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Compulsory reflective vests in Ireland

At the beginning of 2014 in Ireland, there will be a regulation that obliges all motorcyclists to ride in a reflective vest both during the day and at night.

In France, it ended with nationwide protests, in which other road users joined. The government withdrew from the idea, offering instead compulsory wearing by the motorcyclists’ reflective wristbands. Now the Irish authorities have made it clear – all motorcyclists will have to wear reflective vests, regardless of their attitude to this piece of clothing. According to the authors of the bill for obliging users of two-wheelers to take care of their own visibility, it aims to reduce the number of fatal accidents involving motorcyclists. Unfortunately, as usual in the case of regulations created by bureaucrats, two facts were not taken into account: the first is the material of which the vests are made – artificial fibers block the airflow and can cause overheating. The second is motorcycle clothing, which is increasingly equipped by the manufacturer with large reflective elements, sometimes covering most of the surface of the body of the rider. So what is the point of putting a vest on a reflective jacket?

Sentences among the interested are divided – some believe that the vest will actually help to see and identify… the goal they are for some drivers. Others argue that not having a hi vis vest will be another pretext to punish their mandates. Once again, a situation is created in which the citizen is to the law and not the right of the citizen. And it’s hard to resist the impression that the issue of compulsory visibility of a motorcyclist is slowly, but inevitably heading in our direction…

What standards should cyclists meet

In a pedestrian crossing signposted as such, the cyclist in reflective jacket cannot cross it transversely (not even to make a turn or a change of direction). If you want to cross to the sidewalk in front, you will have to get off the bike and take it on foot; in that case, it would have priority of step because it would stop being a cyclist to become a pedestrian.

It will only have priority if it is traveling by a bicycle lane or by a marked passage for cyclists.

– The cyclist in reflective clothing must ride in the center of his lane, like any other vehicle. This is done because in urban environments the cars parked on the sides could suddenly open the doors and favor a collision. In addition, the cyclist can turn left or right (signaling) conveniently to his destination.

– The assumptions in which cyclists have priority of step with respect to motor vehicles are established in Article 64 of the General Circulation Regulations, are the following:

When traveling on a bike lane, pass for cyclists or shoulder marked properly.
When to enter another road the motor vehicle turns to the right or left, in the permitted cases, and there is a cyclist in its vicinity.
When circulating in a group, the first one has already started the crossing or entered a roundabout.

– In addition to the above assumptions, article 59 on intersections states that “even when it has priority of passage, no driver shall enter with his vehicle at an intersection or in a pedestrian or cyclist pass if the situation of traffic it is such that, predictably, it can be stopped in a way that obstructs the transversal circulation “.

– When traveling at night, it is mandatory to use front light and rear reflector on the bicycle, as well as a reflective garment on the part of the cyclist.

– The other mandatory rules for drivers are also for cyclists, including BAC (yes, you can be fined if you go by bike drunk, although you will never lose points if you take an administrative penalty).

The hunters wear distinctive clothing and do not drink

With the onset of autumn, hunters with wearing safety vest began to play the main hunting season. Common hunts, especially for small game, are held in the region from the beginning of November until the end of the year, practically every weekend. Many are planning to visit police to check compliance. But the hunters themselves are also careful about the rules. More and more emphasis is placed on their own safety.

Police officers in Wallachia have checked three hunts this year, another sixteen checks are scheduled. In the whole region, they visited twelve hunts, checking to plan sixty-five.

Wherever they are hunted, men have a very good overview of the law. “All hunts, usually common to small game, such as hares and pheasants, have to report to the police in advance,” explained Michal, head of the Stein District Hunting Association.

Police officers control weapons and alcohol

The hunters do not intend to hunt the public in particular. It is a fact that a specific place is specified operationally in the morning before the hunt, in addition to the hunt is issued local hunters. In a given village, people usually know that the hunt takes place.

Police in reflective jacket checks take place mostly at the start of a hunt, but the patrol can be hunted at any time during the hunt. “They check weapons licenses, hunting and weapons documents, and whether the weapons they use correspond to those documents. And of course he is also interested in whether any of the hunters has drunken alcohol, “said Dubcek.

He did not deny that in the past sometimes some of the jigsaws appeared on the horns. With the increasing number of controls, alcohol has disappeared from the hunts. “Certainly, at least the last fifteen, twenty years, no one will let the hunt drink or consciously come drunk,” he convinced the chairman of the hunters.

The reason is that the violation of the regulations threatens the immediate loss of the firearms license for five years. The firearms license can also come to hunters for offenses they commit in everyday life and which are not related to hunting.

Hunters have also put more emphasis on the safety of honeys in recent years. They are increasingly using reflexes on clothing. “In the world, in North America and Canada, it has been happening for several years,” said Michal.

