Arval bets on the function bike in long-term care

 

While Thursday, June 3 will mark International Cycling Day, Arval France has just confirmed its desire to orient its fleet towards this sustainable mobility solution. It must be said that, since the end of the first confinement, the little queen has lived up to her name since she now reigns on our axes with a lot of cycle paths and 30 zones. According to the survey “Bicycles and employers: what employees expect” of May 2020, it is not even less than 17% of the working people who are already thinking of using it as a priority means of transport to get to the office. A coherent ambition when we know that 60 to 65% of journeys made by car are less than 5 kilometers according to Ademe.

 

360 ° support

Aware of these changes in mentality when it comes to travel, the European leader in long-term vehicle rental now offers all its employees the possibility of equipping themselves with an electrically assisted bicycle in LLD. A conversion to the financing of which Arval, which recently carried out tests to promote the deployment of offers of function bikes with the Decathlon group, Azfalte, and Zenride, ensures that it is participating. Thus, the company plans to cover 70% of the total cost of a 36-month LLD VAE for employees who do not benefit from or waive the reimbursement of a public transport subscription. This rate will even increase to 100% of the total cost of the 6-route offer (car + bicycle) for employees who benefit from a company vehicle -  "provided that the employee takes a vehicle of the lower category than that initially planned", Specifies Arval.

 

For this range of long-term rental electric bicycles, Arval France offers three types of electrically assisted bicycles, namely the classic VAE, the cargo VAE, and the folding VAE. A safety kit consisting of a helmet, a reflective vest, and an approved anti-theft device is also included in the service package. As well as assistance in handling the bike, awareness of safety rules on the day of delivery, annual preventive maintenance to be carried out directly at Arval, as well as dedicated insurance. Wishing to take part in this evolution of the bicycle object on a company scale, the Arval France group wishes to extend this VAE in LLD offer to all of its customers with the ambition of a fleet of 15,000 bicycles rented in 2025. For good reason: "We are at the start of the French bicycle revolution and are committed at Arval to supporting these new forms of mobility", explains Ferréol Mayoly, CEO of Arval France.

Farm shops offer reflective vests to make chickens visible

 As if it were a pawn, the chickens now have a new security feature that for a few days now can be found for sale in some farm stores. A reflective vest that has a reflective top layer and adhesive velcro to hold them.

 

Its effectiveness has supporters and also detractors for being an animal that is usually cornered. The fact of giving it visibility is fine but raises doubts about the reaction of predators such as the fox. With a price close to 8 euros, in an agricultural store in Ponte Caldelas have already received calls interested in this curious complement.

Many drivers could be wrong. A new duty soon

 

Although it is commonly believed that this item is mandatory, many drivers still do not have it in their cars. Soon there will be a provision in the law that will change this. Check what will need to be carried in each trunk.

 

First aid kit

Contrary to popular belief, the first aid kit is not required equipment in a car. However, even most drivers who think otherwise do not pay much attention to it. This is a big mistake. Because how to help when we don't have basic supplies at hand? Aleksander Miszalski, a member of the Civic Coalition, concerned about the lack of imagination of drivers in this matter, issued an interpellation on the establishment of a first aid kit as a mandatory element of vehicle equipment.

 

Outdated regulations

For many years, there have been no major changes in the regulations regarding the rescue accessory, necessary in road transport. Currently, drivers are required to have a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle. The law also imposes an obligation on every citizen to help in an emergency. But has anyone ever thought about what exactly we should give it since there are still cars on the roads without first aid kits? MP Miszalski justifies his request, inter alia, the fact that we are unfavorable compared to other countries, most of which have imposed on their citizens the need to equip a vehicle with a kit for pre-medical aid.

 

You don't have to wait

Although there is no such obligation, you can equip the car with a first aid kit now. In automotive stores and supermarkets, ready-made kits with the required refill are sold. It is worth verifying their use-by date every few months. Also, remember to have your fire extinguisher checked. In addition, there should also be a reflective vest in the trunk, which will ensure your safety when, for example, during a night trip you change a hole in the wheel.

 

What must the first aid kit contain?

