SUMMER SCHOOL AT BALANCE SHEET

After 6 weeks in which more than 200 children and adolescents from Braila participated in the "Danube Summer School", within the County Library "Panait Istrati" the courses organized in the 60 workshops have ended.

The story of the Summer School ended on August 1, by a trip on the Danube aboard the ships "Borcea" and "Ovidiu". It was a surprise of the library for the children enrolled in the program and for the coordinators of the workshops and many of those present were overwhelmed by the beauty of the adventure on the water.

Throughout the courses, there were diverse and interesting activities, clever, creative and empathetic moderators.

"In total, there were 60 workshops within the Danube Summer School, 90% of them having a fishery theme, totaling over 700 hours of activity, each having a variable period of development. Thus, some activities were carried out during one week, others during the whole club, reaching a total of 470 workshops. On average, each day there were 253 visits, with 16 participants per workshop, totaling 7,590 visits throughout the club. In this project we've involved 30 librarians, 40 external collaborators, and 70 young volunteers, who dedicated themselves to children and their development", said Laura Caplea, spokesman of the County Library. According to the quoted source, the little ones participated in various workshops of creativity, skill, communication, meant to develop their skills. The workshops with the greatest attraction for children were those of skill, where they had the opportunity to create under the guidance and careful supervision of the coordinator's various objects, toys, paintings, which they could later take home.

Also, a great success was the creative writing workshop, where 19 talented children and young people, between the ages of 10 and 17, wrote an anthology of literary texts "Legends hidden in waves", published in Proilavia Publishing House in 350 years.

Equally interesting to the young people was the marine knot workshop, where they learned to make various types of knots, as well as to use the reflective vest and the life jacket. The teenagers were attracted to the techno-creative workshop, where they learned to build 3-knot boats, equipped with video cameras, designed to make various measurements, such as the temperature or the depth of the water, without disturbing the natural, wild environment of the Bălţi Mici area of ​​Braila.

In other workshops, children had the opportunity to make various visits to the municipality or county, where they learned the history of places, personalities, buildings and factories representative for the area in which they live. The visit to the VARD Brăila Shipyard revealed to the children some of the trades of those who work within this unit, and at the Holiday Ecobase workshop, the children discovered the beauties of the wild area of ​​Balta Mică in Brăila, following a visit with the ferry in the area.

The Danube Summer School was funded with European POPAM funds, which provided the necessary materials for the workshops, the participation of children being free, only based on the library permit. The project was financed within the Strategy for Integrated Local Development of the Fishery Zone of Brăila county with the sum of 123,576 lei, and the project manager is Corina Ciuraru, head of the service within the Library. The main topic of the activities was the fishing area of ​​Braila, the environment, the fauna and flora of these places, as well as the traditions and customs here, and the period of implementation continues until May 2020.

Change in the wintertime

On the night of this Saturday to Sunday, we will spend the wintertime. One hour less day, one hour more sleep. But especially: 47% increase in road accidents due to lack of brightness. For the Vélo-Cité association, what is important is "seeing and being seen".

In the night from Saturday to Sunday, it will be necessary to set back your clocks for one hour. Like every year, the changeover to winter time is synonymous with days that are getting shorter.

But not only: another less known consequence of the change of time is the increase in the number of accidents. Mainly those involving cyclists and pedestrians made less visible with a lack of brightness.

"In winter, the problem arises particularly since rush hours take place when it's dark," said Oriane Hommet, coordinator of the association Vélo-Cité.

Days are shorter and public lighting is not enough to make cyclists and pedestrians visible.

As a result, each year there is a 47% increase in bodily injuries for the only time slot 17h-19h, between October and November.

The recommendations

To protect yourself, "it is imperative to make yourself more visible when the night begins to fall," recommends Oriane Hommet. "You have to see and be seen, the minimum is to have wheel reflectors and reflectors on the pedals, to indicate its changes of direction."

"Maybe you can wear a reflective vest, and in the winter, we may tend to wear clothes that are duller colors than in summer, we blend more in the colors of the city. pay particular attention. "

"In 60% of accidents involving an automobile and a cyclist or pedestrian, the driver declares not to have seen the person," says the coordinator of the association Vélo-Cité. Hence the need to increase his vigilance.

