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Cyclists should not drive without light

Whether at Eschenheimer Tor, at the plant ring or at schools: cyclists and motorists must expect controls in the next two weeks. The municipal traffic police and the Hessian state police are organizing the so-called “road safety weeks” until Friday, 3 November.

 

Cyclists traveling without lights or riding on the pavement will be stopped and fined. Motorists who drive too fast near schools are flashed and get a nod. The action started on Monday evening with a check on the Friedberg. In addition, law enforcement officials are checking cyclists at ten different locations in the city, said Rainer, who heads the Traffic Police Department of the Road Traffic Department.

 

The traffic police not only distribute traffic tickets. They also give away reflective ribbons with the logo “Let Them See You”. 7500 pieces are intended, Michaels said.

 

In addition, the traffic police at 84 points near school check the speed with mobile flashers. Cars that parked incorrectly would also be written on the occasion. Sense of traffic safety weeks is to make people aware that the traffic in the dark season can be dangerous, said the Department of Transportation. The risk of being involved in an accident at dusk and in the dark is three times as high as in daylight. In rain or snow, the accident risk is even ten times higher, it said.

 

Reflective clothing makes cyclists visible

With the “Let yourself be seen” campaign, the Traffic Bureau promotes people to make themselves more visible in traffic at night by wearing contrasting, reflective clothing or reflective ribbons.

 

The reflective vest is visible to motorists 150 meters away, white clothing at 40 meters. Black clothes, however, only 25 meters away – there is hardly time for motorists to react.

 

According to Michaels, the main cause of accidents among cyclists is when cyclists are driving in the wrong direction on the bike path; if they disobey red lights; if your bike is not “safe to drive” – so have no front and rear lights or reflective spoke reflectors. Accidents also often happened when pedestrians behaved in traffic with cyclists against traffic. In addition, it would be dangerous if stronger road users such as car drivers did not pay attention to weaker cyclists.

Tips for Electric mobility

Electric mobility every day gains more weight in big cities: bicycles, electric scooters… Advantages such as the least pollution, the least effort or the ease and speed they offer when moving around the city and parking are key points to when choosing this alternative to go from one point to another.

 

Despite looking like a game, we must never forget that they are considered personal mobility vehicles. In most cases, they exceed the characteristics of simple cycles and are equipped with an electric motor. Therefore, we give you a few tips if you use or think of buying any of these alternatives to moving day by day.

 

Seven tips to move in these alternatives is comfortable and safe:

 

1.Protégete properly: electric bicycles can exceed 25km / h (at this speed cut the electrical assistance, although you can go faster without assistance). At this speed, we can do a lot of damage in case of falling, and even more so with the incandescent asphalt that leaves us these days of August. For this reason, the use of a helmet and safety clothing that protects against possible falls is important. Another good option is to circulate with a reflective vest in order to be more visible, wear elbow pads and knee pads and even gloves.

 

  1. Circle at an adequate speed: in any case, you must have a speed that allows you to act in front of any improvisation and allow us to stop the vehicle in time.

 

  1. Circle of the bike lanes: you must follow the specific indications used by each municipality for proper use of them. Keep in mind that if we go by bike, the regulations are different from if we go on a scooter, for example: a bicycle cannot circulate on sidewalks or pedestrian space, while scooters will depend on what the town councils authorize.

 

  1. Carry out proper maintenance: it is advisable to lubricate the moving parts, such as cables, deviators or bearings… They should also be cleaned with suitable products. Look at the state of the wheels, brakes, battery, suspension, steering and transmission (depending on the components that each vehicle has).

 

  1. If you have never used one of these vehicles or have not done it for a long time, practice in closed and safe places to acquire a greater dexterity.

 

  1. Vehicles must be approved and have the CE seal to ensure greater safety.

 

  1. This type of vehicle does not need a driving or driving license and does not need compulsory insurance. However, the owner always has the possibility of taking out insurance if he wishes.

 

Taking into account these tips, you can drive safely with your bike or your electric scooter, removing the problem of parking, traffic jam and stops at gas stations.

He crosses a hare, makes a swerve and ends up overturning

Last Saturday, the driver of a Renault Sandero reacted instinctively and violently to a hare that crossed the road. A wrong maneuver in the steering wheel led him to lose control of the vehicle, which ended up overturning.

 

The accident took place very early, at about 6:30 in the morning on a road near the city of Victoria.