There are no universal guidelines on this matter, but it is assumed that each kit should contain at least:

- first aid instruction,

- sterile dressings, gauze, bandages, plasters with and without dressings,

- elastic band,

- wound disinfectant,

- thermal blanket,

- triangular scarf,

- safety pins and scissors,

- mask for non-contact artificial respiration.

Do you know what a retro-reflector is?

 

Despite the strangeness of the word, it is a common element in a car's lighting system that serves to signal its presence and dimensions.

 

When we are behind the wheel, over 90% of the information we receive about what is happening on the road comes to us through our eyes, and to perform most of the maneuvers we rely on sight. It is therefore clear the importance of seeing… and of being seen. This is where the car's lighting system comes in, made up of several elements, some of which are somewhat unknown: the DGT clarifies what a retro-reflector is and what it is used for.

 

Although this is a strange word, the truth is that it is a component that is common to all vehicles. A reflector is a signaling element that reflects the light of an external light source, that is to say, that they come into action when another vehicle lights upon us. So it works like the reflective vest.

 

What is a retro-reflector used for?

Its function, according to the General Directorate of Traffic, is to indicate the presence of the car in addition to helping to distinguish and recognize its dimensions using this reflection of light which comes from an independent source.

 

Are they compulsory? Yes. In the case of cars, they must have four reds on the back. However, some models complement them with others located on the front or side. It should be taken into account that reflective license plates, additional panels (such as contour marking), or light beacons like the V-16 are not considered reflectors.

 

It's not exclusive to cars

Although we have talked about cars, reflectors are mandatory on all types of vehicles. the motorcycles and mopeds must have a non-triangular redback: if there is one, it must be located and if there are two, it must be symmetrical. Optionally, they can carry one or two on each side.

 

the bike they must integrate at the back: it must be red and not triangular. Finally, the vehicles for the transport of goods and people They must have two non-triangular redbacks. The yellow sides will only be mandatory on trailers and vehicles over six meters in length.

Police officers remind cyclists of the basic rules of road traffic

 

In the spring and summer seasons, the bicycle is the most popular means of transport. For some, it is a form of spending free time, while others use it to commute to work. For safety to be maintained, one should remember the basic principles of using roads by cyclists, as well as the mutual friendliness of all road users.

 

"Cyclists' safety is influenced by many factors, ranging from the time of day and weather conditions. However, the most important thing is the behavior of the cyclists themselves, above all respecting the applicable rules and regulations of the road and the ability to anticipate dangerous situations. The behavior of other road users towards cyclists is equally important," - says the young asp. Patrycja Kaszuba, press officer of the KPP in Brzeg.

The policewoman also reminds you of a few basic rules:

 

"Cyclists should use a cycle path, and if there is no one, use a road (as close to the right edge as possible). Cyclists riding on pavements create many dangerous situations for pedestrians, so let's respect the law and leave the pavement to pedestrians - this is a place where they should feel safe. A vehicle that is overtaking a cyclist is required to keep a distance of at least 1 m from it. A cyclist who wants to use a pedestrian crossing should stop in front of it and cross the road, it is unacceptable to cross the crossing," explains Patrycja Kaszuba.

It should be added that there are also a few exceptions when a cyclist may use the pavement:

 

- weather conditions threaten his safety on the road (strong wind blows, fog, heavy rain, or snowfall),

- takes care of a child up to 10 years old, who he is cycling,

- the width of the sidewalk along the road, on which traffic is allowed at a speed of more than 50 km / h, is at least 2 meters and there is no separate path for bicycles and a lane for bicycles.

 

The bicycle traffic regulations do not require the use of protective helmets and reflective elements. However, it should be taken into account that the helmet protects the head, which is the part of the body most exposed to injuries, while the reflective vest, reflective harness, or bands make it easier for the rider to see the cyclist, especially in difficult weather conditions.

It is also worth making sure that our two-wheeler is well-equipped and functional.

New fines have been introduced for drivers for the lack of special things

 

The traffic police warn that from 2021, inspectors will check the presence of four items in the trunk, without which a fine will be issued, reports IA DEITA.RU.

