Tag: reflective clothing

Police want to order reflective vests for pedestrians

While the number of dead drivers is falling rapidly, pedestrians are getting more and more. In November, they accounted for more than a third of the victims of accidents. Police officers want the pedestrian rules to be tightened – perhaps to wear reflective clothing. What other changes can be expected on the roads in 2011?

 

Taking a blue coat and going out in the dark over the road to the next village can be likened to a suicide attempt. According to the BESIP study, the driver of a moving car sees you in such an outfit only 18 meters behind you. She has no chance to react. At eighty-kilometer speed, it needs a minimum distance of at least two times. While the number of dead drivers in the Czech Republic has fallen sharply in recent years, there is more and more victims among pedestrians. Every fifth dead on the road is a pedestrian. Nearly two-thirds of them die outside the village.

 

November’s statistics are even scarier. Of the total number of 82 deaths in traffic accidents, there were 33 pedestrians. “This number is one of the last reasons why we will require the introduction of mandatory reflective vest for pedestrians next year, at least outside of the community,” said Leo Trail, head of traffic police.

 

In order for the driver to be able to react in the dark in the black, blue or even red dress in time, he would only have to go for forty. On the other hand, with the reflective elements on the clothes, one can see on the road at 200 meters. Police officers would like to have the obligation to wear reflective vests or elements in the amendment to the Road Act, which is already in the Chamber of Deputies, and the MPs should definitely vote on it at the first meeting in 2011.

 

However, MEPs do not have a common view on the proposal. “I think it would help to reduce the number of accidents on lower class roads,” the deputy chair of the Chamber of Deputies agrees. “I would support everything that brings people to reason, it is absolutely incomprehensible to me that pedestrians are not doing anymore, especially they should think about themselves,” adds Interior Minister Raked John.

 

Most MPs who have addressed MF DNES would focus on massive campaigns. “At every opportunity for pedestrians to recommend reflective elements,” says Finance Minister. “I walked for three miles to a pub in Belching and I wore a flashlight,” he adds. “Certainly, it would be good for people to have such a recommendation, but I can hardly imagine that this would be the duty of the law, how would she force it?” asks the deputy.

 

It is the issue of enforceability that most unknown to politicians. And also whether the “invisible” pedestrian on the road threatens only himself or the driver. And experts are also wondering if this would bring even greater aggression on Czech roads. “Reckless drivers might find a new excuse for them – if they collided with someone, they would have argued that they had no reflective elements,” says transport expert Petra Moos. Some carmakers already have their luxury cars equipped with night-vision equipment that the pedestrians themselves warn about.

 

Reflective vests and safety features equipped for schoolchildren

For the ninth time, full-round containers from the Gambia travel from Ostrava. Together with them, Africa has a large number of spare parts, including reflective vests and safety features for schoolchildren, as there is no rule in the country.

 

People from the Kola for Africa are heading to the black continent as well. Bicycles submitted will then sort out and hand over selected Gambian schools. He also instructs on-site mechanics to hand over service tools. Three employees and volunteers were gathered while loading two containers. “They were people from the Bicycles for Africa, Moment – a charity second hand and New Chance, where we live and where people are helped by the punishment. The Ostrava Educational Institute and two players of the women’s floor ball team helped us,” coordinator Radar specified.

 

He handled a snake by hand. “One by one, the wheels have to come out of the room full of up the stairs through the stairs into the container and put the wheels next to each other. In addition, 100 banana boxes of spare parts had to be used. Even in frosty weather we did it in four hours,” Radar said. “From here, we are already transporting to our warehouse in Gambia, where they are divided into Gambian schools. 100 pieces for each. Containers sail thirty-three days we pick them up personally in the harbor. In the month after the containers are dispatched, we are talking about a mission to the Gambia. They pick up bicycles, store, categorize, train the school management and school mechanics, and hand them over. Let us go in May, “the coordinator in reflective clothing said.

 

The stories of the bikes and their donors sometimes shoot

Wheels in the organization are received from anonymous donors. They can hand them over to collection points, which are about five dozen across the country. “The most active is probably the southern Moravia, then large disposable collections, last year in Pilsner and Liberec Zoo. Ostrava is average in number of rounds. For some donors we also know the story of the round. They sent us a bike from Little Lose nice in the Highlands, which were donated by a young aunt, who built it in 2013, was driving for a while, but died in a car accident. If we know the story, we try to watch and photograph the donor while loading, “she said.

