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How many emergency safety vests do you have to carry in the car

How many reflective vests do I have to carry in the car? Although we usually carry one, or two, it is convenient to know how many we are going to travel, to carry the corresponding emergency vests.

 

We can ask ourselves how many emergency vests we have to carry in the car, especially when we travel with the whole family, because surely, as usual, we travel alone in the car. On a day-to-day basis, when traveling to work or shopping, only one person usually occupies cars. Therefore, in case of breakdown or emergency, a single reflective vest helps us get out of the car.

 

We all left the car, what do we do?

If the car has broken down on an interurban road, we should try to stop outside the road, on the right side and leaving the side of the shoulder free. If we get out of the car, all the individuals who leave must wear the emergency safety vest.

 

In this way, if we have a car that can fit 5 passengers or, for example, a minivan in which 7 fit … we will need 7 emergency vests, if the 7 passengers are going to get off if necessary. That is, without a vest it is forbidden to get out of the car … so we must take the number of vests needed for the occupants.

 

In case of emergency or a breakdown of a vehicle, the drivers will conveniently signal the vehicle, turning on the emergency lights and, where appropriate, for example, between sunset and sunrise the parking lights.

 

When leaving the car, we place the reflective triangles

In the same way, we will have to place the danger signaling devices – the popular triangles – unless the traffic conditions do not allow it. 1 triangle will be placed behind and 1 ahead, at a distance of 50 meters -respectively- from the damaged vehicle and visible from 100 meters. By the way, in one-way roads, or more than three lanes, a single triangle at 50 meters, and visible from 100, located behind the vehicle will suffice.

They will wear bulletproof safety vest transit elements

After the murder of a Transit agent who died after a subject fired guns, the director of the corporation Ariel announced that the elements would wear a bulletproof safety vest. “That measure if we are going to take it because crime does not respect anyone absolutely does not matter to him to kill a child a lady does not have principles and values.”

 

In addition, probably, he added, the road agents in reflective vest will have the support of the State Police in the various operations that the Traffic Department carries out throughout the city. Despite the risk run by those responsible for the road, the municipal government official ruled out arming the elements. “Discarded, in no part of the world transits are armed; its function is not that.”

 

The Municipal Traffic Director in safety clothing said that the murder of agent Victoria Elizabeth has dismayed the entire corporation and although it is a sad event, “life goes on and we have to continue working.” He described the murder as “a cowardly act of human garbage that does not respect the principles that should govern a society.

Wear the safety vest in the car or you will get 200 Euros fine

Surely, in your car you do not lack the approved triangles of danger signs, the reflective vest or the spare wheel or anti-puncture kit. They are the obligatory accessories that must be carried in the car, according to the General Vehicle Regulations. However, many other elements can make our lives easier when we spend a lot of time in the car or use it often.

 

Fines of 200 Euros for not carrying mandatory accessories

Starting with the obligatory accessories, you should know that if you do not carry the approved triangles of danger pre-signaling you run the risk of receiving a fine of 200 Euros. Remember that you must always carry two triangles, to place one in front and one in the back of the car at a distance of 50 meters when you need to stop for an emergency. You will only have to place a triangle behind the vehicle on the roadways with more than two lanes in each direction and in a single direction to warn drivers to approach.

 

Also, do not forget to take at least one highly visible reflective vest approved by European standards by hand inside the car. In addition, we tell you to take it by hand because in case of emergency stop or accident you cannot leave the vehicle if you do not wear it. If you do, they can fine you with 200 Euros. It is always advisable to wear more than one vest so that passengers can also get out of the car, something recommended when the vehicle is located in a dangerous place, such as the shoulder of a highway or secondary road.

 

In the event that your vehicle has a spare wheel, either normal size or cookie, do not forget to check the pressure and its status so as not to carry surprises in case you have to use it. This spare wheel can be replaced by an anti-puncture kit or similar system. If you do not carry anything that will assure you to continue the march in case of a puncture, you will receive a fine of 200 Euros.

