Reflective elements in pedestrians, design changes

There are fatal accidents when a driver strikes a pedestrian because he overlooked it. This happens especially in the village, at night, when the pedestrian moves on the road in dark clothes and on a dark background, when it is virtually invisible. I make one of the suggestions on how to deal with this situation.

Different reflective elements for pedestrians compared to one Euro coin. Reflective velcro tape. In the middle reflective tape with own source and flashing LEDs, also with Velcro. Below is the most commonly used reflective tape with an internal spring.

Special provisions on pedestrians

Pedestrians may walk along the side of the road or the edge of the road at most two side by side, provided that they do not endanger or restrict road traffic, especially in reduced visibility or increased traffic; this does not apply to persons moving on the shoulder or on the edge of the road on skis, skates or similar sports equipment, which can only move in a row. From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility, a pedestrian walking on the road or the edge of the road, inside and outside the village, shall have visibly placed reflective elements or wearing reflective safety clothing, so that it can be seen by drivers coming from both sides. This obligation shall not apply in the case of the transverse passage of the road at controlled pedestrian crossings or illuminated and uncontrolled pedestrian crossings.

Rationale:

By extending the obligation of reflective elements from outside the municipality to the municipality, pedestrians will be especially visible in villages where there are no sidewalks and use the road to move.

The obligation to be seen by drivers from both sides will eliminate the deficiency when the pedestrian had a reflective element only on his back, most often on his backpack. As a result, when walking along the opposite road surface not seen for incoming drivers.

By using the terminology from sunset to sunrise, which is common in aviation, we can easily and accurately determine the time from when to when it is required to use reflective materials.

To avoid unnecessarily burdensome pedestrians in well-lit city centers, this obligation is not at pedestrian crossings, in addition to footpaths. This also means that pedestrians without reflective elements will have to use pedestrian crossings as a priority.

10 road rules you must follow this fall

Summer has said “no” to the sunny and warm day, giving the relay to the next season. In autumn, lower temperatures are often associated with ground frost, fog, and reduced visibility.

All road users must be prepared for difficult road conditions by more frequent fogs, rain and, as a result, on wet or icy roads. It is better to be prepared than surprised, so the police are bringing ‘ten’ useful tips that will help to drive safely and reach a happy destination.

1. The most common mistakes of pedestrians – sudden entry into the road from the sidewalk without looking around, poor estimation of the distance and speed of the vehicle, crossing off the passage (often even cross four lanes), underestimating reflective tapes on clothing.

The right response – to anticipate, to cross the road at designated locations, to avoid risky sections, not to climb over railings, not to risk. The obligation of pedestrians walking on the side of the road or on the edge of the road to wear reflective elements or wearing reflective safety clothing not only outside the village but also in the village in low visibility.

2. Police Recommendation – Use reflective elements on the side of the body that faces the road (not the shoulder). Reflective items should be placed best close to the knees and at waist level, on the shoulders, cyclists also on helmets and bicycles. Reflective stickers stick to shoe soles, bikes, skates, helmets, scooters, school bags, crutches or strollers. Children’s clothing, school bags, and accessories equipped with reflective and fluorescent safety features.

3. The most frequent mistakes of cyclists – without lights, without reflective elements, cycling outside the village without a helmet (under 15 years also in the village), on the wrong side of the road and driving in groups side by side and driving under the influence of alcohol.

The right response – to keep track of what is happening around you and always make sure of safe passage, to give you a visible and timely signal of your hands-on changing direction, use of helmets and protectors, reflective elements.

4. Police recommendation – if parents take a child on a bicycle trip, the child must always be in front of them to be able to influence their driving by giving them a warning. Care must be taken to ensure that his health is adequately protected – by a helmet, limbs, reflective elements on clothing. In case of bad weather (iceberg, snow) use other means of transport.

5. Aquaplaning – there is more water between the tire and the road than the tread can handle, the car “floats” and becomes unmanageable.

Correct response – leg out of gas, depress the clutch. Align the steering wheel until the tire touches the road. Hold the steering wheel with both hands and do not risk overtaking.

6. Fog – difficult driving conditions with reduced visibility, wet road.

Correct response – reduce speed, increase the distance between vehicles. Switch on the fog lights, while driving in the columns, the first and the last in the row are sufficient to avoid blinds of other drivers.

7. Beast – risk especially at night and in the morning, unexpectedly and unpredictably.

The right response – avoid the obstacle at high speed. The consequences of skidding may be greater than the collision itself, especially when driving on a motorway.

8. Agricultural machinery – dirty road from mud and leaves, increased risk of skidding.

The right response – anticipate, reduce speed, pay particular attention to preventing heavy machinery.

