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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.

Save fluorescent jackets chickens from the accidental

Entrepreneurs in England have discovered a groundbreaking niche: safety vests for domestic fowl. The demand is high.

 

What tempted at first to smile turns out to be useful invention. The safety vest provides comfort and protection at the same time and also increases the visibility of the chickens at night. The idea came to the English company due to requests of some customers. John Paul explains: “Many of our customers keep the chickens in her garden and the last winter was very cold. Then, the customers have warmly recommended designing a cloak for the chickens so that they no longer have to freeze. “The reflective surface protection is also guaranteed by road. Thus, the company killed two birds with one stone.

 

The online shop from Oxford shire has everything you could wish the animal holder heart – and much more. Originally sold to chicken coops, but now the range has been enlarged. The safety vest by reflective fabric for our feathered friends came last October at the market. So far 1500 pieces around the world were sold.

 

The company had six prototypes for a vest elaborated that warm the chicken and in its normal activity should not restrict. The breathable, weather resistant fabric the outside reflects light and draws attention in traffic to itself. The inside is used for heating the chicken and consists, which was developed by NASA and serves as an excellent insulator. Even if the chickens are not planning any space mission, they will be protected from wind, rain and snow. Cost point for a vest: 20 francs.

 

“At first, the chicken ran backwards …”

In the UK, the company meets with big run – which is obviously one million households who own domestic hens. These holders also include Sandaled Ali. They reported positive experiences with the vest. “We were looking for something that keeps you warm our chickens in winter. Then we came across these fluorescent jackets. Initially we found it funny, but then it turned out to be very useful. When the chickens were wearing the reflective vest, she suddenly ran back, but after a few minutes, she got used to the new cloak. ”

 

If the trend from the United Kingdom should also be well received in Switzerland, be prepared, if you like a chicken should come at a joyride in the way!

 

 

 

ADAC calls safety vests back

They shine only 20 instead of 25 yards – therefore the ADAC has recalled hundreds of thousands of safety vests for school children. The specimens that were now distributed in southern Baden are, but not objectionable.

 

In the presence of Mayor Otto the first years of the Clara-school feature in Freiburg with the new vest on Wednesday; similar actions were recorded for example in Emending Fermat.

 

“I think you see it from properly cute!” Mayor Otto has gathered in the schoolyard for trial wearing the bright yellow vests. The action has a good reason: “all 17 minutes detects a child under 15 years of a car on German roads, and often only because it is not seen or too late,” says Volker, Chairman of ADAC. Therefore, the foundation “Gerber Engel” ADAC has launched together with the aid organization “Kinder” and Deutsche Post AG, the action “Traffic Detectives” to life, to make the journey to school for first graders even safer.

 

Dangers in the dark season

Are particularly high accident rates of young road users in autumn and winter, when darkness, diffused light and fog impair visibility? But at other times it is important to be always attentive on the road. How quickly can cause a little carelessness in an accident, as a six year old boy in Freiburg’s Riesel fled was hit by a tram and fatally injured showed, for example, in May 2006.

 

Around 16,000 schools in Germany should receive the school year a total of 750,000 West. Since the first delivery of the West produced in China but shone not 25, but only 20 meters wide, it is complaining that the ADAC but so that it will take with the nationwide delivery a little.

 

Receive new reflective vest in Freiburg 27 primary and special schools. According to the ADAC spokesman Thomas Wyle the sewage-graders have been already supplied with the new western version with full radiance.

More elegantly stowing warning reflective vests

From 1 July onwards the general warning vigilance (European standard EN 471) applies in Germany. For this purpose, the Group is presenting an interior idea that not only increases the safety of the vehicle occupants, but also serves premium requirements.

 

As the interior experts emphasize, many drivers know the importance of the safety vest. But their sight is anything but beautiful, since the reflective signal colors often contrast strongly with the noble surfaces of a high-quality interior. To ensure that drivers are no longer required to stow away the legally prescribed warning vests in the door pockets, the glove compartment or even in the footwall, the warning vests in the interior idea of ​​the Darla Group disappear in several small suspension units. These can be located, for example, in the center console, in the instrument panel as well as in the door panels and are therefore no longer visible. As a result, the noble look of the premium interior is not impaired by the bright neon colors of the warning vests and, in case of emergency, the life guard is nevertheless easy to find.

 

Level 1: Warning indicator after activation of the hazard warning light. If the hazard warning system is activated in the event of a breakdown, the occupants can, by touching, open the respective roof cover itself, then quickly remove their warning vestiges, overlap and then leave the vehicle. With an optical indication, which starts to light up when the warning light is activated, the Darla Group ensures that vehicle occupants also know exactly where the high visibility vest suspensions can be found even at night or in low light conditions.

