In connection with the upcoming long weekend, in May, the Pavia Police Headquarters together with the Municipal Office organized an action called “Safe cycling picnic “.
Soaring temperatures and beautiful sunny weather have caused many of us to leave our cars in garages and change into bicycles. For the sake of cyclists’ safety, policemen from the road club together with the Municipal Office organized the campaign “Safe cycling picnic “.
On Friday (27 April), the policemen from the road route appeared on the streets. Shovels passing on two-wheelers received reflective vests, and kids additionally shone their wristbands.
The aim of the activities is the improvement of safety on the roads of unprotected road users by increasing their visibility. The vest’s founder was the Municipal Office. Safety clothing vests were made by the head of the Road Traffic Department – poke.
The drivers of the two-wheelers did not hide their satisfaction, confirming the usefulness of such actions for security.
Pedestrians and cyclists are called unprotected participants of the movement. They are named so because during an accident they cannot count on protection of security systems, which are located erg in the car (belts, airbags, or even the body itself). As a consequence, it also means that accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists usually end tragically. They do not have much chance against cars. Unfortunately, it often happens that they do not care about their own safety, but rather is the perpetrators of accidents.
Hi vis vests greatly increase visibility, and thus our safety on the road. It should be borne in mind, however, that the reflective vest does not release from the obligation of proper lighting and bicycle equipment. The long May weekend favors the organization of family cycling trips, so it is worth going to take care of safe travel.