On 3rd and 16th November, a traffic
safety event took place, which focused mainly on pedestrians. They are the most
vulnerable road users and should have a responsible approach when traveling on
the road.
Since February of last year, a new
pedestrian duty has been imposed, and they have a reflective material when
they move in low visibility (darkness, darkness, rain, fog) outside the village
along the edge of the road where there is no public lighting. The element
should be positioned so that it is clearly visible from the front and back for
other road users and should be in the direction of the road. If the pedestrian is
not marked as such, the fine may be up to two thousand crowns.
More than 40 police officers provided
the service. Seven pedestrians and three cyclists were penalized, because of
without wearing reflective vests. In addition, patrols have inspected two hundred
vehicles and detected another 10 misdemeanors. The total amount of fines was
CZK 3,300.
The cause of many tragic accidents is
insufficient visibility. The visibility of pedestrians can be increased by
suitably selected clothing or accessories from reflective materials. Thereby
improving light contrast to the background and extending the distance to which
they can be seen. The colors are best recognizable white (55 meters) and yellow
(37 meters). Blue cloth is only visible at 18 meters, reflective elements up to
200 meters. To 75km / h, the driver needs about 30 meters to respond. Reflective
tapes that are
affordable and not at all expensive are best placed to the end of the sleeve,
close to the knees and the waist level.
