April 2017 - Reflective fabric

Safety vest ensure your safety despite darkness

In autumn and winter pedestrians and cyclists are often difficult to recognize when they are not wearing reflective vest. The only solution: help out.

The autumn with its dark and rainy days is not only dangerous for motorists. In the dank season and the risk of accidents for pedestrians and cyclists are increases significantly. This is due to the shorter daylight periods, slippery roads and the much higher risk of being overlooked by motorists.

If you are traveling with dark clothes, increases this risk further. Wearing light clothing, however, provides more security because it is perceived by motorists much earlier. Again significantly better reflective clothing.

In particular, children should have reflectors on the jacket, the hat and the satchel. An alternative is reflective safety vests. Good to yellow and white models are suitable because they shine brighter than red or blue. But reflector belts with Velcro for arms and legs provide good services. The reflectors should meet and the DIN standard EN 13356 bears the CE mark. An additional note of the GS mark for tested safety guarantees that the product is regularly monitored.

For bicycles include reflectors for mandatory equipment. This applies to the pedals, front and rear, but also spoke reflectors are required. Additional security is a special helmet with light reflective strip. Who is negligent here, risking a fine addition to his own life or that of his children?

“Security through visibility” – reflective material

At the invitation of Awe Gosh and heritage association and in cooperation with the retirement and pension’s community Police Chief Commissioner Maria Lenz and police Marco will again offer the presentation entitled “Security through visibility” about reflective material.

In May this year it was in the packed Old Forge on the topic of “Old hands – New Rules” and in December, the two players to the police again report lifesaving aids that are clearly visible from invisible participants in traffic can.

Because still is the rule “see and be seen” an essential basis for safe use on the road – and that, of course, especially now in the dark season.

In darkness, pedestrians are subject to multiple increased risks of accidents, because at night the human visual performance drops to about five percent of the daily value. With dark, low-contrast clothing pedestrians are perceived only from 25 meters. However, wearing the pedestrian reflectors or reflective clothing, he’s been seen at a distance of around 140 meters. What could be considered the means by which you can protect yourself well – all that is the content of the event, which starts on Thursday 3 December in the Old Forge in Wheeze in the waterway 7 at 15 o’clock and ends at 17^th?

Admission is free, anyone interested is welcome. Membership in one of the organizing clubs is not a condition. The players are happy about anyone who wants to support the volunteer work. They will also hand out the reflective uniform for volunteers to keep safety.

Caring more about road safety in autumn

The seasonal change from summer to autumn brings not only cooler weather, but for all participants of road traffic also means a shift to the changing weather conditions. “In deteriorating light and visibility should not only be adjusted motorists, but especially pedestrians and cyclists,” warns Gerri Hendricks, road safety consultant to the police station Leer Emden.

Motorists should change from October from summer to winter tires. Even if there is no snow, offer winter tires in cooler weather and wet roads significantly better adhesion values than summer tires. Other dangers are imminent due to wet leaves on the road. “A forward-looking and adapting your driving style with reduced speed to avoid slipping on the road,” advises Hendricks. “It is also necessary to let check the lighting and fill antifreeze with the beginning of autumn.” Motorists can check the lighting system of the vehicle in many specialized workshops for free.

Motorists need to adapt not only back on driving in fog, rain and darkness, but also expect more with wildlife collisions. The recommendation is: “Who is on the road or in forest areas on the way, so you should reduce speed and keep the road in mind.”

For cyclists and pedestrians the slogan “Security through visibility” is valid in the dark season. This should just parents of elementary school students make sure their children wear reflective clothing to school and the bikes always are in a roadworthy condition.

The law the following features it: two independent brakes for the front and rear, headlights and tail light optionally in the dynamo, battery or battery operation, the front white and rear red reflector, pedal reflectors, two “cats eyes” per wheel or reflective strips on the tires as well as a bright sounding bell.

In recent weeks since the start of school traffic controls were carried out on the school routes by the officials of the police station already increased. Here, important shortcomings on such as the lighting of bicycles have already noticed. Also in the next few weeks appropriate priority and lighting controls are carried out among others at the primary schools in the whole area of the police station. Police in reflective vest will control this case.

Protect seniors better with reflectors in the dark

The senior security adviser and senior security advisers would like to draw attention to something that concerns not only senior citizens:

Not only now applies in the darker uncomfortable season on the road: “see and be seen – reflective clothing” Critically endangered in the dark on the road are elderly, but also children, if they are not seen in dark clothing.

Therefore the senior security advice of the forum senior local Agenda of the city Ham asks the press and seniors associations, important to stress, just go clearly on the road to be seen as “weakest” road users. Contributes to light-colored clothing, also are effective reflective material bracelets and clothing, safety vests or union. This is especially true walker users who should definitely choose existing sidewalks.