Have pedestrians forbidden to be distracted by gadgets at the crossings?

"The new edition of the rules of the road will forbid pedestrians to be distracted by gadgets while crossing the road," BelTA agency quotes the senior inspector on special assignments of the UGAI of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Alexander Shevchenko. It's about using smartphones and listening to music on headphones. However, it is not yet known how they will be punished for this violation and when the new rules will take effect.

Recall that a public discussion of the draft amendments to the decree on measures to improve road safety was held in May. Now the document is being agreed with government agencies.

The issue of headphones at pedestrian crossings and railway crossings has been raised for a long time. Regularly, in the accident report, people were injured or died because they did not hear the sound of an approaching car or even a train! For example, back in 2015, in an interview with Komsomolka, the head of the Minsk State Automobile Inspection Dmitry Korzyuk said :

"Our main request: when approaching the transition, you need to make sure that it is impossible to cross this intersection with headphones in your ears. I don't like this either, as well as the fact that many cross the road without looking up from the phone screen. But if today we ban headphones, then tomorrow it will be necessary to remove hats and hoods - everything that interferes with the review. A pedestrian is simply obliged to be careful and make sure of his safety before crossing the road. We are all responsible for our lives."

What else do you want to change in the new traffic rules?

They want to introduce the concept of "personal mobility tool." This will include electric scooters, monowheels, gyro scooters, which accelerate no more than 25 km / h. Their "drivers" will be equated with pedestrians. They want to equate powerful electric scooters (over 0.25 kW) with mopeds with all the ensuing consequences: obtaining a driver's license, passing a vehicle inspection and insurance.

Cyclists will have to dismount only when crossing an unregulated pedestrian crossing. In other cases, you can ride without getting off your bike, but not faster than the speed of a walking pedestrian. They want to prescribe a green path for cyclists in the rules and also oblige cyclists and mopeds to wear a reflective vest with reflective tape in the dark.

They will introduce the so-called "rule of two lanes": they promise to indicate at what time and in what place the driver must stop to let the pedestrian pass. Now the situation with the so-called "pedestrian access" is interpreted differently, leading to conflicts between drivers and inspectors.

The procedure for passing exams at the traffic police will change - it will be possible to take it by car with a gun. In this case, they will put the appropriate mark in the rights - it will be possible to ride only on the machine. They also intend to introduce a point system of fines: it will work in addition to the existing fines. For different violations, a different number of points will be awarded. If you accumulate 15 points per year, the driver will be taken away for six months.

The specialist warns parents of children on bicycles: this safety measure is a must

Although summer is slowly giving way to autumn, bicycle riders remain active. Not only do they cycle to work, but they also take their offspring to kindergartens, clubs, etc. Senior Specialist Inspector List Dijokait warns parents to follow traffic rules more closely and to transport their children by bicycle with due care for their safety.

According to the inspector, when choosing a child seat it is important to pay attention to the basic parameter - what weight the child is intended for. "Weight is paramount because otherwise, the driver may not have control over the bike. Another important thing is that the child must wear a helmet. There are no exceptions," she said. If a helmet is required, a reflective vest is not. "When it comes to a child who is like a passenger on a bicycle, a vest is not mandatory for him. When it comes to the driver, a vest is always needed if you are driving in the dark. In daylight hours, a vest is only required when the cyclist is in the driveway. There are places where bike lanes are part of the road. For example, in Vilnius, Gedimino ave. If such a lane is used during the day, either a vest or lights are needed," A.Dijokaitė shared the traffic rules. Nowadays, when not only bicycles but also electric scooters have taken over the streets, the inspector says it is not safe to park your child on such a scooter. "There are no rules, but I think that is dangerous. By default, all motor vehicles - motorcycles, mopeds, quads, tricycles - can only be occupied by persons over the age of 12. The carriage of younger persons is prohibited. The traffic rules do not specify what can be carried with electric bikes or scooters, but if it can be classified as a moped in terms of power and may exceed the speed limit, the child must not be carried. This is very unsafe and should not be," the inspector said.