Even in our lands, it is the rule that all hunters who are in the hood have reflective vests or jackets. Most hunters on habitats have reflexive hats, reflective crinkles, or scarves. “There is no law to us yet. We do it for our own safety, “said Dubcek.

There is no wonder. In the case of small game hunters, the hunters are burning with shotguns, and then there is not much risk. “The shotgun has an effective range of forty meters, the shotgun range is within a hundred and fifty meters,” Dubcek said.

The ball guns target wildlife hunters from a distance of fifty to two hundred meters. “But the deadly effect has a bullet across the flight path, which is five kilometers,” the hunter said.

According to him, cases of someone being shot are rare. Maybe every two years. “There are a hundred thousand hunters in the republic. If every year we burn fifty wounds on average, we can easily calculate the number of shots, “said Dubcek.” The number of wounds that fall in the hunts is the minimum number of injuries. “Nobody is infallible, but compared to road traffic we need to admit that the car is a much worse weapon, but I do not want to apologize, “the hunter assured.

The police statistics are also in favor of hunters. Last year, for example, police officers in the county did not notice a single injury. “We did not find any misdemeanor. Probably due to frequent and regular checks, they are free of hardship, “said regional police spokesman Lena.

Safety vests are required for sailors

North Sails sailboats and Hilly Hansen protect themselves with a safety vest while sailing without giving up style and detail.

A sailing jacket for sea enthusiasts, are not willing to accept compromises. Because every weather condition must be tackled with caution using appropriate equipment and clothing. Such as wrap-around technical and waterproof jackets for the most adverse sea conditions. And even when weather conditions do not promise anything good, and think about staying on the ground, a good head inspired by sailing is a way to stay in touch with the sea. The choice of the sailor’s clothing cannot be oriented towards brands that have always been closely linked to the world of navigation. Like Hilly Hansen and North Sails.

Hilly Hansen is a Norwegian company that has been producing quality reflective clothing and design for sailors for 140 years. Whether it is offshore sailors or in-shore cruisers, the Scandinavian company offers state-of-the-art solutions. Like the Race Jacket. A professional waterproof, windproof, breathable, and waterproof cloth is with foldable hood and reflective details. A product highly appreciated by the jobseekers. So much for winning the GOOD DESIGN® Award awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Center for Architecture and Urban Study. Also because Hilly Hansen’s Reflective Jacket is light but has a robust design. It guarantees great freedom of movement and is suitable for sailing under extreme conditions thanks to the protective neck and the mask that protects it from the water.

For North Sails – an American brand synonymous with sailing – the strong point is the Sailor Jacket. A garment with 30 years of history, but renewed for the summer of summer 2017. Made of durable and water-repellent nylon, it also protects against UV rays. To meet the demanding of in-shore sailors, and even days spent far from the boat. Beyond the performance, there is the unmistakable style of the brand founded in 1957 by the Lowell North sailor. The jacket is a bomber with slim fit, cuffs and bottom ribs and sleeves lined with nylon which is available in navy, white, red and blue navy variants.

In case of failure, mandatory safety vest and triangle

Must we always report your vehicle stopped by the security triangle and wear safety vest when go off the car? It’s not an obligation.

Since 2008, all vehicles traveling on French territory are required to have at least a yellow reflective vest and a pre-warning triangle. To skip this equipment can be expensive: € 135 fine, according to Article R416-19 of the Highway Code.

When to use its triangle?

Must we always get his warning triangle when you’re down? According to the Highway Code, when a vehicle stopped on the road is a traffic hazard (…) the driver must provide advance warning of the obstacle by making use of its fire distress and a pre-warning triangle.

The obligation to put in place the triangle does not apply when this action constitutes a clear endangering the life of the driver (Decree of 30 September 2008). Vehicles on the emergency lane and do not impinge on the floor are not subject to this requirement, either.

Reminder – pre-warning triangle should be placed on the floor at a distance of about 30 meters or beyond if necessary, for it to be visible by the drivers coming on the same traffic lane. In addition, highway, be sure to put you behind the guardrail.

The mandatory safety kit in Europe too

If you travel abroad, note that in some European countries the set mandatory safety kit of accessories is not the same. For example, in our Spanish neighbors, each car must have 1 Reflective vest and 2 pre-warning triangles. Conversely, Austria, drivers must have two reflective jackets and one triangle.

Reflective vest can save your life when you go off the car

Man remedied the interest on the trailer he was towing when the clash took place on Friday. He was seriously injured.

The driver of a van in reflective jacket, who was in charge of a problem with the trailer he was towing in the tunnel, was hit Friday by a car and seriously injured. The structure, located on the A22 was closed for four hours to the south as a result of this accident.

