Do not you wear a reflective vest

One of the most important safety rules is the principle of visibility. Road traffic participants should take care to be visible to others and be prepared to be able to observe the road and its surroundings.

This principle takes on a special dimension in the context of protecting the life and health of pedestrians and cyclists. They are the least protected on the road, and in the case of road accidents with their participation, there is the highest probability of tragic consequences.

In 2015, 8,398 pedestrians were killed and injured on Polish roads. This number is lower than in 2013 by 404, but in European statistics, we are in the top three countries with the highest rate of pedestrian victims in relation to all accident victims. Romania and Latvia have the highest rate in Europe - 40%, and Poland - 35%. The average of the European Union is 22%, which means that every fourth victim of road accidents is pedestrian.

Due to this situation, various measures are taken to improve pedestrian safety. One of them is the introduction of the obligation to use reflectors as equipment for pedestrians moving from dusk to dawn outside the built-up area. This provision came into force on August 31, 2014. Only when we move outside the built-up area on a road intended only for pedestrians or on the sidewalk, is we free of flares.

Reflective tape is an example of how small equipment can improve our safety. Without it, the driver will see the pedestrian only from a distance of about 30 meters. This distance will be even smaller if it rains or snow. Remember that a distance of 30 meters gives little chance for the driver to react properly. Assuming that the average driver response time is 1 second, a driver driving outside the built-up area at 90 km / h will defeat 25 meters before taking action. In the case of a human collision with a car traveling at over 70 km / h, a person has no chance of survival.

Applying the glare will cause the driver to notice a pedestrian from a distance of about 130 meters. Thanks to this, he will have time to take appropriate action. It is best on the part of the body from the side of the road, at the level of the chest. I encourage you to use several reflectors. According to research, the best designation is one that shows human movement. We can mark arms and legs at knee level, because in this way we will be even more recognizable to drivers - explains Radish, instructor at Skoda Auto School.

A penalty of up to PLN 100 is foreseen for the lack of glare, and its purchase should be treated as an investment in its security. Let us not limit ourselves only to the situations described by the regulations, because the reflection can save lives in the city, on a poorly lit road. Let us also remember to take a reflective vest in the car and if we just leave the vehicle, let us put it on. It is true that law does not require this, but no one would drop us from thinking and taking care of our safety. Let us be visible, use reflections.

A safe cyclist with reflective vest on the road

On Thursday morning, the police in safety vest, together with the mayor, Kaminski, inaugurated the campaign "Safe cyclist on the way to work.” "Safe cyclist on the way to work" is a joint effort for the safety of cyclists organized by the Traffic Department of the Pavia Police Headquarters and the Municipal Office in Logics.

Today, on April 19, from 6.00 am to 8.00 am, police officers from the road club focused their activities in those areas, where in the morning the most cyclists who commute to work on their single-track vehicles appear.

The aim of the activities is to improve safety on the roads of unprotected road users by increasing their visibility. On this day, cyclists encountered received hi vis vests, funded by the city authorities, which were handed out to Krzysztof Kaminski and the head of the Road Traffic Department to the poke.

Vests significantly increase visibility, and thus the safety of cyclists on the road. It should be remembered, however, that the reflective vest does not release from the obligation of proper lighting and bicycle equipment. Spring has come, which encourages cycling trips, so it is worth taking care of it to travel safely - we read in the police communication.

Policemen in safety vest checked more than five hundred cars

In the territory of the Ricans District, 56 men of law (35 traffic and 21 police officers) focused on motorists and cyclists from Monday to Friday. TRANSPORT SECURITY ACTIONS were last week focused on cyclists and motorists. In the picture, Hanna, a spokesperson of the police station, gives the cyclist a reflective tape.

They have selected fines for about seventy thousand crowns. Within the framework of a national transport event on the roads and their territory, the event took place in connection with the accident in the territory of our country. "The police have focused on risky groups of road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycle drivers," said Hanna, spokesperson of the police.

It was also responsible for adhering to the traffic regulations of motor vehicle drivers, adherence to specified speeds, the use of safety belts and child restraint systems, and driving.

Law enforcement officers in reflective vest reviewed 512 vehicles and found 133 transgressions in traffic. "Most of the misdemeanors (125) were solved on the spot in block proceedings, with a total value of almost seventy thousand crowns," concluded Kraft.

Keep reflective vest in snow days

Obligatory cleaning of cars from ice and snow, pedestrians with reflective vest and the possibility to ride a cyclist even on a full line - these are the changes that the amendment to the Road Traffic Act wants to bring. We have released some planned rules for cyclists, said MF DNES chief BESIP Martin.

What sanctions do pedestrians do when they do not have reflective material, and drivers in the case of an unclean car from snow and ice?