The photo above clearly shows how easily overlooked and jeopardized Gird lamp in the middle with walker is. And on the contrary, next are as visible and effective the applied warning signs with his wife Rosy and Peter Mullin that protect them with reflective vest so while walking on the road.

Road safety – Three pedestrians captured by cars

Three accidents where pedestrians have been caught by cars have been taking place since Sunday. A 16-year-old was seriously injured. The police in safety vest are appealing to the public in the dark season to be particularly attentive.

On the accident at the Parks, where a 16-year-old pedestrian was captured by a car on the early Monday evening, the police reported further details on Tuesday.

The Ludenscheid, who was taken to the Mariachi Kinkier by the rescue vehicle, was therefore seriously injured, but not life-threatening.

Accident equipment searched

The 48-year-old driver of the participating Mitsubishi, also Ludenscheid, was traveling from the direction towards the city center as the darkly dressed young people stepped onto the roadway. He had not noticed her, according to the police.

The police estimate the property damage on the car at 2000 Euro, and the car was secured for further police investigations.

Similar accident at the Freighter Street

Already on Sunday a 36-year-old, also darkly dressed peasantries was caught by a car and slightly injured. She wanted to change the side of the road at the pedestrian street at the Freighter Street, even though the traffic light already showed “red” for her.

Pedestrian slightly injured without reflective vest

A similar accident occurred on Sunday evening around 20.25 at Antennae Strafe 31. The 23-year-old driver of a Seat Leon turned off onto the Antennae Strafe, ignoring a 25-year-old pedestrian, the “green” at the pedestrian’s streetcar to change.

She was touched by the car and slightly injured. The seat suffered a loss of about 1000 Euros. A police officer, who had witnessed the accident, confirmed that the woman went “green”.

Police give behavior tips

After three accidents of this kind happened within two days, the police reminded of traffic regulations – especially in the dark season.

“More attention is needed both for drivers and pedestrians,” the police said. And also a flyer from police, traffic guard and ADAC provides some hints.

Fully freeze the discs

Drivers should therefore keep distance, be ready to brake and slow the pace. In the mist, they should not turn on the high beam because the fine water droplets reflected the light and thereby worsened the visibility.

“In frost, all iced slices are completely free-wheeling and do not drive with misted discs,” are further recommendations.

Do not miss distraction by mobile phone and music

Pedestrians recommend the police to wear light or reflective clothing, to use existing crosses when crossing roads and not to be distracted by the mobile phone or loud music via headphones.

Children and adults wear reflective vest for safety

Numerous clubs are organizations and companies to inform on Friday together. For the visitors there is plenty to look at and to taste.

For children to be seen on the roads, bright and reflective vest and school bags are important. What to note only that is the subject of Road Safety.

No drinking and driving and a bicycle helmet: Road safety is far more than the health, clothing, equipment, knowledge and proper behavior in an emergency are also included… At the first Road Safety Day tomorrow, Friday children and adults can learn a lot about it – and try it out.

The idea was born at the inauguration of civil protection Hall in September, says Tanya, recently head of the police station. Red Cross and fire they had then asked whether a joint exercise would be possible with the police. During the preparation has become of it a great day of action, which is now tomorrow, Friday, December 2 takes place.

At 15 o’clock is the joint rescue exercise of police, fire brigade and the Bavarian Red Cross in the playground. But there is a much more extensive program. She was pleasantly surprised at how much commitment and ideas, there has been in the preparation, told the police boss. Also herself lying on traffic safety at heart, she says: She had even been the victim of a serious car accident. “I am suffering today under it.”

That people are a bit more secure in traffic on the road that is the goal of the first traffic safety tags. More than a dozen clubs, organizations and companies have prepared a variety of information and actions. Visitors can look, try and ask questions numerous experts. Of course, visitors can see ambulances, police and fire trucks and learn about the work of rescue and security services. But Tanya says: “For traffic safety every individual can make a contribution.” For example, are the proper diet for a good circulation, good vision and the right equipment important? The optician can make an eye test, test in the Road Safety with a noise glasses, how to be drunk. There is information on alcohol and drug prevention and brief training in first aid.

“Together safe” is the theme of the day – and so all should be addressed, both big and small. It’s about the car, school bus, bike. Children can be trained to “Children Commissioner”, the adult’s backward parallel parking practice with the trailer. Students present a fashion show on “security through visibility” and provide information about school bags and driver education. The net proceeds from the beverage and food sales the day of the Road Patrol Augsburg will be donated to youth traffic school.

The Road Safety Day takes place on Friday, December 2 at the bus station, the playground and inside the elementary and middle school. Morning 8:45 to 12:00 are the elementary, middle and high school students on site, from 13:30 to 17 o’clock; there is the program to the public.

More safety of reflective vest for bikers

Since the New Year is in France for motorcyclists duty to wear reflective clothing.

More safety for motorcyclists: Since January 1, is reflective clothing in France duty?

