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Why we need to wear reflective vest

Do motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians have to wear the reflective vest? It was one of the questions you answered Andrés Gomez-Lobo in DNA testing.

 

Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Andrés Gomez-Lobo spoke with Andrea and José Antonio Name on the use of reflective vest, whose possession in the car is compulsory from the first of January, this 2016 that is just beginning.

The head of the portfolio answered some of the questions that have resonated more recent days:

 

Why yellow vest?

“The reason for that is because it is a color that is very visible day” and “night, which is retro reflective bands are having,” said Gomez-Lobo.

 

Does the use is mandatory or only available in the car?

“We must carry a reflective vest as part of the emergency kit, and this vest must be accessible from inside the cabin of the car , ” said the Minister, explaining that it is not necessary to take hung in the passenger seat, but take visible it might be useful to show that the device actually possessed.

 

Do motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians should use it?

“Now each other always recommend that pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable on the roads, use a reflective element and hopefully the safety vest,” he said.

Police are required to wear reflective vest

A 19-year-old from the Gambia, J.B., was arrested yesterday in the Marina Cagliari district for the offense of detaining drug smuggling from Fleche’s agents in the “Widespread Crime” section of the Mobile Team. The police operation who wear reflective vest was carried out within the city’s control services, further intensified recently to meet the needs of citizens who increasingly turn to the police to seek prevention and security with particular attention to the Marina District.

During a patrol service, yesterday morning, police officers wear safety jackets noticed three foreign guys sitting on a bench and partially hiding from cars parked in the car parks in the center of Rome Street. A few moments after the three were approached by two young men who, after a brief exchange of jokes, handed over a banknote to one of them, receiving in return an amazing dose of substance.

During the next check, agents blocked and identified the young alien who, in an attempt to eradicate him, had thrown a reflective bag containing 13 doses of hashish weight of 18 grams. During the search, J.B. Jacket pocket. Two more amazing doses were found while in the pants pocket was found the sum of 15 Euros. Arrested, the young man was detained at the security chambers awaiting the trial with the most prestigious ritual scheduled for today’s morning.

Road Safety Day to celebrate World Bicycle Day

Carbon eras today celebrated the World Day of the Bicycle with an educational seminar on road safety through play, given by the local police of the municipality and which have involved about a hundred young people from the three schools.

 

The program falls under the umbrella of “Carbon eras Values” aims to teach children the municipality behaviors to be good citizens, future drivers and users of public roads, in order to minimize situations risk as pedestrians and drivers, keep safety vest on road for safety. The program launched since 2011, has the support of the company Mottos Nieto.

 

Different activities

Young people who have come by bicycle from their schools, have participated in different activities like chatting on signage and bicycle safety, a fun gymkhana and the workshop on the parts of the bike and how to repair a wheel when you or leaves you click the bicycle chain.

 

The consistory gave all participants reflective vest children to use their cycling.

This activity, which coincides with the International Bicycle Day, is part of the activities listed in the “Carbon eras Values” program, an initiative of the City Council in coordination with all municipal technical services that aims to develop prevention campaigns and awareness from all social and educational fields.

The safety equipment for car before the long weekend trip

Again there will be three days of rest and those who have in mind to travel in car must take into account certain aspects so that the ride does not suffer setbacks due to the car, keep the safety equipment and safety vest.

 

April has brought some holidays that have cut off the work week, allowing you to relax with the family or some solo starts. This, nevertheless, obliges to be attentive to the maintenance of the vehicle so as not to suffer unforeseen and thus to enjoy without startles.

 

That’s why, and thinking about the next long weekend for Labor Day, which opens in May, Goodyear makes a small reminder of the nine elements to always keep in mind when going on a long trip.

 

Oil Levels

It is advisable to change it every 5 or 10 thousand kilometers and whenever you are going to make a long journey by road, due to the high requirement to which the engine will be subjected.

 

Filled antifreeze

The requirement of the engine in long trips also forces to monitor this liquid. Although it must be completed every six months, it must be done before the journey.

 

Monitor battery

Ideal battery maintenance is to change it every two years, so it is suggested to check your condition before traveling.

 

Appropriate emergency equipment

It is also important to check that the car has all the necessary elements in case of an incident: spare tire, cat, cross key, fuses, cords, lantern, triangle and reflective vest, remembering that the absence of the latter Is punished by law.

 

Flawless brakes

Check the wear of the brake shoes, brake pad conditions and check that the brake fluid levels are optimum.

 

Pen without damage

If the destination is southern Chile, chances are rain will appear. For this reason, it is ideal that the wiper blades are not damaged or worn, to better remove the water.

Ready lights

 

Be aware that all the lights in the car are properly lit. Also, pay close attention to the alignment of the lights, so as not to harm those who come in the opposite direction.

Updated documents

It is very important to keep all the papers of the vehicle up to date, with special attention to the technical review. Keep them handy and thus avoid fines for the absence or expiration of these.

