More visible and safer in winter

 

We know that cycling safety is always a sensitive issue and, unfortunately, always very topical. NORTHWAVE, in addition to developing and producing footwear and clothing with very high performance and design always in line with the needs of consumers, does not neglect safety. As? By studying the graphics and materials that, in addition to being attractive, make the cyclist more visible to other vehicles, even in poor visibility conditions.

 

Safety first. The version of the Celsius XC Arctic GTX with reflective materials is the choice for bikers who, in addition to performance, want to increase their visibility and safety even on days of poor visibility. The new Celsius, with the Gore-Tex membrane, is decidedly warm and comfortable. The new Easyfit Climaflex collar combines the extreme flexibility of the Gore-Tex membrane with the high thermal insulation of neoprene, for greater mobility and protection. Power transmission is given by the Jaws carbon-reinforced sole with a stiffness index of 8.0 and is characterized by a natural rubber that offers extreme grip on any surface. The upper has a construction that wraps the foot without any pressure point, helping to transfer every watt of power, eliminating the dispersion of energy, also the TPU reinforcements ensure strategic 360° protection along the entire upper. The SLW2 closure system guarantees an easy and uniform tightening, the only one with a gradual release that allows a millimeter adjustment of the shoe quickly and intuitively. The positioning of the heel is made possible by an anatomical shape and a solid thermoformed reinforcement, in addition to the Arctic 4Layer insole made with Eva + Aluminum + Eva + Pile, which guarantees excellent thermal insulation. For safety reasons, the 360 ​​° reflective inserts offer greater visibility on the road. the only one with a gradual release that allows a millimeter adjustment of the shoe quickly and intuitively. The positioning of the heel is made possible by an anatomical shape and a solid thermoformed reinforcement, in addition to the Arctic 4Layer insole made with Eva + Aluminum + Eva + Pile, which guarantees excellent thermal insulation. For safety reasons, the 360 ​​° reflective inserts offer greater visibility on the road. the only one with a gradual release that allows a millimeter adjustment of the shoe quickly and intuitively. The positioning of the heel is made possible by an anatomical shape and a solid thermoformed reinforcement, in addition to the Arctic 4Layer insole made with Eva + Aluminum + Eva + Pile, which guarantees excellent thermal insulation. For safety reasons, the 360° reflective inserts offer greater visibility on the road.

 

A jacket that will make you visible in any light condition. The main fabric, completely fluo yellow, 3-layer with the quad-elastic H2O Flex membrane guarantees exceptional freedom of movement, protection against the wind, and ensures waterproofness (up to 10,000 mm). The cut of the jacket offers large breathable areas in brushed fabric with water repellent treatment for excellent regulation of perspiration while the Biomap construction with cuts and seams is positioned to offer maximum ergonomics. The aerodynamic fit and the dry fit envelop you like a second skin, combining the fit of a soft-shell with the protection of a hard shell.

 

Synthetic leather palm with ergonomic construction and strategic cuts ensures maximum freedom of movement and a firm grip on the handlebars. Strategically placed silicone prints on the palm improve grip. Index compatible with touch screen equipment. The minimized thickness Gel padding combines the freedom of movement and cushioning. Four-way stretch H2O Flex membrane for exceptional freedom of movement, windproof and waterproof up to 10,000 mm. Warm fleece padding provides effective thermal insulation. Long Airprene cuff maintains body heat and quickly evacuates moisture.

 

Entirely in Neoprene, it provides good resistance to water and wind. Taped to prevent water infiltration. KPU reinforcements along the entire sole combine maximum abrasion protection and flexibility for greater longevity and comfort. YKK zip with self-locking puller, reversed and reflective, increases visibility. Zip garage does not let water penetrate inside. Adjustable velcro under the sole.

Weather forecast

 

Partly cloudy weather is expected tomorrow. At night without significant precipitation.

 

Day and evening light snow in places, sleet; slight ice, fog in some areas.

 

South wind 5-10 m / s, in the daytime in gusts up to 13 m / s.

 

The minimum air temperature at night is -21 ..- 24 ̊, with clearings up to -27 ̊, the maximum air temperature during the day is -10 ..- 12 ̊, in some places up to -16 ̊.

 

Ice on the roads.

 

GU EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan recommends:

 

In fog:

Fans of outdoor activities are advised to have good communication equipment and navigation devices with them.

 

Fog is a serious hazard to all road users.

 

Drivers should increase the distance between cars, avoid sudden braking. If it is necessary to stop, the speed must be reduced gradually. When braking, press the brake pedal several times, thereby giving a signal to warn drivers of vehicles that are moving behind you. It is necessary to pay attention to the technical condition of the car, especially the brake system, and the condition of the tires. All optics must be in working order. Use a high visibility vest at stops.

 

Pedestrians are advised to:

1. Be extremely careful when crossing streets and roads;

2. Cross the street only at the designated pedestrian crossing;

3. To cross the carriageway, use, if possible, only overground or underground pedestrian crossings;

4. Do not cross the track in front of a moving vehicle;

5. Move only towards the traffic flow;

6. Wear a high visibility vest or attach reflective tapes to clothing.

 

With ice:

Walk carefully, slowly, step on the entire sole, taking into account the unevenness of the surface. Elderly people are advised to use a rubber-tipped cane or a special stick with pointed spikes. If you slip, sit down to lower your fall.