However, she sees the most common offense on the street when parents carry children without helmets. "A helmet is mandatory in such situations. If a child drives a bicycle himself/herself, then a helmet is also mandatory if he/she is 18 in the driveway. It is recommended for adults over 18," the inspector recalls.

Cyclists are not required to wear a helmet, use a cellphone or headset

According to the Law on Basics of Road Traffic Safety in BiH, which officially came into force on February 15, cyclists who do not respect the old and new articles of the law will face fines of 30 to 50 KM. The new law, among other things, prohibits the transport of a person under the influence of alcohol or other psychoactive substances, the use of a cellphone and a headset in his ears, but permits driving without a helmet.

Some of the regulations have not been approved by cyclists who believe that the Act has been amended to make many people give upcycling and that some of them are not clearly defined.

By law, it is strictly forbidden to release the steering wheel from your hands, except in the case of announcing a change of direction, then removing the foot from the pedal, holding on to another vehicle, guiding or pushing other vehicles or animals, carrying objects that may interfere with steering, wearing headphones on both ear or use of mobile phones.

"Pedaling was put down and not sufficiently clarified, but it was probably thought that riding a bicycle was not a reckless act that could put the rider or other road users in danger. We put comments and remarks on the headset and mobile phone because it was, for example, car drivers allowed to use their phones if they use hands-free devices, while cyclists are not allowed to do so. Listening to music affects the collection of information when driving while in traffic and is justified, "Tihomir Dakic of the Environmental Center told Klix.ba Banja Luka.

One of the new regulations that have previously only been generally treated is the transportation of a person under the influence of alcohol or other psychoactive substances.

"We think this provision is rigid. It is certainly not necessary to promote the use of alcohol and cycling, but it is still more useful for people to go on a bicycle than a car when they have had a glass more. That is, if you have a drink, your balance center is under influence and you are not able to ride a bicycle, the problem is that many in such a condition can drive motor vehicles on the roads and this is a real danger, "our interlocutor points out.

Wearing a bicycle helmet is optional, but the BiH Road Safety Basics Law prohibits the carriage of a child under eight without a helmet buttoned on and a special seat adapted to the child's age.

"Now all cyclists can decide whether or not to wear a helmet. This item has adversely affected the popularity of using a bicycle as a means of transport and has not in any way diminished the causes of road accidents that have had to be worked on at all times. "We believe that for rural areas, but also citizens of poorer financial standing, and that is quite a number in BiH, there is still a noun to set aside up to a hundred convertible marks for this allowance and the police should keep that in mind," Dakic points out.

Another obstacle that, according to the Environmental Center, lies between man and bike is the mandatory use of a reflective vest, which ensures adequate visibility in the period from dusk to dusk, as well as in case of reduced visibility during the day.

"In the first law passed in 2006, light-reflecting vests with reflective tape were not even mentioned, so that by 2010 they would be put as the only option and required to be worn by all cyclists. Thus, this provision greatly discouraged cyclists. especially in urban areas, where many people who were biking to work, to the theater, to the city, did not want to ride a bicycle but went by car or on foot. This year, we insisted on adding a section that describes retro-reflective equipment that increases the visibility of cyclists. especially when it comes to lateral visibility. This extension makes it easier to select equipment that is more affordable and easier to use on the market, encouraging people to use as much equipment as possible and be visible without affecting their comfort," he said.

The Giro di Sarajevo Association also notes that electric bicycles are now counted as bicycles if their rated power is no more than 0.25 kilowatts and if the speed does not exceed 25 km / h, which is a limit for cycle paths.

Are you going on holiday? We advise what to check

If you are going on a long trip by car, you should not just think about whether you have packed everything essential. Also, check the car before long journeys. But not only the condition of the mixture in the wipers or the oil level.

"One of the primary things should have been checking the condition of the tires, for example. First of all, check the correct density for a fully-loaded vehicle. If your car does not have a spare wheel, make sure you also have a repair kit,"

Adds ten hints to follow in the last minute car check.

