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Safety for children

In the front of the Second Precinct, oversight of school transport sector, at which time recommendations for the safety of the children were given, was performed. Not only let children wearing reflective vest for enhance their visibility. The school bus must meet a number of basic requirements, so you can be current and mobilize the smallest of home, plus the role of parents is essential, since they must be fully aware of what is required and when opting for a service or other, opt for safety for their children over all things.

The Commissioner of the Second Police Station, Mayor Moraga wearing  reflective clothing, said regarding the audit in the commune “is performed with the goal of delivering security for all children who are transported daily in the commune and its surroundings; Before this issue is critical that parents and guardians are informed of the measures to be taken to perform optimally busing.”

As watchdog and educational role to publicize the measures to be taken both carriers as well as parents and guardians to exercise adequately the busing within them are that at the time of vehicle audited one logo with which it is established that they have the requirements as enrollment in the National Register of School Transportation, drivers should have professional license class A1 or A3 and safety conditions as strobe light or retro reflective tape on both sides, or a fire extinguisher. In addition, parents have a fundamental role to enforce aspects as travel time not to exceed one hour, maximum capacity allowed for children or two adults who attend if they go more than 5 preschool children.

Reflective jacket here is what the law

Not responsible for manslaughter the motorist who, outside an urban center and at night, hits a pedestrian who does not wear a reflective jacket. This is the orientation repeatedly established by the Supreme Court. The Highway Code states that, outside urban areas, pedestrians must circulate:

  • In case of carriageway in both directions of travel, in the opposite direction to that of the car.
  •  In the case of single carriageway in the direction of traffic, on the right margin with respect to the direction of vehicle operating conditions.

From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, pedestrians on the carriageway of roads outside the towns, without public lighting, must march along a single row.  No rule, however, imposes to pawn wear a reflective vest.

The only obligation is triggered only for the motorist and cyclist. In the first case, in particular, the braces or reflective vests must be worn by drivers of cars parked on the road, outside the towns, at night or in poor visibility conditions. It is mandatory to wear them when you go to fix the delta after a fault or if you leave the car stopped on the emergency lane.  The obligation applies not only to the driver but also for any passengers.

The fact that no provision of the Highway Code requires the pedestrian to wear at night and outside urban centers, the reflective jacket does not mean that this behavior can be considered, albeit legitimate, even prudent. In fact, it is extremely likely that the pedestrian, in poor visibility conditions, cannot be seen by the driver and invested. In such cases, according to the Supreme Court, the motorist cannot be charged with murder, but always that his driving style is considered prudent and respectful of speed limits.

The driver must – on time underlines the jurisprudence – ask yourself in a position to anticipate and avoid the accident. This means respect not only the rules of the road, but do everything to avoid still critical events that may cause damage to third parties.

Being, however, ahead of the car, a pedestrian, the danger, it is certainly a situation impossible to predict, and, on the roads in the middle of the night, completely hidden from the darkness, does not remain on the side of the road in order to avoid such high mileage, even to avoid.  So, in such cases, only if the pedestrian was wearing reflective clothes the driver can be held criminally responsible (the investment, it is foreseeable and avoidable with the light signal), otherwise it is exempt from all criminal liability.

High visibility vest compulsory for the car

High visibility vest, which is part of the compulsory vehicle; it belongs to the cab car and not in his suitcase. This is a basic lesson with which in recent days have encountered (and mingle can continue) motorists during traffic controls in the area of the metropolis. Central Bohemian police had engaged in preventive actions aimed at increasing visibility for motorists.

Its mission is to remind motorists obligation to use the vest whenever the driver out of the car, in order to solve a technical malfunction or accident. Now why should he have on hand – and not in the trunk reminded policewoman Monica?

Having a car in a reflective vest designed for the chauffeur duty – policemen, however, highlight the need to ensure security for the entire crew. The ideal is that for a rainy day should vest in the car ready with everyone sitting in it.

Yet it does not remain just rhetoric. As part of preventive police transmit a vest to a controlled driver. Designed just for passengers, “explained Monica. In addition, since the drivers were heard very positive response.

Reflective vest not the end

In just the first 13 days of the campaign distributed police during the nine audits in total 462 hi visibility vests; most in the nearest metropolis (in the region of Prague: West – within the territorial division of the Messenger of police activity – it was equal to a hundred and Prague-Country: East 20).