 

Pedestrians are advised to cross the street only at the marked pedestrian crossing. Do not cross the road in front of a moving vehicle, because due to the slippery road surface, the braking distance of the car is significantly increased. Move only towards the traffic flow. Use reflective elements on clothing.

 

For drivers:

1. When driving a car in these conditions, refuse unnecessary rearrangements, overtaking, advancing;

2. Pay attention to the technical condition of the car, especially the brake system, the condition of the tires;

3. Avoid sudden braking, if necessary to stop, the speed must be reduced smoothly;

4. You should press the brake pedal several times, thereby giving a signal warning the drivers of cars that are moving behind you;

5. All optics must be in working order;

6. Drive at a speed that ensures safety in busy areas, near schools, at intersections and bridges, and on curves and downhills.

 

Pedestrians are advised to:

1. Be extremely careful when crossing streets and roads;

2. Cross the street only at the designated pedestrian crossing, remember that due to insufficient visibility and the slippery road surface, the driver needs more time to stop the vehicle;

3. To cross the carriageway, use, if possible, only overground or underground pedestrian crossings;

4. Do not cross the road in front of a moving vehicle;

5. Move only towards the traffic flow.

Lovers of winter fishing are reminded of the need to comply with safety rules

Winter ice beckons avid fishermen. They can't wait to drill a hole and catch a fish. However, ice is not the only threat. Trying to warm up, amateur anglers sometimes get burned when using gas equipment, and sometimes they are poisoned to death by carbon monoxide in a tent, as happened recently on Lake Uelgi in the Kunashak region.

 

Rescuers remind fishermen of the rules for safe winter fishing. Going for a catch, you need to take with you a fully charged mobile phone and a flashlight, a reflective vest, 2-3 hand flares, a compass. It is better to go fishing not alone, but with a friend who has been to this reservoir more than once and knows the area well. But it is better not to take children with you on a fishing trip. It's also best to stay close to the main group of fishermen on the ice. Before using gas heating equipment, it is important to ensure that it is working properly, and you also need to regularly ventilate the tent.

 

If the weather or health has worsened, it is important to immediately leave the pond or call for help by phone 112. If you happen to get lost, it is more correct to stay on the ice, not to climb into the reeds.

Rules and prohibitions From helmet to speed

 

To drive the scooter you must be at least 14 years old. A helmet is mandatory for the Under 18s. Scooters must be equipped with a bell. Animals cannot be driven or pulled by other vehicles. You cannot carry other people, objects, animals, or tow yourself. The Highway Code must be observed: stop at red, respect the one-way streets, facilitate the transit of emergency vehicles.

 

If present, cycle paths are to be preferred. The maximum speed allowed, in the absence of cycle paths, is 25km. It is forbidden to drive on urban roads with a speed limit greater than 50km. It is forbidden to circulate on preferential roads, under the arcades, and on the sidewalks. In pedestrian areas, the limit is 6km.

 

The use of the mobile phone is allowed only with a headset, provided that the use of both hands is free. Finally, for transit at night, a reflective safety vest and front and rear lighting are required.

What do you need to have on your bike? Mandatory bicycle equipment

 

If we decide to use a bicycle on public roads, we must take care of the equipment of the two-wheeler. The regulations clearly define what we must have on the bike if we want to ride it on the streets.

 

An interesting fact is that the regulations do not require cyclists to wear a protective helmet while riding. The rider's equipment is not in any way specified by law. However, the Code clearly defines the elements with which a bicycle must be equipped.

 

Every two-wheeler traveling on public roads should be equipped with:

 

at least one effective brake;

sound signal with non-piercing sound;

at the front - at least one white or selective yellow position lamp;

at the rear - at least one red reflex reflector not shaped like a triangle;

a reflective vest;

at least one red position lamp.

If we only ride a bike during the day, we do not need to install additional lighting. The regulations allow driving without parking lights if the cyclist is only moving during the day. In the absence of any of the mandatory equipment, the bicycle driver must take into account a fine from 20 to even 500 zlotys.

 

Safer in a helmet

Although cyclists do not need to wear protective helmets, it is better to equip yourself with one for your safety. Even during a minor bump at low speed, the cyclist is exposed to danger and serious injuries. The driver of the car is protected by the body and airbags, motorcyclists also use helmets and specialist protective clothing on the road. However, the cyclist is not protected by anything. Therefore, it is better to travel with a helmet for your good.

Unique Christmas trees for preschoolers

 

Children from Kindergarten No. 4 and 15 in Sieradz received unique reflective Christmas trees. The kids, together with the policemen and an employee of the Sieradz WORD, decorated Christmas trees with them. Reflective elements appeared instead of baubles.