 

Wheels repair convictions in Prison. “This is a prison program, prisoners are repaired voluntarily, and it’s the way to fix them for zero costs and often smart hands. We must have technical supervision in the prison so that the wheels meet what we expect from them, they have to get fit, adjust, lubricate, equip new souls, mantle and remodel, without derailleur they have a longer life and Gambia is everywhere,” Radar explained.

 

Wheels for Africa are a matter of cooperation between a number of donors and volunteers in yellow vest. “We cannot get around without logistics, transport partners and the Fire Brigade of the Czech Republic is helping us a lot. Without them, we would not get wheels from the collection points to the warehouse in Ostrava, from the warehouse to the prison and back. We do not even have a van, let alone a truck. We provide this service for free,” Radar said.

 

 

The exhibition for reflective traffic signs

The artist in reflective clothing and former sprayer Epos 257, who left his hidden identity not only from his youth, but also the instincts of a street hooligan, exhibits in the National Gallery. The first exhibition institution had the space of the corridor of the Prague Trade Fair Palace, a place that communicates directly across the street through the glass wall.

 

Even though Epos 257 is a graduate of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, he exhibits in established galleries, and even became involved with the “establishment” when he represented the Republic in 2010 in Shanghai. His work, however, still keeps street grip and criticism. The Exhibition in the Trade Fair called Retro-reflection, which will last until June 4, is slightly subversive. This Thursday, April 20 at 17:30, a commented tour will take place.

 

The theme of the exhibition is the traffic signs, namely the Z3 brand marking the sharp turn that the artist has mapped throughout Prague. Then he made a copy, and the original tagged them for them. “I worked for Retro-reflex for more than three years. I often travel through the city landscape, drive through it, walk on foot, map its terrain, and collect partial artifacts. Retro-reflection sign is a map of road signs that have become symbols of my city, “says Epos 257.

 

However, the main exhibit of the exhibition is not physically present in the Palace. A giant reflective mosaic made from stolen – and replaced – brands hangs on the facade of one of the apartment buildings. However, visitors to the exhibition see it through live transmission and accompanying documentation.

 

The exhibition also includes an orange reflective vest, which the author of many street interventions considers his most important work piece. “The orange vest works in the public space as an operating permit. Although it is strikingly colorful, a person paradoxically becomes invisible, “says Epos 257, which derives its pseudonym from the paragraph of the Criminal Code, which until recently defined the damage to a foreign matter. It therefore refers to the artist’s spraying history.

 

 

The police will fix your ticket for the lack of glare after dark

Do you remember the obligation to wear reflective clothing after dark? The police control compliance with this provision and give away subsequent mandates.

 

Police officers from the Silesian road have taken to the pedestrians who, after dark, do not have any reflections in the un-built area. On Thursday evening, the inhabitants of the Zawierci podia found out about it. Similar shares will also be carried out in other places. Three patrols in the area checked if pedestrians know the rules. Such actions are very important, because many pedestrians forget about reflections. Accidents involving pedestrians are very common. In nine months, as many as 56 pedestrians were killed on the roads. In 2014, it was 68 people. Recall that from August 31, 2014, pedestrians are obliged to wear retro-reflective elements in non-built-up areas. People often forget about it. In just two hours of action, the patrol stopped three people. Everyone claimed that they do not wear flares, because they only went out for a moment.

 

I do not have any reflections, because I rarely walk at this time – one of the women, who was stopped by a police patrol, explained. Each of these people was visible only from a few meters away. The reflectors, on the other hand, ensure the visibility of a pedestrian from several dozen meters. The police were merciless and consistently punished pedestrian mandates. Recall that the mandate for the lack of glare is a minimum of 50 zlotys. The cost of the reflection is about 7 zlotys. On Thursday, police officers also handed out safety vests and reflective bands.

 

 

Motorcyclists’ safety vests will patented

The portends legislators approved with 43 votes in favor, 13 against and 1 abstention a regulation that foresees that the motorcycle drivers who circulate in the City must wear in the reflective clothing, compulsorily, a sticker with the number of the patent of the wheeled .

 

The Legislature approved with 43 wills in favor, 13 against and one abstention. A modification to the Code of Traffic and Transport and to the Regime of Faults referred to the circulation, by means of which they looked for that motorcycle drivers that circulate in the City must wear a compulsory self-adhesive sticker with the number of the vehicle’s patent.

