Orange vests as a symbol: Drivers should receive more money

A number of public transport drivers supported the protest of their colleagues from Jawbone. Dozens of bus drivers, trolleybuses, and trams from the Labem Region have dressed yesterday with reflective vests. They wanted to support the protest of their colleagues from Jawbone who called for the fight against dumped prices in public transport. The orange vest also took several drivers from the local transport company.

"We have no average wage"

The problem of trade unionists in the region is mainly low wages and lack of drivers. The average gross wage in the Labem Region was 23,696 crowns. Such a salary does not often have drivers of transport companies often with overtime. Bus Line dealers, which provide some lines in the Usti Region, therefore require that the minimum wages of drivers be clearly set in the award of contracts.

A couple of drivers took the vest, others were afraid

According to the head of trade unionists of the Jerk Rudolf Transport Company, the Duchy average drivers' salary of CZK 22,000 including overtime. "The problem is that drivers are not," he said. Not all drivers were wearing reflex vests to support the demands of their colleagues from Jawbone. "Some have not taken the vest because of fears of possible consequences," said Musial, and the transport company's management also found out whether the rider would ride in orange vests and would not violate the prescription for clothing. "It turned out that no violation of the regulations would occur." Musial said. The exact number of drivers who took Comet’s orange vests was unsuccessful. "We did not follow it, it was only for the decision of the drivers," commented the Comet trade union chief.

The Czech press office (CTK) said that the local government knows about the protest, but it will not interfere with it. "We competed with the carrier, the price we pay for how much money is then distributed, it's a matter of companies," she said. "The tenders are behind us and the carriers said they wanted to pay for the prices they said we cannot get apart to decide to increase prices," Kaminski added. The Region signed ten-year contracts for the operation of bus lines. The problem is, according to councilor Yaroslavl Kaminski, mainly in the lack of drivers. "By now setting a minimum wage, they will not come. The problem is that there are no apprenticeships, "he said.

Without work, 51,782 people were unemployed in September; the unemployment rate was 9.1 percent. Drivers, according to the Labor Office, are among the most sought-after professions. Flyers with information about the protest had some drivers in Most and Litvinov in their cabin. "The leadership did not allow us to wear high visibility vests, so we will have leaflets to support our colleagues," said ČTK chairman of the transport union, the company's drivers take an average of CZK 21,311. Vests also dressed some street drivers in Labem. "We agree that wages should be dignified. However, the protest is voluntary, and the employees can join him individually, "said Jan Hampers, the union's chief, who is now waiting for talks on a new collective agreement that will cover wages.

Only a helmet to protect is not enough

Weekend mischief at the Sepang circuit reminded cyclists that riding in two rounds are a very risky fun; even if you are driving in the apparent safety of the racetrack. In the footage of a tragic accident, it can be seen that Marco Simon celli was wearing all the security equipment that a competitor could wear in a fateful moment. "Marco was wearing the most modern outfit that was produced, even with his airbag, but when a heavy MotoGP motorcycle is hit at full speed, it would not help even the armor," Lukas Peeks, a Czech competitor, commented.

No safety precautions can completely protect a rider on a motorcycle. In such an unfortunate case, even the best defense aids do not help, but you cannot underestimate them, even if you do not. It does not matter if you go on a trip only occasionally and you and bikers are overtaking you, you have to protect yourself and the helmet is definitely not enough.

The so-called "backbone" is not new, but a number of motorcyclists have consistently overlooked this part of the equipment, but according to many experts, it is the most important part of the equipment after the helmet and safety vest, which can prevent spinal injuries that are mostly fatal to riders.

Patellar can buy today from about five hundred crowns for the cheapest models to thousands of protectors. The protective function is similar, but the more expensive the protector, the better you will feel in it will be better ventilated and sitting on your back. If you go "just a bit" and do not want to get dressed in the whole equipment, take at least the backbone, it can help you a lot.

We have become accustomed to the airbags in the car, and even in the offer of new cars, we are not talking about this part of safety; it is simply a matter of course. However, the airbag on the motorbike is still a big unknown and it has been dared to pass only a few brands in the series. One of them is the Swiss, which offers many interesting reflective jackets, which at first glance look like a classic textile jacket.

The main goal with reflective material is road safety

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.

Perfectly safe deposit: they opened the automatic cycling

The long-awaited project for 11 million crowns has become a reality. Automatic parking for bicycles at the railway station Labem since Saturday is used by cyclists and neighboring municipalities. They pay either five crowns, or the Czech Railways, and the bicycle storage for 24 hours free of charge and can keeping a safety vest.

"It took two years to build this building, but it took most of the time for the administration. The tower itself had grown in two months and something, and it was done so well before Christmas, so we can say that it is such a Christmas present for residents was rejoiced at the ceremonial opening of the cycle.