 

As every year, the policemen of the Sieradz headquarters remember about the youngest inhabitants of our region. The Santa Claus joint patrol of policemen and WORD employees visited preschoolers. However, Mikołaj did not move in a sleigh, but in a police car. Thanks to the support of the Sieradz branch of the Provincial Road Traffic Center, children received gifts in the form of reflective vests and key rings.

 

The head of the road traffic department, subinsp. Grzegorz Będkowski, police preventive young asp. Bożena Grobelna and Tomasz Olejnik from the Sieradz WORD. It was also a good opportunity to popularize the knowledge of road safety among the youngest. During the conversation with the children, the rules of safe road movement were recalled. The youngest ones were made aware of the importance of wearing reflective elements, especially in the autumn and winter season, when it gets dark earlier and visibility is much worse. This unusual action brought a lot of joy and brought smiles to children's faces.

Put on a vest and lead by example

 

500 reflective vests were purchased by the County Office. The policemen will distribute them to pedestrians and cyclists.

 

The vests were handed over to the deputy chief of Parczew policemen by the chairman of the Parczewski council, Janusz Zieliński. They are marked with county signs. During patrols, officers will distribute them to pedestrians and cyclists. They will go especially to small towns where there are no bicycle paths or sidewalks.

 

Probably everyone has several vests like this at home. The problem is that young people are ashamed to wear them. They are afraid of being laughed at by their peers. Older people, on the other hand, tend to find themselves safe on the road. They are walking or riding their bike on the side of the road, so what harm can happen to them? Nothing could be more wrong.

 

The county authorities hope that people will understand that wearing a reflective vest can save our lives. "We have been repeating this action for several years. Previously, we donated the vests to schools so that teachers would distribute them to students. This time the schools are closed, so we entered into cooperation in this matter with the headquarters," says deputy starosta Adam Jaszczuk.

 

As he notes, the most important thing is that residents should start putting on vests. "It is getting darker and earlier, we still hear about many tragic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, not only in our voivodship but throughout the country. Unfortunately, the truth is that people who are walking or riding a bicycle without a vest or other reflective elements, and still dressed in black, are noticed by the car driver at the last moment when he has no chance to avoid an obstacle or slow down," adds the local government official.

What are the rules to follow when traveling in a motorhome?

 

Motorhome road trips are becoming essential on vacation ... But there are rules to be observed in terms of parking, permits, etc. We tell you everything!

 

Since the first confinement, sales of motorhomes have exploded. It must be said that it is a way to go on vacation particularly suited to the current situation. Respect for social distancing, comfort like at home, and discovery of unusual places.

 

But there are also specificities specific to motorhomes in terms of legislation. Which license for which motorhome? How many people can you carry onboard? But also authorized parking lots for this type of "house on wheels". We explain everything to you so that your future stay goes as smoothly as possible.

 

Which license to drive a motorhome?

The B license is sufficient to drive a motorhome on the condition that it weighs less than 3.5 tonnes. If your vehicle is towing a trailer weighing more than 750 kg and the weight of the motorhome and the trailer is between 3.501 tonnes and 4.250 tonnes, you will need to add the B96 training to your B license. The B96 training is done for 7 hours in driving school.

 

If the weight of your trailer is over 750 kg or if the weight of the trailer + the camper van exceeds 4,250 tonnes, you will need to obtain the BE permitted. Finally, if the trailer exceeds 3.5 tonnes, it will be necessary to opt for a C1E permit.

 

What equipment is required onboard?

In France, the mandatory equipment is the same as for a car, namely a safety triangle and a reflective vest. Be careful if you are traveling in Spain, the highway code imposes two triangles to be able to signal in both directions of traffic.

 

All people on board the motorhome must be able to be fitted with a seat belt. Attention to know the authorized number of people on board, it is necessary to refer to the gray card and not to the number of beds present.

 

When to carry out the technical control?

The technical inspection of a motorhome due before the 4 th anniversary of the first vehicle into circulation if it is new. The check must be carried out every two years for a vehicle over four years old or bought used. As for cars, a technical inspection of fewer than 6 months is necessary for the event of a sale.

 

Where to park with a motorhome?

Unless a municipal decree to the contrary, motorhomes can park freely in a car park and even sleep there. However, the vehicle must be in a parking space and it is forbidden to remove accessories such as a table or wheel chocks on the public highway. This would be qualified as public camping and reprehensible.

 

Many municipalities offer reception areas reserved for motorhomes. On these, it is possible to take out the table and chairs for the meal. Be careful, however, some municipalities only allow parking and not the "unpacking" of accessories. Still, others limit the number of nights allowed in these reception areas.

 

Finally, campsites, of course, which offer special pitches for motor homes and all the necessary amenities… For the price of a pitch of course! You can now travel the roads of France in full knowledge of the laws that govern the world of motorhomes...

Traffic Accident Statistics: How often do we not (not) get caught?

 

The use of seat belts multiplies the chance of survival. As a result of traffic accidents on roads in the Czech Republic, persons not wearing a seat belt make a significant contribution to the number of all people killed and injured every year.

