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Making children more visible in the dark season through safety vests

The days are getting shorter again, it’s the time of the year when safety vests are increasingly used again. And rightly so: The eye-catching items of clothing help to prevent accidents and to protect your children in the traffic from dangers.

 

Especially in the dark season, it is advisable to equip children in traffic with safety vests. So they are perceived by other road users much more likely.

 

This is the ideal safety vest for children.

 

Safety vests made of breathable and lightweight material. They are easy to pull over the normal jacket and do not hinder. It is best if they can be closed with a Velcro fastener, so the vest is quickly put on, fastened and also stripped off again. Characteristic is the reflective tape, which should be at least one centimeter wide and once around the vest should lead around: only this way it is ensured that the child is clearly visible from all sides.

 

The color of the vest gives you added security. If you buy a model in a fluorescent signal color, such as yellow or pink, your child will not be overlooked even in daylight. The difficulty, especially in the winter months, lies in the fact that most garments are sold like warm jackets in rather muted colors. In them, a child is much worse to recognize that in a color that does not blur with the hazy background on the winter road.

 

Color and reflectors make the difference with safety vests

If the children have to leave the house and go to school in the morning, it is still dark outside in autumn, winter and early spring. Whether they are on foot or by bicycle, they are not easy to spot for motorists, and in the morning rush hour traffic on the streets is still a little more dangerous than usual. Buy reflective vests with reflectors for your kids, they’re in the light the headlights are easy to see from far away, and drivers drive much slower and more cautiously.

 

You can also buy one for yourself: For example, if you bring your child to kindergarten by bike in the morning, you will also be more easily recognizable by motorists. If you find the normal vests that you find in trading too boring and not very individual, you can also order special designs. If you find that the reflective areas are not enough, you can buy additional reflective materials and fix them on the vest. How your child safely gets through the traffic!

Are you going to travel? Check what you must have in the emergency kit of your vehicle

That a simple incident on the way to your vacation does not ruin the picture. The triangle, the reflective vest with reflective tape, and the extinguisher are not the only safety elements that you should carry in your car.

 

Ready and loaded suitcases, children with safety belts and entertainment prepared for several hours, crackers for the road, full tank, precise pressure in the tires.

 

Is there anything missing to start the trip? Well, do not forget to have the complete and revised safety kit, given that in case of an emergency situation it could be the difference between solving the problem or having a day of discomfort or even disaster on the route.

 

The National Safety Commission (Conaset) raises in its document “Book of the new driver” in its version for motorists that always before traveling the visibility is verified in the front windscreens, the rear window, and the side windows, it is checked that the mirrors have good visibility and that the doors are closed.

 

In addition, call to check that you have all emergency devices, which are detailed below.

 

Extinguisher

Remember that the fire extinguisher must have a load, not be expired and be located in a place that allows it to be used quickly and safely if needed.

 

Spare wheel

The wheel must be in good condition and be complete (rim and tire). This, except in special cases of the regulation.

 

In addition, you must bring the necessary elements for replacement.

 

Reflective triangles

It is advisable to have two equilateral reflective triangles in your vehicle. These should be red and visible both at night and during the day. In addition, they must be made of reflective materials that will not be damaged in the event of an accident.

 

Reflecting triangles must maintain stability and if used, place one in front of and one behind the vehicle.

 

He walked in dark clothes without reflective elements: a pedestrian was shot down near Yekaterinburg

Yesterday, May 3, at the 53 kilometers of the Ekaterinburg-Polevskoy highway in the late evening, the driver of a VAZ-21214 car knocked down a pedestrian who was walking on his way in dark clothes without reflective materials or safety vest.

 

Behind the wheel of the car was a man born in 1937. In a sober state, he was driving at a speed of 55-60 km / h. In the middle of the roadway, in the opposite direction, I saw a pedestrian, braked sharply, turned the steering wheel to the left, but did not manage to get away from the collision.