 

In winter time it is always advisable to have a scraper to remove the ice crystals, without forgetting some gloves, very useful both for those cold mornings scraping ice, to mount the chains on the tires or just in case you have punctured and you have to change the wheel. Something more expensive than a scraper but, undoubtedly, much quicker and easier is to have an antifreeze spray for the windshield.

 

Also for those trips by car in winter, we advise you to throw a blanket to the trunk before the possibility of being trapped by the snow. You can also be very useful a spray anti-fog, a cloth, a bottle of water, a flashlight, a bag of nuts, energy bars or other caloric foods not perishable, take up little and you never know when we can miss them. In addition, if you travel to cold areas and do not ride winter tires, do not forget the chains!

 

In general, on any trip or journey it can be very useful to carry a small first aid kit, a small extinguisher, a starter forceps in case the battery is discharged, an American tape to fix some blows -for example, to fix the rearview mirror- and also a small set of tools to change a wheel, the wipers… In addition, of course, do not forget to bring safety vest and a mobile phone charger, all the personal and vehicle documentation and assistance and insurance phones.

Driver without a reflective vest died a run over

The victim got out of his vehicle after being in penne with not wearing safety vest.

A driver died in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Autopista, heading to the coast. The outrage happened at 06:45 hours, at kilometer 25, on Route 78, where the victim was left in penne with his vehicle.

 

Then he went down without a reflective vest. While a second driver helped him, a third vehicle hit them by reach, hitting the first. Due to the injuries, the man died in the Padre hospital. Carabineros carries out the expert appraisals.

Public bicycles and safety equipments for conurbation

In what has slowly become expected news both for the very novelty of the initiative and for the enormous social benefit that could bring, the SECPLAC, Raimondi Agility confirmed the municipality’s intention to close a contract with the Mobike Company, same company that initiated the program of public bicycles in the communes of La Reina and Las Condos. In addition, they equip the reflective safety accessories.

 

On this point, the architect affirmed, “Our goal within 2018 is, within the consolidation of this cycle path network, just the arrival of public bicycles. We start in this stage with solid and institutional bicycles and what we have left for next semester is to have a public service for Machala and Rancagua. ”

 

On the progress of this idea, the urbanism confessed that. “We have been exploring this idea for a long time but the experiences in Chile did not convince us to incorporate it in Rancagua but we patiently wait for the advance of new technologies for November 2017 to meet with representatives of the Mobike system. In addition, we wear the safety vest and working to move forward and see how to implement as soon as possible in the conurbation. We have everything we need, there are the desire and the vandalism issues that have been seen in Santiago will be seen in quite minor scales and we can do a joint work with social organizations; we hope that Mobike dares to leave Santiago and of course we would be proud to be the first commune and region nationwide”.

Mobile on the bike is prohibited for road safety

The use of social media on the bicycle is banned; it is dangerous if you use the phone on the bicycle even you wear the safety vest. Traffic minister Schultz van Hagen is working on a law to ban the mobile phone during the ride, she announces today. It is now just allowed to call in your hand while cycling or to read and send applets. However, drivers must continue to pay attention to traffic and may not cause dangerous situations. This is a difficult task for young cyclists in particular.

 

In 20 percent of the accidents with cyclists aged 12 to 24 years, the mobile phone seems to have played a role. In several countries, telephone use on the bicycle is therefore prohibited. At the end of May Minister Schultz also announced an investigation here, after a conversation with the father of a young victim. In recent years, attempts have been made to mainly influence the behavior of young people, for example through lessons at schools and prizes that youngsters could win if they temporarily did not use their mobile while cycling and wear a reflective vest. It all appeared to have insufficient effect on the target group.

