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What documents can the PMT ask for road safety

Inspector Carlos in reflective clothing, from the Municipal Traffic Police of the capital, recalled what documents can be requested and are required to transit in a vehicle, in addition to the most frequent infractions of drivers.

 

To park badly or in prohibited places, like, for example, on the pedestrian strip, and to drive in state of drunkenness are the most common faults, according to the inspector Carlos, of the Municipal Traffic Police About thirty infractions per day are recorded for bad parking, which can cost three to 10 days, between about G. 300,000 and 780,000.

 

To drive alcoholic would cost from 10 to 20 days, between G. 780,000 and more than G. 1,000,000. The case of motorcyclists also has the same amount, depending on the infractions they commit. Parades said that there are cases and cases: people who drive without a helmet, sheet metal or reflective vest, for example.

 

Regarding the documents, he reiterated that the PMT could request driver’s license, municipal authorization, and green card of the vehicle, which is the driver’s obligation to have at that moment. Not having some of these is the immediate cause of retention of the vehicle in the municipal corralling until the papers are put in order and an amount is paid.

 

He added that the National Police in safety vest, in addition to the cedilla, could also request a driver’s license, because if the driver does not have it, this represents exposure to the danger of ground traffic. Finally, he insisted that the lights of the car or motorcycle should be lit while driving en route, either day or night, in the city or in the interior of the country.

Minister answers questions about the use of reflective vest

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

 

The Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Andrés Gomez-Lobo spoke with Andrea and José Antonio about the use of the reflective vest, whose possession in the car is mandatory from the first of January of 2016 that has just begun.

 

The head of the portfolio answered some of the doubts that have most resonated in recent days:

Why the yellow color of the vest?

“The reason for that is because it is a color that is very visible during the day” and “at night, what you see are the retro reflective bands that you have”, assured Gomez-Lobo.

 

Is the use compulsory, or only carry it in the car?

“You have to wear a reflective vest as part of the emergency kit, and this vest has to be accessible from inside the car’s cabin,” said the Minister, explaining that it is not necessary to hang it on the passenger seat, although it must be visible. It could be useful to show that the artifact is actually possessed.

 

Should motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians use it?

“No, in the current normal, no, now, we always recommend that pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable on the tracks use a reflective element and hopefully the safety vest,” he said.

The technical vehicle verification could be required in Chile

Oscar, director of Road Safety, indicated that in a police control of the neighboring country, they will be able to request the VTV ticket. It will also be necessary to bring the “pushchair” for minors and the reflective vest.

 

The director of Road Safety, Oscar, recommended to Mendoza to travel to the trans-Andean country to carry out the vehicular technical verification because in case of passing through a police control, it could be requested by Carabineros.

 

“The subject of VTV is stipulated in the Chilean Traffic Law and can be requested by Carabineros. This does not imply that they ask for it at customs, but it can be requested, “Declared Homolog. He also recalled that “it is mandatory to take the child protective chair” and “the reflective safety vest“. The fine, for not having the approval certificate, stipulated by the Chilean government, “is around 1300 Argentine pesos.”

 

“In Mendoza, the cost of verification is 500 pesos up” is depending on the vehicle in question. The director of Road Safety said that “there are five checkpoints, four in the Greater Mendoza and one in San Rafael” and took the opportunity to remember that “in the course of 2018, the VTV will begin to apply in our province.”

 

Regarding the vehicle controls that will be during the holidays, he commented that “both Christmas and New Year, there will be 25 operations, with 8 dynamic positions that will vary depending on the vehicle situation.” Finally, Oscar referred to the numbers of victims that occurred throughout 2017. “This year there were 189 deaths in traffic accidents, high numbers compared to 135 last year. Anyway there were two major tragedies that trigger the statistics.”

Motorcyclists must wear reflective vest and helmet

The National Government made official this Tuesday, through decree 171/2017, the changes provided in the National Traffic Law to have a greater control of identification of motorcyclists and thus combat the “motorcycle.” The deadline chosen to implement the standard is June 15. The measure establishes, among other points, the obligation to carry the number of the patent in the helmet of the driver and his companion.

 

The resolution establishes in its first article that “the domain identification of the multivehicle, adhered in letters and reflective numbers, without matching the background color of the helmet,” and specifies that it must be placed on both sides of the protective garment. Then, it indicates that the driver’s companion “will have the obligation to use a reflective vest, with the identification of the domain both on the front and on the back.”

 

On this last point, he points out that “the color of the bottom of the vest will be pure yellow, sand yellow or orange yellow” and, in the middle of two horizontal reflective white bands, “will be printed in reflective white letters and numbers, the domain number of the vehicle.”

 

Also, the new regulations adds that “in case of not wearing reflective vest, the companion must wear garment with reflective bands or combined material (…), in addition to having adhered or printed legibly the domain of the vehicle that occupies”. In another article, meanwhile, states that “the obligation to wear the helmet and if necessary, the safety vest with identification, extends to the time of entry, exit and circulation inside the service stations, being mandatory use for the purpose of fuel loading.”

