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Drivers in safety vest use new Ice Screen screens light

The Italian Givi presented at the last trade fair of Milan a new range of high-tech deflectors for motorcycle and scooter. Except wearing a safety vest to keep visibility, when they cross the lights of an automobile, its windscreens and bubbles “Ice Screen” illuminate in blue. An obvious security advantage for night and winter trips!

 

When riding a motorcycle or scooter, good visibility on the road reduces considerably the risk of road accidents. In the absence of democratization of the yellow vest, so-called “high visibility” solutions have multiplied: retro-reflective inserts, switched to intelligent materials and even LEDs. With its latest innovation, the Italian Givi pushes the concept a little further…

 

In the framework of the last EICMA fair in Milan, he introduced a new concept of front defroster stamped “Ice Screen”. The idea is as simple as it is effective: when the device is illuminated by traffic lights moving in the opposite direction, it emits a powerful blue light that resembles a neon light like reflective material. Its traditional role, protection against wind and rain, is thus doubled with an active safety feature!

 

This innovation has just been released from Givi cartons and is only available for 2 models: the Honda CB 500 F (2016) and the Honda SH 125i (2012-2016) scooter. The complexity of manufacturing (application of pigments on edges and new polishing technique) also prevents its use on large surfaces: it will be necessary to wait to see disembark Ice-shields high-protection protection.

 

The new Givi Ice Screen range is developed on the basis of the standard models, it benefits from the same advantages, starting with its simplicity of adaptation. Each bubble or windscreen is mounted on the original fasteners thanks to a supplied hardware kit. Motorcycle can drive it safety with reflective vest and use this new accessory. While waiting for the release of a version for Yamaha T-Max 2017, the models for CB500F and Sh125i are displayed at the respective prices of 142.60 and 70.10 €.

Reflective material for safety significance

I am aware that I throw stones in glass houses, but why cannot more pedestrians and cyclists using reflective vest ? It’s a cheap life insurance.

 

Rain, bad weather and darkness are a lethal combination for all road-users. Now the autumn is about to replace the winter, so it seems to be even darker and gloomier when the sun goes down. The little light is absorbed effectively by the powers of darkness. Therefore, it is especially important to ensure that it is visible.

 

In a short drive, which was only a few kilometers long, in the central city last week occurred some incidents that could have ended badly. The first came at a crosswalk. A woman in dark clothes, drivers can’t see clearly when she standing on the roadside. She looked obviously our car, thought well that we saw her in the least bad light from the streetlights, and stepped right out.

I saw the woman, and there was never any danger. But if I run any faster or if she had more urgent it could have gone badly.

 

Three crossings away was the next incident. A child with a bike would go across the street, but just looked at us as we approached the crosswalk. I stayed; of course, the child began to walk but did not bill that came from the other side. The driver of the car did not at first see the baby; I had a horrible feeling in the body but at the last moment slowed the car. The boy or girl never saw the other car but walked blithely on.

 

Had the baby reflexes? No!

As I sat in the car, I thought of a story I did for the next ten years ago. Hansson, who was adviser to the NTF for several years, he demonstrated with a simple example of the big difference between using reflective accessory or not.

He had dark clothes and stood 75 meters from the car in a parking lot in although the lighting was the glimpse was Hansson only as a vague shadow. We turned off the lights and when we lit it again, Putte had taken on a reflective vest and seemed just fine.

 

Image-wise, it was simple and good. Nothing revolutionary, with a clear proof that the little fabric and reflective material can save lives.

Two comparative pictures said it all, far more than the classic 1000 words.

Imagine if more looked and thought to?

But it is not too late. All we can do better. Not least, I do.

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.

The importance of wearing a yellow vest

Now, before leaving college, children are required to take that piece of tissue that is “yellow, ugly reflective tape, that goes with anything, but that can save their lives.”

 

After the village road safety, organized mid-September to college in favor of grades 3 and 4, the Community of agglomeration, which made road safety among young college students one of its priority areas of intervention last Tuesday organized a day dedicated to safety in school transport, to this time, students from 6th and 4th.

