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School in sight. Kids in view

Under the motto “School in sight. Kids in view. “Is the safety campaign for first graders this year. Wearing reflective clothing gives children and parents additional security when, in the fall, many first-graders master the way to school for the first time. Westerner Hildebrand of the ADAC regional club Automobile Touring Club Ravel and Frisian Wedded now gave safety vests to the class teachers Alexia Kroger and Sonja Feints at the elementary school Cornerback elementary school in the ADAC Foundation safety campaign, which immediately equipped their students with it.

The mobility officers of the elementary school Blackthorn, Christine Lack, and Elisabeth Motherliness, had also invited Eu gen Schneider of the police prevention team, who pointed out that a safety vest with reflective fabric significantly contributes to better visibility and people are seen in the dark from a distance of 140 meters. He asked the children to always wear the vest. This is a matter of course for many Cornerback elementary students. As school secretary Sabine Walkaway has observed, third and fourth-grade children also wear these vests on their way to school. The handing over of the vests in Blackthorn forms the regional prelude of this ADAC action.

In total, in the Frisian Wedded and Ravel 265, safety vests are distributed to the students. The vests are delivered to the schools by the cooperation partner of the ADAC, the forwarding company DHL.

ADAC distributes safety vests in Berger elementary schools

The protection of children in traffic has been a major concern of the ADAC and the Deutschmark Post Foundation for many years. That is why both institutions are equipping elementary schools with yellow safety vests again this year under the motto “School in sight, Kids in view”.

After the schools in Frozen and Bioengineering, which were presented last week, yesterday it was the Gerund- and Salesclerk Iceberg and the Frobisher-Thomson-Scheduled in Schrodinger. As over bigger of the useful outerwear was the traffic officer of the local club Engage, German Noway, in use. Sven Schulz, the headmaster of the Gerund- dun Salesclerk Iceberg, explained in the first two classes, which in total comprise about 50 pupils, that he promised to give presents at school. This is the first opportunity to make the promise true.

The ADAC man admonished the children to always coat the sleeveless vests on the streets and paths from dawn or in inclement weather. “You want to experience Christmas healthy,” he emphasized. The vests are extra so wide in scope that even a thick winter jacket has space under it. With their yellow and orange vests and reflective tapes, the kids could be out there for everyone to see. Even when driving a car, it is not a pity, the vest to have it. For each vest, there was a special washing instruction for the parents. “The reflectors should last as long as possible,” said Noway. If a vest is broken or lost, replacement is possible.

The children quickly put on the new clothes. They received yellow and red balloons for the safety vests. The two class teachers Anna-Maria Keller (class 1a) and Simone Deng (class 1b) received a CD with songs and a book. After the surprising gifts, the young students devoted themselves with great zeal to learning the German language again.

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The sleeveless safety vests catch the eye with reflective fabric and the gray reflective tapes. They are distributed to first graders in Slumberous by ADAC Engage. Chairman is Granter Churchman, Transport Commissioner German Noway.

‘Sometimes stab-proof vest can be useful’

The men and women of Supervision and Enforcement in the municipalities of Harden berg and Omen will soon be wearing stab-proof vests which have reflective tapes. Are the BOAs then so unsafe? BOA’s Ramrodding Mamet (56) and Hank (52) (‘No name in the paper, because we do not always make friends with our work’) Stentor-reporter Ingrid Stinker take part in Descartes and talk about their activities.

The two-way radios swing at the straps of Ramrodding and Hank. They walk from multifunctional center DE Baron DE Australasian. The BOAs, or Extraordinary Investigation Officers, are there to signal the minor offenses. Dog droppings on the sidewalk, car parks that have been parked incorrectly. This afternoon they focus on error parkers in the blue parking zone in the village center.

Red button

The BOAs are also the ears and eyes of the police. With the radios, the men and women have a direct line with the police and the nine other BOAs in the municipalities of Harden berg and Omen.

The brightly colored red button on the radio of the police is still the only grip in emergency situations. The BOAs do not wear safety vests like the police officers and do not have stab stabbing vests or pepper spray or handcuffs as some colleagues in the big cities have.

Complaints

Something similar does not seem necessary on this late summer afternoon. Life apparently continues in Descartes. Women cycle with the panniers full of groceries and on a vacant terrace a couple settles down and orders a coffee. But how different is that sometimes in the evening hours and during the weekend. There are many complaints about hard riders through the shopping street, hanging youth at the coffee shop or elsewhere in the village.