 

On the end of the decree and “for the purpose of optimizing motor vehicle circulation control operations”, the Executive Power invites the provinces and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires “to determine in their respective jurisdictions the restrictions on motor vehicle traffic with two occupants in certain areas and / or on certain days and times “.

 

In the recitals, it is mentioned that “the massive use of motor vehicles throughout the territory of the Nation, and beyond the comfort provided by this means of transportation, its accessible acquisition and its economy, has facilitated in parallel the concretion of criminal acts on public roads, highly reprehensible by society “.

 

In addition, it is noted that “the implementation of these measures will facilitate both those affected, as witnesses, the security forces and the operators in safety uniform of video surveillance cameras, to identify the perpetrators of the crimes, and also enable greater visualization by third parties, in order to reduce the accident rate”. The decree, which “will enter into force on June 15, 2017”, bears the signatures of President Mauricio, the chief of staff, Marcos; and Ministers and Dietrich.

These are the characteristics that the reflective vest should have

From January 1 on all vehicles must be worn with a reflective vest, measure that seeks to reduce traffic accidents and collisions of drivers when they get off the car. Those who do not comply with the regulations will be committing a slight fault and will have to pay a fine that varies between 0.2 to 0.5 UTM.

 

In order to comply with the law, it is necessary to be clear about the characteristics of the vest that must be worn.

Characteristics of the vest

– Yellow fluorescent material

-It must have bands of retro reflective material with a width greater than 50mm

-The vest must be in a place accessible from inside the vehicle, so that the driver who gets off the car does so with this element.

 

According to the decree, these alternatives can be used:

-Two horizontal bands bordering the torso separated by a minimum distance of 50mm and bands that joins the upper band of the torso from front to back, passing through each shoulder.

-A horizontal band surrounds the torso, and bands join from front to back over each shoulder. The 50mm distance should also be maintained.

-Two horizontal bands are surrounding the torso, separated by a minimum distance of 50 mm. The lower part of the lower band must be at a minimum distance of 50 mm from the lower edge of the safety vest.

They get sneak in several places thanks to a reflective vest

Two young Australians have managed to sneak into the cinema, at the zoo and at a Coldplay concert, thanks to a reflective safety vest and a walkie-talkie.

 

Dave Allegretto and Sean Foster are two young people from Melbourne (Australia) who, after a night of partying, decided to put into practice the idea they had been planning. The goal was to try to enter free of charge in emblematic places of his city, simply wearing a reflective yellow vest and a walkie-talkie.

 

They told their story through Instagram, they explained that at all times they were afraid to be discovered but Dave and Sean managed to sneak into a movie theater, at the zoo and something they had never imagined … they went free to the Coldplay concert!

 

These young Australians managed to go unnoticed at all security checkpoints by wearing only a reflective vest and a walkie-talkie.

Councilor began to direct the traffic with wearing reflective vest

The solution is a traffic light, which would be operational next April. The councilor of Colima, Soledad Vial, was the protagonist of a curious fact, because she started to direct the traffic with wear a safety clothing because she could not wait to wait in a taco.

 

The problem was that with the passage of minutes he arrived at the personal place of Carabineers de Chile, who called the attention of the municipal official for breaking the traffic law. However, the authority, together with the neighbors, ignored the instruction of the police officer in safety vest, so legal action would be taken against him for misappropriation of functions.

 

Everything lies in the annoyance of her and the neighbors of Chicora Avenue, Algarroba Road, where, according to the councilor, the tacos are endless daily.

 

The solution is a traffic light, which would be operational next April. Meanwhile, the RN militant said she does not rule out wearing the reflective vest again if necessary, as she says, Carabineers does not comply with directing in transit as it should.

Everything you need to know to ride two wheels

You know what documents you need to handle it, what your helmet and safety vest should be like, what are the maximum speeds and how do you have to authorize someone else to handle it?

 

The use of motor vehicles has increased in recent years and 2017 started with the kick-off of more than 61,800 bikes only in January, reported the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Chamber (CAFAM). That figure represents 55% more than in the same month of the previous year.

 

Be one of the means of transportation most chosen to move around the cities, above all, it is convenient to know all the requirements to have it. As we already told you in the article about the “Tips to get your driver’s license,” when you opt for a motorcycle you will have to take the A-class driver’s license and with it you will be able to drive mopeds, motorcycles and motorized tricycles.

 

To drive it, whatever model or size you have, you will always have to carry: your ID, driver’s license, identification card of the motorcycle, proof of payment of the patent, proof of current insurance and the Certificate of technical revision of the motorcycle. Of course, the reflective vest is necessary for the road safety. By legal requirement, in Argentina from the age of 16 you can drive mopeds as long as you do not carry passengers and you will need the authorization of your parents (or legal representative) to get the license. A moped is a motorcycle that has up to 50 cubic centimeters of displacement and cannot go more than 50 kilometers per hour.

 

For your safety, you will have to use a standardized helmet and if you are of legal age you will be able to take a companion, but you must wear a helmet. In addition, the driver must wear glasses if the motorcycle does not have a windshield.

