Month: January 2019

The light on the bike can save lives

The traffic educators of the police controlled the illumination of the cyclists at Frankfurter schools. They gave valuable information to young people.

Especially in the dark season, you cannot float without functioning lighting on the bike in mortal danger. Then you need to carry reflective material. Therefore, the police inspection Further started in cooperation with the Hamburger roundabout the action “safe way to school” in Further.

Just after half past eight, it’s starting to get light. The first children arrive at the school center in Furthest with their bicycles. The two traffic educators of the police, Dominique Hem and Matthias Kraft, stop the cyclists, who are initially surprised why police are in front of the school.

One of the first is Christina Miller, who drives every day from her place of residence Syllabary to the Gymnasium. The lighting works perfectly and otherwise, the bicycle of the 13-year-olds is safe for traffic. “That’s how it should be so that it is perceived by other road users in the gloomy morning hours,” Hem and Kraft, who serve sweets as a small reward for safety awareness, are happy.

But it does not take a long time, and then the first “traffic offender” has joined the police. For an eleven-year-old boy, the complete lighting is out of order. Kraft quickly recognizes that the connecting cables are not plugged into the front lamp, and wants to provide first aid. But even after proper installation, it remains dark. “There seems to be some other defect,” Kraft says, handing the student a checklist. Caution money is waived, but the bike must be demonstrated immediately to the police after the defects have been rectified.

At the same time, the same action takes place in Registered in front of the middle school. There, the traffic officer Stefan Schedar and his colleague Warner Frontman are in action. “We even had the case that a teacher with unlit bike came to school,” says Schedar after the end of the action. Frontman adds: “The caretaker had behaved very well, cycling four times to his workstation and even wearing a safety vest.”

The traffic educators explain what a safe bicycle should look like. Prescribed are two independent brakes, a bell that should not be too quiet, as well as non-slip and firmly screwed pedals, which are equipped with two pedal reflectors. In addition, a lamp and a white reflector are mandatory at the front, as well as a red tail light and a red reflector at the back. Four yellow spoke reflectors, so-called cat’s eyes must be fitted in the spokes, with alternative reflective tapes being allowed on the tires. A dynamo is no longer mandatory. Since 2013 lamps with battery or battery operation have been approved. “Without this equipment, a bike may not be used in traffic,” emphasizes Ham and adds that according to the road traffic licensing regulations, the lighting must also function during the day. The lighting system is particularly susceptible to interference: cable connections tear easily, bulbs burn through, the dynamo runs hard or does not work, battery or battery are dead. Therefore, the two spoke reflectors per wheel and the front and rear reflectors are particularly important, they guarantee a minimum of visibility, even with unusual lighting or wheel stop. “Especially with children, a colorful pennant is recommended, because they are often seen only very late due to their size,” adds colleague Kraft in view of the fact that of course on all trips good visibility is important, not only on the way to school.

Although not mandatory, highly recommended is also a bicycle helmet. Julius Govt from Further was the best example of this. The bike of the ten-year high school student is absolutely safe and he always wears his helmet. Stefan Schedar explains why a bicycle helmet makes a lot of sense: “The helmet absorbs up to two-thirds of the energy that would impact directly on the head in a crash without a helmet, which means that helmet wearers are less likely to have serious head injuries such as skull fractures or cerebral hemorrhages comes “. In addition, modern bicycle helmets are equipped with reflectors, which ensure that they are better seen by motorists in the dark.

In total, around 50 cyclists were checked on Monday morning. Ten of them had no lights on the bike. Matthias Kraft also knows that there is not always a technical defect: “In some cases it was the case that the students follow the motto ‘I can see, so the others see me too’ Of course, this is a fallacy, because it is especially important at twilight that the weaker road users in relation to the car turn the lights on to be seen even better.

From handcuffs to fingerprints to arrest cells

Three boys and five girls visited the Kirchner police on Thursday as part of the children’s holiday program organized by the Juggernauts. Commissioner Arcane Adler not only patiently answered all the questions but also led the way through the entire watch.

True to the motto “The police – your friend and helper”, the children have looked around on the Kirchner area and received by Commissioner Arcane Adler insight into the police work. She patiently answered children’s questions like “Is your gun loaded, how many cells are there, and are there any in there, or are there police dogs next to police dogs?” In any case, the thirst for knowledge of the small participants seemed almost inexhaustible.