The village is also recovering from the stabbing at the beginning of August, which became a 34-year-old resident fatal. The BOAs were not involved in the assistance. Such reports go directly to the police, ” Henk says. He judges that the stabbing is an exceptional situation for Descartes; a preliminary low in a lingering neighbor’s quarrel.

Shout

The BOAs are trained to keep a distance in some situations. It is better to signal the police. Yet it sometimes happens to you that you end up in an unsafe situation, says Ramrodding Mamet while he walks past the local coffee shop. His colleague stops and points to the parking place in front of the shop. I was here at the door of the coffee shop to hand out a ticket and then suddenly someone came out screaming loudly. ” More people stood by, which made him press the alarm button for assistance from the police. That was quickly on the spot.

That is how Ramrodding also has an example. Like the one time, he was attacked by fighting dogs after he had pointed out to their owner that the dogs were not allowed to defecate on the sidewalk. “Two citizens who tried to help me are also bitten. I was covered in blood and quickly brought in the police. “They are exceptions, both men say. In the roughly eight years that they work for Supervision and Enforcement, each of them may have pressed the emergency button twice.

Big cities

The men walk back for a cup of coffee in DE Baron. Error parkers are not there this afternoon. Are stab stabbing vests not what ‘too much’ for a municipality like Harden berg and Omen? The opinions within Monitoring and Enforcement are divided on this. Henk stirs something in his coffee. “We feel safe, but what is in the big cities can also come here. There are times when you would want to wear such a cardigan. For example, at events where many people are on the go, or at youth checks in the evening in the village. I sometimes now borrow a security vest from the police, for example during a check in a party tent. There I appear as a citizen and I put the vest under my coat. If I were to come in my work outfit, they would all dive at me. Not everyone is popular, I will say. ”

Reverse

There is also a downside to wearing a stab proof vest, says Henk. It can deter the citizen from approaching the BOAs on the street. And that would be a shame because we are there for the citizen. That is why I am in favor of wearing the vests only in exceptional cases. ”

Colleague Ramrodding thinks otherwise. He would always want to wear the safety vests with reflective fabric during the day and in the evening. It is about your own safety. Do you never know it? ” The last word has not yet been said about it, he laughs. Supervision and Enforcement have consultations on the wearing of the stab proof vests on 13 September.

Well visible, even in the morning mist

At the Upper Bavarian kick-off event of the campaign “Safe to School – Safe Home” at the elementary school Dorfen Nord, the first graders learn how to behave at the traffic light, at the zebra crossing, and at school helpers.

Sitting in chairs for just one whole hour, being quiet and listening to adults is a challenge for first graders. The freshmen from elementary school Dorfen Nord did a great job when the Upper Bavarian kick-off event “Safe to School – Safe Home” took place on Friday. And because this is a very important issue, many people have come to point out: The head of the school was there, the police chief, the mayor of Dorfen, the government president and the two ladies from the CSU and the SPD, in the state legislature want to be elected.

The ADAC Foundation, the Sparkasse Dorfen, and the Verkehrswacht Dorfen have donated the yellow warning vests with reflective fabrics.

Rector Gerhard Maintok first of all welcomed and then asked the parents present if they could not ask grandparents or other people who had time for them if they could not make themselves available as student guides, because “there is a huge hiccup”.

Afterward, school principal Marion Bauer asked the first graders if they liked school and everybody called “Jaaa” loudly. She said that the first graders are already big and should go to school alone; not like in kindergarten, where a mom and dad would always have accompanied. And then there was a little question and answer game on how to behave at the traffic lights, like at the zebra crossing and what the police have to watch out for. Almost everyone knew that and had worked hard. The students of the second and third classes then sang songs on the lights and traffic lights on the stage and played them scenic. There was a lot of applause.

Government President Maria Els then said that 42,000 children have been enrolled in Upper Bavaria this year, 1,600 more than the year before and that this “gigantic challenge” was well done. It is important that no one on the way to school something happens and the first graders at the end of the event because of yellow amber vests with reflective tapes, so you could still see well in the morning fog.

Afterward, the students of the third class were allowed to ask questions to the visitors. Mayor Heinz Grundner explained what the city of Dorfen is doing for the safety of the students. Deputy district councilor Gertrud Eichinger denied the question of whether or not there had been life jackets when she was enrolled. They did not even exist when their own children have enrolled 20 years ago. “But at least I was a school mate,” Eichinger said for four years.

Police chief Gunther Gilet told the students that the police would now pay close attention to the schools in September so that the road users would drive slowly and carefully so that no one would be endangered. “We also scold your parents when they are in the parking ban or not buckle up.”