 

Hare + swerve: accident

 

The hare surprised the driver by appearing suddenly on the road. The driver tried to dodge it by making a sudden turn of the steering wheel. This maneuver, added to the speed at which it circulated, led him to lose control of the vehicle. He could not prevent the car from capsizing and remaining as can be seen in the photograph.

 

In spite of the spectacular nature of the accident, Victoria Departmental Headquarters has informed that only the material damages suffered by the vehicle have to be regretted, since the driver was unharmed.

 

This happened in Argentina, but in Spain we also suffer a high loss due to the eruption of animals on the road. The DGT facilitated in its statistical yearbook of accidents that in 2016 there were 427 accidents with victims in which animals were involved.

 

How to act if an animal crosses you while driving?

 

As recommended by the DGT, if we are surprised by an animal that suddenly breaks into the road and we cannot stop in time, we must act as follows:

 

Before a small animal (dog, cat, hare, rabbit…)

 

Try to avoid hitting, without braking sharply or swerving. What you should do is try to dodge it by gently driving the steering wheel.

If it is impossible to avoid it safely (for example, if doing so involves a way out), hold the steering wheel firmly and continue in a straight line.

If the animal that occupies the road is large (a deer, a horse, a cow…)

 

Try to dodge at low speed by turning to the right or leaving the road (eye, only if the road conditions allow it).

Do not brake suddenly and if you have made an elusive maneuver, do not suddenly return to the road, you could overturn.

Release the accelerator and hold the steering wheel firmly to maintain control of the car.

As far as possible, try not to collide head-on with the animal as it could cross the windshield. Brakes firmly and continuously, but without abruptness. ABS will prevent the wheels from locking and you will be able to manage the steering.

If the collision with the animal is inevitable:

 

If you do not have time to react and the crash is inevitable, press the brake and clutch pedal all the way down and hold the steering wheel firmly. If the maneuver is not safe, do not try to avoid it.

Remember to activate the emergency PAS (Protect, Warn and Rescue) protocol if you are in a position to do so: do not leave the car without the reflective vest. The vest with two reflective tapes will help in signaling.

Take the car to the workshop although apparently there is no harm.

Religious fervor in the region with the arrival of the Marian pilgrimages

September is the month par excellence of the pilgrimages, because they coincide two of the religious celebrations that are more fervently lived by the faithful. Precisely yesterday was a big day for the latter, because it was carried out the rise of the image of the Virgin to the sanctuary, followed, as always, a marabout of walkers.

 

The heat was felt throughout the morning, something that took its toll on the forces of the pilgrims, many of whom came walking from their places of origin, so the climb was an added effort. It was not a problem, however, for Andrés. He confessed to his little trick to cope better with the high temperatures: once the big climb of the journey arrived. It was shirt! And to continue only with the reflective vest.

 

Young and not so young integrated the long language of pilgrims who at the edge of noon began their journey facing the sanctuary, where the image will remain until the end of the celebration. Religious services will continue in the coming days, with Masses from 10 to 12 and from 5 to 8 pm. Saturday, day 8, will be the central day of the pilgrimage and there will be offices at 9, 10, 11 and 12, with the solemn Mass – sung – scheduled for one in the afternoon. In the afternoon, even more Masses: 17, 18, 19 and 20 hours. On Sunday, at noon, will be carried out by the descent of the image in procession.

 

Everything ready for the Boat

 

“Walking to Barca” goes with family or friends, with the couple, with children… It is almost an obligation for a large part of the region to arrive on these dates of September, and in fact there are many clubs and associations that have already set annual appointments around these pilgrimages. Residents of A Peregrine recently completed their journey, but also from the association scheduled for yesterday for a walk with a feast and return by bus included.

 

In Media they have been preparing for their great pilgrimage for a few days and, in addition to an exhibition of old posters of the festival and a cultural week with appointments of all kinds, the religious program continues with the novena: every day at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. .

 

There is also a broad security operation coordinated by Civil Protection volunteers, who insist on the need to walk through pedestrian areas and use the relevant visible devices, like safety clothing and reflective tapes.

4 ways to safely return from holidays

The end of August is traditionally a period of mass returns from holidays, as well as an opportunity to talk about safety on the roads. The more so – as evidenced by police statistics – it is summer, not winter months that are full of traffic accidents. How to take care of a safe and stress free way home?

