Bicycle helmets are optional in the city!

Cycling is becoming increasingly popular, but many people do not know the rules. On the initiative of Commissioner Marius Révész, the Transport Smart Workbook was published.

According to the Highway, you can drive on the road, sidewalk, bicycle path and cycle lane. On the roadside, however, only if there is no separate cycle path or footpath, you should always roll on the right side of the roadway. But more importantly, where you should not ride your bike. These paths always indicated by signs on the road, but you may also end up on two wheels without a license, so they may not be clear. However, it may be clear to everyone that parts of the biking table should be avoided, but if this is not possible, at least get off the bike and push it on the sidewalk.

Much depends on the type

Before you buy a bike, think about what terrain you will be using it for.

1. Urban Bike: It's best for school, work, or rolling it into the store.

2. Mountain Bike: It was invented to be ridden on a mountain, a valley, a ditch, or a bush. Asphalt, the city is not the real thing.

3. Bicycle tours: Suitable for long distances and even luggage can be carried comfortably with you.

4. Road bike: This is the fastest way to get around the asphalt. At the world's most famous bicycle race, the Tour de France, they will bypass France in just 3 weeks.

5. BMX: Designed to do spectacular tricks.

6. Fatbike: thanks to its extra-wide rubber, it rolls over almost anything. It is worth trying out in the forest, on the field, on the snow.

7. Cargo bicycle: used for the carriage of goods. The advantage is that in big cities you can often go to places you can't get by car.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

1. Two well-functioning brakes

2. Well-functioning steering system

3. White or yellow front lamp

4. Red light tail light

5. White front prism

6. Redback prism

7. Amber yellow spokes (at least 2 on the front wheel) or reflective strip on the rubber

8. Bell

Useful visibility reflective vest when lighting conditions are very poor

Dead space is dangerous

Accidentally, the cyclist should not be in the dead-end of a car, where it is not even visible from the rearview mirror.

1. Never stop in front of, behind or next to a large vehicle.

2. Never drive a large vehicle from the right at an intersection.

3. Always try to keep eye contact with your driver.

4. If you do not feel safe with a larger vehicle, you may prefer to push the bike onto the sidewalk.

No matter how we take the intersection

If you want to turn your bike, you must "index" it anyway. To do this on a bicycle, according to the Traffic Signs, lift your arms near our trunk and stretch them out and turn your palms. In all cases, look back before the maneuver. The same is true if we want to avoid some obstacle

Important!

Bicycles are not allowed on the main road under 12 years. You may only enter the street marked with a sign, except for cyclists, if the sign is below the sign.

Of course, the driver must also be attentive to the cyclist. If a driver overtakes a cyclist, there must be a distance of at least 1.5 meters between the cane and the car, but 1 meter is enough in the city, writes the Transporting Smart Workbook, which last year received about 200,000 copies of 4th and 5th grade for school.

Protect your head, but how?

The traffic regulations only require wearing a helmet: outside the built-up area at speeds above 40 kilometers per hour.

It does not matter that one wears a helmet, this is also a rule.

1. The helmet should lie flat on the head and the edge should be two fingers high above the eyes.

2. Adjust the helmet headband so tight that the headgear remains in place even if the headband is shaken with a slight shake.

3. Align the two straps just below the ear in a V shape.

4. Keep one finger between the chin and strap. The strap should not obstruct the view or breathing.

To make us more noticeable in the dark, you can use a backpack and clothes with reflective tapes, or you can get a reflective strap for a few hundred forints that you can put on your wrists and ankles.

Petition To Move Halloween To Last Saturday Of The Month Goes Viral, But Does It Have Any Hope?

Halloween is arguably one of the most fun, carefree holidays for people young and old. From dressing up in costume to consuming wild amounts of candy, there's a lot to love about this holiday with one exception - its date of October 31. The event sometimes falls in the middle of the week, which can cause some issues for parents concerned with their kids' busy schedules. And this could be one reason why a petition to move Halloween to the last Saturday of the month has gone viral. But some might be wondering: Does this suggestion have any chance of happening?

The petition in question was first launched in 2018 by the nonprofit, the Halloween & Costume Association, a "trade organization to promote and build a celebration of Halloween in the United States," according to CNN. And despite being an old petitioner, it recently started gaining traction online with over 97,000 signatures as of Sunday.

Here's what's going on in a nutshell: The petition suggests that bumping Halloween from its current date into October will create a "safer, longer, stress-free celebration." It also means no more rushing to get off work in time to take the kids trick-or-treating, missing out on all the good candy, and battles to get to school the next morning.

The petition claims 3,800 people are injected every year on Halloween and 82 percent of parents don't prioritize high-visibility aids, like reflective tape, glow sticks, or finger lights, on costumes. And while child safety is a noble cause, it's going to take more than support from the public to see Halloween moved to a new date because it requires the help of politicians.