Peter Starnecker, vice president of the traffic police Bavaria said that 50 years ago almost two school classes died in traffic accidents. Unfortunately, this spring four children were killed in traffic accidents. That’s why it is also very important that there are enough school helpers and that you should only cross the street where they stand, even if that requires a little detour. Then the guests of honor handed out the safety vests and the school day was over.

Civil defense with promotion of safety vests for kindergartens

Kitchenware kindergarten has already received its safety vests. Due to high demand, civil protection has extended its action for kindergartens and communities until the spring.

DISTRICT SCHRODINGER. The darkness in winter is a risk for all road users, but it quickly becomes a danger to children. If the view is bad or the children are dressed dark, they are often perceived as pedestrians in traffic very late. The remedy is to be provided by a campaign by the civil protection association in Upper Austria that offers warning vests for kindergarten groups. Visibility increases with warning vest from 30 to 150 meters. Warning vest must have reflective tapes or reflective materials.

Safety bag and a safety game

The aim of the action is to make the kindergarten children on excursions, walks and the like more visible. As a bonus, each kindergarten group receives a safety bag. The corresponds to the design of a safety vest and is also reflective. It has reflective fabric to get seen. Kindergarten teachers can use it as a backpack and are therefore a “visible role model”. In addition, there is a safety memo developed by the O Schultz for the kindergarten, a safety game that illustrates children’s everyday risks and avoidance of danger.

Kindergarten Kitchenware already has west

“With this action, the Upper Austrian civil protection makes a major contribution to the safety of the youngest road users,” said civil protection district manager Erhard Dillinger. In the municipality of Kitchenware is Wezen, he was able to hand over safety vests to the local kindergarten with Vice-Mayor Serengeti Neither. Due to strong demand and positive feedback, the promotion was extended until spring. Kindergartens or communities can order the warning vests at the Upper Austrian Civil Defense at a promotional price.

Small vest – great protection

Especially for children who are not yet independent, it is important in the dark season to be recognized in time by motorized road users. However, since they are often dressed too dark, they are perceived as pedestrians in poor visibility or in the dark until very late.

“Safety first! Therefore, I am particularly pleased that the OÖ civil protection for kindergarten groups offers as part of an Upper Austria-wide promotion, “said civil defense district manager, Dieter Opole, who in the municipality with Mayor Gerhard and Mayor Christian Dorel already the safety vests with reflective tapes handed over to the kindergarten.

Safety bag for free

Due to strong demand and positive feedback, the promotion was extended until spring. The kindergartens or communities can order the warning vests at the Upper Austrian Civil Defense at a promotional price. The aim of the action is to make the kindergarten children on excursions, walks and the like more visible. As a bonus, each kindergarten group receives a safety bag, which corresponds to the design of a safety vest and made with reflective fabric is also reflective. The kindergarten teacher can use this as a backpack and is thus a “visible role model”. In addition, there is a safety memo developed by the OÖ Zivilschutz for the kindergarten, a safety game that illustrates children’s everyday risks and avoidance of danger.

“With this action, the Upper Austrian Civil Protection makes a major contribution to the safety of the youngest road users,” said District Manager Opole. “It is not only about reducing the risk of accidents, but also about raising the awareness of the children for the dangers of poor visibility.” The safety vests remain in the possession of the kindergarten and can be used for years.

Many accidents could be avoided if the children were more visible to motorists. The visibility increases with a safety vest from 30 to 150 meters. It is recommended to wear bright clothing and reflect parts on clothing, shoes and school bags for the children, who will also be the role model for the parents by wearing the safety vest.

Everything for a safe way to school

For the fourth time, the beginning of the school year will be marked by prevention with the road safety campaign “Red stands, the child goes”. The children learn to walk across the street only when the wheels of the vehicle are stationary. Of course, the handlebars are also encouraged to complete. However, it is not always easy to notice the silhouette of a child in the rain or at dawn. That’s why visibility is very important. Since 2013, the TCS has already distributed half a million safety vests to first graders.

Just in time for the start of school in 2018, the road safety campaign “Red stands, the child goes” starts. It is supported by the TCS, the Accident Prevention Service, and police, which work locally with the communities and schools. A successful campaign because it is perceived and understood by more than 90 percent of motorists. Nevertheless dangerous situations arise daily because the children are seen too late.

The risk of not being seen is higher in the early morning and at night than during the day. It even multiplies by a factor of 10 in rain or snow. In the dark, an automobile driver only recognizes a person in dark clothing at a distance of 25 meters – this can be too late, depending on the situation. If this person wears reflective clothing, it can be perceived from a distance of 140 meters. This enables road users to react in good time.