 

The regulation states that “in case of transporting a passenger, he must wear a reflective vest that has printed on the front and back the domain number of the motorcycle” and provides economic penalties of 5,000 pesos to those who fail to comply with the regulations and disqualification to drive from five to 10 days.

 

For his part, the author of the proposal Daniel assured that “this project does not violate any constitutional right” and explained that “the initiative has two objectives: the first of them is to contribute to security road, and the other is to promote public safety.” “This proposal can help to lower the rates of crime, probably not the only measure that makes the situation better, but will contribute in that same direction,” he said.

 

 

Thanks to educational actions such as “Safe Driving”

Last year in Poland there were over 2.8 thousand. Year by year their number drops. In order to increase the safety of children and their awareness, it is necessary to educate the youngest. McDonald’s Polka for the 7th time has organized a “Safe Driving” educational program for students on the road safely. This year’s edition focuses on promoting visibility and wearing reflective safety vest.

 

– We have over 26 million registered motor vehicles in Poland, of which more than 17 million are passenger cars. The automotive factor is very high. Children and adolescents who go to elementary or middle school will sooner or later become the driver of a passenger car. Education is needed in the spirit of respect for the law. – It is a very good investment in the safety of the youngest and will result in the future of Polish roads will be more secure.

 

McDonald’s has organized an educational program for 8 years. This year’s edition of the program was a response to the continuing problem of traffic accidents involving children and insufficient awareness of wearing reflective.

“Safe Driving” is a program for public primary schools across the country, for teachers of communication and above all for fourth grade students, “says Dominick, communications manager at McDonald’s.”We care about the growing awareness among young people that what they do, their knowledge of traffic rules, the need to wear reflective elements directly affects their safety,” she says.

 

This year the patronage over the action was taken by the National Road Safety Council and once again supported by the Road Traffic Prevention Bureau of the Police Headquarters. McDonald’s licensees are also actively involved in locally promoting the school’s shares.

– This is an attractive form of learning for children. We provide educational materials, exercises, reflective vests and bands. During school children learn basic traffic regulations, how to safely move on the way home and what dangers they may encounter – explains Arcadias Droids, licensees McDonald’s Poland, owner of restaurants in Torun.

 

The “Safe Driving” communication education classes were conducted on the basis of didactic materials prepared by experts and positively evaluated by the Ministry of National Education.

– Interest is very big. This year 30 thousand participants participated in the class. From Torun alone there were 550 participants from 9 schools. So it is very evident that such an initiative is needed, Droids points out.

 

For almost half of the students participating in the lessons, the program ends with a bicycle card exam. Each student who successfully walks through the education process and passes the test will receive a card and a reflective set of secure cyclist.

– For 9 years we have already reached over 110 thousand. Students attending to 3.2 thousand schools and we still receive new applications. The program will continue, because we see a deep sense in this.

 

The police statistics show that only last year there were 2.8 thousand. Road accidents involving children up to the age of 14, 70 children died, over 3,000 children died, suffered injuries. Compared to 2006, the number of accidents involving children fell by nearly half, killed more than 53 percent, and wounded by 46 percent.

 

– Thanks to the program, children will be able to safely participate in crowded cities, both as pedestrians and as cyclists. – Safety is a commodity that must be attractively packaged, hygienist and thus sold to the youngest road users. Thanks to that the Polish roads will be more secure. Really great respect for the campaign organizer, McDonald’s, we count on further editions, “he adds.

Last year there were 458 accidents involving pedestrians who were under the age of 14 with age, the more children become independent, and the greater the risk of accidents?

 

This year’s edition of “Safe Driving” was a response to the still insufficient awareness of wearing reflective clothing. A pedestrian who moves in the dark without glare, the driver can see from a distance of about 20 meters. Visible reflectors increase this distance to over 150 meters.

 

 

“LIS” cleaning LAS with wear reflective vest

On Saturday, May 20, members of the hunting club “LIS” wear safety vest, and at the same time collector and hunter culture club. Lublin together with teachers, parents, and above all the children from the Primary School met to clean up the rubbish surrounding forests.

 

At the gathering, the President of the Wheel informed the participants of the action plan and the suit man distributed reflective vests. After the gathering, everyone started to clean up, showing how much trash is in our woods.