In the case of non-cleaned vehicles, there is a penalty of up to two thousand crowns in place, in the case of administrative proceedings up to CZK 2,500. As far as the pedestrian duty is concerned, there will also be sanctions there, but there is mainly an accident investigation on steps. That makes it easier for decision-makers to make decisions.

Must it be a duty to clear snow and ice from a car strictly defined in the law, if, according to our debaters, it can be penalized for this day? Is not it unnecessary denial of drivers?

I read the posts in the discussion under the article and I think that one who cleans the car and does not have a problem with it must say that it is nonsense because we are introducing a thing that is clear. However, just such a person does not limit the amendment. And the person who does not do that should learn from it and take the best of it. This is not about doing something to anyone. It is the result of a work that is based on a practice where there has always been a discussion whether snow and ice on the car are all right or not.

Of course, it is said that the instrument is in the law, but the police have a big problem in enforcing it. If it is precisely defined what is to be done with the vehicle before the ride, such as scraping the windows to provide a good view of the vehicle, which is one of the most important elements of active safety, it is absolutely well-founded. It is very unpleasant to drive a vehicle in front of you in winter, which has a higher layer of snow on the roof and gradually drops off at higher speeds. And because there was a discussion about whether the driver is in the way of looking at the fragrant tree on the mirror or something else at the window, then I personally think that a strict definition will help what we all want, and that is to make the operation safer and keeping the road safety.

I would like to emphasize that all these are just considerations because it is not a law signed by the President, but a proposal in inter-departmental proceedings. Therefore, it is not a loose coin, and the other thing is whether it will finally come out in the law.

Do you want to be seen at night

The new technology with reflective material called "Bio-Motion" shifts people's night visibility to the next level. The principle is to illuminate not only your outline but also your movements.

As has been said many times, statistically most accidents due to poor visibility occur in moments of dimming. The main reason is both poor visibility and gradual decrease of visibility. If there is added any glare by setting the sun, the problem is taken care of.

Flashing lights, reflective safety vests and similar elements are certainly a great tool, but the future lies in something called "biological moves." It is already customary to take a reflective strap on your leg and hand for an evening ride on a bike or run. There is, however, a new product that brings together all of these protective elements together.

The product called Nano Meter 555 Milder is equipped with 20 strategically positioned reflection points to perfectly visualize your movements. In addition, ideal colors are chosen for this outfit for better visibility even in daylight. The driver is so able to determine within 0.25 seconds that a person is moving in front of him. On the other hand, if you are only wearing a reflective vest, this time is growing very fast, even for a few seconds. This difference in the speed of recognition of a living person, for example on a road, may be key at certain times.

Road makers install reflective tapes on the trees

Moravian-Silesian road makers started to mark trees and barriers with reflective tapes. They choose roads with a lot of cluttering turns and tree-lines. This makes it easier for drivers to navigate in unfavorable weather and speeds up their possible response to a sudden situation.

On roads, II and III classes in the Moravian-Silesian Region can see drivers near the pavements of distinctive reflective strips on the trees and the barriers in the corners. Road-traffic officers of the Road Administration of the Moravian-Silesian Region install them, especially where there are dangerous stretches and long avenues of trees.

Vaclav, Head of the Karvina Center: "Especially at night and in low visibility, it is known that the ribbons are far more dangerous to the driver." Simon, Spokesperson of the Road Administration MSK: "Because it is a regional matter and each region has its own specifics, we have discussed with the representatives of the police or the department of transport of municipal and municipal authorities the risk locations."

Martin, Transport Inspectorate Karvina: "We recommend such a reflective vest, reflective device." The Road Administration of the Moravian-Silesian Region and with dendrologists also consulted the installation of straps on trees. Vaclav, Head of the Karvina Center: "I consulted how long the screws should be, so that they will not suffer the trees."

The tapes themselves are made of aluminum sheet with reflective foil. It performs the same function as ribbons, which on a smaller scale use pedestrians to make their visibility obligatory outside the village. They have a longer life than the earlier white marking of the trees.

Vaclav, Head of the Karvina Center: "It took the color for maybe two years and it had to be repeated, plus it was a lot of hard work. We think this technology is much better." Reflective stripes warn the driver of dangerous areas in five regions, such as Karvina, and in the near future will also appear in the Ostrava region in the total number of more than one thousand pieces.

Police officers handed out reflective pads and laces

On Wednesday morning, people could meet police officers who stopped them and educated pedestrians. In addition, we were able to ask ourselves about the project. Get reflective laces and badges.

Police officers reminded pedestrians as the most vulnerable road users to adhere to the principle of seeing and seeing, emphasizing the need to use reflective material for reduced visibility. "Moving roads or roads is always a risky situation in which an accident may occur. The guilt does not always have to be on the driver's side, "said spokesman for the police Dagmar.