September 2016 - Reflective fabric

Reflective jacket here is what the law

Not responsible for manslaughter the motorist who, outside an urban center and at night, hits a pedestrian who does not wear a reflective jacket. This is the orientation repeatedly established by the Supreme Court. The Highway Code states that, outside urban areas, pedestrians must circulate:

In case of carriageway in both directions of travel, in the opposite direction to that of the car.
In the case of single carriageway in the direction of traffic, on the right margin with respect to the direction of vehicle operating conditions.

From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, pedestrians on the carriageway of roads outside the towns, without public lighting, must march along a single row. No rule, however, imposes to pawn wear a reflective vest.

The only obligation is triggered only for the motorist and cyclist. In the first case, in particular, the braces or reflective vests must be worn by drivers of cars parked on the road, outside the towns, at night or in poor visibility conditions. It is mandatory to wear them when you go to fix the delta after a fault or if you leave the car stopped on the emergency lane. The obligation applies not only to the driver but also for any passengers.

The fact that no provision of the Highway Code requires the pedestrian to wear at night and outside urban centers, the reflective jacket does not mean that this behavior can be considered, albeit legitimate, even prudent. In fact, it is extremely likely that the pedestrian, in poor visibility conditions, cannot be seen by the driver and invested. In such cases, according to the Supreme Court, the motorist cannot be charged with murder, but always that his driving style is considered prudent and respectful of speed limits.

The driver must – on time underlines the jurisprudence – ask yourself in a position to anticipate and avoid the accident. This means respect not only the rules of the road, but do everything to avoid still critical events that may cause damage to third parties.

Being, however, ahead of the car, a pedestrian, the danger, it is certainly a situation impossible to predict, and, on the roads in the middle of the night, completely hidden from the darkness, does not remain on the side of the road in order to avoid such high mileage, even to avoid. So, in such cases, only if the pedestrian was wearing reflective clothes the driver can be held criminally responsible (the investment, it is foreseeable and avoidable with the light signal), otherwise it is exempt from all criminal liability.

High visibility vest compulsory for the car

High visibility vest, which is part of the compulsory vehicle; it belongs to the cab car and not in his suitcase. This is a basic lesson with which in recent days have encountered (and mingle can continue) motorists during traffic controls in the area of the metropolis. Central Bohemian police had engaged in preventive actions aimed at increasing visibility for motorists.

Its mission is to remind motorists obligation to use the vest whenever the driver out of the car, in order to solve a technical malfunction or accident. Now why should he have on hand – and not in the trunk reminded policewoman Monica?

Having a car in a reflective vest designed for the chauffeur duty – policemen, however, highlight the need to ensure security for the entire crew. The ideal is that for a rainy day should vest in the car ready with everyone sitting in it.

Yet it does not remain just rhetoric. As part of preventive police transmit a vest to a controlled driver. Designed just for passengers, “explained Monica. In addition, since the drivers were heard very positive response.

Reflective vest not the end

In just the first 13 days of the campaign distributed police during the nine audits in total 462 hi visibility vests; most in the nearest metropolis (in the region of Prague: West – within the territorial division of the Messenger of police activity – it was equal to a hundred and Prague-Country: East 20).

By far but still not all vest end. The current wave of the campaign is mapped out at until Dec. 15, when police officers with bulletproof jackets still meet motorists – and additional checks are going until February.

Reflective tape banish death

For drivers who stand out from the car in dealing with crisis situations, the use of warning reflective vests responsibility – as a useful supplement would be, however, the police also recommended pedestrians. Especially in the current season with short days, long nights and sometimes lousy visibility even at noon.

Without exaggeration, because in the dark or in the rain, can be a matter of life and death. For example, while the figure in a blue dress (yes, practically invisible, not just black!) Can only observe from 18 meters reflective tape are visible from up to 200m of distance. The driver who travels 75 km / h, while it needs about 30 meters out to react and managed to avoid pedestrians …

Reflective band: A necessity for road safety

Another accident killed two people on the road this weekend. The regional observatory for road safety is sounding the alarm. Pedestrians are particularly affected. The lack of lighting and reflective tape at night is a real problem.

Last Saturday, a pregnant woman and a teenage girl were killed in a car accident on the road of Apatou. They were not wearing a belt with reflective tape. Their deaths bring to twenty-four the number of fatalities on the roads of Guyana since the beginning of the year. The figure is increasing sharply compared with last year, according to the regional observatory for road safety. Last year for the same period, fifteen deaths related to traffic accidents were recorded. “I despair a little, we did a lot of prevention but apparently that’s not enough,” sighs Didier, director of the regional observatory for road safety in Guyana.

