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Reflective elements are mandatory after dark

Poland is in 2nd place among European Union countries in terms of the number of children without safety vest dying in traffic accidents. According to a report by the Police Headquarters in Poland, there were 3210 traffic accidents involving children aged 0-14. As a result, 80 children died and over 3,500 children died, was injured. The vast majority of all accident victims among children aged 0-6 are vehicle occupants. In the case of children aged 7-14, the majority of fatal road traffic accidents were among pedestrians.

 

– Around 800 children are killed each year in the European Union. Only in Poland, as 2012 figures show, this is about 90 children. This problem so exists and is very significant – says Pewee, CEO of CUBE.ITG, a company which, together with Polish rally champion Kieta, promotes children’s reflections.

 

Reflective elements significantly increase the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on the road. Under the traffic law, every pedestrian is obliged to wear them, not only the child who is traveling at dusk outside the built-up area. There is a penalty of up to PLN 500 for missing a reflective item. According to the experts, sevenfold increase the chance that the driver will notice the pedestrian and thus be able to slow down or safely avoid him.

– Pedestrians who do not have reflective material, with a slight aura visible from a distance of 20 meters, with a reflective element are from 150 meters up to 300 meters.

 

Reflective elements are considered inter alia, Vests, lanyards, fasteners, and key chains. You can buy them in sports and paper shops, most supermarkets, health and safety stores or reflexes and gas stations. Many shops offer specially designed children’s reflective animal or animal cartoon key rings. The reflective element itself is not enough – just as important is its proper location.

– It is best to wear it on your shoulder or somewhere high on the leg. Then the driver has a chance to actually see this sign – says Pewee.

 

In September 2015, the CUBE.ITG Capital Group launched the “Reflected Kids” campaign in Wroclaw. Its purpose is to make children aware of the need to wear reflective elements on their clothing. Kieta, the four-time Polish champion in the general rally of the Polish Rally Championship, was urged to safety on the way of the pupils. He also handed out a reflective armband with the Rally Team logo and the “Family in the Form” social campaign.

Increase your child’s safety with reflective vest

A few gelds may be enough to save a pedestrian’s life. Reflective elements, such as vests or bands, make walking more visible than normal. Autumn is a time when it is darker, it is wet, slippery, and the streets are often misty. Visibility on roads drastically drops. Our educational action is “Safe Road to School”.

 

“One of the simplest ways to increase the safety of our children on the roads is to equip them with reflective elements,” says Gregory from PZU, our partner.

And explains why: – Even the best driver will not react at a stretch of 20 meters. And from this distance we are visible going down in the dark without glare. Reflective elements extend this distance to 150-300 meters. Let’s give drivers time to react – he explains.

 

Already today the traffic law says that children up to 15 years of age who move after dark in an undeveloped area where there is no sidewalk must be dressed in a reflective safety vest. – When they walk alone, we write a note to the court. When they are under the care of their parents, they generally end up explaining why the glare is so important, “says the cop.

 

But from the beginning of next year this rule will already apply to all pedestrians, regardless of age. Plans are high – up to three thousand. zł. For the time being, the police are trying to educate, distribute in schools and at various reflective meetings. The insurer gives schools money to buy glare, but also distributes such items on events such as the “Safe Zone.” – Even if it was to save a life of one.

 

Where to buy reflective elements

Reflective bracelets will be bought for a few zlotys (even for 2 zł). Reflective vests are a bit more expensive, but we can find them for as much as five zlotys.

Reflective items can be purchased both in traditional stores and over the internet. Allegro offers a lot of things that improve our security. There are also special online stores that sell a wide range of reflective items – reflective hats, headscarves, pendants, labels and bags. Thanks to the colors and the prints they will surely appeal to the little ones. We will find them on sites like

 

If we prefer traditional shopping, we will be reflecting in larger hypermarkets, but also in bicycles, motorbike shops, IKEA, and even some petrol stations (we should also have basic reflective vest).

