Category: high visibility vest

Be an illuminant with in reflective vest

“At the driver more space than the frame or on the running wheels is” noted on Friday a reader to post “Everything Is Illuminated” and referred to the high visibility vests, available at the hardware store. He is absolutely right. In autumn and winter there are the cyclists in their own hands, to illuminate her silhouette in the dark in any form. This protects them and allows motorists often only to recognize them at all early.

 

Children get to school enrollment by the school or the German Traffic yellow vests or V-shaped luminous collar, they can coat the morning in the dark season. Your charisma is immense. And adults who are sporty machine often resort to neon-reflective vests. Depending on what date you drive, but the safety vest is not necessarily the garment of choice.

 

This is now but no longer a problem. The fashion industry has noticed that more and more people with the wheel are traveling, and has responded. Since two or three years, is slowly improving, but continuously quote for daily commuters. There are beautiful bike fashions that are functional clothing, but not out as such. The Jean producer has manufactured for the first time in 1895 Bike Pants. The trick is: The jackets and pants are not only breathable, but also equipped with reflectors, which can fold out when driving the back or that appear when you roll up the trouser leg. Commuters who cover long distances, the reflectors are not sufficient often. You access to sport jackets with reflectors on the arms and back. Some manufacturers equip their cycling jackets even with small LED light strip, such as here. Wolfgang Lingered has developed with the Institute for Reliability and Micro-integration high-tech jacket.

 

In the tissue red and white LEDs are integrated in the shoulder and back area. The lights are linked to the movements of the cyclist. They are controlled by means of a microelectronic system, sensors and control elements as well as switches and battery integrated into the jacket. The circuit board is flexible and resistant according to Institute to moisture. You could even be washed in the washing machine, they say. In last year Wolfgang Lingered received for Sporty Superheroes the Red Dot Design Award. Lingered wants to sell the reflective jacket via a crowd funding campaign early next year, by mid-year there will be the jacket also in stores.

 

Significantly cheaper and also very practical are reflective arm and leg warmers. They Evarts simply coat sleeve or pant leg. Which are much smaller driver bands – the modern form of trouser clip? They are made of Boot supervening, truck tarpaulin, or giant cinema posters that hung at international film festivals on facades. They are wider than the classic trouser belts and have a Velcro which holds really well. For better visibility, a relatively large reflective stripe delivers. And who needs a bag, can now rely on models that reflect also. A model has been here on the blog presented.

Now the safety vest is mandatory

The safety vest duty is 1 July. Here you can read what applies when traveling abroad – and which vest was best in our test.

 

FÜR three Euros, visit a Pills, this match a sausage, the Italians three scoops of ice cream – or a part that can save your life. Ever thought about a safety vest? Also car drivers must have a reflective vest in the car in early. A corresponding decree amending the Federal Council decided on 5 July.

 

When the safety vest duty is in Germany? A duty has been around for drivers of commercial vehicles. How should the vest look? For safety vests the European Standard 471 (EN 471) applies. That is, only the colors yellow, orange or red-orange are allowed. Two reflective stripes at the bottom of both sides are required.

How do I know that the vest complies with the standard? On the wash plate, which is sewn into the reflective vest, EN is 471. Where can I keep the vest best suited to? When getting out of the car, you should already wear the vest.

 

Must the safety vest are particularly active? No. In order not to restrict its function, protect the vest from direct sunlight and moisture, put back into the package after use. By the way: A dirty vest can be washed at 30 degrees in the machine.

 

How do I wear the vest right? You should sit as smooth as possible to the body. This means that the Velcro strips remain closed. Only then it is guaranteed that during the day the colored areas appear particularly bright in the sunlight, and that night the reflective stripes, the light of the headlights reflect.

What is true when traveling abroad? In many European countries there is a high visibility vest compulsory. Often not only the driver has to wear one, but every inmate, disregard threatens hefty fines. We recommend: a holiday a vest for all passengers.

Students wear a safety vest at recess

The beautiful gesture of solidarity of the students of this British primary school to support the little Max, four and visually impaired, his comrades wear a high visibility vest in the school yard. A gesture of sympathy which allows Max Thompson to participate in games with his college buddies.

 

His classmates refuse that disability Max prevents him from playing in the school yard. On the advice of their teacher, the students of the primary school of Trawden Forest in Lancashire in the UK, so wear a high visibility vest with reflective tape for Max, reached nystagmus, a condition of the eye preventing to see properly, to distinguish them in the school yard. A nice gesture of solidarity, reported this Thursday, December 11 by The Mirror.