Half a million safety vests soon to be distributed in order to help children see them better and faster on their way to school, the TCS has been distributing around 140,000 reflective triangles every year to kindergarten teachers and pupils aged four to seven years. This action is funded by the Road Safety Fund. Since 2013, TCS has been distributing 80,000 safety vests throughout Switzerland for the larger primary school pupils (eight to nine years). In total, there will be nearly half a million West this year, distributed by the TCS sections in cooperation with public authorities, to increase security.

Trendy clothing and accessories for the bigger ones, of course, the fashion industry has not missed the fact that the safety vest does not inspire everyone. That is why the TCS and the police have been using the MADE VISIBLE campaign for a year to encourage people to wear clothes and accessories with reflective materials. This label will be visible on all new uniforms of the school traffic service in the future. The mission of this service is to ensure the safety of children on the way to school. Co-financed by the German Road Safety Fund, this year around 3000 safety vests, 1000 jackets, and 3500 caps will be distributed to the transport helpers throughout Switzerland.

What safety equipment for a balance bike?

Cycling cannot do without safety equipment. Even before protecting, they reassure children and parents in the practice of two-wheelers. It is also thanks to them that your little one will take confidence in him. Which are the obligatory ones and those strongly recommended? We list them for you.

No practice of the bike without a helmet. Since 2015, the law obliges road users under 12 to equip them. Whether driver or passenger. And if it’s never easy to get it to the little ones, put it on as soon as possible, so that it can be likened to two-wheeled outings. Subsequently, he can even equip himself to make him responsible.

Beyond the safety aspect, the wearing of the helmet will give him confidence. This protection takes away the apprehension he may have when taking speed on his two-wheeler. To facilitate the appropriation of this equipment for your child, choose a model that pleases him. Manufacturers have integrated this data and are redoubling their efforts to make children’s helmets attractive.

The baby helmet Purple star smiley fits head from 45 to 50 centimeters, from about 8 months to 3 years. It has good foam reinforcements, reflective tape, and insect protection. Pretty colors, childish illustrations: its look will appeal to children. They can proudly display it in the parks.

What about the wearing of the bike safety vest

The wearing of the safety vest is not mandatory on a two-wheeler. Nevertheless, his purchase can be very useful. This equipment is primarily used to make visible its wearer with its reflective strips, whether on a balance bike or sitting in the child seat on the mother’s bike. At the park, you can easily follow him in his frantic races and especially, the others will see him. The vest is even more important if you are doing part of the “playground – home” journey on a sidewalk, along a road, or on a path frequented by cyclists. In winter, with the decline in brightness, its port becomes unavoidable. The Child Safety Vest with reflective material is for children ages 3 to 16 with XS to L models.

It is much less difficult for the child to wear a protective vest than to put on the helmet. He does not interfere with his movements and allows him to differentiate himself from other children. He may even be jealous of the courtyards of buildings or public gardens.

Buying it at the same time as a bike without a learning pedal can kill two birds with one stone since it can be used on the parents’ bike and even later when the child starts to ride a bike.

Another essential equipment for cycling without a pedal: closed shoes and pants. In order to better prevent injuries, remember to dress your child so that it is comfortable but also so that it does not lose a shoe along the way. Privileged closed shoes, therefore and pants in case of fall. And for parents, sneakers! Your child will progress quickly on the wheel of his learning bike. He begins to draw turns and better control his speed in relation to the environment around him through a better perception of space. He also assures himself in descents and begins to experience new sensations for his greatest pleasure. This can lead to some impromptu races for parents watching him. Pumps or flip-flops are to be put aside when exits balance for more adequate shoes.

And a little advice from parents to parents: a tip that has been proven to prevent falls. You can slip a scarf or a large scarf under your child’s arms and hold it high to assist in the first few meters or to prevent it from falling. Just like vests with handles in the back, it saves you from staying long with your back leaning and allows you to have a grip on your child.

To share the fun of the child on his two-wheelers, parents can accompany them on their bike. An activity that promises real moments of complicity for the joy of the little one who loves to imitate the big people. However, it is better to do this once the child’s balance is well developed and the learning phase is out of date. On the bike, it is more difficult to intervene with the child. However, by being close to him physically, you can more easily suggest him to stop.

The helmet is the only compulsory equipment for the practice of a two-wheeler for a child. You can complete the outfit with a safety vest especially if your little one rolls on a sidewalk or in the middle of other bikes. Do not forget the equipment for you, in order to follow the racing bike to the rhythm of its progression whether it is in running or cycling.

