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Night tram ride without a destination

Almost all cities with tram lines organize events for fans of these rail vehicles. Elblag also has its enthusiasts who meet to make a tour of the city at night by tram.

 

The Elblag City Lovers Club has been operating since 2013. At that time, members in reflective vest began to collect tickets, drivers, timers, tables and timetables. These memorabilia could be seen a year ago at an exhibition organized on a tram in the Old Town. Their passion is to infect others, so on the night of 22-23 August they organized a tram ride through the city. The event was open and everyone could take part. The club announced it on their Facebook profile.

 

On the journey of the GT6-243 wagon, not only Elblag but also Gdansk and Germany did not go. More than 20 people stared at the city by tram pavement on a daily unused route. The ride started at. 23.40 And ended at 3.30. Previously the wagon had to be rented, and the cost per person was 35 zlotys. The organizers have prepared special tickets and direction boards to highlight the nature of the event. At the selected stops the participants went out to take a photo of themselves. Safety was also taken care of: the group was dressed in reflective safety vests, and each of them was supervised.

 

– Passers-by reacted very enthusiastically, they took pictures with us, we sang someone’s birthday “One hundred years” – says amused 16-year-old Pewee, a member of the Club. – We also met a police patrol who was a little surprised. The idea of organizing the Tramway Night was invented, “he continues. – We kept the spirit of the party, sang the song. In all Polish cities, where trams are, I have friends – thanks to trips and integration. Now I’m going to a mechanical college. What will later, I do not know, but I see myself in the world of trams?

 

“My family is working on the railroad, but I, as a toddler, was afraid to ride a railroad,” says Magdalena, who took part in a Thursday tram ride. – Later I had to overcome and not enough that I convinced it and I was fascinated. Then the first place was for me, and now there are trams. I’m going from September to train for a typewriter on a racetrack, though I would prefer a tram. I encourage all girls – interesting, because it’s really cool. I hope elbow-teammates will come up with such action more than once.

 

The City of Lovers of Urban Communication in high visibility vest has plans for a new Tram Nights. The exact date is not yet known. Tram enthusiasts want to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GT6 and 5N wagons in our city and the 10th anniversary. They also want to ride the oldest 401 wagon on the loop at the General, because soon will be the 10th anniversary of the track on this street.

Where can I buy reflectors?

According to the new regulations, any pedestrian who moves after dark in an undeveloped area will have to have a reflective item pinned to the garment in such a way that it is visible to the evacuating vehicles. Reflections and how much does it cost?! We present a list of places where you can get a glowing gadget!

 

“Reflectors” will be compulsory from August 31st 2014 for all people who are walking on foot in the undisturbed area after dark, and the police will not be able to stamp their seats after dark if they catch you without a reflective item on your clothes or gadget attached to your clothes. Just a small piece of clothing, such as a jacket or jacket strap, it’s a small pendant with a pendant or a wristband or an ankle, and a gadget to improve pedestrian safety.

 

  1. Sports shops

Sportswear is available in sportswear and clothing, which today is almost always reflective. In addition to the sportswear you will find special wristbands that can be worn on the wrist or foot. Their prices start at 2.3 zł per item. Clothing is already a bit larger.

 

  1. Stationery stores

In the paper store you will find wrist bands, which can sometimes also serve as a ruler. In addition, we will also buy stickers that can stick to a child, such as a school bag or jacket. Their prices start from a few cents. We also have key rings for keys or pins for bags. We will spend on them from 2 zł up.

 

  1. Petrol stations

At the stations are mostly reflective safety vests, which drivers often use when they have to stand on the side of a busy road, waiting for roadside assistance. The price of such a vest oscillates around 10-11zł. Maybe it is not the most beautiful clothes, but when we are forced to walk in the dark, dressing up in it can save our lives!

 

  1. Supermarkets and hypermarkets

In supermarkets in the DIY department we will find BHP clothing, including vests similar to those sold at petrol stations. Prices also similar – about 10 zł. In addition, in the paper department we can search for lanyards, which are also self-tapping straps, to attach to the wrist. Their price is about 5-6 zł.

 

  1. Specialized reflex shops

There are already a few specialist companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of reflective gadgets. They generally have online shops that sell mail order. We will find there a real variety of reflective gadgets.

 

  1. BHP clothing stores

We will find reflective vests and specialized clothing used by workers.