 

These new rules apply to all drivers in all regions of the Russian Federation. A first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, as well as an emergency stop sign, and, of course, a reflective vest (a recent change in legislation) should always be kept in the trunk.

 

The first aid kit and fire extinguisher must not expire, otherwise, it is a separate fine.

 

Also, from this year, drivers have the right to independently purchase and complete the first-aid kit from various components, and not purchase a ready-made kit.

 

Earlier, the authorities of Primorye reminded motorists that they can (and should) undergo technical inspection under the new rules, which will take effect from October 1 this year.

Do you like riding a bike? Remember about safety

 With the increase in temperature and the arrival of sunny days, more and more cyclists appear on the roads of the Ostrów district.

 

The bicycle is an economical means of transport that has a good impact on our health. Due to the spring weather, more cyclists appear on the roads. Therefore, policemen from the KPP Road Traffic Department in Ostrów Mazowiecka, out of concern for the health and life of two-wheelers, started an action plan called My bike, my life, aimed at the safety of cyclists on April 1. Police officers will pay attention to the behavior of cyclists on the road and car drivers towards the drivers of two-wheelers.

 

The officers remind you of the proper equipment of the two-wheeler and the traffic regulations for cyclists.

 

Before leaving, remember to check the technical condition of the bike, e.g. lighting, brakes, and tire condition. A reflective vest will additionally mark our presence on the road. A cyclist should use a cycle path, and in its absence - on the right side of the road.

 

We should also remember that it is forbidden to drive on the road next to another road user - unless it does not obstruct the traffic of others or endanger the safety of other road users. Moreover, the use of the pavement or footpath by a bicycle rider is allowed only if: an adult takes care of a child under 10 years of age who rides a bicycle, the width of the sidewalk along the road on which vehicle traffic is allowed at a speed greater than 50 km / h is min. 2 m and there is no separate road for bicycles, a bicycle lane or the weather threatens the cyclist's safety on the road (snowfall, wind, downpour, black ice, dense fog) - then the bicycle driver gives way to pedestrians and is particularly careful.

 

Remember that it is forbidden to ride a bicycle: on highways and expressways, after a pedestrian crossing (you need to get off the bike and carry a two-wheeled vehicle), on the road - if there is a designated bicycle path or there is a shoulder, without holding min. 1 hand on the steering wheel and feet on the pedals.

 

Moreover, a person riding a bicycle must not "cling to a vehicle", tow another cyclist or a person on roller skates or a skateboard, transport another person on a single bicycle, talk on the phone, hold it in their hand, ride after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

 

Children up to 7 years of age can be transported in a special seat or a special trailer pulled by a bicycle. Children over 10 years of age can apply for a bicycle card authorizing them to cycle on a public road. Parents who allow their children to cycle on the street without a bicycle license show extreme irresponsibility for their health and even life.

 

Recently, many bicycle paths have been created in Ostrów Mazowiecka. The police remind you that according to the road markings, they are driven on the right-hand side. Remember that if a bicycle path crosses the road, the same rule applies as on a pedestrian crossing, i.e. a cyclist is obliged to stop before entering, and only when he is sure that the car is not approaching can he pass. A cyclist has priority only when he is on the crossing.

 

Let's remember the basic rules of the road - so that each trip ends with a safe return home and nice memories.

ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT TO BENEFIT FROM THE "BICYCLE BOOST"

 

The reduction of € 50 (excluding taxes) applies to both the replacement of parts and the cost of labor in the network of partner establishments.

 

If you have not yet had your bike repaired thanks to the aid of 50 € (excluding taxes) put in place at the exit of the first confinement, you only have 3 weeks left to benefit from it. This subsidy, called the "bicycle boost", had been extended until March 31, 2021, in a context where the government still wishes to encourage the French to choose the bicycle for their trips.

 

For what repairs?

The reduction applies to both the replacement of parts and the cost of labor in the network of partner establishments. All repair and even self-repair operations in a referenced workshop are eligible as long as they allow your bike to run in complete safety: tire change, brake repair, chain or cable change. derailleur ... The package does not include safety accessories such as locks, reflective vests, or helmets. Regarding lighting, it is eligible only if it is integral with the bike, that is to say, which cannot be removed, such as a dynamo lamp for example.