1. Check all car liquids

Before traveling, check not only the windscreen washer mixture but also the oil and coolant level.

You never know when you get into a car column, or you'll have to wipe dirt off the glass now and then.

However, if you do not go completely out of civilization, you can also buy a mixture and other liquids at petrol stations at stops.

2.Wiper wipers

Once you have checked that you have enough washer mixture, do not bypass the wiper performance test.

Think of attaching them to you at the wrong time, hundreds of miles from home, on the road at high speed, one of them did not fly away.

Check also how they wipe. They should not bounce on the window in the rain instead of wiping the water or otherwise create smudges. To prevent yourself from seeing anything through the windscreen.

3.Brakes and the shock absorbers

If the car has not undergone its spring cleaning and thorough service check, check the condition of its brakes (brake pads, pads) and the shock absorbers. Especially if you go on a long ride in the style of "safari", where the brakes and shock absorbers get to work.

However, most new vehicles have to wear signals and should alert you to problems.

Thus, on less demanding routes, the car should still have sufficient thickness to travel from, despite the brake pad wear indication.

4. Reserve them

When checking the car at the last minute, do not miss the correct tire density. This should be set to a fully-loaded car.

The condition of the spare wheel must also be checked. If your car doesn't have one, you shouldn't miss a "repair kit".

5.Light lights

Before traveling, check not only the lighting function but also the replacement bulbs. Nothing is pleasant when lighting fails in an unfamiliar environment.

6. Does air conditioning work?

Haven't used air conditioning yet? On a long journey by car and baking, the sun can meet.

You should test its functionality before traveling and have it repaired by a workshop if necessary. In order not to happen, you will only be a beauty during your long holiday trip.

7. First aid kit, the vest is?

First aid kit, reflective vests with reflective tapes, but also a warning triangle. These are safety accessories that the driver should always have at hand.

Before traveling, check not only their condition and location. In the case of reflective jackets, check in advance whether the number of passengers or special color is required in the countries on the route.

For example, when traveling through Austria to Italy or Croatia, the driver also fines if he has no reflective vest with him.

8. Pass and numbers do you have?

When you check the validity of your passports before you travel, also check your current assistance services and Slovak offices in the countries where you will be traveling.

The assistance service should be available 24/7 in any country. Of course, it depends on the agreed conditions with the insurance company or the car dealer.

And be sure to include the accident report form in case you crash.

9. Insurance is equipped?

When checking documents, do not overlook the validity of the green card, which confirms international liability insurance.

Especially when entering countries outside the EU, they may not even let you into the country without it.

10.The destination you know?

Before you make a long trip, find out possible destinations where you could spend the night if necessary, or places you could visit during a regular break.

Drivers, especially night travelers with children, should not go on a long journey without a few hours of sleep.

During the journey, regular breaks may help, preferably at 2-hour intervals.

Another alternative to diversify your holiday is to divide the long journey into one or more stops with overnight accommodation in an interesting area you are walking through.

Lower fines and reflective vests for pedestrians

Lower fines for minor traffic offenses, but also mandatory reflective vests for pedestrians. These changes brought by an amendment to the Road Act, which alleviates most of the original regulations.

Interior Minister Robert Kalinak said he is responding to improving the road safety situation. Reducing penalties applies to minor offenses, such as making phone calls while not wearing seat belts or throwing objects out of the car. The maximum rate will be reduced from € 60 to € 50. The principle will also be mitigated three times and enough, which in the event of repeated accidents caused the automatic withdrawal of the driving license, and three accidents occurred within five years.

Most recently, this principle will only apply to fatal or health-related accidents. The Interior Ministry claims that it has so far unnecessarily punished people who have caused minor accidents in which no one has even been injured.

"Let's not look at it as a softening of the law, but rather as taking into account the severity of accidents," says transport analyst Jozef Drahovský, who said it was the right step to fine-tune an otherwise good measure. According to the director of the Slovak auto tourist club Petr Pokorny, three accidents without injury could have accumulated in better drivers for five years. It also adds that the fines are still high even after they have been reduced. "Overall, I think fines are set too high. Even though it was originally intended to reduce the accident rate, it is mainly about making a person aware of his accident," he said.

