Hamamatsu children watching activities for the elderly

The Hamamatsu City Board of Education has begun a "Child Safety Network Promotion Project" in which elderly people and business operators watch over to protect children from incidents and accidents. As for elderly people, 122 people were registered by the end of September in a related project of the joint declaration "70-year-old active city" which aims to be a city where citizens can continue to be active even when they are 70 years old. This year, we will continue recruiting for 350 people.

In the city, school guard leaders and school safety volunteers continue to watch over. In addition to this new activity, the eyes will be increased throughout the region to strengthen the system.

A total of 122 people who registered for a watch-over activity by the elderly received a tag with a reflective tape and a name tag that says "Children watched". From the 23rd of July to the end of September, at the venue of the volunteer registration briefing that was held four times in the city, the person in charge of the City Board of Education introduced the activities. Many people received the application form and completed it on the spot. Briefing sessions will be held in the future, and the City Council will continue to call for registration.

The activities of senior citizens who became "child watching volunteers" have no fixed time and place, and "watch while watching" between walks, shopping, and gardening. The City Council encourages senior citizens to go out and expects safety benefits from reflective materials.

Eleven business operators, such as financial institutions and insurance companies, who agree with the purpose, will work as volunteers to watch over. Attach a magnetic sticker with the word "watching children" on the vehicle in the office to control crime. This year, 898 stickers were prepared and distributed to each business operator.

Supplementary budget for road safety measures

In May of this year, Aikawa Town conducted a safety inspection in the town following a traffic accident that killed 16 injured children in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. In response to this result, the town submitted a revised budget plan incorporating road safety measures to the town council's June meeting. Voting will take place at the plenary session on 14 June.

The town surveyed in May this year. The staff of the Residents Section and the Road Section conducted a visual survey of areas such as school roads, nursery schools, and places with heavy traffic.

Based on this result, the revised budget proposal submitted by the town to the parliament recorded 69.97 million yen as an "increase in traffic safety facility maintenance project costs". In this project, road lane markings will be repaired at 21 locations in the town with a total length of 5785m, 6 road reflectors will be added, and color paving will be performed on 61 square meters of school road in the town's Kashihara elementary school ward.

In addition to this, the supplementary budget bill has an estimated 257,000 yen for nursery school expenses.

This budget will purchase the best safety vests that can be worn by local nursery school children and nurses during outdoor activities. The aim is to prevent traffic accidents with a conspicuous color that is easy to see from the driver. The number of purchases is 420 for children and 100 for nursery school children so that all children can wear them.

Also, in the town, traffic safety measures are implemented from the current budget, especially at the most urgent intersections among the survey points. In addition to installing 20 stop poles in 7 locations in the town, a guard pipe 2m was installed in one location.

What are the most common pedestrian violations?

Various field campaigns were carried out at the Public Agency for Transport Safety (AVP) in cooperation with the municipal councils for prevention this October. Pedestrian awareness and alerting was carried out in more than 60 locations (at the most dangerous places) across Slovenia.

Pedestrians, traffic, intersection

In total, they have distributed more than 10,000 reflective tapes that can greatly improve visibility in traffic, which is communicated by the campaign Be VIDEN, be careful.

In October, a public pedestrian observation was carried out at the Public Agency for Traffic Safety, with 1,227 pedestrians being observed in three days in different locations across Slovenia, and the observation took place from 12 to 15 and from 4 to 7 pm.

What do the results of the observation show?

By gender, there were slightly more women (56%) at the observed pedestrian locations, with the highest number of pedestrians among the pedestrians (38%), followed by young people (26%), the elderly and children representing 17% each.

About the use of reflectors, the data showed that the proportion of use of different reflectors is extremely low. Thus, only 1.2% of pedestrians had a fire or reflective band, and 4.2% had another reflective surface. The vast majority of pedestrians did not use any reflector (93%). However, about half of the pedestrians were indeed dressed in reflective clothing, which may also be related to the dry and beautiful weather at the time of observation.

What are the most common pedestrian violations?