 

50 € excluding taxes

You can only benefit from this reduction once per bike. Your identity as well as the identification of the bicycle (make, model, marking, serial number, and photo) will be verified. If the repair fee is less than € 50 excluding tax, only the remaining VAT will be charged to you. If the repair flat rate is greater than € 50 excluding tax, a reduction of € 50 will be applied to your invoice.

Giant teddy bears on cars to save lives

 

At a time when car manufacturers are developing more and more semi-autonomous driving systems, American researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have put them to the test. to find out if they help drivers be more vigilant with teddy bears.

 

The latest crash test results from the Institute for Highway Safety show cars are safer than ever thanks to modern technology. Of the 2021 novelties that were tested last month, 49 won the highest "Top Safety Pick +" award in the United States. We're used to seeing cars get sprayed by the IIHS in a crash test, but the organization conducted an unusual safety experiment to test how a Level 2 semi-autonomous driving technology such as the Pilot Tesla's automatic device can affect the driver's awareness and perception of his surroundings.

 

Level 2 systems can control acceleration, braking, steering, and speed in certain scenarios, but they still require the driver to be vigilant and intervene when necessary. With technology taking over the car, some drivers have a harder time concentrating on the road, resulting in several fatal crashes.

 

Further testing?

To check all this out, the IIHS strapped a giant teddy bear clad in a reflective vest (we can't say yellow vest anymore) to the back of a car and compared the reactions of three different groups of drivers to see if they noticed it. Strange as a study on automobile safety. "There are several lab methods to measure situational awareness, but they don't work very well on the road," said Alexandra Mueller, a researcher at IIHS. "The giant teddy bear in the back of the vehicle helps us objectively measure the driver's attention that is relevant to driving and does not interfere with how that person drives normally."

 

To test their attention when using semi-autonomous technology, 31 people drove a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300-Class for about an hour on a stretch of motorway. A group of drivers regularly using Level 2 drove with semi-autonomous driving assistance enabled. Another group who had little to no experience with these aids also drove with this device on, while another group who were not familiar with the technology drove the Mercedes with the technology turned off.

 

What assessment?

During the ride, a car with the pink teddy bear strapped to the back passed each driver three times and stayed in front for about 30 seconds. The cameras then recorded the reaction of the drivers. Each driver was then asked if he noticed anything unusual. If the answer was yes, they were asked how many times they had seen the bear.

 

The IIHS has found that twice as many people who don't regularly use Level 2 stand-alone technology haven't noticed the bear. In contrast, almost all of the drivers who regularly use the technology and used it during the test saw the bear. This group was also more likely to correctly identify the number of times it appeared.

 

Of course, the test sample was very small, so the study is inconclusive, but the IIHS believes the results show that "partially automated driving systems have the potential to improve situational awareness. drivers" once the driver has become accustomed to the technology. Drivers less experienced in the use of autonomous technology "may have more difficulty in keeping up with what is going on around them when using technology as yet unknown".

In Lviv, patrolmen staged action and handed out reflective vests to pedestrians and drivers

 

In Lviv, patrol officers handed out reflective vests to pedestrians and drivers. Such an action was staged on the Kiev-Chop highway - on the site where accidents most often occur.

 

Pedestrians were delighted with the gift - they will be visible in the vest in the headlights. But the drivers were scared at first because they thought that they were being stopped for a violation, and when they found out that the police wanted to give reflective vests, they were happy about such an initiative. Special clothing accessories to be visible in the dark are inexpensive and neglected by many pedestrians, police say. And they add - vests can be obtained free of charge at stationary posts.

 

"Last year, there were 24 traffic accidents here, 9 people were injured, and one person died. This is a high figure for such a short section of the road. The main reason is the inattention of pedestrians," said the inspector of the patrol police Maria Grima.

Movement controls in Blansko

 

Reflective vests and red slapper. Stop, drive to the curb. Drivers in Blansko, as in other regions, have been on police patrols in many places since Monday morning. They check that drivers and passengers comply with government regulations on restrictions on movement outside their place of residence associated with the never-ending coronavirus epidemic. One of the patrols moves between the villages of Lipůvka and Lažany on the busiest route in the district, the road I / 43.