 

A little boy who fights against his disability

His nystagmus Max was diagnosed when he was two. The mother of Max, four, admire the courage of his son: “Max is fighting every day against a very high sensitivity to light and darkness. It is medically considered partially blind, making it difficult for some activities daily, such as dressing. But it is a little boy full of confidence in him that does not let his disability hold him back, “she says in everyday life.

 

“These little things that help make the difference Max”

His illness will never fade; there is no cure. But Max’s mom said that the primary school of his son strives to relieve “the school was great. His illness will not improve, but these little things that help make the difference Max. He uses an iPad in the classroom, connected to an interactive whiteboard, and the school has painted white lines on steps and sidewalks school to help lead to. And recreation, he chose two classmates to wear a reflective vest, to see and have fun with them. “

Transition to winter time: Useful tips for safety

We will move to winter time. The daylight period will be shortened and this will impact our journeys and safety. For example, wear a safety vest to enhance your visibility. Here are a few tips…

 

Every year the same period, we back our clocks one hour. For 2016 years, the transition to winter time will take place this Sunday, October 30: at 3 am, it will be 2 hours. An hour of sleep gained this Sunday, we will lose again when switching to DST. The change in winter time is established, as every year, the last weekend of October, about a month after the autumnal equinox, or when the duration of daily sunshine passes under 12 hours.

 

So, that was why and how … But biker language, basically, this means above all that we will see less well at the same time! Here are some tips.

 

Winter time: Think about your lighting.

With the transition to winter time, the natural sunshine duration decreases. You will certainly have to take the road in the morning or go home in the evening and night.

Also, the useful time of the year you must check the quality of lighting. Dipped headlights, drive, taillight, brake light, turn signals, all light devices with reflective material operate it on your motorcycle?

 

Failing to provide him a full wash, consider at least cleaning your headlights flashing and cabochons, to be better seen. If possible, it is also an opportunity to check the azimuth of your headlight, to properly illuminate the road and do not disturb other users.

 

Winter time: Your equipment

If until then, you use a smoke screen for your daily commute, consider replacing the screen for a colorless or, at least, take it with you. There are reflectors, accessories to be better seen as armbands by example or high visibility vests which can be purchased commercially or online. Learn all about the yellow jackets, it’s here. Some brands offer LED equipment specifically designed to be visible at night. An example would be the helmet Shark we tested on Moto-Station. Be especially careful at night, around 17:00, in urban areas. The move to winter time is every year a critical peak accident for two wheelers, mopeds whose lighting is sometimes faulty, poorly equipped cyclists, pedestrians…

Mandatory: reflective safety vest must!

Mandatory in each vehicle

From 1 July 2014, warning vest to be carried in passenger cars, trucks, train and truck tractors and buses and coaches mandatory. Already in many neighboring states motorists must carry a reflective vest. For commercial vehicles in Germany the appropriate regulatory bodies for years before a high visibility vest.

 

Federal Transport Minister Alexander:

“Better visibility improves safety. Safety vests can save lives. In addition to the first aid kit and warning triangle now includes the safety vest for prescribed equipment, of vehicles. To be recognized in time in dangerous situations, it is strongly recommended to carry the entrained safety vest. This is especially true when a breakdown or accident in the dark or in poor visibility. ”

 

Here are some hints to new regulation:

Why is the safety vest important?

Whether you place the warning triangle after a breakdown, change a tire or run for: there is a danger of being overlooked by other road users anytime, day or night. Who wears a safety vest, falling to – and is seen much earlier than without the gaudy garment. To detect motorists pedestrians without vest only about 80 meters away. Support a safety vest can be seen in the dim light hand already from a distance of about 150 meters.

 

For whom the high visibility vests compulsory?

So far was the requirement to carry a safety vest for drivers of commercial vehicles. The new regulation applies to all cars, trucks and buses registered in Germany.

 

How many vests I need to carry?

In Germany, although only a high visibility vest per vehicle is required. Nevertheless advises “Slow Down”, to have a vest for every passenger in the baggage – so can leave the car clearly visible in an emergency all passengers.

 

When should I wear a safety vest?

Important: Tighten the safety vest before getting out of the car! Where I store the safety vest? In order for the safety vest is always accessible in an emergency, stow it best under the driver’s seat, in the shelves of the door or in the glove compartment – but definitely not in the trunk. Also, do not mount the safety vest over a seat: The sun’s rays can be the signal color fade with time.