The patrol car is well received

The children could truly immerse themselves in the world of police equipment when Adler showed them the outfit of their uniform. The ten to eleven-year-old participants were even allowed to slip into a safety vest with reflective tapes and touch a baton or handcuffs. The two officers Rainier Grubber and Martin Buffer explained what a fingerprint is all about and how photos are made to register individuals. The children were even allowed to take action themselves and press their thumbs into the printing ink. On top, there was a personal photo for everyone. Subsequently, the officer showed and explained the detention cells of the Kirchner police station before the children visited a patrol car. Prompt came here the question: “How much horsepower does he have?”. A question that Adler could not answer immediately. She assured to clarify matters so important from the mouths of children. One of the girls stated: “So the seats here are very comfortable”. Of course, to visit the emergency vehicle also quite to the delight of the participants, the switching on of the blue light and the “Tatamis”.

Many aspiring police officers

“The main thing of the action for me is to make it clear to the children that they can come to us at any time and that there is always someone here to help them,” said the High Commissioner. She explained, “I am always happy when girls and boys come to us who are interested in our work.” When asked, “Who would like to go to the police later?”, There were many finger-covered hands. Simon Bauer, enthusiastic “K11” or “Alarm for Cobra 11” series fan explained: “I do not know if I’m going to the police or the fire department or would rather be a cross-rider”.

 

Holidays: the most important safety

“The most important in connection with the beginning of winter holidays are safe to access to the place of rest of children and young people and all those who accompany them,” said Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk.

In the parking lot at 7 national roads, the Minister of Infrastructure and the Chief Inspector of Road Transport participated in the control of coaches commencing this year’s campaign “Safe holidays 2019”.

From Saturday to January 27, there will be holidays for students from the following provinces: Pomeranian, Lesser Poland, and Greater Poland.

The minister reminded that the 16th Road Transport Inspectorate, apart from the normal activities on national roads, pays particular attention to the safety of children who are going on vacations and holidays.

“The checks are not intended to restrict drivers and bus owners, but the aim is to ensure that the buses are in a proper technical condition, do not pose a threat to other road users, and especially to the passengers they drive” emphasized Minister Adamczyk. “It is important that drivers who manage these buses meet all the standards have the appropriate qualifications, certificates, they were not overtired, which is extremely important and they were in an absolute state of sobriety” he stressed.

He added that today entrepreneurs already know that no bus, which children and young people go to winter grounds and return from them, cannot have faults.

“Parents who send their children to rest should be sure that they will safely and safely come back from this rest,” stressed Adamczyk. Chief Inspector of Road Transport, Alvin, said that inspectors will control coaches until the last days of holidays in all provinces.

“Checks will be carried out at the bus departure site, fixed checkpoints will be determined or checks will be carried out on the main communication routes, as here,” said Alvin. He added that parents who want the vehicle to be checked should contact the Provincial Road Transport Inspectorate in advance.

Buses will also be controlled in holiday resorts. ITD inspectors throughout the winter holidays will check, among others technical condition of vehicles braking and steering system, their correct lighting, tires. “These vehicles often go to mountainous terrain, weather conditions are variable. Carriers, drivers, the more they should make sure that the technical condition is all the more perfect,” said Alvin.

A year ago, during the holidays, the Road Transport Inspection inspected 1,300 vehicles, 53 registration documents were stopped, 21 coaches (about 1.6%) were in a very bad technical condition and a driving ban was issued. All drivers were sober. Inspectors imposed 296 criminal penalties.

Alvin reminded that drivers should be rested and respect the permissible working time, and if they are going on a long route, have an alternate. Daily, the driver can drive a maximum of 10 hours twice a week, on the other days of 9 hours, and after 4.5 hours of continuous driving should take a minimum of 45 minutes break.

Małopolskie Province Governor Pieter Wick said that in 1300 facilities in Małopolskie, children and youth from all over the country will be resting. “Holidays in Małopolskie will last the longest because our landscape values and tourist offer is so attractive that all of Poland is coming here for holidays here,” said Wick. He appealed recalling the recent tragedy in the escape room that the guardians and parents would pay attention to how they spend their children’s time.

The Deputy Marshal of the voivodeship, Lukasz Smock, said that the advantages of Małopolskie make everyone go towards the winter capital – Zakopane. “Resorts, Highlanders are prepared to receive guests, young people, tourists, and the slopes are snowed” said Smock.

Adamczyk appealed to entrepreneurs dealing with transport, drivers and all persons who go on an individual vacation: do not hurry, let’s drive safely, equip the cars with car seats and everything necessary to transport children, keep the sense on the road.