During the observation, it turned out that 77% of pedestrians acted concerning traffic behavior, and almost 22% of pedestrians violated a certain rule. Inappropriate behavior was dominated by crossing outside the marked pedestrian crossing (71%) and using a mobile phone or headset while walking in traffic (16%), followed by crossing the middle of the intersection and at a red pedestrian light.

How can each pedestrian secure his or her safety?

Pedestrians:

1. Pave the pavement - If there is no pavement, walk along the left edge of the roadway for an overview of the vehicles in front.

2. BE VISIBLE - Drivers should notify you in time, so make sure you:

Wear light clothing and reflectors - Use a portable flashlight when walking at night outside the village.

Avoid the driver's blind spot because he can't see you (especially problematic for trucks and buses);

Make eye contact with the driver - so make sure he is noticed;

3. ROAD OVER TO THE HIGHLIGHTS

4. BE CAREFUL - Look left, right and left again before crossing.

How to handle a pedestrian on the highway?

Last year, as many as five pedestrians died on improper handling of Slovenian roads.

1. DO NOT STOP ON THE HIGHWAY - If it is not necessary due to an accident or vehicle breakdown, make sure you do not stop on the highway as it is extremely dangerous.

2. CARE FOR VISIBILITY - Use a mandatory reflective vest.

3. REMOVE SAFETY - Best for the guardrail and forward of the car to reduce the likelihood of an oncoming vehicle crash.

4. CALL THE HELP OF THE RELEVANT SERVICE

5. DO NOT GO ON THE ROAD - Keep in mind that the seat belt is also not safe as vehicle speeds are high.

How can you, as a driver, ensure pedestrian safety?

1. BE PREPARED - Be especially prepared in the settlements and near pedestrian crossings to stop suddenly. Especially be careful near schools, kindergartens and playgrounds, and elsewhere, where there are often children and the elderly who are particularly vulnerable.

2. REDUCE SPEED - Pedestrians are difficult to spot in the dark or dusk, especially when they are not using reflectors, so you need to be extra alert and slow down.

3. WAIT - Pedestrians can be expected at all times, even where prohibited (at AC, outside the village). When turning, be sure to always pay attention to pedestrians and cyclists coming from the side, as they are easily overlooked.

4. ENABLE SAFE CROSSING - Always stop pedestrians at the pedestrian crossing as they have priority, allowing them to cross the road safely.

5. BE CAREFULLY WARNING WHEN TURNING - In addition to turning, always pay attention to pedestrians and cyclists coming from the side, as they are easily overlooked. Do not overtake or drive past a vehicle that has stopped a pedestrian crossing the road.

Autumn can hide many traps

September and October may still be ideal months for picking up motorbike pleasure, but the mindset of the road situation needs to change. There is indeed less traffic on (coastal) roads, but with falling temperatures, these can be full of traps.

Due to lower temperatures, the asphalt is less heated during the day, and the adhesion of tires is correspondingly worse, with dirt, foliage and damp asphalt on parts of the road where the sun does not light up. The biggest surprise is cornering when the road is dry in one part and wet in the other and minimal grip on the asphalt. It should also be borne in mind that in the autumn the day is shorter, visibility is lower at dusk, temperatures are dropping rapidly, asphalt is cooling down and again, in this case, the grip is significantly worse.

Drivers can do the most for their safety

To pass in a good atmosphere before we put our motorcycles to sleep for the winter, it is always appropriate to always take maximum care of safety. Therefore, it should be remembered that during this time, all motorcyclists, in addition to the helmet, should also use all protective equipment (jacket with reflective fabric, pants, gloves, undercoats), always have their lights on and, if possible, wear a reflective clothing (reflective vest) to stand out on the road and be noticeable.

But by far the most useful tip is for motorcycle riders to adjust their driving speed significantly, as speed increases the likelihood of a crash and extends the braking distance. Before each ride, take a few minutes to check the engine's integrity, tire condition, and pressure. It is important that the driver never sits under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and that everyone is sufficiently alert to road conditions (roughness, sand, foliage, slippery roads).