 

The standard helmet is a special helmet for riding a motorcycle that has some of these characteristics. Hard and smooth exterior with retro reflective markings, interior with a high density cushioning padding, flexible padding adhered to the padding, which adjusts the helmet to the head; tape restraint system and buckle that goes under the chin correctly holds the helmet to the head, the standard helmet ensures that, in case of accidents, your head is protected. Always wear it fastened. Remember that industrial helmets can not be used to ride a motorcycle.

Motorcyclists need to wear reflective clothing for safe

In the Netherlands, 47 motorcyclists without safety vest died in traffic in 2016. The number of serious road injuries among motorcyclists has not been reliably determined since 2009, when there were around 1,300, due to poor registration. In the Netherlands, 1.4 million people have a motorcycle license, but with only 656,000 registered engines, less than half have an engine.

 

These motorcyclists drive on average 1,200 to 3,400 km per year, so most do not really build up routine. The risk of dying in traffic (per distance traveled) was 30 times greater for motorcyclists between 2010 and 2014 than for motorists. Of the deceased motorcyclists in 2016, almost 30% were between 40 and 49 years and 98% were men. Of all serious and fatal motor accidents in the Netherlands, 40% is a single accident (an accident in which no other road user is involved). In the case of the other serious motor accidents, motorists in particular are the counterparty.

 

The state of the engine and of the road only plays an identifiable role in a small part of the motor accidents. It has not been investigated how big the role of speed is in the origin and impact of motor accidents in the Netherlands. Foreign studies suggest that speed is a more important accident factor in motor accidents than in car accidents. The visibility and prominence of motorcyclists also plays a role in motorcycle accidents. Fluorescent clothing and lighting can improve the visibility of motorcyclists, but mainly the contrast with the environment that increases the safety of motorcyclists.

 

Clothing also plays a role in the outcome of motor accidents. In the event of a motorcycle accident, the motorcycle helmet and proper motorcycle clothing protect the motorcyclist from injuries. In the Netherlands, almost all motorcyclists wear helmets and motorcycle reflective clothing.

 

In order to further improve the safety of motorcyclists, the technical / intelligent vehicle developments for the car are followed with interest. However, it is not yet easy to adapt ITS systems for the car to the engine. The use of ABS (anti-lock braking system) on engines probably reduced the number of motor accidents. Education can also have a positive effect: research into the one-day advanced driving course (VRO) of the Dutch motorcyclist association (KNMV) has shown that this has a positive effect on safe driving and hazard perception of motorcyclists. However, in the majority of the evaluations of (continued) driving training for motorcyclists, no effect is found on crash involvement and offenses.

Volunteer in yellow vest growth at neighborhood prevention

Nowadays you see it everywhere, signs with neighborhood prevention, or neighborhood group to deter potential ‘gear’. The volunteers of neighborhood prevention in yellow vest, together with the local community police officers and BOA’s held a walking tour through the village on Tuesday evening.

 

A group of about ten people gathers in the Lantern. All of them can be recognized from afar by their clothing, reflective vests with neighborhood prevention on them and blue uniforms with large white letters that spell HANDAVING. Only the local police officers are dressed in civilian clothes, but that also makes them stand out more quickly.

 

Neighborhood prevention

The evening is dedicated to neighborhood prevention, to bring residents and to inform them about safety in the neighborhood. Only the heat and problems with the ‘advertising’ ensure that no one comes to mind. However, those present did not get out of the way and the evening turns into an extra training for the neighborhood prevention members.

 

The two community police officers in safety vest, Fred van Postal and Johan Damen, supervise the group. In every possible situation, an explanation is given about what can happen or how they would act. For example, the group stops a few times at a car where the window is open or an easy access a burglar can use. Yet Perry Sep, coordinator of the volunteer group, had hoped for more participants. It is just very important for the neighborhood and we would have liked to see more ‘potential members”, says Sep. The group now consists of 26 volunteers, all help is welcome and we can use it well. ”

 

The local police and the BOAs would also like to have seen more people. According to them, neighborhood prevention has become almost indispensable. ,, They are extra eyes in the field, ” said the local boarder. “We, the local police and I, are only three of us. It is impossible to keep an eye on everything. Those extra eyes are then just very important for our work. ”

 

Johan, community agent Snit, noticed how important this aid could be, shortly after setting up the group. “Less than 24 hours after the group app was in the air, someone had reported a pencil vendor in the area. 20 minutes later the conscious man was sitting in the van in the direction of the desk”, says Damien. So you see how important a neighborhood prevention can be, that is great!” That is mainly the task of neighborhood prevention. That is also the reason why I do this, you do something about it ”, says Marian in reflective clothing. “Everyone complains about everything, or they sometimes see what happens. However, it often stops there. You can also choose to do something with it.

 

Of all neighborhood prevention groups in the municipality of Ruche, that of Snit is the youngest of the couple. It started as a very small club of five or six men. It took more than a year before it slowly grew, “says the coordinator of the group. However, it is still difficult to recruit new members in the village.” According to the group, you should not make it bigger than it is. We only signal and help to make the neighborhood a little safer, but we are not scapegoats.”