 

Currently, on the fact of an accident, traffic police officers are checking. As a result, a pedestrian was injured and was hospitalized.

Children were reminded of the importance of traffic rules during the holidays

Children should learn the rules of the road from an early age and constantly observe them, including during the May holidays. This is the opinion of the Ministry of Education of Russia.

 

The child must learn the rules of the road and get the skills of safe movement, starting from pre-school age, RIA Novosti quoted the press service of the department.

 

The special attention of children on the observance of traffic rules should be paid on holidays and on the eve of the summer holidays. For this purpose, the specialists developed and sent out three leaflets to all regions of Russia: for students, parents, and teachers.

 

The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation participates in the implementation of the federal target program “Improving road safety in 2013–2020”. The department conducts advanced training courses for school teachers, employees of institutions of additional education and kindergarten teachers. They explain how to properly teach children about safe behavior on the street.

 

Experts stressed that the rules should be mastered gradually, starting with permanent routes. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account age-related peculiarities and psycho-emotional development of the child.

 

In addition, parents of schoolchildren should remember the importance of a personal example and abide by the traffic rules, that is, correctly perceive traffic lights and cross the “zebra” road. Children under the age of 12 should be transported in a car in a special chair, and reflective materials or reflective tapes should be attached to children’s clothing.

 

Earlier News.ru reported that the head of the traffic police, Mikhail Chernikov, at the conference “Safe Road. Road safety strategy until 2024” stated that he had made a proposal in the main committee of the department to reduce the maximum allowable speed for cars with children at 20 km / h.

Lit up on the road: where to buy reflectors in Tyumen

Autumn has come, the light day is gradually reduced, and very soon the young Tyumen will go to school and return from it in the dark. Children remain active road users. But practical clothing of dark colors in this situation becomes an additional risk factor if there are no reflective materials on it. To protect children and make them visible on the road is an important concern of the Tyumen parents.

 

What does the law say

The use of retro-reflective elements is mandatory in accordance with the Rules of the road of the Russian Federation. The amendment obligating pedestrians walking along country roads to wear reflectors entered into force on July 1, 2015. For pedestrians moving along city roads, this measure is a recommendation, but not superfluous.

 

According to the traffic police, more than 90 percent of visits to pedestrians with serious consequences occur in the dark. A driver moving even at a low speed of about 40 km / h and using low beam headlights sometimes notices a pedestrian without reflectors too late. The driver is to blame, yes: not convinced of security. But after all many accidents could be avoided if pedestrians were more visible.

 

Children on the roads become participants in road accidents as passengers, cyclists and, of course, pedestrians. This year, 250 traffic accidents involving children took place on the roads of the Tyumen region. Seven children died, 274 injured. For all three indicators, there is an increase compared with the previous year. Meanwhile, the light reflector on clothes is a real way to protect a child from road injuries.

 

Where to attach the flicker

A reflector, or as it is called – flicker, works on the principle of road signs and reflects the light of car headlights. Light, falling on the surface of flicker, is concentrated and reflected in the form of a narrow beam. When the headlights of the car snatch out even a small light reflector, the driver sees a bright light point from a distance. Therefore, the chances that a pedestrian or cyclist will be noticed to increase many times over.

 

For example, when driving with a high beam, a pedestrian without a flicker can be seen only from one hundred meters, while a person provided with a reflective element can be seen for 300 meters. And this is sometimes enough to save lives.

 

Retro-reflective elements can be very different: in the form of strips, badges, bracelets, pendants or stickers. There are no GOST standards for placing retro-reflectors, there are only recommendations. For example, in the city, it is recommended that pedestrians identify themselves with retro-reflective elements on the left and right hands, and hang one flicker per belt and behind them a backpack. It is also advised to buy white or lemon light reflectors. It is believed that these colors have the most optimal light reflectivity in the dark.

