Take care of your visibility on the road

Only in 2017 on Polish roads, the police recorded 32,760 accidents, in which 2,131 people lost their lives. Over 38 percent of them were not motorized - it's pedestrians or cyclists. Especially in autumn and winter, this statistic can be improved, taking care of its visibility.

There is a mistaken belief that only after passing the driving test we become participants in the road traffic. After all, drivers and motorcyclists have to undergo many hours of training, during which they learn the rules and rules of getting around on the roads. Meanwhile, the Law on Road Traffic clearly indicates that the records collected in it relate to each of us, whether we are moving by car, motorbike, bike or even on foot.

Be visible - a legal obligation!

Art. 2. The terms used in the Act shall mean:

17) participant in the movement - walking, driving, and other people staying

in a vehicle or on a vehicle on the road;

Who is he walking then? The Code defines him as a "person" outside the vehicle on the road and not carrying out works or activities stipulated by separate regulations, and also a person driving, pulling or pushing a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, pram, handicapped or disabled, a person moving in a wheelchair, as well as a person under the age of 10 driving a bicycle under the care of an adult. " It is worth noting here that according to the pedestrian regulations there is also a person moving on a scooter, skateboard or rollerblading.

The entire second chapter of the Act applies to pedestrian traffic. The set of principles contained in it is aimed at maintaining order on the road, as well as taking care of our safety. It clearly defines where pedestrians can move, how they should cross the road or track, and what rights and responsibilities they have. By passing the driving test, you are confirmed that you have read the applicable regulations. Pedestrians do not have to do this, going to the roads or sidewalks, but this does not absolve them from the obligation to comply with the rules. Today we will focus on one that was added in mid-2014:

4a. Pedestrian moving along the road after dark outside the built-up area is obliged to use reflective materials in a visible way for other road users unless it moves on a road intended only for pedestrians or on the sidewalk.

The law requires the wearing of reflective tapes or reflective vests outside built-up areas, but there is no doubt that using them on any road can save a life. The cheapest enchains can be bought for a few zlotys, and it takes less than a minute to mount them to a backpack or bag. As you can see, their help can be invaluable especially now, when the darkness falls early, and the visibility of the road leaves much to be desired.

Experience firefighters or rescuers, run a competition

Desk Nickname - A sports knowledge event with volunteer firefighters for children from the age of 12 will take place at the Children's and Youth Center in České Nickname.

Competitors will be able to test the work of the Integrated Rescue System components in the field. This will be a physically challenging competition, wherein this form the candidates can learn the knowledge and knowledge of the IRS components. Contests will be in groups with adult escorts in all weather, the necessity of quality shoes, reflective clothing, reflective tapes, and flashlight. Action Firefighters in the snow will take place on Friday, March 1, from 5 pm to 3 pm at the Children's and Youth Center. The entry fee is 30 crowns.

Cuba, Aruba, and policemen were giving out reflections on foot

Joint patrols of policemen from the highway, supported by representatives of the Foundation for Road Safety, appeared in the center of Kohlrabies. Police officers were accompanied by mascots known from the cartoon - Cuba, and Aruba. Pedestrians received reflective tape for clothing.

Activities were carried out as part of the "Safe = Visible" campaign, which was held under the honorary patronage of the President of the City of Kohlrabies. The goal of the action is to improve road safety, and above all to raise the awareness of pedestrians and cyclists about the importance of reflections when navigating roads at dusk.

After dark, a pedestrian dressed in a dark outfit is seen by the driver at a distance of about 30-40 meters. The pedestrian, wearing reflective clothing, becomes visible even from a distance of 150 meters.

We would like to remind you that from August 31, 2014, all pedestrians who move around the dusk along the way outside the built-up area must have a reflection visible to the drivers. During the "Visible - Safe" action, the police officers and representatives of the foundation encourage pedestrians to wear reflective vests also in the built-up area - even where it is not required by law. A small gadget in the form of reflective tapes on an unlit road can save a life.

Reflective elements may include items attached to clothing, headbands, vests, and leashes. It is important to place them: the reflectors are recommended to be placed at the level of the knees, hands, around the center of the chest and back - then we will be sure that they are clearly visible to other road users. These extra meters allow the driver to slow down and safely bypass the pedestrian.

The "Visible - safe" action will last all winter. During this period, the days are short, the night falls quickly, the roads are slippery, and thus there are more accidents involving pedestrians.