Category: reflective fabric

Two drivers did not have belts and one chauffeur was drunk

Due to later dawning and frequent fogs at this time of year, the police again focused on the visibility of pedestrians. At the designated locations, therefore, they gave out reflective tapes to children, reflective vests to drivers and seniors with reflective bags which made of reflective fabrics. Still, they managed to hand over the fines to the unruly drivers on the roads.

According to the police spokesperson in this area, the police were mainly preventive. “They warned drivers, pedestrians, cyclists that they must take care of their own safety and do their best to ensure that their lives and health are not jeopardized,” the spokesman explained, often when traffic police officers heard a sentence saying that the pedestrian-driver had not seen or he had seen him at the last minute.

In addition, the victim of a traffic accident may also become a poorly visible driver who has poor visibility on the vehicle. “It is imperative that in such cases he has a reflective vest attached to the car,” warns the police spokesperson.

Police officers checked 152 vehicles during a few hours of planned traffic safety. “They have detected thirty-three offenses, which they have settled on the spot by imposing a fine. In seven cases it was a poor technical condition of vehicles. Seat belts have not been used by the driver and their co-driver in two cases, “John added, saying that even one driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. He is facing a year in prison or a fine.

The “yellow vests”, Macron’s nightmare, follow him to Argentina

The “yellow vests” have put in check President Emmanuel Macron in France. The movement protests against the increase of taxes on fuel. It turns out that the first person who received the president in Argentina was an employee wearing just a yellow safety vest.

In addressing the G20 summit, French President Emmanuel Macron may have expected a respite from the protests at home, where protesters have adopted yellow vests as their emblem.

But when he got off his plane in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, the first person he saw – an airport employee – was dressed in one of these high visibility garments which made with reflective fabrics.

The yellow vests, the highly visible garb worn by emergency workers, have become a symbol of the increasingly stinging protests in France, triggered by an increase in fuel taxes.

Macron hopes to reduce carbon emissions and face the long-term challenge of climate change, but protesters say low-income families are the most affected.

A popular movement

Two out of three French support the protests of the “yellow vests” against the increase in the price of fuels, according to two polls published on Wednesday.

In addition, eight out of ten believe that the measures announced by President Emmanuel Macron to limit the impact of the planned increase for January 1 are “insufficient”.

This Opinion Way survey carried out for LCI, RTL and Le Figaro, shows constant support from the French for these demonstrations, which have resulted in two deaths and nearly 600 injuries in eleven days of protests and roadblocks.

Protest with a yellow safety clothing

An survey for the BFMTV network published on Wednesday shows that the popularity of “yellow vests” is growing among the public. In total, 75% of respondents (+ 5% in a week) second or feel sympathy for the movement.

Likewise, most of the respondents consider that the measures announced on Tuesday by Macron to try to calm the anger of the demonstrators are insufficient.

He also said he will launch a large national consultation over the next three months to develop a roadmap to help France move to a low-carbon economy without penalizing low-income families.

However, the centrist president refused to back down in the increase of the tax on fuels, which will come into force next year, claiming that it is a necessary measure to fight against pollution and global warming.

Although initially focused on a rejection of the increase in the taxation of fuels, the movement of “yellow vests” has spread to become a movement against the loss of purchasing power, taxes considered excessive and insufficient pensions.

Use and style: 10 years Stone Island Shadow Project

The limits of men’s fashion are reinterpreted: Stone Island and the brand Acronym bring out the 21st collection under the name “Shadow Project”.

Urban active wear collection with utility, color, and style. It’s a safety clothing also fashionable clothing.

Innovation and fashion meet. The in-depth research of Stone Island and creative perspectives of Acronym merges into another collaboration. “Shadow Project” has maintained its elemental process of development and expression over the course of ten years.

The focus of the Fall / Winter 2018 collection is the benefits. How often do we get annoyed for patch pockets, which are finally sewn up and used only as decoration? “Shadow Project” has recognized the storage needs of the wearer and presented it as an innovative pocket scheme. Through flank and fall bags, we can stow all items quickly. Another innovation is the Encase panel, which is used for the first time to attach and detach the garment.

And the fashionable aspect? Substance investigations carried out throughout the development of this project. The result: a completely iridescent, reflective fabric called rainbow. Although we see daily holograms on our credit cards and on banknotes, we are fascinated. Now we can also put on the futuristic look as an all-over print. Urban active wear collection with utility, color, and style.

More security for freshmen

ADAC distributes yellow safety vests to first graders all over Saxony.

“Under the motto” Just make sure “, the ADAC Foundation distributed around 39,000 safety vests in recent weeks to schoolchildren all over Saxony. The Regional Minister Brunhild Kurt and Klaus, board member of the ADAC Saxony, and Heike Hildebrandt, head of the Branch letter Zwickau of the German Post DHL Group, safety vests of the 75 first graders of the elementary school “Ernst Beyer” in Leinsdorf.

Elementary school students are seen better this way

Wearing a safety vest with reflective fabric gives children and parents extra security when the first-graders first master the way to school on their own in autumn and thus in the dark. “The first-graders should learn and recognize that they are easily visible to all other road users with a safety vest, so responding more quickly in a precarious situation can save lives, but the safety vest must be worn, because only then will it fulfill their needs Purpose, “said Klaus of the ADAC Saxony, and appealed to the parents, the children to wear the vest regularly.

Culture Minister Krutch thanked the initiators for this important action: “The safety vests with reflective materials ensure that the students are seen in the dark from afar, which gives everyone significantly more safety on the road.”

In autumn and winter, the roads are the most dangerous

According to the police statistics in autumn and winter, there are many more road accidents, whose victims are pedestrians and cyclists. Frequent reasons for unfortunate events are poorly adjusted lights or lack of reflective materials.