Starting in January, pedestrians will have to wear reflective elements in the village and not just outside it if they walk along the side of the road. They will be worn on clothing in poor visibility. Especially in villages where there are no sidewalks, people will need to wear a reflective vest or sleeve strap, even if they go from a shop or visit a neighbor. Otherwise, they will be fined 60 euros. "It seems to me quite coercive because a pedestrian, even if he is a traffic participant, usually walks on the sidewalks and when they're not there, it's his own risk. It should be up to every municipality to ensure the safety of its people and it should not be addressed by law," thinks Pokorný of the new measure.

This obligation triggered discussions when it approved in parliament, but the ministry did not want to retreat. He claims that reflective labeling has already proven to be outside the municipality and expands it. This is confirmed by the police, which states that pedestrians caused up to 442 traffic accidents last year, of which 384 were in the village.

However, there are more changes in the law. In addition to returning to the registration numbers of your choice, there are also new rules on psychological confirmation of dependency reviews or the possibility of motorcyclists to park in zones. Although most of the adjustments should take effect only next year, the minor changes required by the European Union have been in force since 7 November.

Readers Respond to the High Number of Traffic Deaths in Portland This Year

Last week, WW wrote about three of the 34 people who have died in Portland traffic this year. To improve safety, the city has spent more than $47 million in the past two The number of traffic deaths in the first six months of 2019 equals the number for all of last year. Here's what readers had to say.

Martin Crommie: "Would be nice if someone was out there to stop the Mad Maxes that seem to think the road is for them alone."

John Retzlaff: "When Vision Zero in Portland is about being anti-car and not about pro-safety, then this is what you get. Road diets do not improve safety, half the lanes and the same amount of traffic Is not safe."

 Frosti11icus, via Reddit: "My dad always told me, 'Just assume a vehicle won't stop for you because if you're wrong you'll die.'"

Rudi Van Desarzio: "You can blame pedestrians and cyclists all you want, but that's not how the law is written and never has been. It is your responsibility as a driver to have control of your vehicle Such that you do not run into people and kill them. That's the bottom line. If it means you have to drive 5 mph and that riding a bike or taking the bus is faster, so be it. Driving around in your single occupied vehicle At 15 mph above the speed limit is not a 'right.'"

Nick Sauvie: "The fact that the majority of these deaths occur in outer Southeast Portland is a result of decades of insufficient transportation investment. Vision Zero and road diets are steps in the right direction."

Morningside: "Right or wrong, pedestrians and people on bikes need to act defensively. I see it too often where people don't pay attention to."

Harley Leiber: "East of 82nd, everyone who is bipedal should wear an orange reflective vest."

Aww, via Reddit: "As someone who is one degree away from TWO people who have killed a pedestrian while driving in the last 18 months, this article strikes home. While I know most people here mean well by sharing their experiences with transportation issues, Let me say this one thing: Please never drive while intoxicated. Ever."

Surveillance increases for motorbike law enforcement

Belo Horizonte has already started overseeing moto boys, and it was not difficult to find anyone who does not follow Contran's security resolution.

In a city company with 20 hired moto boys, eight were not working on Monday (4) because they did not adapt to the new rules. "I have a huge demand for new companies, but I won't be able to meet," says businesswoman Jacqueline Grundner.

Contran's resolution requires the motor-vehicle vehicle to contain a wax-cut antenna, reflective chest strap, leg protection, and red rental plate. Already the driver must be over 21 years, more than two years of qualification in category A, wear a reflective helmet and reflective vest and be approved in a specialized course for motorcycle.

Motofretista Ronaldo Vilela only enrolled in a free course on January 24th. Vacancy, there will only be in March. "Standing, waiting, the situation, to see what we are going to do," he says.

Both companies and motorbike drivers can be penalized if they do not comply with the new requirements of the law. Traffic authorities in each state have the autonomy to decide how to enforce enforcement.

In Rio de Janeiro, according to Detran, for now, for the next four months, the supervision will only be educational. In São Paulo, the inspection begins this Tuesday (5), according to the Military Police.