I’m visible, I’m safe

238 first class children received glare as part of the “I’m visible, I’m safe” action. For the 13th time, the President of the City of Fresno donated reflective accessories not only to pupils but also to Fresno schools. The meeting took place on Tuesday 27 September in the Regional Center of Cultured Borderland Culture.

 

This year the children received coloring “Communication Education” and a set of reflective elements and lesson plans while schools got the equipment to carry out the signs for pedestrian crossing, reflecting handkerchief – aimed at improving the safety of children during various outputs.

Traditionally, the Police has prepared children’s contests for traffic rules with prizes (pendants, bands and reflective safety vest) funded by WORD.

 

Litter for children

The meeting summed up the presentation realized by FAMA Group Show “under the name of” merry and safe “, who talked about the dangers of basic communication, lying in wait for children on their way from home to school. Children very energetically and spontaneously participated in the show, willingly performed on stage, together with the actors sang songs, and choral voice together answered questions.

 

The action “I am visible, I am safe” is implemented within the program of the Mayor of the city of Fresno “I grow safe – reflective vest“. Its aim is primarily to take preventive measures to improve the safety of children and young people on and off school grounds and to prevent the risks to which a young person is exposed.

 

 

It is worth to take reflective vest at your car

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a first aid kit and reflective vest. It is worth to carry them, because they can save our lives. Drivers need to remember to bring a warning triangle when traveling. Otherwise, in the case of road traffic control, they may be fined from PLN 20 to PLN 500. The triangle is necessary in the event of a crash to be able to warn other road users of the event.

 

Fire extinguisher in place easily accessible

In addition to the triangle, the driver must also have a fire extinguisher. According to the rules, it should be placed in a place easily accessible if needed. In case of absence, the driver is also exposed to a general mandate.

If there is no fire extinguisher in the car, the diagnostic at the vehicle control station may decide that the car will not pass the technical test. The driver must then buy a fire extinguisher as soon as possible. Also check its expiry date. If it is exceeded, it would not be a problem, it is best to buy a new one.

 

However, contrary to the common opinion of drivers, when traveling in Poland, do not have to have in the car reflective safety vest. However, it may be useful, because it significantly increases safety when you need to change the wheel, for example, in a dimly lit night. The police, however, advise you to push your car on the shoulder or otherwise off the road.

 

– Even wearing a vest on you, we cannot forget about the imagination, especially as we have pierced the wheel on the left side of the vehicle. In such a situation, let us put our car in a safe place before we start to change the wheel – calls Mares from the Road Traffic Office at the Headquarters of the Police. He adds that a reflective vest is not required by law, but it is worth having – we are visible from it at a distance of up to 200 meters. Without a waistcoat the driver will notice us at a distance of 40 to 100 meters, provided he has well positioned lights.

– Car traveling 90 km / h. If we are wearing a reflective vest, we give others more time to react appropriately – says Mares.

 

Contrary to popular opinion, car drivers do not have to have in the vehicle also the first aid kit. Nevertheless, it is better to equip it. In accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, a person involved in an accident in which he or she is injured should immediately provide the necessary assistance and call the police and the ambulance. The driver who participates in the incident and does not provide assistance to the victim is subject to penalty of a fine or imprisonment.

– If the driver has a first aid kit and can give first aid, it significantly increases the chance that the injured person will survive in the accident – says Mares.

 

First aid kit may prove useful not only to help others.

“It may happen that the help will be provided to us by another driver, using the first aid kit that will be found in our car,” says Jack, medical rescuer, Allenton Baby Academy consultant “With a Safer Pharmacy.”

However, the regulations stipulate that in some vehicles the first aid kit and reflective triangle must be compulsory. This is true even in the case of passenger cars that drive as taxis. In addition, the first aid kit must be equipped with a personal trainer for driving lessons. It should always be included in the equipment of buses and trucks, as long as they are used for the carriage of passengers.