 

In the automotive world, seat belts, as part of the car's mandatory equipment, first appeared in series production on Volvo models as early as 1959. In what was then Czechoslovakia, the use of seat belts on front seats was mandatory by law since 1967.

 

The aim was to drastically reduce the fatal consequences of traffic accidents. And although the development of seat belts has taken a huge step forward over the past 60 years, saving more than a million lives worldwide, the subject of their use remains very relevant. This fact is also confirmed by current statistics.

 

In the past two years, 80 people without a seat belt have been killed in passenger cars on Czech roads every year. Last year alone, another 146 people were seriously injured and 678 lightly injured. The share of unrestrained persons in all persons killed in passenger cars was 26% last year. In the case of severely injured 18%, in the case of minor injuries 5%.

 

Of the drivers killed in passenger cars in 2019, 23% were unrestrained, and 35% of passengers killed were not restrained. In the category of severely and slightly injured persons, the shares of unrestrained persons among passengers have been steadily higher for a long time.

 

Differences between men and women can also be traced to the consequences of accidents. Women are more responsible for the use of restraint systems, as the proportions of unrestrained women are lower in all years than the proportions of unrestrained men.

 

Between 2006 and 2019, 34% of men killed, and 24% of women killed were not restrained. In the category of severely injured persons, 21% of men and 15% of women were not restrained, in the category of slightly injured persons, 9% of men and 5% of women were not restrained.

 

During the weekends, significantly higher shares of unrestrained persons in the consequences of traffic accidents were recorded. For the entire monitored period (2006 to 2019), on average, 28% of unrestrained persons were registered on working days and 38% of unrestrained persons on weekends in traffic accidents in passenger cars.

 

17% of severely injured unrestrained persons were registered on working days, 22% on weekends, 6% of slightly injured persons were registered on working days, and 9% of unrestrained persons on weekends.

 

The highest shares of unrestrained persons in fatal car accidents were recorded in the South Bohemian and Liberec regions, while the lowest shares of unrestrained persons were recorded in the capital city of Prague and the South Moravian region.

 

Higher shares of unrestrained persons were registered among younger persons. With increasing age, these proportions decrease - except for exceptions (persons aged 55-64 and slightly injured persons aged 65 and over) in all categories - persons killed, severely and slightly injured.

 

The use of seat belts is one of the indirect indicators of road safety. Last year, 7.8% of unrestrained drivers, 10.2% of unrestrained front-seat passengers, and 15.6% of unrestrained rear-seat passengers were registered.

 

Violation of the obligation to wear a seat belt or wear a safety helmet while driving is the 3rd most common scoring offense. In 2019 alone, over 60,000 such meetings were registered. And it is also important to keep a reflective vest in the car.

Memo for winter fishing lovers

 

With the onset of cold weather, ice cover formed on some water bodies of the capital. At this time, it is extremely dangerous to go to its surface. However, every year winter fishing enthusiasts neglect precautions and go out on thin ice, thereby endangering their lives.

 

With the onset of cold weather, ice cover formed on some water bodies of the capital. At this time, it is extremely dangerous to go to its surface. However, every year winter fishing enthusiasts neglect precautions and go out on thin ice, thereby endangering their lives.

 

In this regard, the Civil Protection Department of Ufa reminds residents of the capital about precautions and asks to observe safety rules on ice.

 

So, before you go to do what you love, you need to prepare: tell your loved ones where you are going and when you plan to return, dress for the weather, charge your phone. In addition to tackle, you must take a life safety jacket with you (it will provide additional protection from the wind, and in case of falling under the ice, it will not let you go under the water), an ice pick, a rope at least 5 meters long with a dead loop and a load at the end (the safest option load - a small bag of sand The load will help to throw the rope to the comrade who has fallen into the water, the loop is needed so that the victim can hold on more reliably), handles.

 

When going out on the ice, you need to make sure that it is strong enough. To do this, you need to measure with a drill. Remember that you only need to measure the thickness of the bedrock ice (sludge-like compressed snow, which makes up the top layer, is not taken into account). It should be remembered that the thickness of the ice is not the same everywhere: near the coast, it can reach 15 - 20 cm, but after just a couple of meters - 5 or 7 cm - the principle works here: the closer to the middle of the reservoir, the thinner the ice.

 

Also, many hidden factors negatively affect the thickness of the ice, eroding it. Therefore, it is necessary to take measurements throughout the entire journey along a frozen lake or river. It is also a mistake of some fishermen that they rely not on measurements, but on the color of the ice cover when determining the ice thickness.

 

Note that the safe ice thickness for one person is 10 cm, for a group of people - at least 15 cm.

 

Before reaching the next measurement site, you will also need to check the ice strength. This is where the pest comes in handy. You should tap the ice surface both in front of you and on both sides from the side. If, after a strong blow, the ice began to crack or water began to seep, then this means that the ice is thin and you cannot walk on it. With sliding steps along your trail, quickly move away from the dangerous place to the shore.

 

Remember that it is not safe to gather in large groups in one place. The distance between anglers should be at least 3 meters, and between holes - 5-6 meters. The holes should be small in diameter if you saw that water began to gush with a fountain from the hole, leave this place urgently.