 

After the trash and return of all the participants, a fireplace with sausages was organized with music played live. Didier has conducted a competition with puzzles about nature. President Lech Benet talked about hunting traditions and culture, and the LIS 33 signaling team presented several hunting signals.

 

She wears reflective clothing invited hunters to annual forest clearing, which the hunters agreed without hesitation, because our forests, especially the private ones, are much polluted.

 

Smart and functional clothing and fabrics

Sales of technology products incorporated into reflective clothing, called ‘wearables, will reach 135 million Euros in 2018 in the world, according to augur international experts who will meet in Barcelona next week. At the meeting, promoted by the Technological Center of Catalonia Eureka, it is planned to analyze the opportunities of this type of technology.

 

Experts estimate that the opportunities offered by smart and functional clothing and fabrics will drive sales to increase from € 9.7m in 2013 worldwide to only € 5.2m in 2013 – to € 135m in 2018. The Eureka Center has developed or participated, among other projects, in the creation of prototypes of a heated cycling jersey, a body to prevent lumbar injuries or a shirt that measures vital signs and perspiration.

 

He has also developed clothes that control people’s emotional reactions, a shoe template with sensors that prevents falls, gloves with solar heaters and a bag that is illuminated with solar energy. According to a Eureka spokeswoman, Effect explained that this technology center in Catalonia is a pioneer in the world of electroluminescent technology, which allows lighting and flexible objects without the need to focus with light as it does with current reflectors.

 

Smart textiles, with a demand that reaches 75% in the case of young people who say they want to use technology incorporated into clothing, “offer significant opportunities thanks to the development in the miniaturization of electronic components,” explained the researcher in design Textile Oscar Temuco, coordinator of the meeting.

 

According to Temuco, “functional reflective fabrics can already be seen in geo textiles, architects and agro textiles, but also in professional clothing or sports applications and in the field of health.” For this future to become a reality, according to Temuco, “a great transformation is necessary involving agents from multiple disciplines and levels”, where “innovation must be part of both the production process and the design process or Business models “.

 

The event, organized by the Dutch embassy in collaboration with ADI-FAD, Eindhoven University of Technology and Eureka, will be attended by experts from the textile world, fashion design or textile and experts in ‘wearable’s or technology applied to the textile sector.

 

The director of the Research and Textile Center of Cane de Mar, Miquelon Solar, plans to present functional fabric capacities, and Eureka Business Director Miquelon Rey will share the initiative Reimaging Textile, the collaboration network That connects the main agents to place Catalonia as a reference in this new textile revolution. According to the experts, “it is a textile revolution, driven by new reflective materials, production processes and channels, proliferation of data, devices and sensors and hyper connectivity.”

Motorcyclists denounce craters on roads

Motorcyclists are tired of dodging the huge gaps that fill the roads, and represent a serious safety problem even they wear the safety reflective clothing, especially for drivers of two-wheeled vehicles. Therefore, representatives of more than 15 groups of motorcyclists did not rule out reaching the Capitol if the government does not listen to their claims to attend to the poor conditions of the roads.

 

Among the officials who called for dialogue, is Governor Ricardo, who was sent a letter explaining the situation. The same request was made to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP), Carlos Contreras.

As an initial measure, motorcyclists are painting with paint the gaps on the tracks to alert drivers about where the craters are. They also asked that they work with the curb on the roads as well as with light signs that at night warn of the dangers. First Hour had a meeting with dozens of bikers among those who had several who recover from road accidents. According to motorcyclist Rafael Villella, in the last three weeks there have been reported about eight accidents of companions.

 

“We are concerned about the large number of accidents in recent years, including the death of colleagues, due to poor and precarious road conditions. This is uncontrollable because it is in the whole country, “said Georgia Rivera, leader of the Bikers Undoes Boricua (BUB) movement, which carries out social work throughout the year. The promoter of the meeting said that their passion is “to ride on two wheels, but many, like the police and the messengers, use their engines to work, and all are exposed to accidents.”

 

After asking to be heard by the government, Rivera mentioned that when a motorcycle owner buys the tag “we are required $ 10 additional, supposedly for improvements of polygons and for us to have continuous education on road safety.”

In the Island there is a single polygon to take the license (M-1) to drive motor.

“We do not put up with the situation anymore. The government requires shoes, reflective tape, glasses, safety helmet, etc., and now the fines will increase. If they demand of us, we are in demand. We are not asking for anything other than for national security, which is involved in this, “warned Rivera.

