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“Security through visibility” – reflective material

At the invitation of Awe Gosh and heritage association and in cooperation with the retirement and pension’s community Police Chief Commissioner Maria Lenz and police Marco will again offer the presentation entitled “Security through visibility” about reflective material.

 

In May this year it was in the packed Old Forge on the topic of “Old hands – New Rules” and in December, the two players to the police again report lifesaving aids that are clearly visible from invisible participants in traffic can.

Because still is the rule “see and be seen” an essential basis for safe use on the road – and that, of course, especially now in the dark season.

 

In darkness, pedestrians are subject to multiple increased risks of accidents, because at night the human visual performance drops to about five percent of the daily value. With dark, low-contrast clothing pedestrians are perceived only from 25 meters. However, wearing the pedestrian reflectors or reflective clothing, he’s been seen at a distance of around 140 meters. What could be considered the means by which you can protect yourself well – all that is the content of the event, which starts on Thursday 3 December in the Old Forge in Wheeze in the waterway 7 at 15 o’clock and ends at 17th?

 

Admission is free, anyone interested is welcome. Membership in one of the organizing clubs is not a condition. The players are happy about anyone who wants to support the volunteer work. They will also hand out the reflective uniform for volunteers to keep safety.

Caring more about road safety in autumn

The seasonal change from summer to autumn brings not only cooler weather, but for all participants of road traffic also means a shift to the changing weather conditions. “In deteriorating light and visibility should not only be adjusted motorists, but especially pedestrians and cyclists,” warns Gerri Hendricks, road safety consultant to the police station Leer Emden.

 

Motorists should change from October from summer to winter tires. Even if there is no snow, offer winter tires in cooler weather and wet roads significantly better adhesion values than summer tires. Other dangers are imminent due to wet leaves on the road. “A forward-looking and adapting your driving style with reduced speed to avoid slipping on the road,” advises Hendricks. “It is also necessary to let check the lighting and fill antifreeze with the beginning of autumn.” Motorists can check the lighting system of the vehicle in many specialized workshops for free.

 

Motorists need to adapt not only back on driving in fog, rain and darkness, but also expect more with wildlife collisions. The recommendation is: “Who is on the road or in forest areas on the way, so you should reduce speed and keep the road in mind.”

 

For cyclists and pedestrians the slogan “Security through visibility” is valid in the dark season. This should just parents of elementary school students make sure their children wear reflective clothing to school and the bikes always are in a roadworthy condition.

 

The law the following features it: two independent brakes for the front and rear, headlights and tail light optionally in the dynamo, battery or battery operation, the front white and rear red reflector, pedal reflectors, two “cats eyes” per wheel or reflective strips on the tires as well as a bright sounding bell.

 

In recent weeks since the start of school traffic controls were carried out on the school routes by the officials of the police station already increased. Here, important shortcomings on such as the lighting of bicycles have already noticed. Also in the next few weeks appropriate priority and lighting controls are carried out among others at the primary schools in the whole area of the police station. Police in reflective vest will control this case.

Protect seniors better with reflectors in the dark

The senior security adviser and senior security advisers would like to draw attention to something that concerns not only senior citizens:

Not only now applies in the darker uncomfortable season on the road: “see and be seen – reflective clothing” Critically endangered in the dark on the road are elderly, but also children, if they are not seen in dark clothing.

 

Therefore the senior security advice of the forum senior local Agenda of the city Ham asks the press and seniors associations, important to stress, just go clearly on the road to be seen as “weakest” road users. Contributes to light-colored clothing, also are effective reflective material bracelets and clothing, safety vests or union. This is especially true walker users who should definitely choose existing sidewalks.

 

The photo above clearly shows how easily overlooked and jeopardized Gird lamp in the middle with walker is. And on the contrary, next are as visible and effective the applied warning signs with his wife Rosy and Peter Mullin that protect them with reflective vest so while walking on the road.

Road safety – Three pedestrians captured by cars

Three accidents where pedestrians have been caught by cars have been taking place since Sunday. A 16-year-old was seriously injured. The police in safety vest are appealing to the public in the dark season to be particularly attentive.

 

On the accident at the Parks, where a 16-year-old pedestrian was captured by a car on the early Monday evening, the police reported further details on Tuesday.

The Ludenscheid, who was taken to the Mariachi Kinkier by the rescue vehicle, was therefore seriously injured, but not life-threatening.