 

It is also necessary to pay attention to changes in weather conditions, if the air temperature above 0 degrees remains for more than 3 days, then the ice strength decreases by 25%. In no case should you go out on the ice at night and in poor visibility (fog, snowfall, rain).

Roll safely through the winter

 

In the darker months of the year, light is not only atmospheric, it is also essential to be seen by other road users. Most often, cyclists are injured in accidents with car drivers. This makes the bike light and its correct setting all the more important. In addition to the helmet, the reflectors on the bike and wearing a safety vest provide further protection.

 

Also, the brakes, tire profiles, rear derailleurs, and reflectors on the pedals and spokes on bicycles should be checked. The workshop professionals from Radsport Bert advise all cyclists in the shop - after making an appointment by telephone- which measures the best suit the condition of the bike.

 

The police in Ostrow appeal to the inhabitants of the Ostrów to use reflective vests/bands for their health and life when they walk outside the built-up area on the left side of the road in the evening.

 

The closer to the end of the year, the shorter the days. In the evening and the morning, mists limit visibility on the road. Such conditions are not favorable for both drivers and pedestrians. Before we decide to go out onto an unlit road without glare, let's "put ourselves in the role" of a driver who will be driving this road and will notice a pedestrian-only at the last moment.

 

In autumn and winter, we choose a darker color for clothes. Unfortunately, when we come out onto an unlit road, we virtually "merge" with the surroundings. From a distance, the driver will only notice the outline of our character, which may well be perceived as a forest animal that is present in large numbers near the roads at this time of year. Therefore, for your safety, it is worth wearing reflective vests when walking outside the built-up area unlit on the left side of the road.

 

In this way, we signal drivers to be more careful due to the presence of a pedestrian. By putting on a reflective vest, we increase our chances of reaching our destination safely.

 

Scooters: the rules to follow

 

In some cities, news of more or less serious accidents involving electric scooters is too often chased in the local news. At the same time, however, the means for the so-called soft mobility represent one of the possible cornerstones in the transition towards more sustainable urban travel. The use of hoverboards, segways, monowheels, bicycles, and scooters is encouraged both by the mobility bonus and by the need to reduce the crowding of public transport as a measure to combat the pandemic. In short, an important technological resource, which collectively we must learn to exploit in the right way.

 

But what is allowed and what cannot be done on a scooter? From a legal point of view, the fundamental reference is an amendment approved on December 27, 2019, published in the Official Gazette 3 days later, and in force from January 1, 2020. The law 160/2019 paragraph 75, in particular, equates fledged scooters to bicycles, making them vehicles recognized by Italian law by Articles 68 and 182 of the Highway Code. The only two constraints that must be respected for the scooter-bicycle equivalence to be valid are power and speed maximum: the upper power limit is set at 500 watts (0.5 kW), while the speed limit is 25 km / h, except in pedestrian areas where it is necessary to stay within a maximum of 6 km / h.

 

Before getting on board

It is all very simple: just like a bicycle, a scooter does not require registration, nor a license plate, nor to wear special protections (for adults), nor to take out an insurance policy. On this last point, however, it is possible to organize independently, through forms of insurance that protect in the event of an accident. Many of the companies that offer urban electric mobility services on two wheels already have policies on their entire fleet, for obvious reasons, but other individual ones can be taken out for damage and accidents. Always present should then be an acoustic signal (the bell), just like on bicycles.

 

The rest of the things you need to know depends on your age, the time slot you want to use the scooter, and the weather conditions. Under the age of 14, for example, the use of the electric scooter is prohibited, while between the ages of 14 and 18 it is allowed only as long as the user wears a helmet. Over the age of 18, the helmet is only optional, even if there are some stakeholders who (for safety reasons, or simply of economic interest) push for the obligation to be extended to everyone. Weather and time slot, on the other hand, affect visibility. When it gets dark or the conditions are particularly bad, you need to have a headlight with white light and rear light with red light, with a reflector. Furthermore, it is mandatory to wear a reflective vest or similar suspenders.

 

To be precise, the night mode is foreseen from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before dawn, obviously including all-night hours, plus all those cases in which visibility is compromised by the presence of fog, heavy rain, or in general of perturbations.

 

Finally, it should be noted that if the maximum power of 500 watts is exceeded, or if a saddle or a seat more than 54 cm above the ground is installed, the scooter would transform from a regulatory point of view into an electric moped, subject to completely different legislation. In particular, the license plate, homologation, registration, driving license, insurance, and homologated helmet would become mandatory. And all the possible fines and administrative penalties would become much higher.

 

Once onboard

Scooters can't drive everywhere, but just like bicycles, they have a wide choice of roads on which they are allowed. In general, and more than anything else, they can circulate on all urban roads where the limit of 30 or 50 km / h applies (for the scooter, however, the maximum is always 25 km / h). On extra-urban roads, they cannot circulate unless they are flanked by a cycle path: as is obvious scooters can circulate on all cycle paths, while they cannot go where access to bicycles is precluded. Finally, even in urban areas, it is not possible to use a scooter where the limit for cars is higher than 50 km / h, such as on fast roads.