In 2017, on the Polish roads, the police recorded 32,760 accidents in which 2,831 people lost their lives. These numbers are terrifying, among others, many tragedies could avoid by very simple procedures. The lion’s share of fatal events occurred after dark in the autumn and winter time. The reason was often the poor visibility of pedestrians or cyclists because there were no costing reflections.

“Normal reflective bands can really save your life. Attached to children’s backpacks, jacket sleeves and trouser legs should be a mandatory equipment before leaving the house. This is extremely important especially in small towns and villages, where most roads are poorly or even unlit,” say the members of the team rally MF Rally Team.

The best solution is reflective vests, but also small bands or hangers make the drivers able to see the moving object from a much greater distance, and thus, have more time to pass the pedestrian and cyclist or safe braking.

“A cyclist or pedestrian dressed in a suit without glare is visible by the driver from a distance of about 20-30 meters, and if he is wearing reflections made with reflective fabrics, it is visible from a distance of 130-150 meters. This is very important because a car that travels at 50 km / h to break needs about 30 meters. At a higher speed 100 km/h, the car needs about 50 meters,” convinces the MF Rally Team.

Few people know that the regulations in force oblige at least one reflective element in the non-built-up area after dark. There is a fine of PLN 20-500 for the lack of it.

The walker hit the car at the crossing, the woman died on the spot

The tragic accident was resumed by Brno rescue workers on Tuesday morning. Shortly after five o’clock, a driver (43) of the Ford was struck by a fifty-five-year-old pedestrian near the pedestrian crossing in Street. Despite the immediate help, the woman was unable to save herself.

“The rescuers tried to restore the life functions of the patient on the spot. The woman suffered polytrauma, unfortunately, she suffered a serious injury before transferring to the hospital, “said South Moravian ambulance spokesman Michael.

The accident occurred on a busy road, leaving only one stripe during the investigation. Full traffic has only been restored to the police after 9 o’clock. The breath test for alcohol was negative for the chauffeur.

A similar tragedy occurred a week ago in Let vice, where a senior (76) in the early evening shortened the crossing of the road outside the nearby crossing. The man then collided and killed the driver of the passenger car.

Reflective materials save lives

In view of the current weather, pedestrians call for underestimation of reflective fabrics on their clothing. This also applies to places where the law does not require it.

“A good reflective element can actually save a life. The driver who meets the pedestrian in dark clothing at night is about 18 meters long for an adequate response. However, if the pedestrian is equipped with a reflective vest made with reflective tape, the distance to which the driver is able to recognize the pedestrian increases up to 200 meters. Here is enough space to avoid the pedestrians safely, “said South Moravian police spokesman Panel.

Well visible through the traffic

At the beginning of the dark season, motorists should again drive very carefully. “Attentively and not driving too fast can save lives in an emergency!” Says the police.

Especially pedestrians and cyclists are again particularly at risk. Especially children are quickly overlooked. But that does not happen, pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright and reflective clothing.

People with dark clothes are seen at dusk or bad weather only from 25-30 meters away. Brighter clothing increases the visibility to twice as much. The best thing to see is reflective clothing. Cyclists and pedestrians with reflective fabrics on the clothes are detected from 130-160 meters.

Civil Defense checks wearing frequency of the safety vests

In September, as in recent years, all Upper Austrian schoolchildren were provided with a free safety vest. The Civil protection carries out, in the sense of sustainability, in the winter months, again the review of the safety vest-carrying frequency. Civil protection officers will randomly visit elementary schools and reward those children who wear a safety vest.

In the elementary school, the civil defense commissioner of the municipality Kirchhoff, Franz Dannenberg, reminded the children how important it is to wear such a protective vest. The students who had the safety vest on that day received a “Safety Memo” as a gift, a safety game developed by the Upper Austrian Civil Defense, with which the everyday risks are shown and danger prevention is conveyed in a funny way. Of course, the other children will also receive their “safety memo” if they wear their safety vest in the next few days.

Sample today at school:

Who of you, wearing a safety vest this morning on the way to school? And hard to believe ” ALL were wearing safety vests ” and delivered the proof for it immediately (see picture)

Many accidents could be avoided if the children were more visible to motorists. The visibility increases with a safety vest from 30 to 150 meters.

It is recommended to wear bright reflective clothing and reflective fabrics on clothing, shoes and school bags for the children, who will also be the role model for the parents by wearing the safety vest.

Santa’s run

It is important to wear reflective vests, especially during autumn and winter, to show the participants of Thursday’s Santa’s Run. They covered a route of over 6 km.

On Thursday, December 6, Santa’s Day organized. It was attended by friendly running groups. Their members have a common sympathy because they share the same passion, or love to run.

Participants covered the route with a length of over 6 km. They started at 19:30 from the service station then went to the church.

Each of the runners was wearing clothing with reflective fabrics, as well as reflective bands and flashlights. The main purpose of the Santa’s Run was to make pedestrians aware of the importance of taking care of their safety by wearing reflective vests with reflective materials.

At the finish line, Santa was waiting, who gave candy to runners.

Sinterklaas walk

The Sinterklaas Run is on the agenda this year on Monday 26 November. The course, organized by Lange Spacers Bolsward (LAB), takes the participants over a distance of 7.6 kilometers through and around Bolsward.

Sinterklaas himself gives the starting shot at 19:00 at the De Middlesex sports hall. Registration is possible from 5.30 pm. On the way, about 25 volunteers will lead the course in the right direction. The organization calls on all participants to wear reflective clothing which made of reflective fabric or lighting in connection with safety.

Just like last year, the loop goes straight through the store of the main sponsor. He also makes a prize package available: the starting number of the runners is also their lot number.

In case of bad weather, the organization announces via Facebook at 4 pm whether the course has been canceled or not.