 

Accident equipment searched

The 48-year-old driver of the participating Mitsubishi, also Ludenscheid, was traveling from the direction towards the city center as the darkly dressed young people stepped onto the roadway. He had not noticed her, according to the police.

The police estimate the property damage on the car at 2000 Euro, and the car was secured for further police investigations.

 

Similar accident at the Freighter Street

Already on Sunday a 36-year-old, also darkly dressed peasantries was caught by a car and slightly injured. She wanted to change the side of the road at the pedestrian street at the Freighter Street, even though the traffic light already showed “red” for her.

 

Pedestrian slightly injured without reflective vest

A similar accident occurred on Sunday evening around 20.25 at Antennae Strafe 31. The 23-year-old driver of a Seat Leon turned off onto the Antennae Strafe, ignoring a 25-year-old pedestrian, the “green” at the pedestrian’s streetcar to change.

She was touched by the car and slightly injured. The seat suffered a loss of about 1000 Euros. A police officer, who had witnessed the accident, confirmed that the woman went “green”.

 

Police give behavior tips

After three accidents of this kind happened within two days, the police reminded of traffic regulations – especially in the dark season.

“More attention is needed both for drivers and pedestrians,” the police said. And also a flyer from police, traffic guard and ADAC provides some hints.

Fully freeze the discs

 

Drivers should therefore keep distance, be ready to brake and slow the pace. In the mist, they should not turn on the high beam because the fine water droplets reflected the light and thereby worsened the visibility.

“In frost, all iced slices are completely free-wheeling and do not drive with misted discs,” are further recommendations.

Do not miss distraction by mobile phone and music

 

Pedestrians recommend the police to wear light or reflective clothing, to use existing crosses when crossing roads and not to be distracted by the mobile phone or loud music via headphones.

More safety of reflective vest for bikers

Since the New Year is in France for motorcyclists duty to wear reflective clothing.

More safety for motorcyclists: Since January 1, is reflective clothing in France duty?

 

Violators will be punished by a fine of 68 Euros. Then the ADAC draws attention in Munich. The new regulation applies to bikes with a displacement of more than 125 cubic centimeters or vehicles of category L5e (motor tricycles) with at least 150 cubic centimeters. All of them need to wear reflective vest or reflective tape to keep safe on road.

 

The clothing should not reflect from the outset. An additional armband in sufficient size is, for example, permitted. The material must also reflect only at night and not be fluorescent. Also, a specific color is not required by the French authorities. However, the reflective material had to be carried to other road users clearly visible on the upper body.

Reflective clothing increases safety in winter

In the dark season pedestrians and cyclists are particularly at risk. Special, reflective clothing makes them more visible – and increases their safety on the streets.

 

Bright clothes alone are not enough to make pedestrians and cyclists more visible in autumn and winter. Anyone traveling in dark or bad weather should wear clothing with incorporated retro reflective and fluorescent materials.

 

The German Traffic Safety Council (DVR) recommends highly visible clothing in winter for all the safety of all traffic users: “This ensures early detection by other people and avoids accidents,” says DVR spokesman Sven Researcher.

 

Light clothing is visible on the street in the headlamp of a car up to a maximum of 40 meters. “With reflective elements, the distance increases up to 150 meters,” says Radish. While retro reflective materials reject the light directed to them, fluorescent material is charged by light.

 

When buying, consumers should ensure that the garments comply with the European EN standards (ISO 20471 for clothing and warning vests). Alternatives to clothing with incorporated elements are special reflector straps, which are worn on the arms or legs. Reflective clothing can often be found in sports shops, the reflector racks, for example, in the bicycle trade.

 

“If you are traveling with your children or grandchildren, the little one should be equipped with reflectors on clothes or additional reflector straps,” advises Reducer. Also prams and buggies should make parents visible – for them, for example, there are LED lamps for the baby carriage handles, as well as luminous reflective stickers or light strips for the frame. Once again, according to the DVR recommendation, the buyers should orient themselves towards EN-certified products.

End of wintering motorbikes need safety equipment

With fine weather, bikers stand their gear. Good equipment and mechanical revision are advised to avoid the tragedies on the road.

Last Sunday, a tribute was paid to Tibet; 19 years young biker without wearing reflective vest died following a collision with a car (read NR Monday March 7). Proven vulnerability: per kilometer traveled, motorcyclists are 23 times more likely than drivers to be killed in a road accident.