Reflective jacket is the second backbone of motorcyclist

The reflective jacket is our second backbone, so on a motorcycle I always accompany me practically, even if my ride ends 2km. The jacket is available in several color variants. We chose white with blue and black inserts.

The jacket was made of polyester 500D and also reinforced with Durian and R-tech material. Such a mixture of materials directly affects the comfort we feel. Nothing blocks our freedom, we have a full range of movement, and additional adjustments on the waist and on the sleeves allow you to fit the jacket to our silhouette (also after removing the napkin and rainbow membrane).

Our touring set ran in full sun on the Suzuki Bandit 1250, experienced the rain and wind on the Triumph Tiger 800 Rx and also a bit of sand on the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin. In each of these conditions, Mica was able to manage. The inside was nice all the time. The wind did not have access to me; the rain did not end up with wet hands. And hot days?

On the heat we have a special main ventilation panel in Area jacket – sewn from a thick 3D mesh. After removing a special tongue, we see a few inches wide of the ventilation belt, which extends from our waist, across the chest at the end of the neck. This is the main ventilation that lets cool air into the inside of the jacket and distributes the interior. In addition, we also have two vents under the armpits.

But how does it work when the temperature exceeds 30 ° C? The jacket without the napkin gets very light and pleasant, while driving we feel like the cooler air enters the “ventilation chimney” – but there is no charm, ventilation requires movement. While standing 5 minutes in the red light, the heat coming from the sky reaches us. All you have to do is move on to become more enjoyable again. This is not a super-hip-chic t-shirt jacket, but no mesh jacket will give us such a Safety certified by elbows and shoulders, as well as R-tech reinforcements. On the back we have a pocket to which to put a back protector – because unfortunately this manufacturer does not add as standard.

This is one of Mica’s main assumptions – high visibility vest is greater security. That is why both the jacket and trousers have a large number of reflective panels made of high quality materials. However, if it is not enough for you – you can buy a dedicated vest and special light on the back of the LED technology. Once you’ve set it all up, you become more visible than a Christmas tree full of Christmas

The trousers are built like a jacket, but have a better waterproof membrane. It is also worth noting the reinforcement on the lower leg (more resistant to abrasive properties of the asphalt) and certified knee pads. At our disposal we have two waterproof pockets zippered, and two large pockets on the thighs, which we will put our daily supply of souvenirs from wilderness)

There are two side panels for ventilation and a special panel around the knees. When they are opened in the middle, there is a wave of cooler air. However, as it turns out – further pulling the buckle on the knees transforms trousers into a set of short tourist gates. In fast and efficient way with motorcycling we can go to explore the surrounding ruins, rocks and folklore.

Atom is a glove for extremely bad weather, and their construction suggests a warm ride. In practice it is even better where the warmed up gloves go, where pulls out his secret weapon – a rechargeable battery system.

Of course, the safety vests are obviously thicker than the summer ones and do not have ventilation, but their use does not mean that we are completely separated from the machine and lose our sense of control. Already during the first tour we get used to their thickness and easily handle the gas and brake and clutch levers.

The travel set from is not one of the cheapest and simplest – it is aimed at a specific audience that values comfort, comfort and safety without having to bother with details.

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?

Reflective vests reduce the risk of traffic accidents

Entry to the school for each child is a big life change. However, brings many positive changes, such as new friendships, new knowledge and skills. Not only stay in school but also to the way it can be difficult for a child. Therefore, we should prevent all risks, including conflicts of a child by a moving vehicle.

 

Many of the accidents occur in poor visibility, easy way to protect the child in this case is the use of reflective elements such as reflective vests, belts and other materials that can be attached to clothing, shoes and school bag. These materials allow the driver to register the pedestrian at a distance up to 200 m, while the walker dressed in dark clothing is seen at a distance of 18 m and in light clothing at a distance of 55 meters.

 

“Because all of us to lives and health of our children depends receive from us all Prague first graders reflective vest, which will guide and protect you during journeys to school,” said Deputy Mayor that the lives and health of our children, are the most valuable and most important what we have. Therefore, it is in all our interests to protect them at all times.

 

The main town in Prague this year, we have prepared for all first-graders in Prague reflective safety vests. Distribution to individual schools provides municipal police officers.