 

Operate

Expert state is mainly the operation of a ‘touch screen’ during cycling that is the greatest risk. According to the minister, this means that it should not only prohibit the retention of the mobile phone, but also prevent it from operating in a holder on the steering wheel. Only next year will be clear when the ban can take effect and how high the fine will be. In the coming period, studies will be conducted into the consequences of social media use on the bicycle. The government wants to use this information to support a legal ban. Schultz: “Of course, a prohibition has the great advantage that it sets a clear standard.”

 

Traffic injured

Today, it also emerged that the number of serious road injuries in 2015 came to some 21,300 people. That is an increase of about 3 percent compared to a year earlier (20,700). Since 2007, there has been an increase in the number of serious road injuries.

 

The majority of the victims, especially cyclists and the elderly are at risk, falling on municipal and provincial roads. The minister gives that concern. “Road managers have to tackle problems on the basis of good analysis and ensure that road safety is improved.” According to Schultz, the figures show that intervention is urgently needed. “An increase in the number of road fatalities and injuries has to be broken.” That is why it is almost making a new strategic plan for road safety towards the year 2030, which should already be ready in 2018.

Christmas event and walk with in reflective clothing

As part of the Warmest Week, you can set off for the ‘Warmest Evening Walk’ in Loksbergen on Friday 22 December. They will hand out the safety vest and the proceeds go to the Martine Van Camp.

 

‘The hottest evening walk Loksbergen hollow paths’ is the initiative of some walking friends, united in ‘Wanderlust Loksbergen’. They are a group of friends who regularly walk in and around their own village with wear a reflective vest. Just like last year, they want to contribute to the Warmest Week of Studio Brussels.

 

You can leave at café De Lupberger between 6 and 8.30 pm. In addition to the Loksbergen homes in Christmas light, the well-known hollow roads are also illuminated with atmosphere. Even those who do not want to walk are welcome, because at the starting place behind De Lupberger a small Christmas village is set up with the necessary hearty snacks & drinks, in the presence of Santa Claus. As a closing, there is a surprise act. You can walk for 5 Euros per person, including a drink. You best provide sturdy footwear, a flashlight and reflective clothing.

Bicycles: Keep light and reflective vest for your safe

“Hello, municipal police. You ride a bike without lights and wearing reflective vest, it is dangerous at night!” As police officers approach, faces close. However, for lack of fine, everyone will be left with tips, an explanatory leaflet and a lighting kit.

In the late afternoon, the municipal police, the Grand Toulouse, and the Vela association organized yesterday the third prevention and awareness campaign for cyclists on the rue Alsace-Lorraine, who were traveling without fires. “With the fall, the days are getting shorter and people will be moving at night. Then they want to let go of the car more and more with pollution, traffic jams, “explains Sebastian in safety clothing, president of the Association Vela.

“There are a lot of people in Toulouse who do not respect these rules. This operation is short but it has a lot of impact, “adds Jean-Claude Ruggiero, representative of the municipal police. Thomas, 28, is one of the cyclists arrested. “Yes, I knew that you had to ride with lights and safety vest,” he admits. However, I did not feel like we needed it in town. Know that now, for each forgotten lighting element, it will cost you 11 Euros.

The Haute Route outfit with the 3 reflective colors

The trilogy of Venous ended today on the mythical face of the Giant of Provence, that of Bedouin, the royal road to the summit. This morning, for the test event, program change, departure at dawn, lights at the front and at the back, 25 gas and gas that start from km 0, to the final touch. Unit of time, unity of place, unity of outfit, it is definitively more than the wheels. It is a very beautiful range of textile, we recommend you the Haute Route outfit with the 3 colors red, yellow and pink 3 big rounds, and this morning it’s life-size test, a reflective vest not orange, not yellow DDE, simply white with reflective strips cleverly placed, so that we spot a runner at 100 meters.

 

A very effective vest, very beautiful design and you can feel in your favorite stores, a success, in the meantime, maybe someday, a garment with flashing led, not developed “for now”, to follow so .