 

In Lažany , for example , a patrol builds Lukáš Skalník from the village of Bystré u Poličky from the Pardubice region in the morning. He's fine. "On Sunday evening, I printed out a form on the way to work on the Internet and this morning they confirmed it to me at work. Now I am returning home from Modřice. I went through the check without any problems, "he says through a narrowed window and with a respirator on Skalník's face.

 

A few hundred meters away from a police patrol arrived a moment later at Lažanská store food Tomas Havelka. He does not need any confirmation from the employer or a solemn declaration about the reason for his trip. It's local. "My wife has already told me that she saw the policemen at the end of Lažany. I'm local, so I don't need a file due to limited movement. I'm just a short walk from the house to the shop. But I'm going to have to study it because even when I'm retired, I earn extra money as a roofer. And we just have an order in the Břeclav region, so I'll see how it turns out, "the pensioner tells Deník.

 

He adds that restrictions on police movement and control are in place given the current situation with the coronavirus epidemic. At the same time, he hopes that everything will calm down soon and return to normal. "My wife and I are not very affected by the restriction of movement yet, but we go to a supermarket in Kurim for larger purchases, for example. It is about seven kilometers from Lažany, but already a different district. So either we will have to go to Blansko, which is about fifteen kilometers, or buy basic food from us, "the man concludes.

 

According to a police patrol, drivers between Lipůvka and Lažany have the necessary documents in order since Monday morning. They have been in the field since five o'clock in the morning. "We stopped dozens of cars during random checks. So far, everything has been fine. Drivers and passengers have the necessary documents with them and follow government regulations. We did not have to resolve any conflict. They have a confirmation of the business trip from the employer in paper form and electronically on mobile phones, "says one of the traffic police officers.

 

According to him, possible shortcomings and omissions are still being resolved by agreement today. Confirmation from the employer, a copy of the agreement on the performance of work and respirators was also put in the car by Michaela Bartošová from Kunštát before Monday's trip. From Monday morning, he will deliver Easter gingerbreads made in the family bakery to customers in South Moravia. "The police have not built me ​​yet, but I hope I'm fine. I think people have to be poisoned by all this, but there's nothing you can do about it. Maybe at least our homemade gingerbread will make them happy, "says the woman.

 

Another patrol checks motorists on the I / 43 road on the outskirts of Letovice. Here, too, according to the police, everything is going well. Until lunch, they imposed a single fine. The driver, who had not cleaned a completely frozen windscreen before driving, was leaving with the pad. For others, it was no problem. "Over the weekend, I had a protocol on my way to work confirmed. So the roadside check was no problem for me. But I wouldn't focus on them until the weekend when far more people can break the regulation. For example, on the way to trips. Now I think most of them go to work and it probably doesn't make much sense to control. Also, an affidavit is enough and the paper can withstand everything, "says one of the inspected drivers Viktor Ženatý from Brno.

Patrols will be on the roads in the region in the coming days.

They ask not to replace helmets with masks

 

The Health Surveillance Directorate recommends motorcyclists not stop using the protections required when riding. Ask not to replace the protection accessory with the face masks.

 

The aforementioned direction under the Ministry of Health recalls that transit obligations are independent of health regulations.

 

He discourages its use as an alternative to a helmet, an implement on which he asks to use it while driving and replace it with masks when arriving at the destination.

 

According to the numbers that Health Surveillance handles, 34% of motorcyclists use helmets. Likewise, the reflective vest is used by only 4% of motorcycle riders.

 

In 2019, always according to the report provided, some 680 deaths occurred throughout the country as a result of accidents with motorcycles as protagonists.

 

It is the main cause of deaths on the road, according to data from the National Survey of Risk Factors and Non-communicable Diseases.

What is mandatory to always have in the car to avoid high fines

 

According to the Highway Code, there are some things that should never be missing in the car. Otherwise, at the time of a check, you are liable to a fine. But there are also objects that are not mandatory, but which could be very useful. Especially in an emergency.