 

The expert for interior systems of premium vehicles makes use of his leather competences, among other things. Thus, on the leather-clad areas of the cockpit only light-colored light arrows are visible, which indicate the exact position of the warning vest compartments to the occupants. This is made possible by backlit leather, in which the corresponding areas are penetrated by a translucent micro-perforation, which is not visible in the normal case. In addition, the edges of the covers of the warning vest compartments should also be illuminated for better visibility.

 

Stage 2: Automatic to wear a warning vest after an accident

In an accident where the airbags are triggered, the life-saving warning vests come out of the interior compartments at the same time and are ready to be used with lightning speed. According to the idea of ​​the automotive supplier, the airbag sensors should also immediately trigger the release of the warning vests during a crash. The principle is comparable to a sudden pressure drop in an aircraft cabin, in which the oxygen masks also fall automatically from folding compartments above the seats.

Also here, according to the idea of ​​the Darla Group, ensure the colored light arrows? And even in very poor light and visibility conditions, such as after an airbag shot, in which gases and talcum are thrown through the air and can obscure visibility. In addition, in an accident, the vehicle occupants are often in an extreme stress situation. The handle for the life-saving warning reflective vest is therefore to be intuitive, very fast and easy. The Darla Group is now looking for car manufacturers for the joint development of the interior idea.

Reflectors for pedestrians

German transport politicians dream like zero fatalities. For this purpose they have to decide but also unpopular things. For example, a duty-high visibility vest for pedestrians in the winter as implemented in the Nordic countries.

 

Stuttgart – The number of deaths is expected to rise in Germany this year for the second time in a row again – after a long period of decline. Experts expect about 3450 victims, 2014 were 3377. Almost 16 percent of traffic fatalities last year were pedestrians, more than a third of the 523 killed in traffic pedestrian died in the months of November to January. This figure could be halved, if you believe the studies that come from Nordic countries. Where it is dark in the winter especially long, are reflectors on clothes for pedestrian’s duty.

 

One reader, in Finland grew, told our newspaper, as the runs there: “Every year, in the fall of the great memories – Radio, TV, newspapers, everywhere, Embark visible – forget the reflectors not ‘!.” Even a child never let out the children without reflectors her grandmother. “She did well to us that they as adults during the day has its reflector in his coat pocket and in the evening reshot on tape, so that the hanging at knee level, because the amount the cars have their lights.”

 

Even a small plastic piece that reflects the light of the cars would help. According to Finnish studies, a motorist at night a passerby with reflector detect already 150 meters before. Without reflector is only 40 meters.

 

Prescribing want you in this country nothing

In Finland reflectors since 2003 duty in Germany, they have so far not been successful at pedestrians. School starters wear perhaps reflective safety vest and luminous satchel. Most adults, however, are without reflectors on the road – in winter also often even in dark clothes.

That it would be different better, one acknowledges the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Transport. “It would have a positive road safety effect if all would move only dressed with reflective and light-colored clothes in public places at night always”, it says. But not everything Am working was also appropriate.

 

France has a high visibility vests mandatory for cyclists

In plain language, Hereby introduce a mandatory reflectors as in Finland or excite at the federal level, we do not think the Stuttgart Department of Transportation. “We inform people about the safety by bright or reflective clothing,” said a spokesman. “People can then decide for themselves how they want to behave.”

 

Also in terms of the visibility of cyclists, are employed in this country to inspect and voluntary. Focus of awareness campaigns is the lighting on the bicycle. The General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) shows students for example by means of a dark tunnel, how bad cyclists are seen without reflectors and lighting.

 

In other countries there is stricter for cyclists partly. Under French law, for example, since October 2008, for cyclists a reflective vest mandatory outside built – at night and in poor visibility. On posters, he was photographed in a yellow safety vest with the slogan: “It’s yellow, it’s ugly, and it matches nothing. But it can save your life. “

Cyclist in safety vest check with their wheels

Before it goes to the first bike ride of spring, wheels should be thoroughly checked. Together with the police explained Prussia mascot at the stadium, how to do it correctly. At its own tricycle light was broken.

 

With a stern look Erwin Henchman Prussia looks at Mascot Günter. “On your bike light is broken,” says the traffic police educator in safety vest. Günter can hardly believe it. His green-white bicycle which visited the foal regular elementary school students of the city was a few months in the cellar. Now that spring is around the corner, Günter has dug out his tricycle back and invited all fourth graders to have control with him in a car fixed bicycles. The police came by and looked to see if everything is in order. Was once something is defective, the children got immediate help from members of the ADFC. They repaired the wheels. However, the response to the traffic was extremely hard maul.

 

“Starting in April, I’ll try to ride a bike to work,” says Mathis Wassermann. The police chief is an enthusiastic hobby cyclist and just could not resist when he saw Junkers tricycle. He immediately jumped on the vehicle and raced behind up and down. A colleague of bike season commented: “The proceeds from pretty.” may never absent in Wassermann the helmet. “I am already fallen twice and was glad not to hurt me. That is why it is important to wear a helmet and reflective vest,” he told the children. Most of them follow suit. The cooperation with the primary schools is not new for Prussia and the police. “Since 2012 we are committed to be the first club for road safety,” said Junkers supervisor Nadine. For two years Günter attends the training bike the fourth school year. For as much use were he and the police of the children the price “The Red Knight”. The Transport Festival should serve to make the children and their parents aware that a bicycle before riding in the spring must be thoroughly checked to ensure that nothing happens.