 

As for the relationship with pedestrians, there are two things to know. In pedestrian areas, they can circulate freely (the speed limit is 6 km / h), while on pavements they cannot be used, except by getting off and transporting them by hand. The pavement rule also applies to pedestrian crossings - unless there is also a cycle crossing next to it - and in general extends to all those situations in which only pedestrians are allowed.

 

The rest of the rules should first of all be of common sense, even before being sanctioned by law. Only the driver can stay on the scooter, i.e. one person at a time, and you cannot take large and bulky objects with you. A backpack and handbag are allowed, but luggage, animals, friends, and children are not. In the case of a second person on board, one speaks of the infringement of undue transport of passengers. The handlebar should always be held with both hands, except when the arm is extended to signal a turn. And of course, it is forbidden to drive up or make other changes and stunts on the streets and in pedestrian areas.

 

From the point of view of multiple scooters in formation, it is generally suggested to proceed in a single file. In the streets open to car traffic it is mandatory to keep a single row, while in the pedestrian areas it is allowed that you can proceed with scooters side by side in pairs, but never more than two.

 

The administrative penalties provided, however, are rather mild. Except in the case in which damage is caused to other people or things (a scenario that is far from rare), the fines amount depending on the type of infringement from 50 to 200 euros. With a combo of infringements, you can still go up to 400 euros. Exceptions to these relatively low figures are the aforementioned cases in which the electric scooter has been rigged to exceed the power limit or modified effectively transforming it into a moped: in addition to the confiscation of the vehicle, penalties of up to several thousand euros are also envisaged, corresponding lack of insurance coverage, driving without a license and much more.

 

Finally, a positive note: if they can be folded to the size of normal luggage, electric scooters can be taken on board public transport at no extra charge, both on trains and buses.

The police are handing out reflective bags

 

This year alone, over 30 road incidents involving pedestrians took place in Rybnik. Three people were killed. Our city is the leader in this respect in the Silesian Voivodeship. Therefore, today uniforms were handing out reflective shopping bags in the car park in Chwałowice.

 

These data do not inspire optimism.

 

"This year, more than 30 road incidents involving pedestrians were recorded in Rybnik. Three people died. Converting it into 32 poviats in the Śląskie Voivodeship, Rybnik, unfortunately, leads in the statistics. It's not entirely safe here. That is why our presence in the city is not accidental," says Commissioner Tomasz Bratek from the Road Traffic Department of KWP Katowice.

 

Uniforms from the capital of our voivodeship together with policemen from Rybnik handed out reflective bags with reflective tape for shopping in the parking lot in Chwałowice.

 

"There is one goal - to improve safety among seniors on our roads. We talk to them about it because they are not aware of. The numbers make it clear what every second pedestrian over 60 who took part in the incident - dies on our roads," adds the policeman.

 

The Silesian Voivodship Office in Katowice handed over several hundred such bags to the uniforms from the Provincial Police Headquarters.

 

"We want to reach all the inhabitants of the voivodeship who need such a bag. New engineering solutions would improve safety best, but we want to act realistically, here and now. We give them bags with reflective elements that will be used to improve the visibility of pedestrians at night," we learn.

 

A person with such a bag will be visible to the driver from a distance of more than 200 meters.

PETERSBURG DEPUTY PROPOSED TO BANGE ELECTRIC SCOOTERS FOR TEENAGERS UNDER 16 YEARS OLD

 

Petersburg deputies and social activists proposed amendments to the changes in the Ministry of Transport on the means of individual mobility, which category includes electric scooters. On the agenda was the question of prohibiting adolescents under 16 years of age from driving an electric scooter. Those who are allowed to use this type of SIM will be asked to wear reflective vests before traveling. This became known during a roundtable meeting of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation on the topic "Means of individual mobility. Changes in traffic rules".

 

ZakSa deputy Alexei Tsivilev, a representative of the St. Petersburg Union of Pedestrians of Russia, proposed raising the age threshold for those wishing to ride an electric scooter. Also, the MP believes that it is also worth changing the handicap and using a vest when traveling.

 

"If you look at the news feed, in the summer, electric scooters, which are called "black raincoats", pose a danger on the roads. And we are not taking any action while European and American cities regulate the movement of electric scooters. I will give examples of what needs to be changed: to allow the use of SIM on the roads only from the age of 16, since at the age of 14 it is just a child, and at 16 it is the lower limit of bringing to administrative responsibility. The second proposal is to remove the 20 km / h handicap, otherwise, people on the SIM will be injured and die while driving onto the roadway. And third: since we have low illumination of roads, oblige the cyclists to use a reflective vest," said Tsivilev.

 

Also, the Ministry of Transport compiles a list of SIM, categories of driving bans, as well as amendments to fines. So far, everything is under discussion, since this question remains open for parliamentarians.

The yellow vest is essential in school transport

 

Many calls have been made recently in town hall indicating that young people taking school transport were not wearing yellow vests. Car drivers indicate that as a result young school children are not visible on the sides of the road and this becomes very risky.