 

“In general, it is best to buy clothes or satchels already equipped with retro-reflective fabrics. It is a guarantee that the child will not lose the key chain and will not forget to fasten it,” says Angela, head of the traffic police traffic safety propaganda department in the Tyumen region. At the same time, the presence of retro-reflective elements does not give an advantage in movement, they remind in the traffic police. Be sure to make sure that the driver saw you and misses.

 

Go, buy, hang

“The law was invented good, and they didn’t say where to get these reflectors” – the most frequent remark in conversations about flickers. If this problem really exists, then we have the power to solve it.

30 percent of vests did not meet the requirements

Recall from August 2014, reflective elements must be used by all pedestrians, moving along the road after dark outside the built-up area, and not only children and adolescents. Such colorful, shiny reflections, however, fell in love with the youngest. In the photo of children during the action “Wear reflections” in Bydgoszcz, Dariusz Bloch / Archive.

 

The Trade Inspection inspected clothing for the warning, reflective accessories and hearing protectors.

 

Reflectors are becoming more and more popular. It is influenced by the increase in our awareness, but also by numerous educational campaigns.

 

Recall from August 31, 2014, reflective elements must be used by all pedestrians moving along the road after dark outside the built-up area, and not only children and young people up to the age of 15, as it was before. There are many reflections on the market. However, not all of them, as it turns out, provide total security. This is the case, for example, with gadgets (promotional materials) that may be similar to them, but should not be treated as such. For the reflector can only be called an accessory that has passed the conformity assessment procedure and has the CE mark.

 

The Trade Inspection has decided to take a closer look at such reflective accessories. The audit took place in the second quarter of 2017 in nine voivodeship. Inspectors checked mainly wholesalers and stores. They looked at 53 products and questioned 16 of them (30.2%). Grounds? Even the negative results of laboratory tests, errors in the instructions for use and the lack of a declaration of conformity confirming that the manufacturer has carried out the conformity assessment procedure.

 

The vests with reflective materials were dangerous, they were not visible enough

Every second reflective vest examined in the laboratory had a low luminance coefficient. What does it mean? Lack of adequate visibility of the user, which poses a threat to his health and life when he is moving on the side.

 

In the case of reflections, no such irregularities were found, but there were objections to the instructions for use. For reasons of formal incompatibility, the inspectors also questioned 5 hearing protectors.

 

Most entrepreneurs have voluntarily removed errors. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection initiated proceedings in five cases.

 

So what do you buy reflections?

As advised by UOKiK experts, let’s watch out for gadgets. Companies often give out accessories that look like reflections. It is not known, however, whether they have the appropriate properties, because they have not undergone a conformity assessment procedure. Confirmation that they meet the requirements is a CE mark, placed directly on the reflector or on the attached label.

 

The instructions for use must be written in Polish. We should learn from it at least under what conditions it should not be used and how to store it so that it does not lose its properties.

 

Attention. Wear a reflector so that the headlights of the car illuminate. The lower, the better. Thanks to this, the driver will notify you in advance. Do not cover the scarf with a scarf or bag. Fix reflective elements on the side of vehicle movement.

 

Check the condition of the reflectors. If you have wiped the reflective tape on the clothing or backpack, replace it. If water got into the reflection, buy a new one because the old one lost its properties due to the moisture.

A set from Nike for runners on rainy, snowy and windy days

In the winter the weather does not spoil us, so it is worth supporting the training with the right equipment. Especially for you, the editorial staff of Polska Biega has tested the running kit from the Nike brand: the Air Zoom Pegasus 35 Shield, the Epic Lux Shield leggings and the Nike Therma Sphere Element.

 

Agnieszka Kwiatkowska (co-author of the Nadystansie.pl blog): I have been involved in running for several years now, which is why the selection of running equipment is very important to me. As a long-distance runner, I value comfort and functionality. I pay attention to details and I like to test different brands.