 

 

 

Reflections for pedestrians – What does the driver see

From 1 September, pedestrians going after dark outside the built-up area will be required to wear reflective elements. How important this change was argued during the “Reflection” action on the Poznan Tor.

 

Police statistics on the autumn-winter period are absolute. – Half of the fatalities on our roads are pedestrians. Sometimes it is a miracle to avoid tragedy – says Raffia, provincial police chief in Poznan.

 

Statistics cover all deductions: both day and night, people with and without reflectors.

– The highest number of fatalities is in the 40 to 60 age group. They are people who have not yet had to wear reflective vest. The youth already had such elements, notes Picot Florey, the governor.

 

The importance of making changes can be seen on Tuesday evening at the Poznan Tor. It shows the distance from which the driver sees a moving column of people with and without reflective elements at night. The second presentation consisted in counting mannequins while passing.

 

How much does it give you a retro reflective safety vest, and also an experiment by TVN 24 reporter? Pedestrians with a glare are visible from almost 100 meters, while a man in a black jacket appears in front of a mask unexpectedly, a dozen meters in front of the vehicle.

Children got reflective vests – be safer

Such actions are not so cool as simply needed, “said Jolanta Kupczyk, Head of School and Pre-School Team in Górki Śląskie. Recently amended traffic regulations apply to all pedestrians who, after dark, are moving in undeveloped areas, are obliged to use reflective elements. This is to improve road safety.

 

Equipping students in reflective vests is not a new idea in the commune of Nędza. – In previous years, they were sent to older students, this year we decided to give them first class. Every child such a reflective element should have, it is a matter of safety, and the best, most visible vest is – said the head of the commune of Národs Anna Iskała.

 

Until now, the use of pedestrian reflectors on the side of the road has been compulsory for children up to the age of 15. This obligation now covers all pedestrians on the underside of the road. When it gets dark, each of them should be fitted with any reflective element so that it is visible to the driver.

 

About the safety on the road and not only told the police officers from the police station in Racibórz Kuźnia. The school also visited Sznupek – mascot of the command. – It is important for children to understand that reflections are really important. Especially now, in the autumn and winter, when it gets darker. New regulations are not just another requirement to be fulfilled. Reflective safety vest actually increase safety because they make it visible on the road that the driver can react quickly enough, “said the youngster. Radosław Rolka, District Police Commissar in Racibórz Forge. A pedestrian who travels in darkness without glare, the driver can see only 20 meters away. Visible reflectors increase this distance to more than 150 meters.

 

A great attraction was a show for the children prepared by the firefighters of the OSP from Misery. Students could see, among others. What is the car body cutting equipment used in roadside rescue when injured are stuck in the car. Each student could also see what the fire truck looks like inside. “The kids see the tie, but they rarely have the chance to meet firefighters, see the equipment they use to save people’s lives,” said Leszek Pietrasz, President of the Board of the Municipal Branch of the TSO Union in Ned. “Anyway, children should be equipped with knowledge of firefighting, security, human help,” he added.

 

“We had a lot of happiness and joy,” admitted the young Maj. – Many interesting things we learned today! Said Kevin’s colleague. “Well, for example, how to cross the road,” Maja added quickly. – And thanks to these vests we will not lose, because we will be visible! She said. “And the driver can see us quickly,” Kevin added.

Reflective vests with the coat of arms of the Commune of Nędza will also be supplied by high school students in Nida, Babice and Zawada Książęca.

What do you need for Safe Vacation?

There are Warm rays of sunshine, the sound of waves hitting the shore and hot sand. Who would not want to break away from work and take a short break over the Baltic Sea? However, before we realize such a scenario, we need to keep in mind a few basic things and safety equipment.

 

Have you made a decision? Let’s go! If you have chosen the purpose of your trip to the Polish sea, you are most likely to get there by car. At this stage it is worth remembering a few things. We often forget that our car also requires proper preparation. Therefore, before traveling make sure to check tire pressure, oil level and refrigerant. Be sure to make sure all the lights and indicators are working, and no part of the car will raise your doubts. If you have them – go to the workshop for a review.