Reflective vest as a protest of Bus drivers

Jobson support the so-called challenge today express bus drivers across the country. Politicians Saying: We have enough competition at the low price; we do not like conditions in public transport. Terms of contracts is leading to low wages drivers.

Dozens of drivers in the Liberec region sat down today to call for their buses in a reflective vest. Politicians thus sati we have enough competition at the low price; we do not like conditions in public transport.

 

The orange and yellow vests rode today on the roads, most bus drivers from bus line. The local trade unionists in late September announced a strike alert and called for the fight against dumping prices in public transport and low wages drivers. If the problem does not begin within a month to act are ready to go on strike.

 

At the same time today, trade unionists brought to the Ministry of Transport Materials for the tender for bus services in the Hradec Kralove Region with a request to make the tenders were more taken into account other parameters, not just the lowest price. “In all those of fascicles nothing about the chauffeur,” said the chairman of basic trade union bus line George kitchenette. According to him, today’s protest orange safety vests supported the 4000 chauffeurs from across the country.

 

Unions protest in accordance with kitchenettes pushing for the creation of a working group in cooperation with the regions and the government to develop a uniform methodology by which would then list each regional competition for public bus transport. The tenders would be one of the key conditions of compliance with the minimum wage for drivers. The ministry submitted, inter alia, call to the tenders was taken into account several parameters other than low price.

 

This corresponds to 100 crowns per hour. Maybe bus drivers taken by The kitchens now 72 crowns per hour, while a monthly earn about 22 000 to 23 000 Crowns gross, but only at the cost of tens of hours of overtime.

 

According to the survey, ČTK wages for drivers in most transport companies in the Czech Republic under the average wage. The unions demand a revision of contracts, where the sole criterion of the lowest price and the urging dialogue at the level of the union, regional authorities and company management.

 

I can now choose the region by criteria other than price, Transport Ministry spokesman Tomas. An adjustment methodology tenders, the ministry will be representatives of trade unions to discuss further. But he also said that it is the Ministry of Transport, who sets specific tenders for the operation of its bus lines, but the region.

 

In addition to the Ministry of Transport unions intend to reach out and Regional Development Ministry, which is in charge of the tender, adding a kitchen. Eyesore drivers in yellow vest are particularly tender for public bus transport, which in September announced the Hradec Kralove region.

 

“But nowhere do not talk about how many people have driver minimum wage. There was the fact that we wages for some 120 crowns, which I think is outrageous. Ceiling someone that you can earn just enough, but not to think about that cannot go home for beggars cane, it seems to me from councilors from the Hradec Kralove region as very arrogant, “he added.

Wear yellow vests to school safely

Colorful School, colorful satchel, excited children, smiling faces and proud parents. For 31 students of Valentine Piper elementary and middle school in Eschew yesterday began the serious side of life. Sticky Thread this is the school safer. For the southern district of the corresponding launch event took place in the parish hall in Bierstadt.

 

To ensure the safety of children on their way to school, representatives of the district office, school office, city council, police, school, area financial institutions had come together at a ceremony. Under the motto “Safe to school, safely home,” the Area Traffic Control had brought and distributed reflective vest.

 

Year Mixed classes

Headmaster Gerhard Amman welcomed in his speech the first year together with parents and the guests of honor. He introduced the teachers of first-graders, Clarissa Sigel, Tanya Place and Jute Thomas and wished every success, fun and joy in learning. Amman emphasized that there are seven years by year of mixed classes in Eschew and the project has proved successful.

District Jens Marco Schiff, who had himself enrolled his child in Worth morning wish that the joy and enthusiasm of the first days holding. Schiff quoted a Chinese saying, after sowing seeds, watering and can fertilize a lawn. But we should not pull the blades of grass, because that they do not grow faster. Parents should exercise the children not use excessive force, was the district administrator for concern. He appealed to always be attentive and always attract the vests with reflective tape to parents and children on the road.

 

The school liaison officers, Police Chief Superintendent Alphonse Motel urged parents to ensure that children who are driven by car to school, are always strapped and transported in child seats.

The representatives of the area Orenburg, Burked and Berthold Seth had brought for the first graders yellow safety vests. Angler stressed that a focus of the Road Patrol is traffic education of children in kindergartens, the bike training in primary schools and the action “Safe to school safely home.” This action, which is performed on the first day already for 47 years, should be made particularly aware of the dangers on the way to school.