 

Mandatory equipment is defined. Precisely because we are talking about both documents and material objects.

 

As for the documents, obviously the license must always be with the driver. But the same goes for the insurance certificate and the vehicle registration document. It is no longer mandatory to display the coupon with the expiration of the car insurance. But this does not mean that you are exempt from having the document in the cockpit.

 

What is mandatory to always have in the car to avoid high fines

If you do not have your driving license or booklet with you, the fine is around 42 euros. And it must be paid in any case. Even if you can submit the document shortly thereafter. That is, going to get it or having it brought. The only way to save is to pay the fine within 5 days of being issued. So you will have a 30% discount, paying only 29.40 euros. If the license is not presented to the police office within the established deadline, the fine becomes higher, from 430 euros up to more than 1,700 euros.

 

In winter it is mandatory to have chains on board. Except when winter tires are fitted. The ProiezionidiBorsa staff has already addressed the topic, the article can be consulted here.

 

As for the child seat, it is mandatory up to 12 years of age. Or upon reaching 1.50m in height. And up to 4 years of age it is also mandatory to have an anti- abandonment device .

 

Two mandatory items to always have in the trunk

We are talking about the safety triangle and the reflective vest. The triangle must be displayed in the event of an accident or when the car is stationary, to report it to other motorists. It must be homologated and exhibited 50 meters away from your car. In case of control, not having it in the car involves a fine of about 170 euros. But also the deduction of 2 points from the driving license. The same principle applies to the reflective vest. It serves to signal to other motorists that you are on the road. And you are out of the vehicle. The obligation is reported in art. 162 of the Highway Code.

 

And here's what it is mandatory to always have in the car to avoid high fines. These described are the mandatory equipment for a private car. But it would also be good to get a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher. Although they are not mandatory, they can always be useful in an emergency.

Soacha prohibits the barbecue man on a motorcycle at night

 

Soacha will have a restriction on the male barbecue as a strategy to contain thefts in the municipality. This Monday, the municipal mayor, Juan Carlos Saldarriaga, confirmed that there will be a prohibition to transport a male barbecue between 9 pm and 4 am.

 

The president explained that, according to the authorities' figures, "about 70 percent of the thefts that are they have caused in the city in January they have been by a barbecue on a motorcycle". He even specified that the majority of attacks are occurring between midnight and 6 am

 

Hence, it is decided to implement this measure that, in case of being breached, will be sanctioned with the immobilization of the motorcycle and a fine of 483,000 pesos. There is no type of exception contemplated in the decree.

 

Regarding the strategy of restricting the movement of grill workers, opinions have historically been divided. Although it is a measure requested by some citizens and social sectors, security experts have viewed it with reserve, starting from the premise that "crime mutates." In the case of Bogotá, for example, when the restriction was made in a polygon in 2018, it was detected that, in some cases, the robberies migrated from places and times and that, at the point of the measure, robberies began to be of other modalities.

 

The mayor of Soacha said that given the possibility that in that municipality "motor thieves go out at other times", complementary strategies will be implemented. "Controls will be carried out 24 hours a day: a motorcycle with a male barbecue, who passes through a police checkpoint; motorcycle with grill will be required". On the other hand, the president indicated that the police investigation units are on the trail of criminals who have already committed thefts in the municipality.

 

Alexánder Millán, a motorcyclist from Soacha, claimed to agree with the rule: "They cannot brand that the entire unit is a thief. This is how they will identify the rogues. You use your motorcycle to go to work, not to do damage".

 

Although Bogotá is also facing a series of insecurity events that involve criminals who move around on motorcycles - with up to 13 cases on average each day - it has ruled out the restriction of the barbecue.

 

Instead, the Secretary of Security of Bogotá, Hugo Acero, proposed to return to the use of the reflective vest with the plate stamped 24 hours a day.

District evaluates imposing new reflective vest with license plate

 

The Security Secretariat is analyzing the possibility of returning to the reflective vest with a license plate number for motorcyclists, permanently, a rule that was overturned by Congress itself a few years ago.