 

Now, all college students have yellow vests offered by the Urban Community. Remember, these schoolboys were offered in September 2009, on the initiative of James Mayor by the Community of municipalities in the canton, reflective armbands. It was designed to be worn day and night by children taking school transport. Unfortunately, this device does not have the success it deserved.

 

More ugly but seeing

The yellow reflective vest, bigger, uglier, but more light, he will be more focused this time?

It is with these words that those responsible for school transport of Cali and the General Council came to defend its port Tuesday. Whether James, elected community in Cali and delegated to the school transport, and Patrice, executive transport to the General Council. “Since last Thursday, the day of distribution of these safety vests, college students do not leave the college without having necessarily covered,” said Christophe FLOREAN, principal of the college.

 

During the day, the 6th was supported by a driver-trainer, who detailed their safety rules and instructions in and near a car. The session ended with a vehicle evacuation exercise ‘out fast. “Young 4th, in turn, were supported by a service representative “transport” of the General Council of the Gironde for a theoretical presentation on safety rules, responsibilities, legal framework.

Yellow vest and the puzzle of the inputs and outputs of schools

How secure around schools at entry and exit hours of the students? In the presence of yellow reflective vest, the mayor added by the year-end CCTV cameras in more than a dozen schools. A measure which some families are infuriated by the lack of civility of motorists would have welcomed.

 

Another fifteen minutes before the end of the class, but there is already no free parking space Street Kortrijk. “It’s like this every day,” says Nathalie. Not only 15 h 30, but also the morning hours as well as supervising meals, “the worst remaining on Wednesday at 11: 30 pm” because the 240 children in safety vest of primary school de Lisle without exception leave the establishment.

 

In a one-way street, with parking spaces scattered on both sides, the inputs and outputs cause students to fail caps and irritations. Wearing the vest for the second year, Nathalie agrees: “Some do not hesitate to block access to individual garages, others settle double-parked with their hazard lights…”

 

“You can never park,” says Sophia (mother of a student of CP) who prefers to come off. “And every year, I think it’s getting worse,” Corinne abounds attending school for ten years. “It’s simple: they take school for a Drive!” And on the other side, in the nursery, the situation is no better. Street Dr is even closer, the school gates are located just before a bend and parking is even more restricted, some drivers do not hesitate to stop on the sidewalk, forcing pedestrians to take the floor.

Far from being an isolated case

 

To compel more civil, the mayor announced that nearly 14 schools would be equipped with CCTV cameras by the end of the year. Ultimately, the goal is also to power video-report offenders. If many parents in this neighborhood of Equality are in favor of this measure, judge for his part that “this is abuse.” “After dropping my daughter, I’m going straight to work: I am therefore obliged to take my car,” she pleads. “I think the solution is to take into account the flow of vehicles and would provide is a small parking lot with reflective tape signs.”

 

“There are places in the streets around” replied Sebastian, taking for example the streets of Warsaw,” you just take the trouble to walk 300 to 500 meters.  “An argument which few parents conductors are sensitive, especially the return of bad days … And the school is far from an isolated case.

The safety vest with reflective tape: a new safety for bikers

At a time when we are talking about the bad numbers of road safety and the protection of motorcyclists, they will be able to equip themselves with a safety vest with advanced technology.

 

As the government tries to sensitize bikers to safety, especially with its new standards imposing the yellow reflective vest and homologated gloves, the Hi-Airbag Connect makes its appearance. Bikers themselves admit that driving in agglomeration is becoming more and more difficult and dangerous, so any new protection will be welcome. Because they already have complete equipment, from helmets to boots to a jacket with back protector, the airbag is an additional weight protection to limit the trauma of the spine.