 

Data from the National Police Headquarters show that last year there were 32 760 road accidents on Polish roads, in which 2,831 people were killed and 39,466 injured. It would seem that the most sensitive period should be winter, meanwhile the statistics prove something else. It turns out that the months most abounding in accidents were June (3258 accidents), July (3244) and August (3226). For comparison, in November we had 2846 events, and in January – 1801. Up to 19 205 accidents occurred under good weather conditions, and 17,947 occurred on a straight stretch of road.

 

Here are a few steps to safely returning home.

 

  1. Take care of a working car

An unskilled car can cause accidents but also unpleasant events. It is better to reach the place safely than to stand on the side of the road and wait for help, therefore it is worth checking the car, check the level of brake and cooling fluids and engine oil before the trip, check the brake system, shock absorbers and suspension. Let’s also remember about efficient air conditioning (which will allow us to survive the heat) and the spare wheel.

 

An efficient car… it’s also his equipment, so a reflective vest, a warning triangle and a first-aid kit, which should include bandages, elastic bandage, sterile gas compresses, disinfectants, gloves, blanket made of thermal insulation foil. Let’s also remember about having a set of spare bulbs, not only for our safety on the road, but driving a vehicle with a burned-out light bulb, in a situation when we do not have a backup, it may end up taking the registration certificate by the police.

 

  1. Take your time

Among the main causes of accidents mentioned by the Police Headquarters is the lack of adaptation of speed to traffic conditions (3,536 accidents), failure to give priority to traffic (2030 events), priority to pedestrian crossing (1933), failure to keep a safe distance between vehicles (1747) and incorrect overtaking ( 967).

 

Every trip is worth planning, analyzing the exact route, checking where we can come across road work or changing traffic rules. It is good to leave earlier than planned, rather than leave the trip for the last moment. It is worth setting a rest place on the route, familiarizing with detours, but the most important thing is to have an alternate after many hours of travel, which will relieve us. If we are going abroad, it is worth checking the regulations in force, especially regarding speed limits. In most countries, we can drive up to 50km / h and 80-100km / h in undeveloped areas in built-up areas, depending on the country.

 

  1. Insure yourself

Gauthier calculates that the average cost of towing a car weighing about 1600kg is PLN 2.5 per kilometer, which means that towing from Italy to Czestochowa will cost us PLN 2670 or more, and tow from Prague to Warsaw is expenditure of PLN 1725

 

What to do to feel safe and not incur unnecessary costs? Before leaving, it is worth checking in which countries our OC policy work and verify whether our AC covers only the territory of Poland or also Europe. It’s good to think about extending the AC policy even if it is about theft and buying Assistance, although there are insurers who guarantee the basic package of Assistance together with civil liability insurance.

 

  1. Rest and hydrate the body

Police statistics show that as many as 28,359 accidents that took place in 2017 were caused by guiding people. Doctors and specialists alert us that during hot weather we lose fluids and with them valuable electrolytes, which adversely affects the condition of the body and concentration. We are tired, irritable, we would like to get home as soon as possible. In case of long routes it is good to do a few longer ones and a few shorter stops: stretch your legs, get some fresh air, do some simple exercises to oxygenate the body and improve circulation (specialists recommend a short stop every 2 hours). The hydration of the body is also important. In the summer you should drink 2 liters of water a day, and travel should not be an exception to this rule. It is worth to prepare fruit lemonade and not forget a good meal. Then each trip will be more pleasant.

What you cannot miss if you travel in an Extremadura train

Undoubtedly an adventure full of action, danger and intrigue.

If you travel by train, do not forget your backpack (it will soon be compulsory) and you must bring:

– cold water

– fan

– solar factor + cap

– comfortable footwear

– compass (I do not know how to use it but surely some traveler does cool things with them).

– charged batteries

– sandwiches

– Fire mask and a reflective vest.

– a good book and several magazines

– refreshing wipes (they are good for everything and even if you do not use them. They give you peace of mind).

Recommendations:

Do the course of survival and first aid.

Do not lose your temper you know that you will be many hours, maybe you should chat with your wagon companions you are going to live many adventures together.

If you have the opportunity, explore the terrain in advance, where you will probably be derailed (knowing the area is important).

Keep your family informed at all times.

Patience a lot of patience! Remember that you have to be in shape to travel by train and that is not an adventure Accessible (ideally, train three times a week at least a month before the trip).

Come travelers to the train To download adrenaline!