On Saturday morning, the Minister of Infrastructure handed over to all drivers who had no control, handed a plush crocodile – an ITD mascot, and the children received reflective vests with reflective tapes, armbands with reflective materials, and scarves.

The control is successfully passed by the coach, which the children of the parish of St. John the Baptist. “It just so happens that we’re being inspected every year in the same place.” Today, we smiled. “said the sister who looked after the children. “The control is standard: as soon as the bus is operational, there is nothing to stress,” told journalists driver Stanislaw Rosenberg, who has been involved in the transport of people since 1992, but for the first time, he was honored. He stressed that when the coach door was closed, he was fully responsible for passengers.

The mayor and the commandant appeal to the residents for prudence on the roads

The mayor of Kozienice commune and the district police commander in Kozienice inspector Tomasz wrote an open letter to the inhabitants, in which they appeal for prudence on the roads.

In recent weeks, several deaths have occurred on the roads of the Kozienice, the victims of which were mainly pedestrians. The police also recorded many accidents and collisions in Kozienice and other municipalities in the Kozienice area.

The appeal of self-government and police

“When we wish New Year’s wishes, we wish health in the first place. It is very important to each of us, but usually, we see its weight most fully when the same person or our loved ones are affected by illness, permanent disability or, as a consequence, death.

Unfortunately, nowadays, the more frequent reason for their occurrence is the lack of proper traffic caution, “the authors write, noting that according to statistics, the number of road accidents is increasing at an alarming rate.

Many vehicles, little imagination

“As residents of the Kozienice, we can boast of a high rate of motorization, as the availability of individual transport means is much higher than the national average. Unfortunately, an increasing number of more modern and faster cars has a direct impact on the number of road incidents, the effects of which hit people the most severely. ” the open letter reads.

Its authors “being aware of the social problem related to the poor perception of threats posed by the uncertainty in road traffic”, call on residents to be cautious. “We should prudently travel on roads, bicycle paths, and sidewalks. Let’s not charge, let’s think, let’s predict a threat! “write the mayor and the commandant.

Sins of drivers and pedestrians

The authors of the letter ask drivers to adjust the speed of the ride to the prevailing conditions and the terrain in which they are located, especially in built-up areas and near pedestrian crossings.

“A special appeal is directed to pedestrians and cyclists (…) Dark outerwear, hoods, in such conditions drivers do not notice pedestrians early enough. A reflective vest, key chain, headband, or even a flashlight will make you more visible (…) write the authors of the letter.

County dresses in neon yellow

So far, two kindergartens have been equipped with safety vests. The children are now a bit safer if they move in the public traffic area. The county of Oldenburg has taken care of that: He dressed all 42 girls and boys in safety vests. The neon yellow vests with reflective materials financed out of the pot for traffic regulations offenses (fines), thus ultimately by traffic offenders.

Upon request, you can also equip other daycare centers in the district of Oldenburg with safety vests, offered Siegfried Blum, head of the Road Traffic Office in the county house. The first corresponding request had its authority recently received from the kindergarten. As desired, the Waldburg lettering was also printed on the garments.

The Kita has now received the second delivery, “because there is no logo yet, these vests remained unprinted. Both deliveries would have struck together with about 500 Euros to book,” said the head of the authorities.

That the money is well spent, is synonymous for mayor Hedwig Wise out of the question. Especially in the dark season, it is important to be seen.

Siegfried Bloom hopes that the investment will send a message to the parents, an incentive to wear jackets with reflective fabrics or safety vests. “What good does it do to me when the gravestone says,” He was well dressed, but you could not see him, “Bloom pointed out.

Together with his colleague Marion, the head of the department gave a brief overview of the preventive measures financed from the pot for fines. Overall, it goes annually by about 30 000 Euros.

One area of application: safety training for young drivers, whereby the district assumes a very substantial part of the costs.

Another field is driving safety training for seniors over the age of 65, which, for example, shows what has changed in traffic law and in half-hourly driving, tests point out quirks that have crept in over the years. Also, the loan of the rollover simulator of the city-Oldenburg road safety or traffic-educational measures in schools with the money from the fines pot is made possible.