 

To close 3 days of great conviviality, between many different nationalities: Switzerland, English, New Zealand and the French colony from Annecy. But also the corner, a real melting pot that is nothing less than that of the Haute Route , whether on 7 days or 3 times a year, or on a new appointment in Colorado next June, and there in the footsteps of the giant, in Provence. Night vision of the Venous so, some will say why not after all, since the 10 kilometers in the forest are never less than 8% and that in these cases, it is better not to know! Reassure yourself in October 2017, we will leave day, like 8 hours, departure every 20 seconds, history that participants in safety vest can return to London, Geneva or Brussels, in time and to complete a great weekend, and anticipate the week ahead.

 

Anyway, it is a rich idea, if only for the sunrise over the Reynard. Sunburn is that warms as much the rind as the heart and gives the want to go higher up to the top, because it is well known. We do not crack in the Venous and especially not in the desert of stones, that is so much for the fame of the Venous, we see for miles to the round, further reinforcing the incongruity of this molehill that makes humble, and any climber.

 

The classification of this Haute Route will be established in cumulative time of 3 days, without neutralized part, the medal at the top will be well deserved for all finishers and will be ranked in the radius of good memories, no doubt. We are talking about a cycle in stages, not in stages with a la carte menu. It could despite everything, a quota of places be reserved for this against the clock, nothing is less certain , and the bar of 500 engaged will not be exceeded, Bedouin wishes a controlled tourism, a tourism where one does not find papers after the passage of the runners, message received by the organizers.

 

The first starters will be able to admire and encourage, for once, the last to leave, the leaders; the descent will be done on Bedouin, thus giving everyone the opportunity to greet for the 5th time the stele Tom Simpson, beautiful tribute. Thank you to all the participants in yellow vest of the organizers for all the service providers, who are much more than that on the Haute Route: Dr Bruno, Masseuse, Manic, and Alexis, all the riders from our Swiss neighbors, English, not to mention the manic boys from Annecy and the United States, we feasted, and we ask for more. It is good, after the Erotica, the Roc d’Azur, race of Haute Route, place the presentation of the Tour, Tuesday, before, perhaps to attack the videos of the main stages of the Tour 2017.

 

 

Yellow vest and A2 license required for bikers

Since January 1st, motorcycles of more than 106 hp can finally circulate freely in France … provided to count among the rare models to Euro4 norms, while waiting for the official text ruling on the retrofit! As if this maddening indecision was not enough, 2016 also marks the obligation to hold a yellow vest on motorbikes and scooters and to begin motorcycle training with the A2 license, regardless of age.

 

No, retrofit … but still more restrictions!

Since the beginning of the year, French bikers can ride on motorcycles whose power exceeds 106 hp – after some three decades unjustly restrained! – Provided that they are equipped with ABS (mandatory in 2016 on all new two-wheelers over 125 cc) and that they meet the Euro4 standard, now imposed on all new models.

 

High visibility vest mandatory for 2 and 3-wheelers

If the government voluntarily stagnates when it comes to giving motorcyclists the freedom to which they have legitimate access (remember that no power constraint is exerted in automobile, whatever the age of the driver or the car), its repressive methods, they do not take any delay!

 

Since January 1, 2016, all bikers and scooters must be in possession of a retro-reflective vest and wear it in case of breakdown or accident.

This obligation does not imply (still?) The wearing of the vest while driving, but to hold a “in a storage of their vehicle (net, trunk)”, specifies the official text. In case of control, the fine for lack of vest on board the motorcycle or the scooter is 11 Euros. In addition, if you do not wear it in case of emergency stop, the plum reaches 135 Euros!

 

Two other important details to take into account: From the moment, it is CE approved, this vest “high visibility” may be of a different color than yellow (orange, for example, as those used in public works), even if a large majority of vests sold in the trade adopt the fluorescent yellow. Moreover, a simple armband such as those worn by cyclists is not enough: the decree fixing the terms of this obligation makes explicit mention to a “garment worn on the upper body” type “chasuble, jacket, or safety vest.”