Speed is at the head of the causes and alleged aggravating circumstances. This year, ten people have died in accidents related to excessive speed, according to the balance sheet as at September 4th. Alcohol and / or drugs, are not far behind with eight deaths, and then come the helmet of default (four killed), the fault belt (two killed in Apatou September 3), priority (a shot) and the lighting failure (one killed). Pedestrians are part of this sorry record. Of the six killed in 2016, five were not wearing reflective vest while walking at night on the roadside.

“WE DO NOT CONVINCING BY PUNISHMENT”

Last year, between January and September, one pedestrian was killed on the road. Given this assessment, the authorities react. Like the Gendarmerie Company of Saint-Laurent du Maroni, who organizes an awareness campaign tomorrow? From 18 hours, four yellow safety vests dispensing stations will be set up in Saint-Laurent and Mana.

The prefect Martin Jaeger emphasizes the safety of pedestrians and two-wheelers. “We must stop thinking that it is because we see a vehicle that the driver sees us,” insists the prefect. He appealed to citizens’ initiatives to strengthen security on the roads and would mobilize associations and traders to distribute reflective bands. The two-wheels that have no light may be fined and radars continue to flash back and forth but, according to the prefect, “are not convinced by the repression.” The town councils should, in turn, address the issue of road lighting. Some lines are not lit and no channels are arranged for pedestrians. To reduce the number of road deaths, each shall adopt a responsible driving.

Walking bus: Children in hi vis vest walk to school

Germaine Muller borrowed yesterday, a mode of transport rather unusual for 6 children to go to school: the walking bus. Understand a walking bus. Since the beginning of the winter holidays, equipped with its fluorescent yellow safety vest, Sebastian made “the driver”. He volunteers accompanied the children on a route determined in advance. Two points of appointment are fixed, one Church Street, the other in front of the old Town Hall. The service set up by the two wheels Action Committee at several institutions, at the initiative of the town, aims to promote the smooth movement.

The same car for 500 meters is a project immediately appealed to Sebastian. “I’ve never taken the car to take my son to school Mateo says the father, green at heart. I will not overload the traffic with my car, and do not use gasoline. It’s a lifestyle. “” Not only children who came to school alone can now be under the supervision of an adult, but it also allows those who come by car to walk, do some activity. Reflective tape is a security guard for children on road.” adds Evelyn Günter, municipal councilor for youth. However, the sauce is still struggling to take. “Yesterday, I went with two children. People are not informed enough, “laments Sebastian.”Many parents have also become accustomed to taking their car to 500m,” adds Fabien Masson.

Of the 175 parents who responded to the questionnaire on travel patterns distributed ten living less than 500m from the school explaining take their car. To address the deficit popularity of walking buses, the Cadr soon organize a tour of the classes to inform students. Meanwhile, the project is emulated. The association of students of the school parents has already announced its intention to create a line that would join kindergarten to primary school. Also large sum of reflective vests are being distributed to ensure their safety.

Children protected by safety vests on way to school

Some days after the return to school of Reze, near Nantes, Julian and his friends are waiting for the bus. At first glance, nothing distinguishes the students who are preparing to ride scooters or bikes. But on 5 November, perhaps will be otherwise. All high school students using the county school transportation network will indeed wear a fluorescent yellow safety vest up and down the bus. This measure of the General Council of Loire-Atlantique is the only moment in France. Objective: improve the visibility of teenagers near the car with reflective tape, an area considered “particularly at risk.”

The reflective vest should be presented to the driver. Otherwise, sanctions “ranging from a warning to temporarily” taken. Nearly 30,000 safety vests will be distributed in the coming weeks, at the expense of the general council (60 000). The gift does not cause the enthusiasm of teenagers. “This is nonsense. It is large enough to pay attention to the cars, “Julian critical.”It’s a good idea for security, but would also impose on those who return home on foot or bike,” suggests another student. “A yellow jacket with reflective tape, it is shame, sneers a third. It will front the driver and we will remove it immediately after. “As for parents, they welcomed the initiative, but doubt its implementation.”No one can verify if they wear the vest in the street. In the car, it is not used much, “said Thierry.”The children are in danger, especially in rural areas when it is dark, insists Christiana, general secretary of the CIPF. Wearing the safety vest, it is also a matter of education. When we made it mandatory helmet on tours, there were already many skeptics. “

Road safety: Reflective tape on school bags

The Road Safety wants to make mandatory the fluorescent bands and reflective tape on children’s school bags.