In Belo Horizonte, it has already begun. One of the bikes lacked safety features. The fines go to the company, owner of the vehicle. The boy, who owns the motorcycle, received all the fines in his name. The red plate, leg guard, and motorbike course were missing.

Ronaldo Vilela, who was all within the law, was released. "There was enough time for everyone to be regularized and lawful, understand? You can't complain," he says.

Pilgrimage of the Divine Eternal Father begins this Friday in Trinity

Begins this Friday, the traditional Feast of the Divine Father Eternal, in Trindade, in the Metropolitan Region. 3 million devotees are expected over the next ten days. The program of the party includes masses, novenas, blessings and the traditional parade of careers. Also, shows with Father Fábio de Melo and Sérgio Reis and an exhibition about the culture of Goiás.

The pilgrims are already on the road to Trinity, whether on foot, by car, by mule or by horse, many come from other states to reinforce their devotion to the Divine Eternal Father.

Those who prefer to hike from Padre Pelagio terminal, where begins the Rodovia dos Romeiros. In this way, it is 18 km on foot to the Basilica Sanctuary, the route is done in four or five hours, on average.

During the course, pilgrims can count on the support of the Goiás Volunteer Organization (OVG) tent with the Romeiro Support Center, which offers a structure to serve snacks and also for rest.

To avoid accidents while walking, the Federal Highway Police (PRF) recommends some precautions such as: walking along the shoulder against the road; wear the reflective vest for easy viewing; Avoid crossing the track and walking in Indian queue. And also health care: wear comfortable shoes; wear light reflective clothing and hats to protect yourself from the sun; use sunscreen; drink a lot of water; take small snacks; Avoid the hot sun from 10 am to 4 pm and in case of foot blisters, stop and watch for gravity.

The Metropolitan Company of Public Transportation (CMTC), informs that it has reinforced the number of buses to serve the pilgrims who pass through the Padre Pelagio Terminal. Extra vehicles will be placed on line 112 - Terminal Trindade / Padre Pelagio until June 7th.

The patrol was reinforced in the city. About 3,000 military police will take care of security. The Civil Police set up four posts: the Basilica, the Parish Church, the 1st Police District, which will operate 24 hours, and the regional headquarters. At these points, people can report and report occurrences. Fire Department Ambulances are also scattered at strategic points in the city.

Only one in four drivers remember that he has just overtaken an urban cyclist

Wear a reflective vest with reflective tape on the bike or do not wear it. If the cyclist uses this safety element, the driver will be more aware of his presence and will drive with more caution and safe distance. On the contrary, when the cyclist does not take it, the driver pays less attention to the cyclist and advances it with less care. It is the main conclusion reached by the report "Driving attention: invisible cyclists for drivers", presented this morning in Madrid Mapfre Foundation and Bosch Spain.

The study is the result of a survey of 1,031 drivers who have overtaken a cyclist in a street and who have been asked if they have been aware of it during their journey. The report also includes the results of an in-depth analysis that has been carried out on 15 drivers between 20 and 57 years old, who have been monitored to see if they have been aware of the presence of cyclists and to analyze their behavior at the wheel, driving style and mistakes made.

Only one in four Spanish drivers (specifically, 23.1%) remember that just ahead of a cyclist without a reflective vest on a street, a proportion that increases to one in three (35.4%) if they exceed a bicycle user wearing a vest.

The study was carried out during the day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Madrid. A total of 1,031 drivers participated in the quantitative phase of the investigation when overtaking a cyclist with a vest and another without him for about 400 meters. Some 100 meters later, they were surveyed during the 30 seconds they stood at a red light with two or three questions: if they had seen a bicycle circulating in the last 400 meters, if there was any risk of interacting with that vehicle and, in case affirmative, what was it.

In the case of the cyclist without a vest, only 23.1% answered that they had seen him and 3.9% that he had assumed some risk to overtake him. As for the bicycle users wearing a reflective vest, 35.4% verbally confirmed a conscious visualization and only 7.8% acknowledged having perceived some risk when passing it.