 

Philippe Berthelot the deputy head of the commission citizenship - safety recalls the obligations: the transport network operating regulations Agglobus (Agglo Saumur) applicable since 1 st June 2020 dictates the implementing rules of wearing a yellow vest with reflective fabric. This is compulsory for students from kindergarten to 3 rd on school circuits and regular lines and holders of a school pass. High school students are invited to wear yellow armbands. The vest and armband must be visible during the day (yellow color) and at night (reflective bands).

 

Their equipment must be worn on each trip, from waiting at a stop to getting off the couch. For optimal safety, it is strongly recommended to keep the safety equipment during the entire trip to your destination: onboard the bus, from the bus exit to the school, as well as on the journey between home and the breakpoint. Drivers must be careful, pedestrians must think about their safety and wear their vests, parents must remind them of the instructions!

Cyclists are not visible at night

 

Almost six hundred cyclists caused a car accident in the Moravian-Silesian Region last year. On the cycle path in Bělský Les this afternoon, passing cyclists could choose reflective aids. The police advised them to wear a helmet.

 

Alcohol can account for one-third of all cyclist accidents. "The most common causes are the wrong way of driving, excessive speed and not giving priority," explains policewoman Martina Jablońská. A scooter is also considered a bicycle on the road.

 

Police organized the first of the holiday preventive events. Passengers informed on the cycle path in Bělský Les. "A bicycle helmet prevents up to 90 percent of brain injuries," says Jablońská. The most common injury to cyclists is a head injury. "According to the law, it is not obligatory to wear a helmet from the age of 18, but we still recommend cyclists to wear it on a bicycle," the policewoman advises.

 

The project A Bike with a Helmet Only Celebrates ten years this year. "We focus on ensuring that cyclists have the necessary equipment on their bikes and are visible on the road," says traffic education lecturer Patrik Lang from the Road Safety Team. Together with the police, he handed out reflective tapes and pendants.

 

"I ride my bike to work almost every day and wear a helmet. I pay attention to the right equipment especially in winter, when it is soon dark, "says cyclist Petr Hajšr from Ostrava-South, who was instructed by the police about road safety.

 

Police officers plan regular events during the holidays until September. At the weekend, cyclists can meet them on Javorový vrch in the Beskydy Mountains. "We are cooperating with the mountain service. Every holiday weekend, cyclists come across us on the popular mountain bike trails in the region, "adds Lang.

The most important thing is caution and being able to brake properly

 

In recent years, more than 10,000 per year have been registered in traffic accidents in which a car collides with animals. Also, this number is rising year by year. Accidents in which wild animals are to blame can take various forms, from damage to a vehicle, injuries to people or animals, to completely fatal consequences. Although cars are becoming safer and the consequences of accidents less severe than before, experts urge drivers not to rely on the safety equipment of their vehicles and to pay maximum attention to driving.

 

According to police statistics, there were over 15,500 traffic accidents last year in which a car collided with forest animals. For comparison, in 2015 it was 6 thousand fewer accidents. According to the police, the estimated damage caused by the collision with the game in 2015 was below 300 million crowns. In 2019, it exceeded the amount of 600 million.

 

On the roads, animals are most likely to be threatened in the early morning hours before dawn, and then at dusk or dusk. The game most often moves on roads leading through the forest and along with fields.

 

Road administrators install odor fences in the most critical places, which should at least partially discourage the game from crossing the road. Fences are installed in some places, but this usually only applies to motorway-type roads. Besipu experts emphasize that by far the most effective prevention is to reduce the speed below the value allowed in the given place - especially where the road sign directly warns of the increased occurrence of the game.

 

No prevention is ever 100%, but there are ways to reduce the risk. Anticipation and reduction of speed have already been discussed. If the driver sees an obstacle at a distance of 60 m, he will not be able to stop from a speed of 90 km / h. On the other hand, at a speed of 80 km / h, the distance to a complete stop is approximately 55 m.

 

However, heavy braking, which is causing difficulties for some drivers, is proving to be a necessary condition. "Unfortunately, many drivers can't break in a panic," says Škoda Mulač, an analyst at Škoda's traffic safety team. "In a critical situation, you need to kick the brake pedal and brake with all your might until it comes to a complete stop. Pulsation in the pedal due to the action of ABS leads some drivers to subconsciously release it - and this is the biggest mistake, "explains Karel Mulač.

 

If there is no avoidance and the impending collision cannot be averted, the driver should not try to avoid the collision. The best reaction is to brake hard and hold the steering wheel in the direction of travel at the same time.

 

Modern cars have such a level of passive safety that they can handle an impact on an animal commonly found in Central Europe without any consequences for the crew. "If the driver does not dodge, he makes the collision in the safest possible way. On the contrary, the effort to avoid a collision usually ends off the road, which in the forest usually means a collision with a tree or a fall from aside. This is how the most serious accidents take place, with the most serious consequences, "adds Karel Mulač.

