive or obstacle to report. The hazard warning lights still required when the car is equipped.

 

Where can you buy them? The kit is located in supermarkets in the auto service (note these are sometimes out of stock) market as in the Paris metro. Prices can vary from simple to triple, from € 6.50 to € 20 hypermarket in the corridors of public transport in the capital.

 

To comply with European legislation, the vest should be marked “CE” and the triangle marked “E27R”.

In case of violation, what risk is there? The motorist offender faces 135 euro fine. The amount of the ticket may be reduced to 90 Euros if paid immediately or within three days of verbalization.

 

What is the legislation for two wheels? Bikers like scooter drivers are exempt from wearing the vest whatever the circumstances. The jacket is recommended but not mandatory for cyclists riding in town.

 

However, wearing the safety vest is imposed cycling fans, drivers as passengers traveling out of towns in poor visibility conditions (rain, fog) or overnight. If you forget, the pedaling must pay a fine of 35 Euros (22 Euros if you pay in less than two weeks).