By far but still not all vest end. The current wave of the campaign is mapped out at until Dec. 15, when police officers with bulletproof jackets still meet motorists – and additional checks are going until February.

Reflective tape banish death

For drivers who stand out from the car in dealing with crisis situations, the use of warning reflective vests responsibility – as a useful supplement would be, however, the police also recommended pedestrians. Especially in the current season with short days, long nights and sometimes lousy visibility even at noon.

Without exaggeration, because in the dark or in the rain, can be a matter of life and death. For example, while the figure in a blue dress (yes, practically invisible, not just black!) Can only observe from 18 meters reflective tape are visible from up to 200m of distance. The driver who travels 75 km / h, while it needs about 30 meters out to react and managed to avoid pedestrians …

Reflective band: A necessity for road safety

Another accident killed two people on the road this weekend. The regional observatory for road safety is sounding the alarm. Pedestrians are particularly affected. The lack of lighting and reflective tape at night is a real problem.

Last Saturday, a pregnant woman and a teenage girl were killed in a car accident on the road of Apatou. They were not wearing a belt with reflective tape. Their deaths bring to twenty-four the number of fatalities on the roads of Guyana since the beginning of the year. The figure is increasing sharply compared with last year, according to the regional observatory for road safety. Last year for the same period, fifteen deaths related to traffic accidents were recorded. “I despair a little, we did a lot of prevention but apparently that’s not enough,” sighs Didier, director of the regional observatory for road safety in Guyana.

Speed is at the head of the causes and alleged aggravating circumstances. This year, ten people have died in accidents related to excessive speed, according to the balance sheet as at September 4th. Alcohol and / or drugs, are not far behind with eight deaths, and then come the helmet of default (four killed), the fault belt (two killed in Apatou September 3), priority (a shot) and the lighting failure (one killed). Pedestrians are part of this sorry record. Of the six killed in 2016, five were not wearing reflective vest while walking at night on the roadside.

“WE DO NOT CONVINCING BY PUNISHMENT”

Last year, between January and September, one pedestrian was killed on the road. Given this assessment, the authorities react. Like the Gendarmerie Company of Saint-Laurent du Maroni, who organizes an awareness campaign tomorrow? From 18 hours, four yellow safety vests dispensing stations will be set up in Saint-Laurent and Mana.

The prefect Martin Jaeger emphasizes the safety of pedestrians and two-wheelers. “We must stop thinking that it is because we see a vehicle that the driver sees us,” insists the prefect. He appealed to citizens’ initiatives to strengthen security on the roads and would mobilize associations and traders to distribute reflective bands. The two-wheels that have no light may be fined and radars continue to flash back and forth but, according to the prefect, “are not convinced by the repression.” The town councils should, in turn, address the issue of road lighting. Some lines are not lit and no channels are arranged for pedestrians. To reduce the number of road deaths, each shall adopt a responsible driving.

Walking bus: Children in hi vis vest walk to school

Germaine Muller borrowed yesterday, a mode of transport rather unusual for 6 children to go to school: the walking bus. Understand a walking bus. Since the beginning of the winter holidays, equipped with its fluorescent yellow safety vest, Sebastian made “the driver”. He volunteers accompanied the children on a route determined in advance. Two points of appointment are fixed, one Church Street, the other in front of the old Town Hall. The service set up by the two wheels Action Committee at several institutions, at the initiative of the town, aims to promote the smooth movement.

The same car for 500 meters is a project immediately appealed to Sebastian. “I’ve never taken the car to take my son to school Mateo says the father, green at heart. I will not overload the traffic with my car, and do not use gasoline. It’s a lifestyle. “” Not only children who came to school alone can now be under the supervision of an adult, but it also allows those who come by car to walk, do some activity. Reflective tape is a security guard for children on road.” adds Evelyn Günter, municipal councilor for youth. However, the sauce is still struggling to take. “Yesterday, I went with two children. People are not informed enough, “laments Sebastian.”Many parents have also become accustomed to taking their car to 500m,” adds Fabien Masson.

Of the 175 parents who responded to the questionnaire on travel patterns distributed ten living less than 500m from the school explaining take their car. To address the deficit popularity of walking buses, the Cadr soon organize a tour of the classes to inform students. Meanwhile, the project is emulated. The association of students of the school parents has already announced its intention to create a line that would join kindergarten to primary school. Also large sum of reflective vests are being distributed to ensure their safety.

