Category: fluorescent vest

Reflective jacket optimize your presence on the road at night

To optimize your presence on the road at night or in dark weather, Lead Wear offers its MK1 jacket, which will suit all those wishing to travel by bike. Since September 1, wearing a reflective vest is mandatory at night or by insufficient visibility out of town. The Conceal approved this measure after a finding that showed that 20% of bicycle users were killed or injured at night, at dawn or at dusk. That is why we wanted to test an effective and original product to pedal the night safely.

 

Indeed, the winter days are short and when leaving school or work it is sometimes difficult to train or go home by bike, to relax, and do his daily activity. Lead Wear products are not just reflective vests; they combine both a reflective fabric and LEDs that greatly enhance your presence on the road. Motorists will see you from a distance and will not be surprised. We will share with you our feelings about this jacket that will illuminate your night outings by bike…

 

Technical characteristics:

The Led Wear MK1 jacket has two strips of ten LEDs, white at the front and red at the back, with 3 lighting functions: slow flash, fast flash and continuous lighting. Therefore, you can choose the way you want to be seen! The ten LEDs have impressive lighting power for a power supply with three simple RLC batteries. Its neon yellow fabric on the front, sleeves and lower back accentuating visibility. This jacket does not look like a simple fluorescent vest that is mandatory in your cars, its design and perfectly studied for use for cycling. A net in black mesch allowing a good evacuation of perspiration ventilates the back. A back pocket closed by a zip will allow you to store portable tools, and why not take spare batteries just in case. The Led Wear MK1 comes in four sizes: S, M, L and XL.

 

This jacket is comfortable to wear and offers a feeling of increased security when you are driving at night or at night. To change the lighting mode it is necessary to open the jacket because it is difficult to access the button placed inside. We preferred to ride with the permanent light mode, which does not distract motorists. Removable raglan sleeves can be easily removed with the zip. We find that rolling with the sleeves removed is more pleasant because the fabric tends to make us sweat if we use this jacket for training. Nevertheless, this fabric has a windproof power that is still not negligible. The jacket does not float; the finish at the waist by elastic prevents the air from coming down.

 

In conclusion:

The test of the Led Wear MK1 has proved to be very pleasant and we think that many people may be interested in a jacket like this. During the test, a cyclist stopped us to ask us where we could get this kind of reflective jacket. To optimize your presence at night on the roads, it will be perfect for the simple person wishing to travel by bike (contributing to sustainable development) but also competitors frustrated with not being able to ride the day or wishing to lengthen their outings. Its price is very correct: 54.90 Euros (batteries not included).

 

Street art works stolen by fake municipal agents

The City of Paris will file a lawsuit against X for usurpation of function and damage to the image of the city against a group of thieves who is currently attacking frescoes of street art in the streets of the capital. They pretend to be municipal agents with wearing reflective vest.

The City of Paris has decided to file a complaint against X for usurpation of function and damage to the image of the city against a group of thieves who is currently attacking frescoes of street art in the streets of the capital city. These frescoes called “invader,” the name of the artist who poses them, are now part of the Parisian heritage. These are small critters made from mosaic tiles or tiles. Crossed in the corners, at the corner of the boulevards and avenues or hidden in the alleys, they are multicolored or in black and white.

 

In yellow vest, equipped with a ladder

While the artist Invader is a regular at discretion – he lays his frescoes at night and often masked – the thieves currently raging do not take as much precaution. They act in daylight, with a fluorescent yellow vest on the back, at the top of a ladder, with orange pads around the stage, to give the impression that a technical intervention is underway. Moreover, for good reason, they do not hesitate to explain to who wants them to intervene on behalf of the city hall of Paris.

All you need to know about mandatory vests and triangles

From Wednesday, any car not equipped with fluorescent vest and pre-signaling triangle is liable to a fine of at least 90 Euros. Remainder you about the main provisions of this new security measure.

 

How many vest and triangle should one have on board? A reflective vest and a pre-signaling triangle must have been in each vehicle since July 1st. However, the Minister of Ecology, in charge of road safety, Jean-Louis Borolo had granted a deadline until Wednesday so that motorists can equip themselves “in the best conditions.” From 1 October, the police will report any driver who does not have the two objects on board his car.

 

Should the safety vest be visible under all circumstances? The driver must wear the retro-reflective vest before he leaves his vehicle. But it is not mandatory to drape the vest on the front passenger seat. The jacket should only be easily accessible, storing it in the glove compartment, or under a seat is sufficient. Where the triangle should be placed? The triangle must be on board the vehicle, bestowed in the cockpit and not in the trunk of the car, and be placed on the road, as soon as the driver leaves his vehicle, at a distance of at least 30 meters from the vehicle. Hazard warning lights remain mandatory when the car is equipped with them.

 

Where can we buy them? The kit is in supermarkets, in the centers autos (attention these are sometimes out of stock), in the markets as in the Paris metro. Prices can vary from single to triple, from 6.50 € in hypermarket to 20 € in the corridors of public transport of the capital. To comply with European legislation, the vest must be marked “CE” and the triangle marked “E27R.” In case of infringement, what is the risk? The offending motorist incurs a fine of 135 Euros. The amount of the fine can be reduced to 90 Euros if it is paid on the spot or within three days after the verbalization.

 

What is the legislation for both wheels? Bikers and scooter drivers are exempted from wearing the vest under any circumstances. The jacket is recommended but not mandatory for cyclists traveling in town. On the other hand, wearing the reflective vest is imposed on cyclists, pilots and passengers, who ride out of town in poor visibility conditions (rain, fog) or during the night. In case of forgetfulness, the pedal will have to pay a fine of 35 Euros (22 Euros if one pays in less than two weeks).

