Reflective vest, which is part of the mandatory equipment of the vehicle, belongs to the car cabin and not to its trunk. This is the basic lesson that motorists have been able to meet over the past few days in traffic controls around the metropolis. The Central Bohemian Police have been involved in a preventive action aimed at increasing the visibility of motorists.
Its mission is to remind motorists of the obligation to use a warning safety vest every time a driver leaves a car to deal with a technical fault or traffic accident. "That is why he should have it at hand and not in the luggage compartment," said police officer Monika Schindlová.
Having a chauffeur's vest in your car is a duty. However, police officers point out the need to ensure safety for the entire crew. It is ideal for everyone in the car to have a vest in their car for Uncle Event.
It is not just about words. As part of preventive action, police officers pass on another vest to the inspected driver. "Just for fellow travelers," Schindl explained, adding that very positive reactions were heard from drivers.
During the first 13 days of the campaign, the Central Bohemia police handed out a total of 462 reflective vests at nine inspection events; most in the Kladno region and in the nearest metropolis.
But by far not all the vests are over. The current wave of the campaign is scheduled for December 15, when motorists in Mlada Boleslav will meet police officers with waistcoats, and further checks are planned until February.
For the use of a warning vest for drivers who get out of the car to deal with a crisis situation - police would also recommend pedestrians as a useful addition. And if not a vest sew on reflective tape, then at least reflective clothing. Especially in the current season with short days, long nights and sometimes poor visibility even at noon.
Without exaggeration, it can be a matter of life and death in the dark or in the rain. While, for example, a figure in blue clothing, can only be seen from 18 meters, reflective elements are visible up to 200 meters. While driving at 75 km / h, the driver needs about 30 meters to react and avoid pedestrians.