 

The proposal is supported by the recurring cases of thefts committed by some motorcyclists, especially at night in neighborhoods of Bogotá, when criminals take the opportunity to steal passers-by who get off the mass transportation system when they arrive at their home, or those who they walk talking on the cell phone or after a purchase.

 

The Secretary of Security, Coexistence, and Justice, Hugo Acero, stated that in the past the vest standard served to reduce motorcycle theft in the city.

 

"That allowed us to check and question people whose vest number did not correspond to the motorcycle's license plate. In many cases we found people who had just stolen a motorcycle", declared Acero.

 

Also, the secretary argued that another advantage is to reduce the number of deaths in motorcycle accidents because they would become more visible.

 

The official said that the proposal is supported and that he is going to present it to the mayor and then put it for the consideration of congressmen to make it law.

 

This rule would also bring an advantage for the prosecution of people who commit motorcycle thefts since there would be full identification through people who are witnesses or victims of a crime and greater monitoring through security cameras.

 

Secretary Acero indicated that this regulation for motorcyclists was implemented in the past in the hitman era, just after the murder of Jaime Garzón, and it gave results.

Policemen talk about safety rules

 Students of the youngest grades of primary schools returned to learning in the school desks. They are met by policemen dealing with activities in the field of social prevention, of course following the rules of sanitary safety.

 

According to the Poviat Police Headquarters, a social prevention officer met children of grades I - III in several primary schools in the Sztum. The officer talked with children about road safety rules and safety during winter games.

 

The policeman emphasized that when playing outdoors, choose safe places, away from busy streets or intersections. He warned against sliding on frozen lakes and rivers. Also, the officials discussed the dangers lurking on the road, encouraging at the same time to wear reflective vest elements. He also encouraged the participants of the meeting to take part in an art and film competition called "Snow Decalogue".

 

At the end of the meetings, the policeman handed out armbands and reflective vests to the students.

The DGT wants to replace the emergency triangles with light signals

 

Portable danger signaling devices, better known as emergency triangles, are part of the elements that must be carried in the car. This is indicated in the General Vehicle Regulations. The basic function of this accessory is to notify other motorists of the presence of a vehicle stopped on the road for having suffered an accident, such as a breakdown or any other emergency.

 

Although it is an element that seeks to improve road safety, it can sometimes have the opposite effect, since it forces the driver to leave the car to go to the required distance: on two-way roads, you have to put one in front and one behind, at least 50 meters away and so that they are visible at 100 meters; on motorways and expressways only one is necessary, also 50 meters behind the vehicle, since on these roads the two-way roads are separated by a median.

 

Even though the driver must put on a reflective vest to be seen when leaving the vehicle to avoid collisions, sometimes this measure is not enough and ends up having a fatal outcome. The deputy director of circulation of the General Directorate of Traffic, Ana Blanco, explained to Europa Press after participating in a round table at the Motortec Automechanika Fair, that is 2018 “more than 20 people died on motorways and expressways as a result of this type of outrages ”. According to official traffic data, last year the death toll on motorways increased from 208 to 303, of which 20% were pedestrians.

 

To end the danger that comes with people having to place the triangles on the road, the DGT plans to replace this fault or accident pre-signaling element with light signals that would be placed on the roof of the vehicle, the most visible place of it. The change will not be immediate but is expected to arrive in 2025. During this time, the triangle would be gradually replaced by another means of light signaling. Currently, the regulation only recommends the use of a light device as an optional element.

 

The regulatory project would reform the aspects of how the user should behave in the event of a breakdown or a request for help after an accident. If we are forced to stop the vehicle on the road due to a mechanical incident, after activating the warnings, all the occupants must abandon it safely and move to a protected place (for example, behind the guardrail). We should never walk in the traffic lane to go to place the triangles. We must walk through the place that offers us the greatest security. Once we reach the appropriate distance, we will place the pre-signaling element when traffic permits. Then we will only have to wait for the arrival of the technical assistance service.

The comfortable, visible, and funny two-wheeler

 

In the Grenoble region, the brand of visible and comfortable equipment, imagined by Delphine Chartron five years ago, is already well known. The promise: safety equipment, visible, suitable for cycling, and always a touch of humor.