The end of the season is conditioned by temperatures

According to safety instructor Brunet Legan, each individual decides for himself how long he will use his motorcycle in the fall. If daytime temperatures are still around 20 degrees Celsius, there will be quite a few drivers on the road when they drop to ten degrees or less, the season is more or less over.

At the same time, Legan points out that motorcyclists know how to keep track of weather forecasts and, as a rule, know what kind of traps they can wait on the roads. They must accordingly adjust and select the driving mode and the area to which they are intended to travel.

Cyclists, you need to be careful about these rules to avoid fines

Each traffic participant accounts for only 50 percent, the other half falls to other road users, so traffic safety depends first and foremost on whether all road users comply with the rules prescribed by law. If safety is not your priority, you may feel a slap in the pocket if you obey the prescribed rules. Because, as much as some rules may sound strange to you, they are not there to be violated. Whoever breaks, except with injuries, can end up with a blank wallet.

While motorists are required to pass a driving test, cyclists are exempt from that part of the law. However, this does not mean that they do not need to know the Road Traffic Safety Act and the Ordinance on the technical conditions of vehicles in road traffic. Basic provisions According to the law, cyclists are one of the road users and are defined by the law as persons who in any way participate in road traffic.

Traffic participants are obliged to abide by the restrictions, prohibitions, and obligations expressed using posted traffic signs, otherwise, they will be fined 500 HRK, the law states. If you obey the order of a police officer or other official, you will be fined HRK 300. Not to repeat, a bicycle is, according to the letter of the law, a vehicle that has at least two wheels and is powered solely by the power of the rider and is either cycling lane or cycle path. The difference between the two terms is the following: the lane is a part of the roadway intended for the traffic of bicycles which extends along the roadway and which is marked by a longitudinal line on the roadway and a prescribed traffic sign; while a bike lane is a built-up traffic surface intended for bicycle traffic that is separated from the roadway and marked by a prescribed traffic sign.

Appearance - light As regards the appearance of bicycles and other vehicles of road users, the law prohibits deciduous lighting, light-signaling or reflecting devices or substances that give colored light (blue lights, etc.) on the front and devices on the rear. or substances that give off white light. The penalty for disobedience is five hundred kunas. The bicycle does not have to have the lights on when it is stopped or parked in the village at the edge of the roadway. Turning and moving A fine of three hundred kunas follows for each failure to inform the other participants of the intention to move. So, when turning, it is necessary to point your hand in the direction in which it is intended to proceed, just as motorists must use "flashing lights". Direction is obligatory on the right side of the pavement, that is, on a bicycle path or lane along the right edge of the pavement or road in the direction of movement, and a lane or track arranged and marked for two-way bicycle traffic, on the right side of the lane or track in the direction of movement. The driver is obliged to move with the marked traffic lane extending along the right edge of the roadway, and if the lane is unmarked, he is obliged to keep the vehicle in motion as close as possible to the right edge of the roadway and at such a distance from it that - given the speed of the vehicle, traffic conditions and the condition and characteristics of the road - it does not endanger other road users and does not put itself at risk. Otherwise, another 300 kunas fine. Bicycle riders are required to move on a cycle path or lane, and if they do not, as close to the right edge of the roadway as possible. If you are moving in a group, there is no running side by side but one behind the other. That is, as stated in the Law, if two or more riders of bicycles, mopeds or motorcycles move in a group, they are obliged to move one after the other. If police officers catch you in a misdemeanor, you will have to be prepared to pay a fine of HRK 300. A pedestrian pushing a bicycle must move along the right edge of the roadway in the direction of movement, otherwise, he will be fined HRK 300. If, however, it occurred to someone to ride a motorway, a highway and a road intended exclusively for the traffic of motorized importers, except that they would be in grave danger, they would have to cash out HRK 500.