It was about 3:30 p.m. when the driver found that support its trailer was detached and rubbed the floor. He then stopped to put the piece in place. A car traveling behind him and wanted to miss did not rule out its trajectory enough and hit. Seriously wounded man was taken to hospital.

A police spokesman, questioned by arts, could not indicate whether the driver of the van had stopped switched its failure lights, set up the triangle down and put on his reflective vest.

The vehicles involved in the accident were evacuated, which led to the closure of the tunnel to Leister.

At the place where the accident occurred near the south gate, the tunnel is two-way, with no emergency lane. The right lane is output office towards Leister. The two people involved live in the region. And they are not wear safety vest when go off the car.

Marathon runner in safety vest gives you best tips

She has won twice in a row – in the marathon at the World Cup in Beijing, she was also the fastest of the Swedish girls. Now she gives you their top tips for autumn and winter running, including reflective vest to keep safety.

Johansson went from being exerciser to become national team runners in just four years, and she has a strong position as one of the fastest long distance runners in Sweden. Anne, for example, the only woman to have won twice – to keep running races during the winter is one of the secrets behind the success.

– I think it will be easier to get back into racing shape if you run in the winter. I recommend that you run 1-2 times a week to avoid losing running feeling. Do it, it’s really hard to get out so take a while on the treadmill inside the gym, says Anne.

– Add also the more alternative training in the winter, when the body gets the chance to repair itself from any flaws. The key is to maintain fitness and cross-country skiing can be a very good option.

Before each winter season many wonder how to dress when the days and nights are dark and cold.

– I usually winter tights and a little warmer running reflective jacket or shirt with underwear shirt underneath. It is like the foundation, and then I build on for how cold it is. Is it really cool is that both wind panties, knickers and an extra sweater or vest over the top layer. Maybe I change even out skin layer against something that resists moisture if such snows a lot, says Anne.

The collection Craft Brilliance are tights with napped inside that keeps the heat and uppers of wind panels that protect against wind and rain. The garments are the extra reflective prints for good visibility in all directions – and moreover, the collection of fluorescent paint to increase visibility. Other items in the collection Craft Brilliance here!

Anne means that there are few things that bring so much energy to get out and move around in the fresh air, even if you feel tired and tough when it gets dark early.

How To Get despite the cold and darkness – Anne top tips:

Spring home from work – so-called transport running. Then you decided earlier in the day and it’s getting harder to fold down for another.
Spring with nice friends and see it as a social activity. Calm speech speed is good enough at the autumn session.
Skaffa good and stylish workout clothes with reflective tape that can withstand all weather conditions and to keep you warm and dry. Glare and headlamp makes you appear extra fine.

4. Se to have something good to expect when you get home; a good dinner or a nice bath, or anything that you enjoy.

Running in autumn without fear

While in summer we are left to sweat at the thought of running, now cooler temperatures will favor ease of breathing and help us to suffer less muscle fatigue. Here are four simple tips that will help you keep training and do not find yourself unprepared for the changing of the season.

Running in autumn without fear: 1. do not fear the cold

The change of season brings with it a wide temperature range, okay to wear more layers of clothing specifically, but do not overdo it in wearing too many clothes between one layer and another. During the autumn often see runners in winter clothing with long pants, windproof reflective jackets and scarves. This is wrong because it is not yet time to thermal jackets and cotton is to be avoided as it absorbs sweat and cools quickly. In autumn you can safely run around in T-shirt and shorts. A rough indicator to understand how to dress consists in ‘to add to the outside temperature about ten degrees higher. So if the thermometer indicates 8th, dressed as if outside there were 18 ° because this will be the temperature perceived by you, you have to allow your body to cool transpiring.

Running in autumn without fear: 2. Protect yourself from the water

There are a few rules to follow to run even with the rain, though one is indispensable: the feet are dry, the better! We must try to keep dry the lower body, especially the feet. It would be best to wear a windproof jacket waterproof, but breathable and protect the friction zones because soaked clothes are heavier and cause irritation. When there is wet, be careful not to run on the white lines of the road, they are dangerous because they become slippery. If it does not rain, but there is moisture, try to keep dry soles on a rough surface. If it rains, and you are now soaking wet, there is little to do, you just have to look on the bright and funny side of things: the puddles are all for us!

Running in autumn without fear: 3. Show yourself!

In autumn the days get shorter and you’ll get out of the house at dusk. Better to run during the day in the sunshine, but if not possible, armed with front light. Two useful devices consist in planning well-lit paths and being always cautious. However, if your itinerary does not include lighted sections, it is advisable to use high-visibility clothing or strips of reflective material and reflective, like mesh reflective technique. If you run on trails or in wooded areas, be sure to wear bright colors and well visible.