 

What should I consider when purchasing the vest?

The waistcoat in red, yellow or orange must conform to DIN EN 471 or EN ISO 20471: 2013 standard and comply with be provided with reflective stripes. The west audited there are, inter alia for technical testing and inspection services, in the offices of the Automobile Club, in an auto parts store and petrol stations. With prices starting around five Euros, the cost of life-saving emergency acquisition is manageable. Buyer pays attention to the quality. So are vests with additional “Suspenders Strip” more readily noticeable.

Police checks whether safety vest is available in the car

Motorists were asked whether you have a high visibility vests are in the car. “Since July 1, 2014, the requirement of being accompanied of safety vests in cars. Whoever violates them must reckon with a warning fee of 15 Euros,” said Police Chief Superintendent.

 

The transport controls under the motto “See and be seen”. The road safety consultant police spoke the driver specifically to their behavior. The officials held numerous briefings to sensitize motorists. In emergencies, the West should be taken when leaving the vehicle. Nevertheless, it is recommended that passengers present ways to use safety barriers and unnecessarily linger on the road long.

 

The police ended the controls with a gratifying conclusion: Nearly 90 percent of drivers led at least a reflective vest in their vehicle.

 

Chief advises. “Do not store their safety vests hand inside the vehicle – for example in a door pocket, under the seat or in the glove compartment Often lay the West hidden in the trunk and would not have been fast in an emergency, even if only at least one vest on board. Needs, the driver should also think about his passenger. ”

 

And another tip for last: caution in international voyages. There often are much stricter rules and penalties – for example, the wearing of warning safety clothing of all occupants.

New equips weathercock with safety vest

Chicken Polly of farmer Clemens from Dielingen already caused headlines: The farmer had the animal attracted a high visibility vest. Now also carries the weathercock on the roof glowing neon green.

 

In animal paradise already makes a small chicken with reflective safety vest stir: Polly regularly out of the cage on the busy B51 and brings thereby in danger. For safety reasons, the holders of its laying hen therefore put on a special chicken safety vest, which he had found on the internet. That did not like the rooster on the roof; He also called for a high visibility vest, so farmer.

 

“Thus the rooster is in the mood”

 

“What should I do? Thus the rooster is in the mood and to continue taking care of my chickens, I have also so missed him a vest.” For a few days of carries on the roof now signal colors and is therefore probably the first (weather) Hahn with a reflective vest.

High visibility vest compulsory for the car

High visibility vest, which is part of the compulsory vehicle; it belongs to the cab car and not in his suitcase. This is a basic lesson with which in recent days have encountered (and mingle can continue) motorists during traffic controls in the area of the metropolis. Central Bohemian police had engaged in preventive actions aimed at increasing visibility for motorists.

Its mission is to remind motorists obligation to use the vest whenever the driver out of the car, in order to solve a technical malfunction or accident. Now why should he have on hand – and not in the trunk reminded policewoman Monica?

Having a car in a reflective vest designed for the chauffeur duty – policemen, however, highlight the need to ensure security for the entire crew. The ideal is that for a rainy day should vest in the car ready with everyone sitting in it.

Yet it does not remain just rhetoric. As part of preventive police transmit a vest to a controlled driver. Designed just for passengers, “explained Monica. In addition, since the drivers were heard very positive response.

Reflective vest not the end

In just the first 13 days of the campaign distributed police during the nine audits in total 462 hi visibility vests; most in the nearest metropolis (in the region of Prague: West – within the territorial division of the Messenger of police activity – it was equal to a hundred and Prague-Country: East 20).

By far but still not all vest end. The current wave of the campaign is mapped out at until Dec. 15, when police officers with bulletproof jackets still meet motorists – and additional checks are going until February.

Reflective tape banish death

For drivers who stand out from the car in dealing with crisis situations, the use of warning reflective vests responsibility – as a useful supplement would be, however, the police also recommended pedestrians. Especially in the current season with short days, long nights and sometimes lousy visibility even at noon.

Without exaggeration, because in the dark or in the rain, can be a matter of life and death. For example, while the figure in a blue dress (yes, practically invisible, not just black!) Can only observe from 18 meters reflective tape are visible from up to 200m of distance. The driver who travels 75 km / h, while it needs about 30 meters out to react and managed to avoid pedestrians …