 

There are already airbags, but these were equipped with a strap that had to be hung on the handlebars and sensors in strategic places. But this concept could be activated in case of false movement, the solution was not ideal. In addition, if the biker forgot to hang his waistcoat, this one had no more interest. With the Hi-Airbag Connect, everything is simpler. It is worn as a classic waistcoat in reflective fabric but has a microprocessor that analyzes all the movements of the motorcycle. If a behavior no longer corresponds to the recorded parameters, the gas cartridge is triggered and the airbag inflates in 120 milliseconds.

Yellow vest does not unanimously for the two-wheeler users Vosges

In a few months, the bikers will have the obligation to hold a vest and will even wear it in an emergency. This new measure is far from unanimous among users of two-wheelers.

 

The decree fell to the Official Gazette in May: from January 2016, all bikers will have a yellow reflective vest. From a practical standpoint, motorbike drivers will wear while driving or they stow it in a compartment of their motorcycle. A priori, the legislation still leaves them a little freedom. However, during an emergency stop of a two-wheeler, the law could not be clearer: users should wear this vest when he fined the edge of the roadway. Otherwise, the fine will be salty. Indeed, the offender will go to the fund by paying € 135 HP. And like motorists, if the rider performs outputs without having with him his tidy vest somewhere in his craft, again, it will pay cash his failure to do so: 11 €. That said, no deduction of points is expected. “Thank goodness,” is tempted to say many seeing bikers with skepticism the implementation of this decree. Moreover, departmental leaders of the French Federation of bikers angry (FFMC) does not mince words to mark their opposition to this new regulation, “If a yellow vest could save lives, we would know,” said Franck Noël, Vosges coordinator for the FFMC. The same man says studies have been conducted regarding the wearing of this famous vest. And according to him, the results speak for themselves: “It does not improve the visibility of motorcyclists on the roads. “Jean-Claude Martin and Christophe, respectively former coordinator and deputy secretary of the FFMC, this new outfit would even be a disadvantage:” There are already many people who wear these vests roadsides, including all those working for public works companies. Those worn by two-wheeler users would be drowned among others. ”

 

For Jean-Claude Martin, if the Inter ministerial Delegate for Road Safety has released this measure, it is only for one and the wrong reason: “If a good conscience.”He added a bit provocative:” I do not take him vest with me when I go out on a motorcycle. Just to see if it makes me a plum! “For Christophe, the decree is downright synonymous with financial waste. For him, if the state should invest money to make roads safer as much to do in more concrete things: “It would be more interesting than each rider gets help to buy a CE approved equipment.”

 

“As a sticker on a windshield”

Luc, President of Moto Club images, is on the same wavelength. He too is against the trivialization of this outfit: “Too many signals kill signaling,” says the manager but felt that motorists assimilate this vest, become too recurrent, in a vulgar sticker placed on a windshield. The notion of caution would be completely lost. Luc, the interest of this decree is tiny: “We will not wear this vest once it is down, having had an accident. Normally it should be used when we perform an emergency stop on the roadside. But on a 2 X 2-way, it’s not possible … At most, the safety vest can be useful if you need to signal danger and temporarily secure traffic at the scene of an accident in the meantime the forces of ‘order. ”

 

Obviously, the new measure is far from unanimous. And for many bikers, it does not address the causes of road accidents of two-wheelers. Suffice to say that the results of road safety, in the months following the implementation of the decree, will be scrutinized carefully…

The absence of yellow jacket costs 487 Euros to the conductive

In Amiens, it is verbalized for no yellow vest … Then to be out of her car at the time of control without yellow safety vest!

 

Amelia, 23, is angry. She does not know how to get out of this incredible situation.

It all starts the night of 25 January 2014. Around 15 pm 0, police gave him the order to stop his vehicle rue Charles, near the cinema in Amiens. She runs. “They asked me for my license, checked my insurance, etc. “Said the law student. Then “they asked me if I had my yellow vest. I look in the glove box, everywhere, I cannot find. One of the two policemen told me he might be in the trunk. I go out and checked, one of them illuminating the chest with his torch. “No yellow vest trace. The young woman is verbalized for this absence, and that of the security triangle, 90 euro fine.