 

Thanks to the editorial staff of Polska Biega and the Nike brand I got a running set, which could certainly be a great starter set for every runner for the autumn and winter period. I will share with you my insights about each product: Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 Shield Water-Repellent, Epic Lux Shield leggings, and Nike Therma Sphere Element. I was able to test all the items of clothing in three weeks, the weather outside did not spoil, thanks to this equipment I tested the rainy, windy and even snowy weather.

 

First impression, very positive – the shoes are neat, streamlined and light. At EUR size 41 (26 cm inlay) weigh 255 g. My standard size of running shoes is 25.5 cm, but with this model, I do not feel any discomfort. The element that immediately catches the eye is the shoulder of a traditional binding, instead, we have a binding system with a welt. With one move, we can adjust the shoes so that they fit the foot. This solution makes it easier to lacing on cool and rainy days when we have gloves on our hands. The end of the “shoelace” is equipped with a “hook” and we can attach it to the shoe so that the string does not interfere while running.

 

The shoes used Nike Shield technology, a system that has the task of protecting against the penetration of water and wind with simultaneous, free air flow. The material from which the shoe was made is light, thin and actually waterproof. I had the opportunity to run in these shoes in the rain, deliberately went into puddles, and the sock after taking the foot off the shoe was still dry. What’s more, even when cleaning shoes, moisture did not get inside.

 

The upper is seamless, nothing hurts and does not rub the feet. The reinforced heel holds the footwell and gives a feeling of stability while running. I have a fairly wide foot, which is why my biggest problem is the fitting of the shoe in the midfoot area, in this model I felt comfortable. There is a lot of space for your fingers. Inside there are not too many sponges as in a typical training shoe, does it speak a plus? In my opinion, yes.

 

The shoes worked great both on dry and wet surfaces. The rubber sole provides a good grip. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 Shield I took to training on asphalt ground, forest but the beaten path and tartan treadmill. They have done very well with every surface. I would not take them in a typical trail area. The only downside is the feeling that the longer the training lasted, the binding system began to loosen. Fortunately, it can be quickly adjusted.

 

The manufacturer also mentions the sole soles used, the so-called Beveled Heel, which facilitates smooth rolling of the foot. Nothing more nothing less. During longer runs, I did not get any prints, and during the interval, training shoes were dynamic and springy. In this model, we can also appreciate the cushioning, which is not exaggerated and the shoe does not have the impression of being clumsy. This model will definitely be useful for every day, varied training. Although this is not a starting shoe, I would not have problems even taking him on the competition.

 

Despite the fact that the tested model is in cool, gray-black colors, it, fortunately, has reflective materials, which increases visibility after dark.

Reflective motion – Reflectives save lives

To be seen saves lives – the history of the reflex movement

Although I worked with visibility and reflexes (as a salesman and marketer in one of Sweden’s leading companies in the field of reflex manufacturing) I did not think so much about how I myself appeared for motorists. It doesn’t matter much, I thought. I see the cars and don’t have to go out into the street if there is a car. Although I always bore reflexes on me, I noticed that not many adults did so for the same reason.

I worked for several years with selling reflexes to stores and also noticed that the interest was pretty cool. No store invested in reflections or cared much about them. Neither they nor I really understood why reflections are so important.

Until I myself drove a car and was driving a man. The person went along a country road that I drive every week, to get to the stable where I take riding lessons. It is a narrow road without road lighting and it is crowded to meet cars. A little further on a straight, I see that there is an oncoming car. I keep myself far out of the way so that the meeting is easy. All of a sudden, as of nowhere, a person comes straight to me. It is a man who is out with his dog. At the same time, the oncoming car is getting closer. I hesitate and manage to stop the car on the roadside just in time to not drive the man with his dog. He cabins with my fist to me and calls me speed.

I kept low speed, below the allowed speed, when I planned for the meeting with the other driver. The person with the dog did not seem at all. Neither he nor the dog had reflections on them. Only when they were about 10-20 meters in front of me I see them. Just too short distance! I am extremely happy that I succeeded in stopping the car and very grateful that I kept a low speed.