Trailers and Transportation If you didn't know, the law allows bikes to tow a trailer on the road. In road traffic, a two-wheeled trailer may be towed by bicycle and moped so that the stability of the vehicle is ensured. The trailer must not be more than 80 cm wide and its total mass must not exceed 50 kg. At the rear, it must have two catadioptric prescribed for trailers. A bicycle and moped driver will be fined HRK 300 for misdemeanors if he does the opposite. No objects larger than 50 cm on each side of the vehicle may be carried on a bicycle. No objects wider than 80 cm should be carried on a bicycle trailer. A fine of HRK 300 shall be imposed on a bicycle rider if he acts contrary to the provisions of this prohibited article. at the same time with both hands on the steering wheel, cling to the other vehicle, transport, tow or push objects that may interfere with the steering of the vehicle or endanger other road users. The driver of a road pavement bicycle on a public road is required to be marked with a reflective vest or cycling reflective clothing at night and day in the event of reduced visibility. Penalty - 300 kuna. There are no friends on the bike. The law allows persons over the age of 18 to transport a person over the age of 8, provided that the bicycle has separate seats for each person, a hand and foot holder, or pedals. Otherwise, the fine is 300 kuna. As regards the transport of children under eight years of age, the bicycle must have a special seat fitted, adjusted to the size of the child and firmly connected to the bicycle. It is obligatory to wear a helmet to the child and to attach it properly and properly to the head. Failure to comply with any of the conditions is subject to a fine of HRK 300.

Helmet Protective helmet, when traveling on the road, must be worn on the head by bicycle riders under the age of 16 years, otherwise, a fine of HRK 300 will be imposed. Alcohol and driving affecting psychophysical and driving skills, or if there is alcohol in the blood above 0.50 g / kg, or an appropriate amount of milligrams in a liter of exhaled air, otherwise a fine of HRK 500 will be imposed. quit too much or be positive about drugs or drugs that affect psychophysical and vehicle management abilities A bicycle on the road may be operated by a person who has reached the age of 14. Children from the age of nine who are trained in bicycle management in schools who have been issued a certificate are allowed to operate the bicycle on the road independently, while other children from the age of nine are only accompanied by a person who has reached the age of 16. The cycling training program, the cycling exam program and the certificate form are prescribed by the minister responsible for education.

Clas Ohlson draws this after worry message from mother

The hardware chain stops all sales until they have several tests of the reflex harness.

"I was startled. I knew my seven-year-old daughter was out at the neighbor's house playing with a reflective harness," says Hanne Larsen to Altaposten, about whether the west store chain now withdraws from all stores in Norway.

Larsen was made aware that the harness reflected poorly when she was contacted by a driver who did not see her walking along the road wearing the reflex reflector.

The harness, which is aimed at joggers and cyclists, was withdrawn shortly after the newspaper's contact with MadsChristian Gribbestad, communications adviser in Clas Ohlson, from the store.

"For us, the safety of our customers is the most important thing. We regard this as so serious that all stores in Norway have now been told to pull the product in question until both we and the Danish supplier get it tested further," says Gribbestad to Nettavisen.

In Norway and the EU, reflectors are required to be CE marked. This should assure the consumer that the product has a so-called minimum reflection.

Where could it have failed, so this product anyway ended up for sale?

All our reflexes comply with EU requirements. A recall message was sent to all our stores and we are now in dialogue with the manufacturer about several tests, as well as that we will run our tests internally. This is to reveal whether there is a production error on a single batch or if the problem is more extensive.

"If any customers feel uncomfortable with going with these, they can contact their nearest store and have the purchase canceled," says Gribbestad.

Clas Ohlson does not want to go out with how many such seals have been sold but states that it is not the most popular type of reflexes sold.

CE-stamped reflex

Safe traffic writes on their websites that the quality differences are large among the many different types of reflectors and manufacturers.

"There are also fun reflective products that give very little effect. Some are both fine and effective, while others produce almost no effect. Therefore, you should look for reflexes that have a CE mark," they write.

When it comes to recommending which solution works best, hanger reflexes and so-called slap wrap that can be attached around the arms and legs are highlighted. So in combination with a reflective vest, you should be on the safe side. Safe traffic points out that reflex spray only gives six to seven percent reflex power and is the worst solution.

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.