Pedestrians and cyclists in safety vest to be more visible in the dark season.
Franz-Josef knows how the fashion of the average citizen is changing over the seasons. “With the beginning of the dark season the clothing of the people is dark,” said the chief inspector. The sometimes have fatal consequences: pedestrians and cyclists are more difficult for drivers to recognize the risk of accidents increases. From November to January, more children have accidents in the period of 7 to 8 am on the way to school. Together with his colleague, Police Chief Commissioner Daniela, builder yesterday called customer of the hit on the market the problem into consciousness and gave tips on how everyone can improve its safety through improved visibility.
No one, therefore, must necessarily walk around with a waistcoat in the darkness, as the officials made clear. Usually ranged effective accessories, said Baume, pointing in this context reflective folding bands that you attach a handle to the arm and can just as easily put. “This is something you can get for little money in discount stores, hardware stores or bike shops”, informed the official. Also reflective vest is available in many stores.
How dangerous dark things in autumn and winter can be made, the police in discussions or by folder with an example: motorists who are traveling with Tempo 50, see a dark-dressed passer-by who crosses the road, only about 25 meters, the stopping distance would be in this case, but 28 meters long. The pedestrian would be recognized by the car – at a rate of still about 21 kilometers per hour. A person with reflective clothing contrast visible from about 125 meters away.
The information available has been well received by the citizens, builders reported. Some had also made himself acquainted with other topics – such as protection against burglars and regulatory matters.