Children protected by safety vests on way to school

Some days after the return to school of Reze, near Nantes, Julian and his friends are waiting for the bus. At first glance, nothing distinguishes the students who are preparing to ride scooters or bikes. But on 5 November, perhaps will be otherwise. All high school students using the county school transportation network will indeed wear a fluorescent yellow safety vest up and down the bus. This measure of the General Council of Loire-Atlantique is the only moment in France. Objective: improve the visibility of teenagers near the car with reflective tape, an area considered “particularly at risk.”

The reflective vest should be presented to the driver. Otherwise, sanctions “ranging from a warning to temporarily” taken. Nearly 30,000 safety vests will be distributed in the coming weeks, at the expense of the general council (60 000). The gift does not cause the enthusiasm of teenagers. “This is nonsense. It is large enough to pay attention to the cars, “Julian critical.”It’s a good idea for security, but would also impose on those who return home on foot or bike,” suggests another student. “A yellow jacket with reflective tape, it is shame, sneers a third. It will front the driver and we will remove it immediately after. “As for parents, they welcomed the initiative, but doubt its implementation.”No one can verify if they wear the vest in the street. In the car, it is not used much, “said Thierry.”The children are in danger, especially in rural areas when it is dark, insists Christiana, general secretary of the CIPF. Wearing the safety vest, it is also a matter of education. When we made it mandatory helmet on tours, there were already many skeptics. “

District of Karmic donated pedestrians and cyclists glare

This year police officers from the Police Station in Kwacha patrolling the area cemeteries distributed among cyclists safety vest and reflective bands.

The motto of the action is “Be visible on the road.” As reported by Chamberlain of. Mir slaw Szymanski of the CPP in Raciborz, autumn action of giving reflective elements, it’s tradition, the police stress that many accidents could be avoided if the participants of the event were able to take care of your safety and apply the principle of limited trust. Pedestrians, is vulnerable traffic participants. Any collision is more dangerous for them than for drivers, which protects the design of the car.

Therefore, remember that reflective element allow us to be more visible on the road, especially now, when dusk falls early – adds M. Szymanski.

Talks and glare. In Kilburn children will be safer

The municipal guards with Kuroki want to improve the safety of children on the road. They began a campaign to distribute glare.

During the meetings with children guards talking about safety and explain to them what dangers lie in wait for them on the road.

Some schools located in villages, especially there may occur a dangerous situation – says the commander of the Municipal Police in Lurk Andrej Kemah. – The aim is to improve safety. The campaign runs mainly in the first years of primary school. Municipal police officers also meet with preschoolers – ads Kiamichi.

All kindergartens of the municipality Kuroki also received reflective vest for children.

Thanks to the common walks of preschoolers will be safer – adds Kiamichi.

Taxi companies must compensate affected in traffic accidents

The statement was made the Supreme Court to convict a company in Cucuta for damages suffered by a woman who was hit by a taxi driver in reflective vest.

On 13 March 2001 a woman on a motorcycle in the urban area of Cucuta (Norte de Santander) was hit by a taxi driver who did not respect traffic rules. In action he suffered serious injuries on his body by which had to be surgically operated. (See Fault Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court)

Because violence hit the woman had a brain trauma, injuries prevent you from doing sport, recreational activities, and even have a married life. The victim reported the driver, identified as Jose Trinidad Torres Galvez, as well as a lawsuit against Cucuta Conveyor Cooperative S.A. and Liberty Saguaros S.A.

On February 24, 2011 in court ruling civil court room Cucuta denied claims in the application, when submitting an appeal the Superior Court of the Judicial District of Cucuta who endorsed the demand for material, moral and physiological damages arising from injuries caused by indexing interests.

The taxi company disagreed and filed an extraordinary appeal to the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court. With a presentation by Judge Luis Armando Villanova Tools he reminded that taxi companies are obliged to compensate those affected by traffic accidents.

In the legal debate the arguments the taxi driver who felt that the blame was unique to the victim since he had no driving license, compulsory insurance, helmet, safety vest and driving at high speed on a path of high flow they were rejected vehicle, meanwhile the Transportation Cooperative Cucuta Ltda. Resisted requests by “lack of responsibility”, having no material or legal guardian of the taxi involved, because it did not explode and only entered the owner relationship agreement for use of its name.

Remember the Supreme Court that the contract signed between the company and the driver was responsible for the former as “watcher generating activity injury” by which is subject to reproach the fact that want to evade this legal relationship face to the court action seeking reparation for the damage caused.