 

Good wishes for first graders were also present School Board Michael Bummer from State Education Authority and representatives of financial institutions Stephan and Andreas. The Savings Bank had sponsored the yellow safety vests, starter packages in the form of notebooks.

The second year under the direction of Clarissa Sigel sang the song “Welcome dear people.” In a cornet they had brought six requests for new first graders: that these up easily in the morning, always be sure to come to school, find good friends, get engaged in reading, have fun in school and learn to calculate well.

Police Chief let people keep safety by reflective fabric

Somewhat unusual it’s when a police chief inspector is a hand puppet on stage. This is what happened in the Old Post Office. There was Michael of the Police Directorate seniors’ tips for dealing with scam artists and thieves as well as safety measures on the road – all the help of his friends from reflective fabric.

 

About 40 senior citizens, the mix of entertainment and prevention would not be missed. Some of them have been victims of thieves and swindlers. “For me, a man turned the sausages trick”, explained a guest before the show. “I suddenly had mustard on my elbow, whereupon I pointed the Lord. “One of the many tricks, attentive to the Heinke with its program does.

 

After a short coffee and cake round DRK local chairman Hans Engel welcomed the puppeteer. After he had presented to the public, he disappeared behind a black curtain. Now is the time for his first fictional protagonists had come: Baldur doubt. The last name is program and for Heinke “a very important feature in the prevention”. As the chief inspector moved into the role of his puppet, he changed at the same time his voice, which now sounded higher and perceptive: “Imagine, there is a call and they have won 10,000 Euros. Or your grandson calls it and requires quite a lot of money because of a car accident. These are all situations, because I want to be with you, “said Heinke doubt alias.”Put in dubious calls easily, discard questionable flyer away and open the door unless you know who is there.” Doubts and policeman disappeared behind the black cloth. Heinke came out again, but without doll. Now was once time to talk about what happened. “You know these situations. Hanging up is not an easy thing, because we are polite. Con artists are trained. The talk and talk to you a kind of bond with them comes in, because they often come to the emotional tour, “said the police officer.”Even if ten calls eight or nine people have no evil intentions, so you have once or twice saved” Heinke encouraged viewers to more courage. The puppeteer spoke of the increasing daily burglaries and animated the audience to keep their neighborhood in mind. “If the doubt comes, call 110.”

 

Then, the second hand puppet was used: Werner – an ordinary citizen in the upper age as Heinke described him. “I am glad that most people here use the same coloring as I,” the graying rag doll that Heinke gave a deeper voice and made her quite researching type some good laughs in the audience. “As pedestrians we are the weakest link in the road,” admitted the Commissioner to understand. “Protect yourself with reflective strips, indicators and safety vests.”

 

Sven Ole was the third of the puppets. Former civil service reported on his experiences with seniors and how they have been duped. Another source of danger is the Internet – especially for inexperienced. “Make sure that your computer is protected by an antivirus program. Delete to open emails instantly without them “, denominated more tips from the police.

 

This then disappeared for the last time behind the black cloth wall to make with the puppets quartet completely. Vocal artist Heinke gave her a somewhat frail and high voice that was contrary persuasive and entertaining at the same time the official. Doll Herta was also a victim of crime: “A craftsman stood on my doorstep and said that we would have a broken water pipe. The caretaker know communication “, Herta described the incident in a shaky voice.”I asked the men not knowing in my house. Then I should turn on the tap and see if I see air bubbles. Suddenly another craftsmen came to the thought that everything was alright and so disappeared the two. “Immediately thereafter noticed Herta that one of its cabinet drawers was open a crack and missing money and a gold watch.”That was so embarrassing at first. The officer laugh at me determined when I report that, “she had thought. Herta yet phoned the police, and was also not as bad as she was told. The wrong craftsmen were caught in the fictional story as Herta had to act in time. “In such a situation must call their home administration to let strangers into the house before you,” advised Heinke.

 

His voice sounded again smoky because Kratzke had something to say. He was just at the fish market, where a young man asked for directions. Kratzke took out his map. A little later, he noticed that his wallet that he always tucked in the back right pocket was missing. “Dear men: Always carry your wallet in the front pocket,” warned Heinke. “And police in safety clothing said to the ladies: Carry your purse across your neck with his hand on the bag. And applies to all: Take manageable sums of money with, or wear a neck pouch. This is safer. “At the end of the performance the puppeteers recommended yet, to report to the counseling center, to learn about safety measures.