As noted by KXAN, an NBC News affiliate station, President Donald Trump would be the first to go to Congress and ask that Halloween be named a government-regulated holiday. That has only happened six times since 1888, according to the outlet, so the odds of it happening for Halloween aren't great. What's more? This cause doesn't appear to be on Trump's radar right now, which is somewhat unsurprising.

As for the list of current federal holidays, it includes New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Inauguration Day, George Washington's birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, according to ThoughtCo. And according to the publication, local and state governments establish their holiday schedules, while businesses are free to do the same. This explains why some stores remain open on holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, while others close.

It's important to note that some of the aforementioned holidays have become government-regulated events more recently than others. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, for example, was first celebrated as a holiday in all 50 states in 2000, according to USA TODAY. This should give hope to those who want Halloween moved to a new date, as there's a chance it could have added to the official list of federal holidays. That being said, I wouldn't count on it happening anytime soon.

It is also worth preparing the car for the holidays

Families typically go on vacation at this time, and according to statistics, at least 50 percent of them leave by car. As the average age of the domestic vehicle fleet is over 14, chances are many people do it with older cars.

It is also worth preparing the car for the holidays

Families typically go on vacation at this time, and according to statistics, at least 50 percent of them leave by car. As the average age of the domestic vehicle fleet is over 14, chances are many people do it with older cars.

Families are preparing for months to relax for one to two weeks, as it feels good to break out of your daily routine and relax all year long. According to Gfk Hungária's analysis, 54% of the Hungarian population are planning a summer trip, and the car remains the most popular travel tool. Therefore, it is important to know what to look out for before you leave, as proper preparation is needed to reach your destination.

Let's have the car checked.

Dealerships offer seasonal inspections that check the condition of our car for a few thousand forints. If necessary, they can remedy the problems here. It is important that the chassis, tires, brakes, air conditioning are in good condition before traveling, but it is equally important to check the level of fluids (eg brake, radiator, washer), bulbs and spare wheel.

The tire pressure is adjusted according to the number of luggage and passengers, as more people are traveling in the car, with many things, more pressure is needed on the wheels. Under low pressure, the tires can wear irregularly and, in extreme situations, tires that become warm due to friction due to deformation may explode.

Check the accessories!

It is mandatory to carry a first aid kit and a warning triangle in the car, fire extinguishers, visibility reflective vests, glow kits, and a tow rope are required in many countries.

Let's take out insurance!

Before leaving, make sure you have international insurance for your vehicle and do not forget to ensure your passengers with sickness and luggage, as lacking them can cause serious costs.

Let's pack professionally!

In the event of sudden braking or an accident, poorly secured luggage can cause serious problems, so it is worth paying attention to how we pack. Let's put the bigger, heavier things down, and the smaller, lighter packs can go up. Secure sharp objects with a strap and cover the trunk with a blanket! If you carry a larger item in the passenger compartment, you can even fasten it with a seat belt, and place the smaller items in the compartments and glove compartments designed for this purpose. But we also make sure that the passengers, especially the children, are properly seated in the car.

Let's pay attention to these

Before we set out on the road, let's look at the rules of foreign countries, because not knowing them did not exempt us from the offenses we had committed. We also map where and what kind of highway sticker we will need. Let's feed our destination into navigation even at home, and be sure to allow highway usage for the software! Finally, on the fly, do not go out of the way to reach your destination with as few stops as possible, but relax in time when everyone can get a little refreshed.

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.

What to check on the car before the trip

Traveling at the peak of the highway can also be tedious and dangerous. If you find yourself in a column, do not lose your nerve, and at the first signs of fatigue, turn to rest and rest.

Both the driver and the car must be ready for the trip. A conscientious driver does not become overnight, it is worth doing. Realize that your car is not an impenetrable fortress on wheels and that you are not resistant to fatigue or injury. Observe traffic regulations and think about possible moves by other road users. Seeing someone else's mistake in time can save your life. Always fasten your seat belt and make sure passengers are also tied.

This is especially true for children who have to wear a seat belt in an adequate safety seat, depending on the age of the child. Also, insist that the rear seat belt is also attached to the seat belt. In the event of a car accident - even at city speeds - unbound passengers in the rear bench are flying uncontrollably in the cabin, causing serious injury to the driver and front passenger. Also, they can fall out of the car in an accident.

Maintain your car regularly throughout the year to keep it in good working order, and a long check is recommended before a longer trip. If you do not want to or cannot do it yourself, have it serviced. But a lot of things on the vehicle each driver should be able to control himself. This is primarily meant to control the engine oil level, to supplement the level of the windscreen washer fluid, to control the coolant, and the condition of the tires and the pressure in them. The ideal oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick. Just in case, put a spare liter of engine oil in the boot, as your car could consume more oil than usual when traveling long. Due to the sometimes turbulent weather and the sudden heavy summer showers, check the condition of the wipers.