Violators will be punished by a fine of 68 Euros. Then the ADAC draws attention in Munich. The new regulation applies to bikes with a displacement of more than 125 cubic centimeters or vehicles of category L5e (motor tricycles) with at least 150 cubic centimeters. All of them need to wear reflective vest or reflective tape to keep safe on road.

The clothing should not reflect from the outset. An additional armband in sufficient size is, for example, permitted. The material must also reflect only at night and not be fluorescent. Also, a specific color is not required by the French authorities. However, the reflective material had to be carried to other road users clearly visible on the upper body.

High-visibility vest make you visibility at night

Night Eye technology, visibility at night, discretion during the day

High visibility vest Vision 4 All by Manna launches the Vision 4 All over-vest that benefits from the Night Eye technology allowing to be visible at night and to remain discreet during the day. Vision 4 all has been designed to improve the visibility of the biker at night while preserving a sober and aesthetic design. So bikers can keep their jacket or jacket while being seen.

The visibility performance of the over-reflective vest is superior to EN471-certified products. The gray color is sober and discreet during the day, while at night the Night-Eye device applied to the entire equipment reflects the light from the headlights and makes the user visible to other users.

In addition, the practical aspect has not been neglected since the Vision 4 All has many pockets and a fixed interior lining ventilated for comfort.

Specifications Vision 4 All

Visibility: Night-Eye Technology

Type: Textile, Poly 500

Lining: fixed interior ventilated

Protection: prepared for backbone

Reflective fabric: face, sides, back

Pocket in the back, Coat hanger

Pre-equipped for Vision-Vest

Availability / Prices

Sizes: S to XL

Color: Gray

Recommended retail price: 124.95 €

Reflective clothing increases safety in winter

In the dark season pedestrians and cyclists are particularly at risk. Special, reflective clothing makes them more visible – and increases their safety on the streets.

Bright clothes alone are not enough to make pedestrians and cyclists more visible in autumn and winter. Anyone traveling in dark or bad weather should wear clothing with incorporated retro reflective and fluorescent materials.

The German Traffic Safety Council (DVR) recommends highly visible clothing in winter for all the safety of all traffic users: “This ensures early detection by other people and avoids accidents,” says DVR spokesman Sven Researcher.

Light clothing is visible on the street in the headlamp of a car up to a maximum of 40 meters. “With reflective elements, the distance increases up to 150 meters,” says Radish. While retro reflective materials reject the light directed to them, fluorescent material is charged by light.

When buying, consumers should ensure that the garments comply with the European EN standards (ISO 20471 for clothing and warning vests). Alternatives to clothing with incorporated elements are special reflector straps, which are worn on the arms or legs. Reflective clothing can often be found in sports shops, the reflector racks, for example, in the bicycle trade.

“If you are traveling with your children or grandchildren, the little one should be equipped with reflectors on clothes or additional reflector straps,” advises Reducer. Also prams and buggies should make parents visible – for them, for example, there are LED lamps for the baby carriage handles, as well as luminous reflective stickers or light strips for the frame. Once again, according to the DVR recommendation, the buyers should orient themselves towards EN-certified products.

End of Reflective Armband: it’s official

It is official: the bikers do not have to wear the Reflective armband. A publication in the official newspaper of January 1, 2013 ending a year against an absurd decree, he said: “Decree of 18 December 2012 repealing the order of 3 January 2012 on the retro reflective devices worn by all drivers or passengers a motorcycle with an engine capacity of 125 cm3 or a vehicle of the category L5e a power exceeding 15 kW.”

Hiccups

Remember, there is now a year to the day, Jean-Luc, then Delegate for Road Safety, launched a decree to force wearing a retro-reflective device 150 cm2 for any driver two motorized -Wheels greater than 125 cm3.

This decision followed many hiccups created by the government of the day. What was a reflective vest became armband. A narrowing is caused particularly by the anger of many riders out in the streets of major cities in France.

Suspension

Following the 2012 presidential election and the appointment of a new interior minister, Manuel Valla, the tone changed. At a press conference November 27, 2012, he announced the suspension of the “decree cuff” after the first meeting of the Committee for Road Safety.

FMWC

A victory for the French Federation is Angry Bikers (FFMC), which has continued to struggle against this decree full of nonsense. On 24 and 25 March 2012, for example, thousands of bikers had then responded to the call FMWC throughout France: in Paris in particular, nearly 15,000 people marched through the streets.

The meetings of the new NSRF about reflective equipment, which will begin early this year, will focus closely on two wheels. At the conference of November 27, Manuel Valla was explained: “The motorized two-wheelers and especially motorcyclists will be the subject of attention because they use a mode of travel that makes them particularly vulnerable motorcyclists are in 2011, 23% of motor vehicle users killed on the road. ”

Hope that future steps will be taken with a little more discernment than the cuff.