 

Originally an engineer in the environment and energy sector, Delphine Chartron had the idea a few years ago to create a yellow vest more suited to cycling. Less hot, more ergonomic, adjustable… she learned to sew to create her prototype.

 

"I was not programmed to undertake. But the first crowdfunding worked so well that I no longer had a choice". This is how Vasimimile was created.

 

Delphine Chartron's proposal comes in a range of products, adults or children, the best known of which are reflective vests with adjustable size. "More and more people cycle to work and need a backpack. However, the vest is hidden by the bag. Being able to adjust it allows you to put the vest over. And when we have no more bags, we adjust the vest so that it is more adjusted. It's much more comfortable than riding a bike with equipment that has a strong wind resistance".

 

The range also offers reflective Iroquois crests to be attached to helmets, or belts. "Everything is not fluorescent. Sometimes there are reasons. But they are reflective at night, to ensure they are well seen."

 

The one who says she is more comfortable with product creation than with marketing is not left out when it comes to catchy slogans. This is how his vests are crossed out with currencies, such as "the only chain that frees us".

 

The Covid-19 crisis did not spare the designer who resumed her activity last June. "In general the months of July and August are not the best, but this year there has been a form of catching up. I am aware that I am in the right niche, at the right time, because today, cycling and made in France are strongly encouraged".

 

Because obviously, Vasimimile equipment is stamped "made in France". The young entrepreneur, making a point of honor to responsible manufacturing, has part of her production carried out by an integration workshop.

 

Soon, Vasimimile should set up a partnership with the Cyclable shops, and develop partnerships with certain local institutions.

 

The range should also evolve, to be more suited to rain and cold, but also to meet the expectations of mountain bikers and trailers. "Their constraints are higher. And we must be able to put into production without too many seams, so as not to increase the cost of manufacture. It is imperative to be able to remain in the made in France."

Attention driver! It's slippery on the roads!

 Police urge drivers to be careful. The road surface may turn into an "ice rink". It can cause falling snow or freezing rain. Even though the road services will be on standby, we should be especially careful.

 

These conditions can be extremely troublesome in the evening and the morning. The speed limit signs on the road refer to good weather conditions. In the case of their deterioration, the speed should also be reduced.

 

A dangerous collision with the protective barrier occurred yesterday around 4 p.m. on the S7 road near Kazimierzów near Lublin. And exactly before the first exit to Elbląg West. The lane towards Warsaw was blocked. The 33-year-old, driving in a Ford, did not control the car and crashed into the protective barrier. The driver was fined. The incident caused traffic difficulties. The policemen call for adjusting the driving speed to the prevailing and changing conditions.

 

We also urge pedestrians to put on reflective elements. A reflective vest, a key ring, a wristband, or even an ordinary flashlight will make them more visible to the oncoming driver when driving on a dimly lit road.

The Poviat Police Headquarters prepared free reflectors for the residents

 

To improve the safety of residents, the County Police Headquarters in Szamotuły prepared several hundred reflectors and reflective vests for them.

 

"Every year, conducting preventive activities, police officers, thanks to cooperation with local governments, provided residents with reflective elements, e.g. during festivals or meetings with seniors or with school students. The prevailing epidemic limits our possibilities in this regard. To avoid spreading the virus, no meetings with senior groups are organized and students go through distance learning. However, to have a positive impact on improving the safety of the inhabitants of our poviat, thanks to cooperation with local governments, we managed to prepare reflectors and reflective vests, which we can pass on to the residents," informs the young asp. Sandra Chuda.

 

The materials are available in the waiting room of the County Police Headquarters in Szamotuły. So you can pick them up when visiting the headquarters. Reflectors will be available while stocks last.

 

The police in Szamotuły reminds that under Art. 11 of the Road Traffic Act, pedestrians walking outside the built-up area after dusk is obliged to use reflective elements in a manner visible to other road users. For your safety, it is also worth wearing reflectors when moving around the city or the countryside. We encourage you to use reflectors always, and not only in a situation where there is a fine for their absence. Thanks to this, we give the driver a better chance to notice us in time and thus improve our road safety.