Motorcyclists from Bucaramanga must wear a safety vest

Mr. Motorcyclist: although it is true that no ensign can punish him for not wearing the reflective vest during the day, that same agent will be fine if you fail to wear such clothing during the night. The mandatory use of the reflective vest, during the night shift, is a guideline of the Ministry of Transport. In Bucaramanga, the Traffic Directorate announced that it would redouble control operations.

 

In fact, the Directorate of Traffic of Bucaramanga gave them last year 3 thousand 897 parts to the same number of motorcyclists who obviated such requirement. According to the Traffic Director of Bucaramanga, Rafael Horace, the authorities can require drivers and their companions to use this type of garment after 6:00 p.m.

 

The Ministry of Transportation, in Law 1239, stipulated at least this by which he reported those motorcyclists and their passengers are required to wear this ‘fluorescent vest‘ during the night shift. “Motorcyclists must be visible when they drive between 6:00 in the afternoon and 6:00 in the morning of the next day, regardless of whether the visibility is poor or not,” replied the Traffic Owner.

 

The use of that kind of vest during the night “is not something capricious, it is a preventive measure to reduce accidents.” The official statistics revealed that last year, in 324 cases of motorcyclist accidents, drivers involved in such mishaps did not wear their respective safety vests. It is worth noting that, in the Santander capital, a motorcyclist who is caught during the night without that clothing will receive a fine corresponding to 15 days of the current legal minimum wage.

 

 

Light cycling: “cyclists, you must shine”

As 60-year-old Sylvain, a member of Better Cycling (MDB), several practitioners of the Little Queen went on a nocturnal walk to raise awareness of the need for light.

 

“Nobody rides on the bike if he does not have a high visibility vest and reflex reflectors on the wheels,” warns Nicole, 61. Associations Les Urbanites, Better to ride a bicycle (MDB), organized this Tuesday a “light walk” in the streets. The appointment was given to the metro Agnates. “The goal is to educate bike enthusiasts to be visible at night. Friend’s cyclists, you must shine, “says Sylvain, member of MDB, equipped with a thin light garland.

 

And in this matter, Nicole, over-equipped from head to toe, is an expert. Flashing red lights around his neck, at the front and back of the bike, fluorescent vest and bracelets, white helmet with brightly drawn stars … “At least,; the cars see me and I feel safe, she says, with a singing accent. To ride a bike, you have to be careful! ”

 

Precautions that Mohammed, 70, takes “for a long time”. “I have my little dynamo, my rear light, and my vest: everything is fine! He says with a big smile. His neighbor Noelle, 68, came to accompany her for the occasion; she is a novice in the field. “I never ride at night, it’s too dangerous! Even equipped with a safety vest, motorists do not see us, “she says. Without any equipment, Noelle will not escape the general distribution of lights and reflex reflectors by the MDB association before departure.

Tourist reflective jacket for safety

In order to experience a real adventure, you have to get away from home. Having a tourist motorcycle, you also need to have tourist safety vest, resistant to varying weather conditions, giving a sense of security, as well as convenience.

 

Oxford Ankara 1.0 jacket with a double main slider with a wide tab will not allow the slightest breeze to reach the center of the cold wind. The internal lock is additionally rubberized, which ensures water tightness. A clip of 150 grams weighs only a few pounds, allowing you to increase the comfort of driving in cooler days. It is constructed so that it does not interfere with getting into the inner pocket – in which we can hold the phone, and itself has an extra pocket, sewn on the inside. The lanyard is clipped in a jacket with a slider, and the sleeves are clutched with clever snaps. Nothing prevents you from wearing a fleece or a sweater if you are uncomfortably cold. Of course, this jacket can be attached to the trousers; thanks to the slider in it.

 

In the summer

When the temperature in the shade exceeds 25 degrees starts to get really hot. Oxford Ankara 1.0 must cope with any weather, so the heat does not make it any more impressive. Four inlets and one outlet ensure proper air circulation while driving. These entire vent holes are protected with rubberized, waterproof sliders. These sleeves can be folded in two, thanks to the two carts of the slider. At the rear, the air outlet has a drive that allows it to be opened much wider so that more air flows through the reflective jacket.

 

In the rain

After all of the aforementioned ventilation openings, which are protected with rubber sliders, the inner rubber glove slider is also fitted with a waterproof jacket. Of course, what is a jacket that does not have a waterproof, breathable membrane? The permanently attached membrane is a Smart System manufactured by the Riesa industry. On the one hand, it would be nice to be able to unclip the diaphragm when we do not need it, but … in our climate it is good to be with us always. The next thing that will help you in the fight against the rain is … the rain hood, to wear … under the helmet. Yes, you read well. Thanks to that, the water droplets will not land behind the collar where the hood is hidden every day. Curious patent!

 

Passive and active safety

A motorcycle jacket not only protects us from weather, but also provides us with protection in the event of an accident. The jacket is made of the super 600D polyester, has triple stitches sewn with durable nylon thread, and in sensitive areas is reinforced with Nylon Dobby material, more resistant to rubbing polyester. Of course, the places affected by injury, shoulders, and elbows and back are protected by certified pads.

 

That’s not all; an Oxford Ankara 1.0 jacket can protect a motorcyclist from an accident. How? This is primarily used for the fluorescent vest that we can wear on our jacket. This is not a simple vest that will fly in the wind, pumping and annoying us while driving. The vest is just a name, it is really a special reflective panel attached to the jacket on the back of the zipper and the front two buckles. This panel can be hidden in a pocket that is sewn on the back. In addition, the jacket has reflective panels that are deployed practically all over the jacket. After dark, while driving in Ankara 1.0, in car headlights, you will be like a Christmas tree.