 

“We can dare to think that prevention is useful,” says Karina Coequal, road safety coordinator at the prefecture. Linger sentiment shared by the commander, the head of motorized gendarmes, who organizes every May to the handling session’s pilots. “Good figures also linked to numerous road checks by the police of the Loir-et-Cher – 90,000 hours in 2015 – to improve road conditions and good coordination of relief.”

 

Of mandatory soon approved gloves

Suitable equipment is also a guarantee of safety. Pants and jacket with integrated protections and high boots are recommended.

 

“Not to forget to affix mandatory reflective stickers on the helmet,” says Raphael Beltran, license inspector to lead to the Departmental territories. This fall, the Committee for Road Safety decided to make it compulsory, in addition, the port of approved gloves.

Still, this equipment has a cost. Raphael Beltran would work with insurers to help pilots fund their equipment: “The discussion is open.”

In winter output, it is necessary to also take care of his two-wheeler with a mechanical inspection including” pour casual drivers that run only beautiful days. “Tire pressure drop during the winter or it allows a good grip on the road. The lubrication of the chain kit, checking the braking system and lighting are also important.  “It seems obvious but a fault on these items can be very serious.”

 

By 2017, the government wants to establish a technical control for motorized two-wheelers used for sale. Bikers do not see it that way. A demonstration is planned Saturday in the streets of Blois. The Federation of angry bikers of Indri-et-Loire considers this unnecessary decision, arguing that accidents occur as a result of human error. The Linnet commander believes however that such verification is useful: “The mechanics are too often forgotten.”

 

Angry Motorcyclists in reflective clothing manifest today in Blois, from 14 pm at the fairgrounds. They denounce the technical control for powered two-wheelers for sale, envisaged by the government.

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.

Police handed out to drivers reflective vests

Kutenai policemen joined the action police headquarters, which is aimed at increasing visibility for motorists. Going to the place where Tributaries and the town are as part of preventive controls traffic on the road between the villages.

 

Reflective vests are intended for emergencies on the road. If the driver for the technical defect or when a traffic accident rises outside of the village on the road, must always wearing a reflective vest, which is bound to have a vehicle. A joint preventive action of the Police and the Czech Insurers’ Bureau not only aims to remind drivers that obligation, but also to draw attention to the safety of the entire crew vehicles and vehicles equipped with reflective safety vest passenger.

 

Reduced visibility when road users are clearly not recognize vehicles, people, animals or objects on the road from dusk to dawn, fog, snow or heavy rain is a moment when there are accidents often with tragic consequences for health and life.

 

Drivers and cyclists have a legal duty to shine. Pedestrians then its visibility can greatly increase the use of reflective or fluorescent clothing parts and accessories. While pedestrian dressed in dark clothing that is visible to the driver at only 18 meters road user reflective clothing is visible up to 200 meters. Room for maneuver to the driver in this case is considerably higher and the likelihood of a pedestrian impact is significantly reduced.

Police recommends luminous clothing

Pedestrians and cyclists in safety vest to be more visible in the dark season.

 

Franz-Josef knows how the fashion of the average citizen is changing over the seasons. “With the beginning of the dark season the clothing of the people is dark,” said the chief inspector. The sometimes have fatal consequences: pedestrians and cyclists are more difficult for drivers to recognize the risk of accidents increases. From November to January, more children have accidents in the period of 7 to 8 am on the way to school. Together with his colleague, Police Chief Commissioner Daniela, builder yesterday called customer of the hit on the market the problem into consciousness and gave tips on how everyone can improve its safety through improved visibility.

 

No one, therefore, must necessarily walk around with a waistcoat in the darkness, as the officials made clear. Usually ranged effective accessories, said Baume, pointing in this context reflective folding bands that you attach a handle to the arm and can just as easily put. “This is something you can get for little money in discount stores, hardware stores or bike shops”, informed the official. Also reflective vest is available in many stores.

 

How dangerous dark things in autumn and winter can be made, the police in discussions or by folder with an example: motorists who are traveling with Tempo 50, see a dark-dressed passer-by who crosses the road, only about 25 meters, the stopping distance would be in this case, but 28 meters long. The pedestrian would be recognized by the car – at a rate of still about 21 kilometers per hour. A person with reflective clothing contrast visible from about 125 meters away.

 

The information available has been well received by the citizens, builders reported. Some had also made himself acquainted with other topics – such as protection against burglars and regulatory matters.