Running in autumn without fear: 4. do not neglect heating

With the temperatures a bit ‘lower, warm up well the muscles become not only important but essential. The more the temperature drops, the more it becomes absolutely essential to warm up before training real. A warming well made us makes it possible to train better, to go faster and increase our resistance. Do not overdo it right away, we have to allow time for our legs to get up to temperature, so that the quadriceps and calves do not risk tearing or stretching it too cold. Ideally, it should always start with a few minutes of running before you walk 2 or 3 km jogging.

Running in autumn without fear: 5. Drink frequently

Most sports are aware of the importance of hydration only during the summer months, when thirst becomes more hear. When the weather starts to get colder, though, it’s easy to forget to maintain the right levels of hydration during exercise because you start to sweat less. It ‘true that during the cooler months the need for hydration may actually decrease, but it is important, indeed crucial, make sure you are properly hydrated before, during and after each workout. Return the most important rule of all: never forget to drink. It’s important that like the safety vest keep you safety when running.

The new reflective jacket for winter

There are weather conditions that can affect our cycling trips throughout the year: wind, rain and cold are not always the prerogative of the autumn and winter period. It happens in fact to meet adverse conditions during a ride in the Alps in summer rainfall and deal with temperatures below 10 ° C is not easy with a traditional cape. North wave has recently marketed the ExtremeH2O jacket and hardly another name might be more correct. It is a reflective jacket that protects against cold, wind and water by offering the rider a perfect fit that enhances its aerodynamic capabilities.

To all this is you have to add the transpiration, important skill to regulate its own temperature. Unlikely these parameters are able to coexist in the same product, difficulty circumvented by North wave with the technological H2O Flex membrane. It is a membrane Super stretch inserted in the main three-layer fabric in a position to accommodate the maximum freedom of movement in the saddle. The declared value of water resistance is the usual 10,000mm but I assure you that the sealing of this jacket is excellent in every sense. I have no doubt to add it to the best proven leaders in 2016 and we are confident it will be a “must have” for 2017.

The cut is snug and tight just like to be a mesh midseason, but here we are in the presence of a jacket that can protect you from 18 ° C to 5 ° C without blinking.

The shape of the neck, sleeves and “skirt” Para sketches is the confirmation of what the concept Bitmap North wave evolved. The zip YKK waterproof and reflective fabric inserts inserted as graphics and along the edges of the tail and the back pockets perfected a head which proves excellent already at the table. Inside of life is a silicone band to keep it in place well head. The three rear pockets are comfortable and tight enough to carry around the need for a long output. This jacket is present in the list even in the version with short sleeves to confirm what the same North wave Extreme H2O see in a race garment in effect. As for the coloring, in addition to all-black version also a yellow fluorescent, ideal to keep always visible.

On the road there are a number of good reasons to buy Extreme H2O and make it a versatile jacket to keep always available. The tested with the strong wind, heavy rain and even with temperatures close to 5-7 ° C, to accompany an intimate mesh at both short and long sleeves, always with very good sensations.

The panels with which it is made are very elastic and ensures great freedom of movement then you will get the typical protection of a jacket with the thickness of a slightly sweatshirt mesh for a unique versatility just like the PRO wish. Wear it now defying the rain or try to replace the winter jacket with reflective tape to address the outputs with variable climate. If you have already planned a few days of cycling in the mountains for the next year, take it with you, it will be ideal to tackle long descents and the unpredictability of these atmospheric landscapes. The verdict is simple, the quality / price ratio, the Extreme H2O Jacket is undoubtedly one of the best products available.

Pedestrian need to wear safety vest on Street with no sidewalk

If a road is missing the sidewalk on which side of the pedestrian must wear safety vest and walk to comply with the rules? If the road was without a walk according to the rules of the road the pedestrian which side has to walk in order to demand compensation for damages in case the car would invest?

On the way not only the cars must comply with the rules but also pedestrians and when the sidewalk is missing, especially if the road is two-way traffic, pedestrians must respect the rules of conduct to prevent contributory negligence in the case of investment.

Missing the sidewalk on which side of the pedestrian walking?

The pedestrian must walk on the left side of the roadway or that contrary to the movement of the car in case of two-way street. If the road, however, is one way pedestrians will have to proceed along the right shore. In any case, the rule is that, if it is the time between sunset and sunrise, the reflective jacket must be worn.

Investment Responsibility

To clarify responsibility for any investment of a pedestrian on the sidewalk no way is the Court of Turin with a judgment which states that if the pedestrian walking in the same direction that the car’s traveling invests no reflective clothing is not entitled to compensation damage. In this case, the driver cannot be held responsible investment because the pedestrian, not respecting the rules, contributed to the accident fault.