For the Civil Chamber there is enough to consider that there is a direct relationship after signing the affiliation contract law. “It is a duty of care, exercise power of command, leadership and effective control of the vehicle, assuming duties of diligence”.

“The affiliation agreement through which the owner of the vehicle with reflective tape is authorized to perform the public service in the respective mode, therefore, makes the company subject of rights and duties and the burden imposed on them respond for damages are caused to third parties that are caused to third parties in the exercise of the dangerous activity that involved the mobilization of motor vehicles to satisfy the aforementioned service.”

My daily in the House are fighting to preserve freedom

This year’s second amendment, last year we approved four amendments to this Act and three the year before, so that within three years the nine amendments to this Act and the Minister in his opening speech said that officials are already hard at work on another amendment. An example of how we roll those laws and how to absorb or cannot keep ourselves when Mr. Deputy Kwela in safety vest says that for offenses is one year limitation period and we have already approved the change for two years. And how then has to confess that citizen if we do not know what we approved and that the change is one hundred per cent, from one to two years.

It’s maybe look like it, but we do every day in the Chamber of Deputies are fighting to preserve freedom. Yesterday it was the smoking ban. Here today we have two amendments, which seek greater freedom, but thus also for greater accountability. Firstly, the proposal of Mr. Deputy Junes, who proposes in accordance with a number of European countries – I read in the second reading the list of more than twenty European countries, where it tolerates low alcohol borders with cyclists in reflective clothing. Yes, this increases freedom, but it also increases the responsibility of cyclists. We as a club we support this proposal because it goes in the right direction.

The second proposal, which in turn increases the freedom and responsibility at the same time, the proposal to increase speeds on selected sections of highways. What did not support, it is the proposal of Mr. Kwela deputy. Let us put it directly: this proposal increases the risk of corruption. A mistake happens to everyone. Let us remember the fate of the previous amendment. Mr. Minister, presumably after consultation with the police, here asserted a right of veto for the Police of the Czech Republic in evaluating road construction. Government rejected most of our amendment, we launched it in order for us to focus the Senate had this bad design section gave away; the minister changed his mind and, in principle, easily passed the Senate version of the previous amendment. Today, if we approve the proposal of Mr. Deputy tow, the same course. Even if it accidentally went through, and I believe that not according to the appearance, because they acted colleagues from many clubs, and now, leaving aside any club solidarity, but when we look at the content and the proposal to increase the risk of corruption, to increase the powers of citizens taking that freedom.

I hope that the Minister will have a negative opinion that this time the police who so love – logically wants more and more powers have a veto here, here, have the right to hold driving licenses etc., but we see it in the polls. These are the things I think really that limit or restrict the freedom of each of us. It is not a technical matter. We should all consider … (The noise in the hall, Mr. Deputy waiting.) Thank you. … How often you want the rules changed. How often do we submit amendments and approve them. Because – and I do not want to talk about those who commit an offense or evade solutions offense proceedings. But if we change it three or four times a year, so we really can justly require everybody to know? To watch, if you happen Deputies and the Senate again they did not get a good idea and in March, June, September and December, four times changed the rules? I think it’s not a good way and we should, if possible, to limit the number of amendments to this Act. Over the last three years, nine novels! It’s just not normal. Eight and ninth is going, Mr. Chairman Social Committee is of course right.

So I firmly believe when we vote on the amendments that will support the camp who defend freedom and reject the camp, which disproportionately increases police powers, and not me, not to forget those reflective vests for deer. Reflective piping, reflective vests, to me, not did the word. Bad idea, bad deal. Indeed, if it declares, so I want to see the enforcement of this obligation. Not that there will be written somewhere – and not the police that will actually solve cases that threaten someone, whether that road users are a threat to himself or anyone else. Or put on some poplins journey, which very often says allocate, and there are to choose from. And he will say – but sir, yours reflective element is not as great as it should be. And the man will say: Well, it seems to me that it shines. He says: No, it does not shine. And we will be more work, because it is such an easy job, check reflective vest, it is much more difficult than being physically present, misaim camera physically in those places where really there’s any traffic problems or traffic accident. Because most: attendance is the physical presence of police officers on the road, or technical design, narrow lanes in the city, giving the islands there. What those drivers voluntarily leads to the fact that I take off my foot off the gas. And not those cameras chop ten thousand shots per day, and then created the incredible queues at the infringement proceedings. Thank you.