 

The fine comes. She disputes the extent that she realized meanwhile that the triangle was good in the car, stored in a place provided for this purpose in the trunk. The protest is denied, the fine increases to 112 Euros. She rules.

 

On October 21, a new fine arrives in his mailbox: 375 Euros. “I did not know what it was!  “. Amelia went to the hotel taxes for more. “Being out of the immobilized vehicle on the roadway by driver unlined jacket compliant emergency stop.” Basically: be released without reflective vest to go check it was not his vest in the trunk! And the fine is increased…

 

The student went to the police to try to solve this problem, without result. She finally told his case to a lawyer.

Soon compulsory yellow vest in school transport

The County Council is considering, from the 2016 school year, to make the port due reflective vest to ride the bus. Meanwhile, an awareness campaign will be launched. What do you think?

 

I n September 2010, the County Council endowed students via departmental lines of school transport a fluorescent safety vest. Five years later, it is clear that the yellow vest with reflective tape remains mostly in the binders that is endorsed by the college … This measure is nevertheless part of a program to strengthen the security of 12,000 students Lot- et-Garonne delivered daily to their establishment.

 

Publicity

Partnership with SU Agen

The Departmental Youth Council had the idea of an awareness campaign in partnership with SUA. Five players (George, Taylor Paris, Quentin Bethune Pierre and Corentin) therefore posed alongside twenty young departmental advisers, to encourage students to wear the vest.

 

Nicolas Lacombe, vice president of the County Council in charge of school transport, and Laurence, Vice President in charge of citizenship, also were on hand Tuesday in the stands of the stadium, which hosted the photo session serve to illustrate posters and flyers that will soon be distributed in the schools of the department.

 

But the tone might harden from the school year 2016, since the County Council is considering making the wearing of the safety vest payable as well as the school board to ride the bus.

Yellow vests and gloves approved: new obligations for bikers

In principle already in the trunk of any car since 2008, the yellow reflective vest will also have to find prominently in the top case s of motorcycles. Beginning this January 1 and under penalty of a 1st class ticket (17 Euros), moped users, scooters and motorcycles will, indeed, be holders of this equipment. They must wear it only during emergency stops. And in case of non-compliance, they will face a fine range, this time to 135 Euros.

 

This measure designed to make it more visible this category of user closes for now the long debates on this vest that bikers came close to having to take permanently wheelchair. The decision was even announced in 2011 during a committee on road safety (IRB) before a turnaround in 2012 under pressure from his many opponents … actually, almost majority of PTW users. “Motorists forget that one exists. Then they probably would not have seen we better with a permanent fluorescent held on the back, “said Marc Bertrand, in charge of Road Safety at the French Federation of Angry Bikers (FFMC). Satisfied with the abandonment of the previous provision, it remains unsatisfied with this new choice. “It is better convinced of the relevance of that measure to force it through sanctions, as has been decided,” he said.

 

Yet another mandatory provision will affect that category of users: they will soon have to wear approved gloves with reflective tape. In preparation for the Council of State decree is expected in the coming days. This new provision does not find more favor with the FFMC. “For years we are campaigning for the reduction of VAT on motorcycle equipment to facilitate their purchase. This is what is expected to better protect this category, “said Marc Bertrand. In 2014, among users of motorized two-wheelers, the road was 22,000 wounded and killed 790 people.

 

The case of “urban scooter”

If the bikers did not wait for the next issue of the decree to develop gloves, this is not always the case among the ‘urban scooter.” “They are former drivers who do not feel the soul of bikers!” To avoid traffic jams, many of them have indeed swapped four wheels for two-wheelers without changing the “dress code”. “They refuse to equipment that would protect them, but we must convince them to do it,” insists the responsible road safety association, which welcomes another measure: from 1 February as part of an experiment four years, the motorcycles in safety vest will be able to travel between two lines of cars under certain conditions in Île-de-France, Gironde and the Rhône. A practice is already widespread particularly on the Paris ring. But, as recognized, this mode of driving will be taught in driving schools.