For two weeks now, an amendment has been passed, which commands pedestrians outside the village to have retro-reflective elements in the low visibility. According to the police, more and more people are respecting this duty. And those who do not get the same fine. Instead, it receives a reflective tape. Mayors of some municipalities are looking forward to helping them fight prostitution, but according to the police presidency, the main goal is road safety.
The reflective element must be worn by pedestrians who move outside the village in low visibility on the roadside or on the edge of the road in a place not illuminated by public lighting. However, people who have a reflective vest even when its daylight more and more often see the streets. Most often, it is attached to a bag or backpack. According to the police, more and more people are taking care of their safety.
"With cases where a pedestrian does not know or does not respect the new duties, we also meet in the service, but it is possible to say that people are increasingly aware of their own security and reflect elements are remembered," said spokesman Police Boca. Police officers in the wagon carry a large supply of reflective tapes, which give way to fines. By the end of the year, they plan to donate up to a quarter of a million.
"So far, the pedestrians are reminded of the amendment to the law and we deal with the offense by agreement. Our goal is not only repression, but also especially prevention, and teaching pedestrians to wear reflective elements as part of clothing and everyday outdoors, "confirmed Vicuna’s spokeswoman Dana. According to her, the number of pedestrian-related accidents in January and February has decreased compared to last year. Last year there were 19 in the Highlands, while this year 13.