Therefore, the great majority of drivers of motor vehicles are not aware of the fact that they overtake cyclists, although this circumstance is greater among those who interact with bicyclists with vests, to whom they apply a greater safety distance.

On the other hand, a total of 15 drivers from 20 to 57 years participated in the qualitative phase of the study accompanied by a psychologist, who analyzed the behavior of motorists, their driving style and the mistakes made.

In this case, 27% of the drivers had made an effective visualization of the cyclist without a vest, which means that the others did the maneuver automatic way, and the perception of risk appeared in 1% of motorists. Regarding the cyclist with a vest, 39% had seen it and 8% had some perception of risk.

According to the study, users of bicycles were involved in 8,065 accidents in 2017, in which 78 cyclists died, 694 were injured hospitalized and 7,035 were injured not hospitalized. The accidents occurred mostly in urban roads (72%). That same year, four cyclists under the age of 15 died.

Given the lack of perception of cyclists by drivers and the increasing use of the bicycle as a means of urban transport, Bosch has developed the automatic emergency braking system with detection of cyclists, which was presented this Thursday after the study became known.

Everything you need to know about mandatory vests and triangles

From Wednesday, any car not equipped with fluorescent vest and the pre-signaling triangle is liable to a fine of at least 90 euros. The remainder of the main provisions of this new security measure.

How many vest and triangle should one have onboard? A reflective vest and a pre-signaling triangle must have been in each vehicle since July 1st. However the Minister of Ecology, in charge of road safety, Jean-Louis Borloo had granted a deadline until Wednesday so that motorists can equip themselves "in the best conditions". From 1 October, law enforcement officials will verbalize any driver who does not have the two objects onboard his car.

Should the vest be visible under all circumstances? The retro-reflective vest must be worn by the driver before he leaves his vehicle. But it is not mandatory to drape the vest in the front passenger seat. The jacket should only be easy to access, storing it in the glove box or under a seat is enough.

Where should the triangle be placed? The triangle must be onboard the vehicle, be stored in the cockpit and not in the trunk of the car, and be placed on the road, as soon as the driver leaves his vehicle, at a distance of at least 30 meters from the vehicle. the automobile or obstacle to reporting. Hazard warning lights remain mandatory when the car equipped with them.

Where can we buy them? The kit is in supermarkets, in the centers' autos, in the markets as in the Paris metro. Prices can vary from single to triple, from 6.50 € in hypermarket to 20 € in the corridors of public transport of the capital.

To comply with European legislation, the vest must be marked "CE" and the triangle marked "E27R".

In case of infringement, what is the risk? The offending motorist incurs a fine of 135 euros. The amount of the contravention can be reduced to 90 euros if it is paid on the spot or within three days after the verbalization.

What is the legislation for two wheels? Bikers and scooter drivers are exempted from wearing a vest under any circumstances. The jacket is recommended but not mandatory for cyclists traveling in town.

On the other hand, wearing the vest is imposed on cyclists, pilots, and passengers, who ride out of town in poor visibility conditions (rain, fog) or during the night. In the case of forgetfulness, the pedal will have to pay a fine of 35 euros.

"Nordic Cycling" conquers the sports world

Münster is again in the lead, this time with the topic of sports trends. Nordic Cycling is the name of the sporty mixture of Nordic Walking and cycling, developed by students of the tenth year of the Erna-de-Vries-Realschule. "This is a sport for young and old, for all ages," explains Victor David Sendas, a teacher at the school in the Geistviertel.

A great advantage for the teacher is obvious: "Many paths, especially here on the Aasee, are not allowed for cyclists. Nordic cycling gives you the feeling of being on the road without violating traffic regulations. " His colleague Iris Leube also sees great advantages over cycling in this new trend sport: "All you need is a bicycle handlebar, helmet, and protective reflective vest, and safety comes first".

The fact that Nordic Cycling will very quickly build up a large fan base is indisputable for the two educators: "The boom will pick up speed quickly and will not be limited to Münster!" With Nordic Cycling, the sports equipment can be perfectly adapted to the fitness of the user.