 

“If it cannot itself, help shops in maintenance,” said Erwin. It is important, for example, that the chain is not rusted. The brakes and the lights should work. Importantly not only the brake hoses should be intact, but also the small rubber with which the brake touches the tire. Has a bike stood long, possibly air has to be pumped into the wheels. “One should renew it every five years. Even if he does not have any visible damage, fine hairline cracks may have formed. Then, the helmet is no longer safe,” explains traffic educators Henchman. Since it is not yet properly morning and evening light, bicycles must have at least two reflectors per tire. Alternatively, it also does reflective strips that are attached between the spokes.

 

The children who came to Junkers traffic hard, had little defects on its wheels. As a reward, there was for them yellow safety vests, where Prussia’s mascot is ready.

Tower School received traffic safety vests from AC glues

For a few days they go now in the school: The new first-graders in safety vest have slowly adapted to life in the tower school glues. Also the way to school they become better and better, even though they are brought still mostly brought by the parents to class. But that is eventually no longer necessary – they can walk to school then cope alone. Whether by bike, the scooter or on foot – on the road, the youngest students must still take good care. Autumn comes by leaps and bounds and so slow it is outside also dark earlier.

 

Allowing students nevertheless are highly visible to other road users on their way to school, the Motor Club Leiden has carried out its Body protector’s action in the ADAC again. Nationwide distribute the local organizations of the Automobile Association a total of approximately 750 000 yellow reflective vest to first graders.

 

Also in Leiden distributed Horst, the Secretary and Christa, the main cashier of the automobile club ADAC glues together with Mayor Hans Reginald 100 reflective vests to the first graders, the tower school glues. Full of enthusiasm the children accepted the West and tried to also equal to. Angela Munch, freshly tilled new principal of the Tower School, thanked on behalf of the children, the teachers and the parents for this important donation.

 

This means that the parents can help the children can find their way on the road and thus inform, about the safety vest and other reflective fabric, there are tips below www.chinareflective.com.

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”.

Pedestrians in the dark must wear safety vest

Last year, six pedestrians without safety vest have been killed in the district of Schweinfurt in accidents. They had not been recognized in the dark on the road and motorists. This year, another pedestrian was killed. How should you protect yourself?

 

Within the city, the thing in the dark is quite simple – mostly, anyway. Pedestrians use the sidewalks, cross at crosswalks or traffic lights roads and have a sense of security. The pedestrian sees a car coming – the other way that is not often the case.

 

There are many ways to dress as pedestrians wrong in the dark. Or, the other way, it’s actually easier to increase the personal safety. Iona Berne lists three items: “reflective vest, triangle-cloth or foot and bracelets reflect.” A flashlight is also okay, but should be a pedestrian the cone of light obliquely downward directed to the street. “For motorists this is good to see,” says the acting as traffic safety consultant Police upper commissioner. But the life is not so ideal.

 

This is on the Highway Code

“Who goes on foot must use the sidewalks,” it says in paragraph 25 of the Road Traffic Regulations (RTR) apply. The road may only use pedestrian when the road has not yet walkway verges.

 

On the road applies: within built has to be passed on the right or left edge of the roadway. Outside built-up areas is the left verge duty (exceptions may be, for example, rocks or walls that rise directly at the left edge of the road).

“When it is dark, when visibility is poor or if the traffic situation so requires, must be passed one after the other.” Since the STVO knows no mercy.

 

From a legal perspective is likely a pedestrian, who is embroiled in dark clothes at night in an accident, always threatens a partial liability as a major contributor.

Appear exaggerated whom these instructions, a look at the accident statistics should throw: In 2015, 18 people in the district of Schweinfurt come in accidents killed. Six of them were traveling as a pedestrian “and have not been seen.” The time of the accident was in the evening or night hours, respectively.

Also this year is in the district of Schweinfurt, a pedestrian who could not be seen, died in an accident in the dark to death.

 

Schoolchildren, so recommends the policewoman, should always wear to school a light jacket – “it is indeed often the beginning of school year” – pay attention to the clothing or trailers with reflective tape sign. “Also during the west and Blinks should be supported because it is detected the better,” advises Iona.

 

But even the right clothing and the presence of a police officer does not protect forever. The road safety consultant is practice with school children’s behavior on the road. This includes the use of crosswalks. “We always tell the children that they should go only when an approaching car has stopped.” However, many motorists would not know. “The drive then but across the crosswalk because they think the children would have changed his mind,” the Upper Commissioner describes her experiences.