 

Today's passenger cars are equipped with several electronic systems, which add a significant dose of active safety to their high level of passive safety. For example, the Front Assist system warns the driver at speeds from 5 to 210 km / h of an imminent collision and, if necessary, brakes the car automatically. supports full braking. Also, this system is supplemented by an emergency brake function designed especially for city traffic at speeds from 5 to 34 km / h.

 

Adaptive headlights that optimize headlight lighting depending on road configuration and ambient conditions can also help. But paradoxically, these otherwise great helpers may not be to the benefit of drivers in these situations. The animal rarely stands in the way without movement as a solid obstacle. Much more often, he suddenly runs out of the bushes or ditch, and in that case, the assistant can't do much. Likewise, intense lighting causes the animal to get stuck in the road and stop behaving as expected. That is why Besipu experts advise the appropriate combination of high beams with dipped beams.

 

If the game is close, the driver should manually deactivate the high beams and perform any rinsing with a horn, not a flash.

 

This, of course, requires the direct involvement of the human factor, adaptive headlights cannot handle it on their own. And so it is more true here than anywhere else: to limit speed, not to rely on assistive technologies, and to be prepared for lightning-fast response.

 

If an accident occurs, it is important not to panic. The first step in such a case should be to check the health of the crew and possibly call an ambulance. If no injuries have occurred, it is the turn of the reflective vest and the marking of the accident site with a triangle. The accident must also be documented and reported to the Police of the Czech Republic. Never load a dead or injured animal in a car. Such activity, albeit in good faith, is considered poaching. It is advisable to contact the insurance company directly from the accident site.

Traffic cops' trick for drivers driving at night

 

As you know, Russian traffic police officers still have such a concept as a "plan according to protocols." This is the minimum number of protocols that an inspector must draw up in a month. If this is not done, then, at least, he will not see a prize. So the road guards are trying, resorting to some tricks.

 

Let's say, in the dark, a certain driver is heading home. At the same time, on the road, he unexpectedly notices a rather large obstacle (a large branch, a fallen road sign, etc.).

 

The first thing that comes to a person's mind is that the obstacle must be removed so that it does not interfere with the passage of transport. To do this, the driver gets out of his car and goes to the actual obstacle.

 

And here, like in a movie: the headlights of a patrol car are lit and the traffic cops with contented faces go to the unlucky motorist. The joy in the eyes of the patrolmen is that most Russian motorists forget to put on a reflective vest at night before leaving the vehicle. This means that a protocol will be issued and the driver will have to pay a fine.

 

Therefore, whatever good intentions do not guide you, be sure to wear a reflective vest before getting out of the car at night. This will protect you from a possible collision with another vehicle and a fine.

More stamps than ever before

 

During the past two weeks, the Mari students have been walking to school diligently. And wore safety vests. Now there were certificates for it.

 

In the past two weeks, the Mari students came to school “safe and visible”: namely with a neon yellow safety vest and preferably on foot. There was a stamp on their stamp card. And so every morning there were lots of yellow "fireflies" in the schoolyard at the stamping point to pick up their stamps.

 

At the end of the campaign, the class representatives, in Corona times of course with a mask and on behalf of the whole class, received the certificates. It was worth it again: "A total of 2566 stamps could be collected, that was more than ever before," writes the school in a press release. "The great community achievement was entered in the action certificate, which is now publicly displayed in the school hallway."

 

The certificates of recognition for each class are posted in the classroom to remind all children to keep wearing the vests, especially during the darker months of the year. "Because with a vest," says headmistress Angelika Wiedau-Gottwald, "the children are much better seen on the way to school."

 

With this campaign, the school supports the annual call by the German Children's Fund and the German Transport Club to increase the safety of children in road traffic, it says in conclusion.

Vests, signs, and safety ... What changes for hunters from this 2020 season

 

Since October 15 and the entry into force of a decree from the Ministry of Ecological Transition in the Official Journal, hunters will have to revise their habits somewhat. It makes 3 concrete actions mandatory - as reported by the Chasse Passion and Chassons.com websites - to reinforce safety when hunting.

 

Neon vests

Article 1 ( L. 424-15 of the Environment Code ) now requires you to wear a fluorescent safety vest during collective hunting hunts with large game. "The waistcoat can be integrated into a brightly colored garment such as a t-shirt, jacket or cape", specifies the decree.

 

Signage

Any organizer of large game hunts must post temporary signs before the start of the hunt and remove them once they are finished. These signs must be placed on the shoulder or near public roads (municipal, departmental and national roads) to indicate the main entrances to the hunting area.

 

The issue of providing information to other nature users on these secondary axes is essential to increase everyone's safety.

 

Security

Last point of the decree: hunters will, every 10 years, be made aware of through training in basic safety rules, at the request of the National Federation of Hunters (FNC). "Holders of a hunting license have a period of 10 years to meet this obligation to upgrade", specifies the order of the Ministry of Ecological Transition.

 

The Departmental Federation of Hunters will be responsible for setting the terms of information and convocation. The content of this safety training is currently being finalized by the FNC after consultation with the French Biodiversity Office. Also, a departmental security commission will now have to be set up in each departmental or interdepartmental federation. Its opinion will only be advisory.