 

Magalia Delgado, president of the group “Los Realigns”, came to the meeting with her arms plastered after the 2 April had an accident.

“I was driving on the express 52 and already, at the height of the Medical Center, I feel that the motor starts to get out of control. When I straightened it I fell into a hole and the motor rose. There I lost consciousness, “said the woman who has been driving for ten years.

 

To avoid passing over to Delgado, Lopez lowered the engine but both fell rolling on the floor. Frodo resulted in blows to his knees and body.

Pedro Penrose, a member of Los Realigns, accompanied the group in a bus when he noticed that the road seemed “a washboard. Her engine started jumping. ”

He said that when the motorboat picked up the hole, it continued running and the woman was suspended in the air. Then Delgado “fell face down, did not move … When I called for the third time with all my soul, there as she took a breath and began to breathe. It was a pretty strong impression, “he said excitedly.

 

Delgado also has blows to the knees and elbow, and bruises all over the body.

Meanwhile, Rivera warned that if the government does not take action they will go to the Capitol.

“We’re being forced to make it to the Capitol to make some kind of pressure. We will be parking the motor to the front and if they do not listen to us, we will have to copy the circumference of the Capitol until somebody attends to us, “he said.

 

“We are going to go climbing, climbing until we achieve our purpose. It is not asking for us, it is road safety for all of Puerto Rico, “he reiterated.

Andrés Cruz Lama, president of the Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) said that what they demand “is not that they pave all roads. The first thing is to stop all those gaps. Then they have to keep doing their job. “

Healthy and fit with your dog

Have you ever thought of your dog as a sports partner when you are running with wears a safety vest? A more faithful ally is not there. In addition, not only for your health, but also for your dog’s benefits when you are move well together. 5 nice suggestions for sports you can do with your dog.

 

If you want to move with your dog on a regular basis, please visit the vet first. He can check for any heart, lung or other health problems. It is also important to check your dog for arthritis or musculoskeletal disorders. So do not run your dog for half an hour. Gradually increase the duration and intensity of your joint workout and make sure you keep on a regular routine. Rule is important for your dog and forms an extra stick behind the door for yourself.

 

Walking with your dog

A solid walk with your dog is the ideal form of movement for both humans and dogs. The health benefits for you: a stronger heart, lowering blood pressure, more energy, strong bones and a lower risk of depression. In dogs, regular walking can reduce the risk of behavioral problems. There is no fixed guide for the length and duration of a dog to walk. It is fun to gradually work with your dog towards a goal, gradually increasing the pace and duration of the walk. In addition to walking with your dog with dog reflective clothing, there are other sports you can do together.

Tip: Look for places where your dog may run away. For example, go hiking with your dog on a dog beach or in the woods.

 

Dog Dance

If walking you cannot cheat, dancing with your dog might be something for you. Yes, you read well, dance. Dog dancing is a sport for anyone who likes to train with his or her dog and who likes dancing and enjoying music. The sport is suitable for any age. Dog dancing originated from obedience exercises performed on music. If you want more information about this, take a look at the Dutch Dog Dance Bond website.

 

Run with your dog

Running is a good way to lose both energy and to work well. Inform if your breed dog is suitable for racing long distances. For example, a Labrador needs a lot more racing than a bulldog. Wait for your puppy to grow up and gradually build the schedule to a 30-minute circle. This must run for five minutes, warm up, twenty minutes and five minutes of cooling down.

 

Try as much as possible on unpaved trails and walk your dog at the same pace. Dogs are less high than humans and therefore less visible in traffic. Therefore, let your dog walk on the side of the bream. When you walk in the evening, it’s wise to make your dog a reflective vest or rig to do so that he stands out for other traffic.

 

Fitness training

With this sport, it is your intention that your dog will take a course with a number of devices as soon as possible. The devices are divided into (height) jumps, floodlights, passages (such as a tunnel) and wickets. You hire and guide your dog through verbal and non-verbal communication. During this training, you both work on your fitness, while your dog also improves coordination.

 

Skating

This sport is a dangerous activity with an untrained pup. Before you know, you roll in the bushes because your puppy sees a bird. But skating with a lined adult dog is safe with the appropriate training. For your dog, the goal is to run next to you without pulling the line. You can encourage this behavior by rewarding your dog when she is in the right position.