Children from the Kindergarten visited the police department

At the end of May this year in the morning, children from the village of Miskovice Kindergarten visited the local District Police of the Czech Republic.

Children and their teachers were welcomed by local police officers, who then accompanied them all along. They first showed the police department, and then showed them the equipment and armaments. At present, the handcuffs, a baton, a reflective vest with the inscription “POLICE” which is made of reflective heat transfer vinyl, and a bulletproof vest with reflective material were fascinated. The children were enthusiastic about the service motor vehicle.

During the meeting, the children learned how and how they knew the police and heard advice on how to safely behave in road traffic, focusing on the correct crossing of the road. At the conclusion of the meeting, the cops answered their inquiring questions.

A letter of thanks to the police:

“Hello,

I would like to thank, on behalf of ourselves and our children, for the demonstration of the work of the police and their equipment. On Friday, 25 May 2018, we went to the local District Police. Jelinek was willing to showcase our children a demonstration and then face a cannonade of inquisitive children’s questions. Everything was great, and the kids were thrilled and richer for the great experience. I believe this was not the last time and we are sending some photos.

Thank you once again for the children from the class “Viselike” kindergarten Miskovice teacher Dana and Lena. “

The 10 things that cars cannot miss

Ordinary maintenance or emergency management. Getting ready to help drive away stresses. Here are the accessories that you should keep close at hand. A couple, on the contrary, are mandatory…

The reflective jacket

Let’s start with what is obligatory (then we will see what is optional, but useful: the reflective jacket with reflective material.) As the Highway Code says, it must be worn by drivers of vehicles stationary on the roadway, out of the inhabited areas, at night or in conditions of poor visibility, when you set the triangle after a breakdown or to replace a tire or in other cases still. The obligation also applies to passengers, if they get out of the car. The driver who “forgets” to wear the jacket is liable to a fine ranging from 41 to 169 Euros and a 2-point cut on the driver’s license If, on the other hand, the passenger is caught, outside the car, without a jacket or a reflective vest, the penalty is only pecuniary. So it can be worn before leaving the car.

The triangle

In the safety kit required by law, in addition to the reflective jacket, there is the triangle. It must be exposed (at least 50 meters from the car), both during the day and at night, in case you stop on the roadway due to a breakdown. The absence or non-use of the triangle involves a fine from 36 to 148 Euros, in addition to the deduction of two points from the license.

Power cables

The low battery is one of the most common problems in a car, so the power cables become unavoidable, because they help to “resuscitate” the car and get back on the road.

The spare wheel in perfect condition

Whether the car is equipped with the “wheel” or a real spare wheel, it makes little difference: they must be in perfect condition.  the right pressure. Whole. Speech different – but up to a certain point – for cars equipped as standard, instead of the spare wheel, the repair kit, containing a compressor, the can of sealing liquid and everything needed to make a temporary repair. From time to time it is necessary to check the kit to check the efficiency of the components.

A first aid kit

You never know when a first aid kit might be needed, so keeping one in the car is always a smart move. Hoping, of course, never having to use it. They are easily found, from supermarkets to the same service stations, and can be more or less “rich”. It goes without saying that this kit must be kept under control: something can be scarce. Something can expire…

A tool kit

In case you need to make small repairs, have a basic tool kit – wrench, pliers, alien wrenches, screwdriver, pipe wrench and cable ties – will allow you to solve the situation quickly and easily.

A scraper

The scraper only serves in winter, it’s true: when you find the car covered with snow and ice. But it is good to always keep it in your car, because the alternative is to regret not having it in case of need. Woe is to use hot water or alcohol to defrost the glass: the thermal shock could have serious consequences…

A torch

Today all smart phones have an app for the flashlight, but certainly none of these can beat the efficiency and functions of a real flashlight. Which can serve on many occasions, even read maps and documents in the dark.

The fire extinguisher

It may seem exaggerated, but it is not. On the market there are facts for the car, small and easily scalable. The cause of a fire can be an accident or an electrical problem or the overheating of the catalytic converter. It is best to keep it handy, under the driver’s seat. If this is not possible, it can be kept in the trunk, but fixed for good, so that it is easily reachable when needed and does not fly on all sides when not needed.

Work gloves

From the replacement of a rubber to the assembly of the chains, to the control of the oil level (that forces to put the hands in the motor to reach the appropriate rod). There are many opportunities to protect yourself (not just from dirt). There are many types and prices for work gloves.