Warm up and do not put on too warm

The days are getting colder – the fall has Germany firmly under control. With the right equipment, however, jogging or cycling does not have to be abandoned. Some tips:

Warm up properly: if you come from heated rooms for the sport outside, the organism must first adjust to the low temperatures. Those who start with full intensity immediately inhale the cold air too quickly and risk irritating the pharynx, bronchi, and lungs. This increases the risk of cold. Muscles and joints also take longer to reach operating temperature. Therefore, warm up for five to ten minutes before going to the spot and then get into the usual training.

Do not wear too warm: many recreational athletes dress in winter weather too warm. Athletes dress best in wind or minus degrees according to the three-layer principle: functional underwear, a warm insulating layer such as fleece, which stores no moisture, and a protective layer. This can be, for example, a breathable windbreaker that lets moisture escape from the inside out, but keeps out wind, rain, and snow. Cotton clothing is not suitable because it stores the sweat and cools the athlete faster.

Protecting the head, feet, and hands: It is also advisable to wear a hat, scarf and light gloves because people lose about 40 percent of their body heat over the head and neck. If you ride a bike in winter, you have to protect your hands and feet well against the cold, otherwise, you will soon become numb. In the hands, lined and windproof gloves are a must. Two pairs of socks only help when the shoe is not too tight because the air between the foot and the shoe is insulating. Also neoprene overshoes and breathable rain pants help against freezing temperatures.

Reflective safety clothing: Light and reflective clothing with reflective fabric increase safety for joggers and cyclists. A bright yellow or orange safety vest can also help cyclists feel better in traffic.

Sufficient light on the bike: the bike should be easily recognizable in the dark, both through its own lighting and through reflectors. In addition, this can have expensive consequences in accidents.

Slowing down the speed of biking: With slippery paving, snow, and ice, the risk of falls for cyclists is generally high. Cyclists should definitely slow the pace and neither corner nor break in curves. Also for bicycles, there are now special winter tires and provided with metal pins road spikes. If you also set the saddle a few centimeters lower, you can quickly get in touch with both feet if necessary.

Strengthen the immune system: last but not least, regular exercise such as walking, running or cycling in the cold season not only strengthens the immune system and protects against infections but also helps against the mood low in the dark season. Sport and exercise in the fresh air to stimulate the production of the stimulating hormone serotonin and the circulation. Even in gray, cloudy skies, natural daylight is three to four times as strong as room lighting. Experts advise going outside for half an hour if possible.

That’s how you make yourself visible

The danger to pedestrians increases in traffic as the days get shorter and darker. Almost half of the accidents happened in the dark season or at dusk. If you are on foot, you should make yourself visible.

In the winter months, it is often dark early in the morning on the way to work and school. Especially when the weather is rain, cloudy or foggy.

The danger for pedestrians rises

In the dark season, the danger increases in the traffic, especially for pedestrians. According to Statistics Austria, a quarter of all accidents happen at dusk and in the dark. In the months from November to January, it is almost half. Similarly, 30 percent of all accidents happen with pedestrians in the same period. In Salzburg, there were a total of 292 pedestrian accidents in 2017. With 31 accidents, most of them happened in November, showing an ARBÖ Statistic.

Visibility is up and down

It is therefore important for your own safety to be visible in traffic. This is the easiest and best with the right clothing. Renate from the ARBÖ Salzburg in conversation with S24: “Reflective clothing is enormously important this season, ideally I’m dressed as a pedestrian completely bright.”

Reflective clothing

Since this is often not possible, there are small tools that provide more security. A reflective hood, a reflective vest or reflective snap-on tapes which made with reflective fabrics worn over arms or legs over the jacket or trousers makes pedestrians more visible to motorists.

Use illuminated crosswalks

In addition, one can avoid danger even with the choice of the way. Renate recommends crossing roads only in well-lit areas if possible. These include illuminated crosswalks, with or without traffic lights. Of course, headlamps and flashlights also make a pedestrian visible. However, Renate points out that they only shine in one direction and are not “round-about lighting”.

Unlit visible much later

A test of the ÖAMTC in Vienna showed how big the difference between a lighted and an unlit person for motorists. While a predominantly dark-clothed person already disappeared about 40 meters in front of a stationary truck in the dark of the night, was a pedestrian with blue jeans and a bright jacket visible to the driver from a far greater distance. Even better to recognize was clothed with reflectors or even a covered safety vest.