During summer trips, the possibility of vehicle overheating should be taken into account. If overheating occurs, it is important to respond promptly. Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine to cool down. Do not spray cold water on the car engine immediately after stopping, they advise at the Croatian Vehicle Center, as this could cause even more damage. However, to avoid overheating, make sure your cooling system is properly filled with a mixture of coolant and water before traveling. Check the tires. Tire pressures should be by the pressures given in the vehicle booklet or on one of the labels on the vehicle. Too little tire pressure increases their wear and fuel consumption, and too much pressure increases the risk of bursting due to the subsequent increase in pressure due to high temperatures. It is also good to check the condition of the air conditioner before the trip.

Before traveling, make sure you have the necessary safety equipment in your car. Safety equipment includes a reflective safety vest, safety triangle, spare bulbs and wheel, and a first aid box. The reversing vests must be sufficient for all occupants of the vehicle, and the triangle and first aid must be at hand when stacking things in the car, be careful not to cover the triangle and the first aid box. When you have completed these reworks, determine which route is most effective for you to reach.

Although tolling is a significant item in planning travel expenses, the freeway is in principle a safer and faster choice. Traveling at the peak of the highway can also be tedious and dangerous. If you find yourself in a column, do not lose your nerve, and at the first signs of fatigue, turn to rest and rest.

We replaced the car with a tram and scooter. Here's the result.

Do you know the road rules for scooter riding?

According to the competent authorities, the most stressful traffic situation in the cities is when people move from cars to public transport or use some other options in the form of sharing bicycles or scooters.

We have decided to support this idea in our test and find out what is the fastest way of transportation. We made less competition between an electric scooter and public transport. We chose from the outskirts of Bratislava towards the city center, but how it turned out in our video.

However, we have one more important thing to pay attention to. The electric scooter is not (yet) included in the legislation, but according to the police there are certain rules for such a scooter:

"A person who is on a scooter is considered to be a pedestrian under the Road Traffic Act, so the scooter is subject to the same rules for pedestrians on the pavement and the road. a scooter walking along the side of the road or on the edge of the road visibly placed reflective materials or dressed reflective safety clothing," says Michal Slivka, a spokesman for the Presidium of the Police Corps.

"A person moving on a sidewalk on a scooter, but also skates and skateboards, or similar sports equipment, may use the right side of the sidewalk, without endangering or restricting other persons using the sidewalk. on sports equipment, a scooter moving on a scooter with an auxiliary electric motor is obliged to use such a path, "concludes Slivka.

Police will hand out hundreds of thousands of reflective tapes

The police will hand out 100,000 reflective tapes to pedestrians next week. It will help them avoid fine.

Pedestrians must wear reflective elements or clothing with reflective elements under reduced visibility. This obligation applies not only outside the commune but also in the commune if they follow the road or road edge.

"Otherwise, pedestrians are invisible and run the risk of colliding with a vehicle, or at best a penalty of up to € 30," said Denisa Balogh, a spokeswoman for the police presidium.

What are reflective and fluorescent materials

Reflective or retro-reflective materials are special materials that can reflect incident light up to a distance of 200 meters.

Reflective material can be seen at night three times longer than white clothing and more than ten times greater than blue clothing.

Fluorescent materials increase visibility in daylight and dusk but lose their function in the dark. The most common colors are bright yellow, green and orange.

Police call for thoughtfulness

During the nine months of this year, police dealt with 808 pedestrian-related accidents, in which 42 died.

A driver who does not see a person on the road in time cannot react quickly enough and avoid it safely.

"Many accidents could have been avoided if drivers or pedestrians adhered to the known traffic rules. Only if we all respect each other and respect each other considerably will our movement on the road or sidewalk be safe," the police spokeswoman warned.

Police will teach pedestrians, in addition to giving away reflective strips, about regulations that will help them to increase their safety on the road next week. They will attend kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. According to Balogh, they will not miss seniors.

Visibility can be enhanced by the appropriate color of clothing and accessories made of fluorescent and reflective materials to increase your light contrast to the background. This will increase the distance the driver can see you.

The combination of different, far-visible materials allows you to see you well in the light and the dark. Reflective vests, interlocking and elastic reflective strips, and multi-colored reflective stickers are available.

Use reflective elements on the side of the body that faces the road, not the side. Place them close to your knees, belt level, or shoulder (cyclists also wearing helmets and bikes). Reflective stickers can be attached to shoe soles, bicycles, skates, helmets, scooters, school bags, crutches or strollers.

Provide children with clothing as well as school bags and accessories equipped with reflective and fluorescent safety features.

Older people should also be made visible. According to the police, they often prefer to wear bold dark colors. "Their reactions on the road are often weakened by older age," Balogh pointed out, adding that the combination of dark clothing, inattention, and alcohol is particularly dangerous.

Exercise caution when walking at the edge of the road and when crossing the road, especially in unlit areas or where there is no footpath

Drivers should also be vigilant and attentive, especially in areas with increased pedestrian movement. Especially around schools, shopping centers, cemeteries and the like.