Yellow vest, red triangle fined station

As of today, each motorist must have his vehicle in a car yellow reflective vest and warning triangle. It is the law that requires it. If the equipment fails the constabulary can administer a fine of € 135, reduced to € 90 if paid on or within three days.

Cyclists that circulate outside the city at night or in bad weather conditions should in turn take their vest under penalty of a fine receive € 35 (€ 22 if paid within two weeks). Oddly, bikers and scooters have no particular obligation, even if wearing the vest is recommended.

 

If the need to own this equipment is known to all, yet its use remains surrounded by shadows. “We need to be smart and logical proof, says Captain Thierry DAVAUT, commander of the squadron departmental road safety Haute-Garonne. The vest, leave it in the cabin, in order to put before exiting the vehicle. “Thomas of Road Safety, said:” We see many people who put it on the seat back. Best avoided: the cars are increasingly equipped with side airbags at the sides of the seat: the vests can interfere when they break. “As for the triangle, the best place is the trunk:” If possible, not under a ton of bags, “continues the policeman, an ironic strand.

 

Moreover, it is not necessary to multiply the jackets for each vehicle occupant. One is enough. According to the Road Safety, the first returns seem to attest that drivers are massively equipped. In general, products sold in supermarkets, service stations, garages are quite reliable. Mistrust but if you buy on a market, or on the street.

Police: “We will continue to inform many”

 

On Monday, the DAVAUT captain, head of the departmental squadron road safety Haute-Garonne conducting a prevention campaign (and a few safety vests distribution) in Saint-Gaudens, gentle way to remind motorists the maturity date. But he has planned today to pass the sanction after prevention? There are no plans for now to organize traffic controls on this point in particular … unless instructed otherwise by the Ministry, meanwhile, “the officer nuance.” Perhaps we will be more severe, because now we have the possibility of violators fined. But we will not fall on the backs of motorists, however. We will also continue our mission of information. I think people have not yet understood all about using the vest and triangles. ”

In search of the lost triangle

 

For taxes, telephone, electricity, there is debit. A major invention for all giddy this world… including me. Yes but now, for the yellow vest and warning triangle, I have not received automatic parcel. So yesterday it was necessary go in search of a triangle with the standards. A triangle only, because for the vest, no problem: it floats in my astronomical quantities Carrefour gondola. This brave Karl Lagerfeld who played top model for the country Road Safety, would he not had the expected impact?

 

Anyway, I’m here for triangles. I walk up the aisle; I inspect right and left nothing. Oh yes, a salesman. ” We do more since June. “” Gosh! “” We receive some occasionally. It is the supplier, which is not enough. “No problem, I go to the next green light.”Ooh, we got 200 today and they left in an hour! “Well. Call next to the job, they should have it. It’s not worth it, they do not have, “says my colleague who visited it between noon and two. He finally was able to get one through a friend who went to get a snack. My word, you have to have sacred networks for tracking down this thing. I decided as a last resort to stop at a Shell station. “We did have seven or eight, but they are all gone. See tomorrow. “Yes, that’s right, and at the same time I will see my fine of 90 € … The phone cut my grumbling in flight. Oh by the way, I’ve taken a triangle with reflective tape out of the office. “It’s still good to have an automatic brain at home.

Warning vests for private vehicles

In Germany the warning reflective vest is not mandatory equipment for private vehicles. However, the TÜV always recommends wearing this protective clothing in case of breakdown – not just in the dark season. The reflective material is seen from a distance of 150 meters. People without a warning vest are only recognized by drivers when they are only 80 meters away.

 

To ensure that the vest is quickly accessible in an emergency, it should be stored in the interior, preferably in the glove compartment, under the seat or in the side pockets. When the safety vests are open in the interior, they can age faster due to the sun’s rays. The luggage compartment is less suitable for accommodating the vest. On the one hand you have to run around without protection around the car to get to the vest, on the other hand it could be hidden there by luggage.

 

Approved in Germany are vests in red, orange and yellow, which comply with the norm 71 DIN EN. For children, there are also other colors with the marking DIN EN 1150. The reflective waistcoats are available from approx. Not only two Euros for example at the ADAC, but also at many petrol stations or in accessories workshops.