 

Everything works? Do not forget also about the appropriate equipment: car kit, reflective vest, or warning devices – not all you should but also you must have in the car. If everything works as it should, and in the car everything is in place, it’s time to set out.

 

The right luggage is the basis

Although it may seem that “it’s just Polish sea”, the right luggage is a necessary part of a successful trip. Of course everyone has to take into account personal preferences, but some things are universal. You will definitely need a rain jacket, warm sweatshirt, swimsuit and light clothing for hot days. In addition, every responsible traveler should bring a well-equipped first aid kit. It is good to have more advanced accessories with you: a breathing mask and a life blanket.

 

But dress and first aid kit are not all. It is also worthwhile to ensure adequate protection from the sun. Let us remember that it is worth to take the umbrella and the windscreen to the Baltic. For all of this, let’s remember about the right sunscreen that is adapted to our skin as well as the hydration of the body. Do not stay too long in the sun, because it can end with a sun stroke.

 

Safe seaside relaxation

If we were able to remember all the things and finally reached the desired Baltic, then we can indulge in blissful laziness. However, remember that with the sea there are no jokes, so we only swim in the area guarded by WOPR rescuers and safety vest. Especially since the most common circumstance of drowning is bathing in unguarded but undefended. Second, under no circumstances do you combine rest with alcohol. We do not push ourselves too, because our body need not be accustomed to exercise, and then it is not difficult for the accident.

 

Lights and reflective vests for unprotected road users

Bicycle is becoming increasingly popular means of transport, and cycling trips are a favorite way of spending free time. There are also people who take the bike for their sporty passion, or they think that a wheelchair is a great alternative to a car or public transport. To enjoy the holiday comfort and pleasure of riding a bike, police officers from the Social Prevention Team of the Police Headquarters in Lublin, 27.07.2017, carried out preventive actions, as part of the campaign “Turn me on safety”, in which they gave bikers lamps and Reflective vests, funded by the foundations of KGHM Polkas Mired SA.

 

Since pedestrians are also particularly vulnerable groups in road crashes, police officers also hand out reflective vests at the time of the crash, and resemble the basic principles of how to navigate the road. The action met with great acceptance and satisfaction. Thanks to lighting and reflectors, people will be more visible and thus safer on the road.

 

Taking into consideration the high interest in the activities and the visible on the road improving the awareness of people who are increasingly moving with safety vest, reflectors and efficient lighting, the Libyan police announced the autumn resumption of action.

 

– The policemen also recall that one of the most important rules of road safety is to: be visible and visible. The amended Road Traffic Law requires all persons who, after dark, to move in undisturbed areas, must use reflective elements. A cyclist, or pedestrian, who moves at dusk without glare, can see the driver at a distance of about 20 meters. Visible reflections increase this distance to over 150 meters – says the young asp.

 

Remember, however, wearing such items is not only a duty, but above all our safety! One small reflective tape can save our lives.

 

 

Traffic will distribute this year 2000 vests to pedestrians

Person over 65 years of age, dressed in dark clothing that walks near his house alongside roadsides, without a reflective vest and crosses outside the pedestrian crossings. It is the most common profile of fatalities due to abuse in Galicia, one of the accidents in which the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) focuses its awareness campaigns. So far this year, five pedestrians have died in the community, wounded by a vehicle, which in only two months accounts for 35% of the 14 fatalities in all of 2015.

 

None of them wore a vest, so from Traffic they have decided to reinforce the awareness of the pedestrians about the importance of making themselves visible to the drivers with a joint campaign with the Junta that includes the distribution of 2,000 vests during this year -400 before Week Santa- and talks in the town councils, especially in those that concentrate more black points of outrages. It will be an information campaign in which it will not be fined, although in the cases of recidivists “other measures will have to be taken”, according to warned yesterday the Government delegate in Galicia, Santiago Villanueva.