Eighty-six children less than 12 years were killed on the roads of France in 2015 and 4295 were injured. Facing this poor record, the Road safety calls for a general mobilization through a new campaign “Zero children killed on the roads of France.”

Among the measures unveiled by the association to stop this mortality is the requirement to include fluorescent strips and reflective heat transfer tape on all school satchels. When night falls early, the children would be well visible at 150 meters instead of 30 meters. “With any law, safety devices would be widespread, fairly large and mostly well placed in front, behind and to the side,” said the Parisian Anne, President of the Association Road Safety.

“A third of young people killed on the journey from home to school”

This measure was inspired by the German model where 20% of the area of school backpacks is covered with reflective tape, and the schoolchildren are required to wear safety vest on way to school. The device seems to work: there are proportionately fewer children killed on German roads in France.

Philippe, the accident specialist children in accident Laboratory of Biomechanics and analysis of human behavior (Lab), “all we can do to reduce child mortality is worth taking.”Especially that “a third of young pedestrians injured or killed on the road is on the home-school journey.”

Secure management of all pedestrian crossings

The Road safety also requires a whole lot of other measures including a VAT rate of 5.5% for car seats against 20% today and generalization of pedestrian collision avoidance systems on all new vehicles.

It also wants a speed limit to 30 km/h around schools, gyms, parks and public gardens and secure management of all pedestrian crossings with zebra and a stop line one meter before passing. Also the government would give each schoolchild a reflective vest for free in order to enhance the safety awareness.

We want to increase the safety of children

We started the next edition of “Safe routes to school” – pro-social actions initiated by, Gazette Kreskas “. The aim of our campaign is to promote the principles of road safety among children of preschool and school age.

Supporters: Road Traffic Department of the Regional Police Headquarters in Krakow, PZU, the Association of Alter Ego, Alaska Centre Road, the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways Branch in Krakow, Board of Education, Municipal Police of the City of Krakow and Celled. This year we invite you to the art competition for children in preschool and school age (kindergarten class zero and 1-3 grade of primary school), who’s theme will be “Safe Way to the kindergarten / school – class by the belts.”

Participants: students and preschoolers, classes and branches, schools and kindergartens is to illustrate the topic share the work of plastic in the form of coloring, drawing, cut-outs, etc.. The work we are waiting from today (September 19) to October 19. For more information, regulations and action figures, which provide ready-made works available on the Internet? The winners receive attractive prizes, including ping – pong, table education, RTV, satchels, helmets, educational toys, books and many other surprises. All the winners of shares will take part in the gala at the end of the competition, which will take place in the Wicker Salt Mine. In addition, winning entries will be published in a special issue devoted to “Safe way to school.” Our partners support the action in different ways. The police organize the competition “reflective school” addressed to all primary schools in the province of Melaka. – We want to increase the safety of children. School on their own equips children with reflective vest, egg tie and vest. And we promote the most active schools and local communities – said Janis Norilsk of the Department of Traffic Police in Krakow. Another important element of our action is the theatrical performance “Kingdom of twisted time, that tale of the wise children.” This design preventive and theater performed by the city guard, which will be presented Sept. 29 at. 10.15 In Knew. Krakow guards on the idea that spectacle came up quite recently – a ceremonial its premiere in June this year. The show is an interactive presentation combining music, word, song and theatrical means of expression, transferring important content about the behavior on the road, precautions in contact with animals and rules of conduct towards strangers. It tells the story of Adam, who by magic to know the proper ways of behavior in situations in which you may find every one of the young audience. Meeting with children end up games and competitions that help perpetuate positive behaviors learned during the performance. In 2014, a competition organized by the police “reflective school” signed up 415 primary schools in the province of Palooka (1/3 of all schools in our province). In a vest and reflective elements it has been equipped with more than 60 thousand. There were many events to promote road safety. This year, the competition already joined more than 200 schools. From Krakow is in Skoda Primary 89, Primary School No. 134. September Police Department Traffic Police Headquarters visited the Primary School No. 56 and equip the glare students of class 2A. In addition to primary school students are organized and lectures on safety.