A woman was hit by a car

On Thursday, on the DN 17, a 32-year-old man from Parma, while driving a car direction, surprised and deadly, a 69-year-old woman without wearing reflective vest he hired to cross the road without being sure.

The driver was tested with the literates, the result being negative. The research continues to determine all the circumstances in which the event took place, within a criminal record drawn up by police officers.

Romanian police recommend pedestrians:

To engage in crossing the public road only through the specially arranged places (on the pedestrian crossing) and the green color of the electric traffic light, where it exists;

To ensure that the crossing can be carried out safely (the vehicles are stopped before the pedestrian marking, especially when the road has several lanes on the way);

Never cross the pedestrian marker, regardless of the emergency at one time;

Not to go on the roadside, and where there is no pavement or paved road (predominantly in the countryside), move on the left side of the road as close as possible to the edge of the road;

In bad weather or dark, wear reflective clothing or reflective materials to be visible;

Not to cross the front or back of the public transport when they are stopped at the station.

Three accidents involving moped or motorcycle drivers

Police officers are alerting and demanding that two-wheeled vehicle drivers show increased traffic attention, given that in the last days there have been three accidents involving moping or motorcycle drivers in the county. Thus, on Saturday, around 19.10, a 63-year-old man, driving the unregistered moped on DC Palatino, from DN17A direction to Palatino village, in a slight curve to left, lost control of the moped, left the carriageway, entering into a lateral collision with the fence on the right side of its direction. The result of the road event was the bodily injury of the 63-year-old man who was transported to Camp lung Moldovans Municipal Hospital for medical care. The driver was tested with the ethylated device, resulting in 0.71mg / l in the exhaled air. Biographical evidence has been collected. A criminal case has been drawn up for offenses of “bodily harm”, “driving under the influence of alcohol”, “driving without a license” and “driving an unregistered vehicle”.

Friday, at 22:00, a 15-year-old minor from the village while driving the moped on DJ 178. Brake to DN 17, lost control of the direction of travel, unbalanced and fell on the carriageway. The moped there was another 17-year-old minor. None of them wear a helmet and a reflective vest. The impact caused the moped’s damage. It also resulted in the bodily injury of the moped driver who remained at home until the morning of the following day, being transported to the County Hospital by ambulance. The minor does not have a driving license. The investigations are continued by the Police Road Police Office. A criminal investigation file has been drawn up in the matter of committing offenses of “bodily injuries” and “driving a non-driving vehicle”.

The worst accident was caused by a 24-year-old young man, Emanuel T, on Friday evening at 19.40. Without a driving license, he was driving a bike to the city center. At the junction with the exit of Shopping City, he collided with a Dacia Logan – taxi. Traffic police investigations show that the driver has crossed the green traffic light of the traffic light from the Shopping City parking lot on the neighborhood while the biker was on the red. The young man arrived at the hospital in serious condition. Under these conditions, the police officers of the Compartment for Analysis and Prevention of Crime – IPJ carried out several actions in traffic, motorcyclists and moped drivers were informed about the elements of legislation and preventive recommendations in order to make motorcyclists more responsible and increase their road safety Politicians give some recommendations for motorcyclists: “Always try to have visual contact with the drivers who might be crossing your path! Anticipate the intentions of your roommates – even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians see you coming in, they can mistakenly appreciate the distance or speed. Sport attention to turns and junctions – the most common type of motorcycle crash is generated by drivers who are not sure to turn left turns or to change the travel lane! Make sure you turn – Do not be slowed down for you! Be prepared for dangerous road conditions – wet road, liquid leakage, sand, gravel, tramway, holes and other road surface dangers that may affect you Grip the curves at moderate speeds without cutting them – many accidents happen because of the penetration in the opposite direction!

Use an approved helmet – which meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet, you may have suffered an accident, and repair can hide structural flaws! Wear safety clothing for motorcyclists – only this can provide good protection during an accident. Modular equipment in layers is recommended so you can adapt it to the changing weather conditions!

Protect your eyes – airflow, flying insects and dust diminish your visibility and can damage your eyes or face. Visible – wear bright, reflective clothing with reflective materials. Add reflective material or wear a reflective vest. Always keep the headlamp lit and run to the position where drivers can easily see you in the rear view mirror (2/3 of the belt width). Avoid dead angles of other vehicles! “