 

Traffic last year designed a risk map of abuses involving half a hundred Galician town councils. As explained yesterday by the Lieutenant Colonel of the Civil Guard Association of Traffic in Galicia, Javier Molino, the actions in the most conflictive nuclei with the reinforcement of the surveillance or the improvement of the infrastructures explain that in the current map only repeat five municipalities, despite the fact that the total number round again half a hundred when analyzing the 170 serious and slight violations of 2015.

 

The dispersion in Galicia, the aging of the population and the complex road network – with 17,000 kilometers of main network and 55,000 of interurban and local – are, according to Villanueva explains, the causes that explain the high numbers of abuses in the community although it qualified That the 14 pedestrians killed in 2015 are three less than the previous year and 72% below the 50 recorded in 2005.

 

Molino points out that these “singularities” place Galicia five points above the national average each year in terms of deaths due to abuses. For this reason, it is important to insist that users use these elements also when it is daytime – not only from dusk, when it is obligatory due to the loss of visibility – in order to avoid any failure of the driver.

 

In the educative talks, the agents will remind the elderly people of the importance of always wearing a safety vest and also walking on the left and in case there is always a circular walk through it. This group is the most vulnerable to abuse by having less mobility to react and less vision to calculate the distance of the vehicle. In addition to the talks focused on this group, for Lieutenant Colonel Molino it is “fundamental” that the environment of the elderly remind them how to walk and cross the road. In the same vein, the head of Traffic in A Corunna and head of the DGT in Galicia, Victoria Gomez Debarred, said that “family support” helps to overcome the “rejection” of the elderly to the vest for being “a Flashy garment “but that can be your” lifesaver “.

 

The Ministry of Environment will put the 2,000 vests of the campaign available to the agents, an action included in the road safety plan 2016-2020 of the Junta that also plans to build 170 kilometers of pedestrian paths. The Ethel insisted that nothing can substitute “the caution” of pedestrians and drivers. In the case of the latter, lowering the speed to 50 km / h where there are houses and people transit reduces by half the number of pedestrians killed.

 

 

A brochure collects safety tips for cyclists.

The Government of Navarra has published a brochure, with the motto “Live safely by bike”, with safety vest and recommendations for cyclists, a group that between 2010 and 2015 has recorded 169 accidents in Navarra, with 12 people dead, 38 severe injuries and 124 minor injuries.

 

The triptych, which has been edited 32,000 copies, has versions in Spanish (24,000 units) and Esker (8,000 units), emphasizes the use of helmet, visibility (lighting, clothing and reflective), avoiding distractions (Use of mobile phones and headphones) and not to drive under the effects of alcohol and / or drugs.

 

It will be distributed in educational centers, health centers, cycling clubs (through the Cycling Federation of Navarre), bicycle sales and repair shops, Polo Park, and other entities and groups related to cycling. The publication of this publication is one of the initiatives taken within the working group on cycling safety created a year ago in the framework of the Navarre Road Safety Strategy.

 

Helmet use reduces mortality by 85%

As regards the helmet, the publication recalls that its use is always mandatory for children less than 16 years of age and, in the case of older people, when traveling by road. The hull must be well secured and must be approved by the EC. As he recalls, helmet use reduces mortality by 85% and risk of head injuries by 70%. Distractions are the first cause of accident and the elements that are most frequently involved in it are the mobile phone and the headset. In addition, the use of both objects is prohibited when cycling.

 

Ensuring visibility is another of the recommendations, since some of the accidents occur because drivers do not see cyclists. To do this, remember the need to install lighting on the bike. Specifically, the regulations in force require a white position light on the front, a red position light on the rear, and also on the rear a red reflector that is not triangular.

 

Also recommend wearing light clothing, especially yellow or orange of high visibility and, if possible, use reflective vest. Finally, reference is made to the consumption of alcohol and drugs, indicating that the driving of bicycles under the effect of these substances constitutes a serious fault. The maximum permitted alcohol rate is 0.25 mg in expired air.