This first automatic bicycle rides in the Central Bohemian Region represents for cyclists not only a place to park their bikes, but also a perfectly safe deposit box. "More and more popular are, for example, an electric school that can park people without worry. Together with the wheel in the vault, cyclists can also have all the necessary safety features, such as helmets, reflective vests, ribbons, and shopping carts, "says Rudolf, a patent for the device.

There are up to 118 rounds in the wheelchair. Parking takes only a few seconds. Just cycle the front and rear wheels to the groove on the entrance floor, based on video instructions that are played when the cyclist arrives. Then he presses the START button and the wheel is already parked automatically.

According to Rudolf, the bike will go behind the door; the owner will receive a ticket, which at that moment has the value of his bike and leaves. When the ticket is loaded again, the wheel arrives at the input module. Only when the bicycle is picked up, the owner pays the above five crowns or adds the Inkers to the reader, and parking is free of charge. In the tower, the bicycle is insured against any damage or theft.

Whoever does not want to use the gear can lock the wheel in the racks that will stand in the area next to the parking tower. "But we would definitely not let people leave their bikes on the platforms even it keep the reflective tape. Security in such cases will point out that we have a parking tower and bicycle stands next to the station, "the Mayor adds. The whole project cost about 11 million crowns. 90 percent covered European subsidies, the remaining half a Central Bohemian region and the city. According to Karle Octave, the region has in its budget prepared money for other cycling in the region.

A couple in reflex vests overcame jewelry in the center of Brno

Before noon on a weekday, the center of Brno is full of people. This is the time I have chosen so far I do not know the couple to attack the jewelry in Street. They were equipped with orange vests and wreaths. Police officers search for raiders.

The goldsmiths attacked around eleven o'clock in the morning. They looked at the company, which is also near the Municipal Police Headquarters in Brno. "They stole an unknown amount of jewelry. Information about the assassination was received around a quarter to twelve in the morning, "police spokesman Patel Eva in safety vest said.

The couple escaped by the passage towards Milady Street and the square on October 28th. Police officers are looking for her. "They wore work wear, orange reflective vests, helmets and masks. Any information about suspects or cases will be welcomed on line 158, "added Swab.

More news in the law for road safety

The amendment obliges motorists in safety vest to clean their vehicles from ice and snow if they prevent them from viewing or could endanger the safety of other traffic participants. It will also allow the police to retain a small technical card for car owners who find a dangerous defect when checking or explaining a traffic accident.

The law also allows the driver to take a driver's license for half a year to those who would cross the railway crossing at the time of signaling the arrival of the train. The fine for such a crime has not yet increased, but in the future it is considering increasing from 5,000 crowns to five times.

The duty of reflective elements for pedestrians, such as vests or only striped sleeves, Minister of Transport Dan said that the violation would threaten to a fine of two thousand dollars. However, the minister also said that the ministry had a deal with the police to give people more of their reflective tapes.

Municipalities will have the right to prohibit the operation of seaway trucks at designated sites by means of a traffic sign or by regulation in accordance with the relevant decree. The amendment also provides that people on these vehicles will be able to ride "at a rate at least comparable to walking speed.”

Keep the safety equipments for safe

First aid kits are reminiscent of field hospitals, and there are a number of unnecessary things in them, meaning transport and health experts. People often do not know how to use most of the first-aid kit in an accident. In 2018, there is a bigger wave of their expiration, and the police in safety vest will focus on it. Check your date on yours.

It is overly equipped, but things that most people cannot use. Some parts of the equipment are inappropriate or even life threatening. Speech is about the first aid kit. Unlike other countries, every Czech driver has to carry them in the car, and its content is specified in a decree.

"The scope of the first-aid kit equipment reminds me of a small field hospital. These bandages and patches. He would have one universal, a snapper and better gloves that would not break, "said the road expert Roman Road Safety Team, with the fact that there is also a clearly specified length of the scissors:" It is rather important that they are strong enough and that they would manage if necessary, cut the seat belt, "he added.

Health experts also confirm the fact that some things are unnecessary or unusable. For example, there are a number of patches, three-piece scarves or a plastic mask. In addition, a number of dressings with cushioned pads for serious injuries. "This cushion can not be said, this fabric has minimal absorption. As a pad, use the entire bandage if necessary. We take him and put his hand on his gloved grip on his wound. We will attach it by the second bandage, "the Prague rescue practitioner and the First Aid lecturer from Robert Placket said in the Czech Radio, adding that one of the two non-functional bandages would be functional.

It does not work well with a few latex gloves. Nervous drivers rip gloves during a rescue operation, and there is no other pair in the medicine box. "In my opinion, in this case, it would be enough to improve the material from which the gloves are produced," Buds said. Another option is to buy a backup pair of reflective gloves and add it to your first aid kit.