Inexperienced start with Hollandrad handlebars, professionals, however, use a mountain bike or road bike handlebars. The weight of the handlebars, which is kept at chest level during running as when cycling, trains the arm muscles and promotes the cardiovascular system, as experts confirm. A bell increases the safety aspect, especially if walkers or slower Nordic Cyclists are overtaken.

As a typical crossover sport, Nordic Cycling can be used both at the Münsterland Giro and the Münster Marathon, so dedicated athletes no longer have to decide between one of the two major sports events. The sports equipment is cheap and can be found in many crafting corners. If you do not have an old bicycle handlebar in the basement, you can ask the bike dealer in the neighborhood for used parts. With the expected boom, however, it is advisable to be quick, the retail sector is already starting from supply shortages.

Carabineros fine motorcyclist for not wearing a reflective vest

The case was finalized by social networks and reached the ears of the Conaset, from where they indicated that the part taken is illegal.

Do motorcyclists have to wear a reflective vest?

That is the question that Matías Bahamonde, 23 years old, has after Friday when he went out for a ride in Temuco on his motorcycle and was fined by Carabineros for not wearing a reflective vest.

"I was on my way to Labranza when I ran into a couple of police officers who performed a routine check, they asked me for the papers and since I had everything in order and in good order, I remained calm," the young man explained to LUN.

He added that "we were finishing when they look at each other and ask each other: 'What do we do with the reflective vest? Did we pass the infraction or not?' The Carabineros were not clear what to do."

Bahamonde indicated that at the crossroads, one of the carabineros decided to take the radio and ask, obtaining a "yes" answer, so he must appear at the local police court on January 12.

His case was viralized by social networks and reached the ears of the National Traffic Safety Commission, who confirmed through their Twitter account, that the part taken is illegal.

Despite the clarification of Conaset, the doubts regarding this issue are due to the fact that article 75 of the modified decree 164 of the Ministry of Transport does not specify which vehicles the vest must have.

It should be remembered that the only obligations of motorcyclists' clothing are those that appear in decrees 231 and 234 of the Traffic Law, which is related to the biker's clothing and the use of a reflective helmet.

Mandatory reflective elements of pedestrians: Better than nothing

In February, pedestrians have to wear reflective elements like reflective vests. But no one deliberately says what they should look like, and besides, the shops are full of shit.

You would have to live abroad or on Mars so that you wouldn't hear about the new pedestrian obligation in the Czech Republic to wear reflective elements outside the village in low visibility. In February, it will be published in the Collection of Laws and then will come into effect in 15 days.

The approval process took so long that the media, politicians, and policemen rejoiced for months, as it is a good idea if the measure brings at least one saved life.

The Besipu campaign started in the fall, half a million reflective tapes, 100,000 seniors' bags and tens of thousands of luminous laces for the young this year. Indeed, the number of victims is really worrying, as 72 pedestrians died in the dark last year. Good experience from abroad, where such an obligation applies for years, and the number of the dead has really decreased rapidly. Will it succeed with us?

Do you know retro-reflection?

Unfortunately, the most important thing in publishing sprawl was to define properly what the "retro-reflective elements" are and how they should look. "We have, for example, fluorescent materials that increase daylight and dusk visibility, but lose their function in the dark," says Besar's head, Martin Farrar. In addition, we found that not every orange or light green work vest is wearing true retro-reflective materials - that is, reflecting light in the night and alerting the character to the dark!

Although transport legislation experts suspect that the term "retro-reflective" refers to a situation of emergency stopping of the vehicle outside the municipality or to the permissible marking of pedestrian formations in low visibility, the implementing regulation depicts examples of working orange "road" workers and a "School" sign in both cases, it is hard for the participants to dress up.

In addition, in the passage on their new designation, this reference is missing. Members have already met it during the vote. "Retro-reflective materials - it's a very difficult word and I admit I'm a little confused about it. It is the word of Latin origin. Reflector means I bend, turn, re - back. How would I translate retro-reflector, I don't know. I probably turn, bend back, backward. Or I bend back, bending back. I wonder in whose clever head the term was born," commented MEP and linguist Daniel Korte of TOP 09. For the sake of order: a term that has been spoken of expressively has been commonly used for the light reflection principle.