This incident made me think carefully about this with visibility in traffic. The person in question saw me clearly and wondered why I was aiming to drive him. He did not see the car approaching behind him and for which I created meeting rooms. It made me realize that I cannot rely on myself alone. I need help from motorists by making me visible to them. I started working on teaching store staff and individuals how important it is with reflective materials. Interest was raised and more and more people began to understand that it is important to use reflexes. But reflexes were perceived as boring and there were not so many stores that wanted to take in and sell reflexes. The company I was working on did not sell to the final consumer.

I decided to open my own reflex shop. There was not a single reflex shop in the country (or the world) so it may not be so strange that reflections are not perceived as important (or fun). Numerous I drive Reflex movement which both informs about the important function of the reflex and sells all kinds of reflections, directly to the end users. Interest became enormous and I created collaborations with more manufacturers to get as wide a range as possible. Now everyone can easily and easily provide the type of reflex that is best suited for him or her. We have reflective vests and caps with reflectors, hanging reflectors, magnetic reflexes, hard reflections, soft reflections, reflections for dogs, reflex stickers…

My vision is to get adults to use reflexes to a greater extent. Parents are very good at providing their young children with reflections and children’s outerwear often have reflective fabrics. Onus adults (and young people), the clothes are often dark, so reflections make great use of us. Even if you live in illuminated urban areas you need reflexes. I, who is now extremely aware that there may be people I do not see the longest way, have had to slow down hard even at illuminated pedestrian crossings, just because I did not see the person who started to cross the road. Then it is important to understand that reflections are needed all year and not just in winter.

Being seen really saves the life!

3,600 new road signs will replace those damaged in Iasi

The indicator holder is covered with reflective foils to ensure their perception during day and night.

 

“The object of the acquisition is the acquisition of road signs, reflective materials, and related gripping systems, without the support of the road signs”, is shown in the tender specifications.

 

The municipality will acquire 45 types of signs, and most will be for “Stop Prohibited” (848 pieces), followed by pedestrian crossings (400) and pedestrian crossings (388), while at stations the bus will be fitted with 250 new indicators.

 

Companies interested in providing the devices must submit tenders by mid-December at the latest. After signing the contract, the winning company has four months to deliver the signs.

 

The new indicators will replace existing ones that are damaged or will be located to sign new traffic conditions approved at the committee meetings (introduction of unique meanings, intersections, parking spaces, pedestrian crossings, speed limitations, traffic lights, special traffic lanes, etc.).

 

“Some of the replaced road signs will be refurbished as far as possible and reused when and where it is needed,” said Sebastian, City Hall spokeswoman yesterday.

Specialized Reflectivenge S-Works, a hallucinating customization

If you do not know what to do this winter and you want to give a little pep to your bike, here is an article especially for you. You may not know Aaron Miletich, a product design engineer who graduated from Gonzaga University and now works in design at Apple.

Passionate about beautiful cars and especially Porsche, excellent photographer, he seems also keen on cycling since his bike is none other than an S-Works Venge VIAS.

In his spare time, he personalized his bike by redoing a complete decoration that is the fluorescent night. Between 60 and 80 hours of work will be needed to achieve this result and an estimated budget of $ 800/1000 for raw materials. But the result is there, a bike out of the ordinary!

By day, the result is already very nice, as you can see in the photos below from the Instagram account of Aaron Miletich.

To achieve this result, Aaron used two overlapping adhesive tapes:

Reflective tape V92 Reflexite

Transparent adhesive tape changing color slightly, at the base provided for Hoola Hoop!

The first layer of V92 Reflexite and a second layer of ribbon to change the color of each part. Each adhesive tape has been carefully cut and applied by hand, which explains the 60 to 80 hours of work required to reach the final result. This necessarily requires fingering, precision, and patience.

But the most impressive rendering remains in the dark, as evidenced by this video made by Aaron himself.

I will not go so far as to say that you can ride at night without reflective materials, but not far…