Week of traffic safety meets with high acceptance in Vorarlberg.
Last Monday, the Road Safety Advisory Board (KFV) in Vorarlberg launched the Road Safety Week under the motto “Visibility” (the UN reported). Martin from the KFV Vorarlberg on the current results: “So far we have distributed around 4000 reflectors to pedestrians. At the wheel checks, around 150 wheel lights were repaired. Over 200 emergency lights were installed so that the way home could safely continue. Also, a variety of vehicle handlebars have been provided with the Folder. Is the light, agrees the point of view ‘informed about their potential contribution to more visible on the road.’
Action “fireflies”
“I see something you do not see!” Is a fun game for children – but the funny thing is when it comes to visibility on the road. Because especially in the dark season, it is important to be noticed by other road users in time to avoid accidents. In the past five years, 6545 pedestrians have crashed on Austria’s roads in darkness and poor visibility in traffic, including 114 children between the ages of zero and six. Therefore, the KFV has now developed the “Firefly” campaign, which teaches children in a playful way about the dangers of darkness and poor visibility and the need to wear light and reflective vests. The traffic safety campaign is now being offered by the KFV free of charge throughout Austria for kindergartens and elementary schools.
Well-visible, bright reflective clothing, and reflective accessories, according to Martin, provide useful services in the foggy, dark time on the road. “Dark-clad people are visible at night only from 25 to 30 meters away for a motor vehicle driver. With reflective fabric, a pedestrian can be seen from a distance of 130 to 160 meters. This makes it easier for drivers to respond in a timely manner. “explains the traffic expert.