9. Fruit pickers – trees on the roads attract “pickers”, comfortable bikes on the road, bikes, running children and adults in dark clothes.

The correct reaction of drivers – increase caution, monitor the situation, reduce speed.

The correct reaction of pantographs – reflective vests, belts, caps, whatever makes them visible to the driver and ensures that their “vehicles” do not endanger others.

10. Police recommendation – in difficult weather conditions to predict in particular, adjust speed to weather and your abilities, monitor the situation especially around stops, schools and shopping centers, where the movement of pedestrians and cyclists is increased. Give them a preference where they have it.

A driver without safety vest cause an accident in Easter

The 061 asks drivers with safety vest caution and collaboration to traffic accidents during Easter
The service Health Urxencias of Galicia-061 has asked drivers to use extreme “caution” when driving on the Galician roads during the holidays of Easter and its “collaboration” in case of witnessing a traffic accident .
Given the forecast of an increase in traffic from Thursday, the 061 has called for “caution” and pointed out that, once an accident occurs, it is “fundamental act properly to avoid increasing the number of victims.”
First, he pointed out the need to call as soon as possible to the emergency services, because “the person who is in the place of the accident can be very useful, as directed by medical personnel transmitted from the Central Coordination 061 “until the arrival of healthcare resources.
“It is necessary to provide the exact location of the accident site and the condition of the wounded so they can send necessary medical resources,” recall from the 061, while warning that, to assist, it is necessary to “park the car a safe place, away from the accident and emergency lights turn on “and put on your reflective safety clothing.
Another measure to be performed in addition to signaling the accident, turn off lights and removing the damaged vehicle keys and added considering the existence of dangers, such as outgassing, fires or electrical cables.
In any case, from the emergency recall that “what should never do is endanger life”, preventing further accidents. Unless there is new fire or collision, do not move any wounded as they could aggravate their injuries.
During Holy Week last year, the 061-Galicia attended a total of 96 people involved in 74 traffic accidents on Galician roads between April 1 and 5 of the same month. The largest number of attention was on the final day on Sunday, with 22 accidents.
By provinces, A Coruña was the one that registered more accidents, with 29, followed by Pontevedra with 22, Lugo, 14, and Ourense, where nine incidents took place.
In relation to victims, 65 percent of those assisted were men and 35 percent women. In addition, 20 percent were between 25 and 39 years.
In 83 cases the injured were taken to the appropriate hospitals, 11 people were treated at the scene and two died.
• Become View: To move you or do sports in low light hours, using reflectance. So you can see a driver 130 meters and has the ability to slow down and avoid an accident. Instead, you are no visible reflectance only 20 meters away, a space that does not give enough time for a driver to react.

Reflective safety clothing is very necessary

One hundred bikers learn to intervene in emergency Moan accident will participate, alongside some cyclists on a day of first aid. The objective is to reduce data motorists died performing a first effective intervention. So reflective safety clothing is very necessary.

“Last year was especially tragic for bikers, with many deaths, and is aware that a first rapid action in an accident can make the difference between saving a life or death,” explains Jodi Calvary, the group “Os Mata Par dales “Moan. Therefore this biker rock organized this afternoon the first day of biker emergency and first aid in the village. They do it with the essential collaboration of experts 3.0 Emergency Association.

So far some 80 have arrived, most motorbike users, but also some cyclists. The activities will take place tomorrow, from 16.00 pm in the pavilion Ribbon.

The event will begin with a presentation by the president of the cooperative and technical partnership in health emergencies, Javier Ferreira. “I will talk about the work to prevent accidents and how to act in case of bleeding or amputations occur after a disaster,” explained the reporter himself yesterday. They also explain how to practice the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or treating burns.

After the theoretical part five workshops will be held, also for attendees learn to practice CPR, bleeding or clog acts before a wounded with multiple injuries. It will also work on the essentials in a first aid kit and signaling aspects of security and the obligation to wear reflective garment or warning reflective triangles.

The most spectacular part is produced with a mock accident involving motorcyclists, members of the Local Police and Civil Protection Moan Congas. It will act in the case of a motorcycle accident with guardrail and operation will be used even a smoke machine, to add realism to the scene.

This day comes months after the death in 1304 of EP-Celia (Buru) of a biker who had hit Moan foot of a guardrail that was in poor condition and had not been replaced by a double barrier blonde as claimed for more than a decade by bikers from all over Spain as a measure of minimum safety ago.

Marches in 25 cities throughout the state clamored against the guardrails that are still common in most of the roads. The conference today is to educate motorcyclists and cyclists of the importance of wear reflective tapes on clothing and preparing to intervene in accidents before they reach fellow EMTs.