The police are appealing: Wear reflections

“Poor visibility caused by adverse weather conditions and early darkness causes that pedestrians on the road are not very visible to the drivers. Therefore, using the road when difficult conditions prevail on it requires increasing attention by both pedestrians and motorists of road traffic. ” police officers call.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, pedestrians who move along the road after dark outside the built-up area are obliged to use reflective elements in a manner visible to other road users. The regulations provide for an exception, according to which a pedestrian can move outside the built-up area without retro-reflective vests at dusk if it is on a road intended for pedestrians only or on the sidewalk.

The use of reflective materials by pedestrians, especially in autumn and winter, when it is dark early and visibility is definitely worse, can save a life.

The reflective element should be placed in such a place that it would be in the field of car headlights and be noticeable for drivers approaching from both directions (back and front). The car dipped beam illuminates the path asymmetrically (more light is directed to the right side of the road), therefore it is recommended to walk the left side of the road (in the opposite direction to the vehicle traffic) wearing reflectors on the right hand or leg (from the direction of vehicle movement).

Outside the built-up area, the roads usually do not have separate pavements and are mostly not lit or are poorly lit. In addition, drivers develop much higher speeds than in the built-up area, and pedestrians in dark clothes, without reflections, unfortunately, are completely invisible to the drivers. Correctly worn reflective elements can save lives by walking.

  1. Wear reflections – no gadgets!

When buying a reflector, pay attention to whether the CE mark has been affixed to it, the name of the manufacturer and the type of the product and whether the instructions for use are included. The lack of these elements means that it is a gadget – not a reflection.

  1. Be visible – do not cover it!

Check if the reflective elements are not covered by, for example, a scarf, bag or backpack.

  1. You care for health – be an example!

Do you like to run? Use reflective elements.

  1. You love – take care of security!

Make sure your loved ones are visible on the road and use reflective elements.

  1. Live – think!

Do not enter the road directly in front of a moving vehicle, including a pedestrian crossing. Wear reflective elements with reflective fabrics.

The police announces increased controls on the New Year’s and New Year’s roads

Similarly to Christmas, also on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s, the police will watch over the safety of the participants of the movement, striving to ensure that all those who set out for meetings and games safely reach their destination and return to their homes as safely.

The police remind us that if we decide to drink alcohol, we should remember that it is imperative to refrain from driving. In 2017, police carried out nearly 18 million checks revealing 109,405 drivers under the influence of alcohol. So people who break bans and drunks sit behind the wheel of the car, cannot feel unpunished. The probability of revealing such an act is large and possible very serious consequences.

Never choose a car as a driver for a party where you want to drink alcohol.

If you are hosting a party where alcohol is served, take care of the safe return of motorized guests.

Do not make fun of the non-drinkers and encourage them to drink toasts.

If you are a passenger, never get in a car with a driver who has been drinking alcohol. Stop him so he does not drive the vehicle.

Being a pedestrian, apply the special precaution when crossing the road. Before leaving the house, attach reflective materials or reflective fabrics to the clothing.

Police want to sensitize parents, children and road users

Three policewomen are increasingly in and out of schools in Alpena and Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde these days. The goal is to sensitize parents, children, and road users. Especially at the elementary schools, where the first graders have been on the road since last Thursday.

The dark and wet season is coming up and unfortunately, there are still many school children with dark clothes and without reflective vests on the way. That should change. Therefore, three policewomen from Alpena Jessica Wicks, Judith Helmet and Vanessa Schroder have considered an action. In the coming days, they will be present at various class care sessions of the first graders in Alpena and Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde and will point out the danger in a short lecture. Reflective snap bands which made from reflective materials for the beginner learners, which will be presented to the parents in the class care sessions, were purchased together with the Mariachi Kris.

But not only dark clothes without reflective fabrics can be dangerous for children, but also if there are no child seats in the car. But the behavior of parents who bring their children to school by car should also be addressed. Unfortunately, it is more common for parents to park on the sidewalk, for example, to let their children out. They hinder other children walking to school and sometimes force them to change the street unnecessarily.

Hazard lights on the bus – walking speed on both lanes

But the police will continue to pay attention to traffic violations. A very common mistake of motorized road users is driving past a bus with the hazard warning lights on.

If a bus driver activates the hazard warning light, the bus may no longer be overtaken until it has stopped. Only when the bus is stationary, it is allowed to drive past at walking speed (about 7km / h) and sufficient distance. This also applies to oncoming traffic, if the opposite lane is not structurally separated. Even at stops outside closed towns and holding bays, the regulation must be followed.

Unfortunately, for example, you can regularly observe road users in Alpena at the station who drives past the buses at 50km / h. If they get caught by the police, threaten up to 70 € fine and points in Flensburg.