 

Tires with adequate pressure

The air of the tires will depend on the conditions in which the trip is made, either with the number of people or the luggage that goes in the vehicle. However, Goodyear remembers the importance of checking the safety equipment before leaving and has the spare tire ready and in optimum condition.

 

With these nine points to consider, the vehicle will not be a matter of concern to have fun this next long weekend.

Driver has not fatal accident after wear reflective vest

A driver died on Tuesday morning being run over after not wearing reflective vest on the street, in the commune of Rena.

 

The 33 – year – old stopped at the calentures Route 5 Norte route by an apparent flaw in your vehicle and in doing so without the mentioned utensil by reflective material, was not spotted by the driver of a garbage truck of the Municipality of Santiago.

 

Thus, the vehicle accidentally larger sized hit fatally the driver of the car stopped. And while he tried to give first aid, he failed to recover.

 

“The driver was out of the phone, was hit and projected to the second track, and died at the scene. The conditions under which lowered the vehicle is part of the investigation,” said Lt. Andrés, Section Research traffic accidents.

 

Experts of the police wear reflective uniform arrived at the scene to conduct rigorous inquiries to establish the causes of the accident. Meanwhile, it is estimated that the cafeteria of Route 5 North, between Puerto Mont and 14 Avenue of Fame, is closed until 08.00 hours.

Reflective bands for running or riding a bike at night

When cycling or running at night, take care of your own safety. Visibility on the road will provide clothing with reflectors or special stickers, reflective tape or wrist bands to reflect light. The duty of lighting the bicycle is based on the rules of the Road Code.

 

Belts, tapes, reflective stickers or vests can be purchased in hypermarkets, bicycles, motorized and sports stores, on the Internet or even at gas stations. Single glare is about 2-6 gold. A reflective vest costs about 10 zlotys.

 

Running in the dark – clothing, tapes, reflective bands

Less crowded on the streets or lack of time to train during the day – these are some of the reasons for running at night. Deciding on the activity after dark, you should take care of their safety. Ensure visibility on the road glare. Useful accessories for runners include. When buying sports clothing (trousers, jackets, shirts, sweatshirts), you should choose models that have already wearing reflective vest. Reflective stickers on the legs or arms make the racer will be visible to the driver of a car with a distance of 200 meters.

 

Running through the woods at night – torch run

Headlamp will be useful during night training on uneven and completely unlit area, in the forest. The lamp is mounted on the head; you do not need to keep it in the hands of the running time, the light falls directly in front of the runner. It is good to stock up on spare batteries. It makes most sense to go for training in a group, and if it is impossible to run only along the paths, which learned during the day. It is also worth mentioning the family or roommates where to go and have GPS enabled on your phone. Fall over on the slippery mud or leaves may end up with an injury.

 

Lighting bicycle – rules

The most important piece of equipment is a bicycle at night lighting. Cyclist who uses the roads is obliged to follow the rules of the road. According to the Highway Code bicycle shall be provided with at least one front fog lamp (a white or yellow selective). On the back of the vehicle must have a positional lamp and reflective of a shape other than a triangle. Both rear lights bike should be in red color. To be more visible on the road at night, cyclist may additionally assume the head headlamp. Just remember that it cannot be mounted less than 25 centimeters and 1.5 meters higher than the road surface.

 

Is cyclist must have a vest?

In the light of the law on road traffic vest is not obligatory during weirs bike. However, should the cyclist clothing or helmet have reflective elements, for example. Reflective stickers can be additionally taped. The wheel or pedals a bicycle.

 

Riding a bicycle without lights – the mandate

Single-track ride without lights can result in a fine. For driving a bicycle at night or in tunnels without proper vehicle lighting a police officer can issue a fine of 100 zlotys.

Safety vest ensure your safety despite darkness

In autumn and winter pedestrians and cyclists are often difficult to recognize when they are not wearing reflective vest. The only solution: help out.

 

The autumn with its dark and rainy days is not only dangerous for motorists. In the dank season and the risk of accidents for pedestrians and cyclists are increases significantly. This is due to the shorter daylight periods, slippery roads and the much higher risk of being overlooked by motorists.

 

If you are traveling with dark clothes, increases this risk further. Wearing light clothing, however, provides more security because it is perceived by motorists much earlier. Again significantly better reflective clothing.

 

In particular, children should have reflectors on the jacket, the hat and the satchel. An alternative is reflective safety vests. Good to yellow and white models are suitable because they shine brighter than red or blue. But reflector belts with Velcro for arms and legs provide good services. The reflectors should meet and the DIN standard EN 13356 bears the CE mark. An additional note of the GS mark for tested safety guarantees that the product is regularly monitored.

 

For bicycles include reflectors for mandatory equipment. This applies to the pedals, front and rear, but also spoke reflectors are required. Additional security is a special helmet with light reflective strip. Who is negligent here, risking a fine addition to his own life or that of his children?

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.