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Poland imposes yellow vest to pedestrians

Yes, you read correctly. In Poland, it will soon wear a reflective vest around on foot. Specifically, a project under discussion in law in the Polish Parliament provides that persons traveling by night, and outside cities, will wear the famous expensive vest (or not) to Karl Lagerfeld, or other clothing with stripes reflective. The text, adopted on 13 June by the Diet (equivalent of the National Assembly), has yet to be considered by the Senate and could come into force by the end of the year.

 

This amendment to the Highway Traffic Act proposed by the Liberal government of Donald Tusk and voted unanimously, is the only measure found by deputies to respond to road hazards affecting the country. Polish roads are among the most dangerous in Europe, as recalled this article from The Economist. “Poland has a mortality rate on the road to 110 million, almost double the European average (60), and even pathetic in relation to the United Kingdom (30)”, tells the British liberal weekly.

 

These traffic fatalities are mostly motorists but also among them cyclists or pedestrians. He regularly comes to speeding drivers tomb to open narrowly avoid nobody journeying on making sidewalk office. The night, which starts at 15 hours in the winter, the risks are even higher. We move on foot of a small town to the other, after drinking a glass of beer or even vodka, or just you come home after a day’s work.

The yellow vest, presented as a comprehensive insurance by his supporters, yet does not please everyone. The journalist Kowalski published on his blog, an article that rebels against this omnipotence granted to the automobile. The text has been seen more than 100,000 times and generated hundreds of comments, most hostile to “oblivious pedestrians”.

 

Speed drunk. Rather than encourage motorists to respect the limits speed, ask radar or speed bumps or establish a technical inspection of vehicles, we choose to defer responsibility for accidents on pedestrians. In other words, if a pedestrian not wearing a yellow vest is reversed, at night and in the countryside, it will be possible to exempt the driver from responsibility, even if he hurtled at high speed and with alcohol in blood… Poland does not have, like France with the Baiter Act 1985, a law considering the driver responsible when his motorized object is involved in an accident.

 

“After the entry of the country into the European Union in 2004, European funds were used to build beautiful roads on which we got used to driving fast, well beyond the 90 km / h permitted” recounts Olivier Schneider, a French-Polish activist ( his blog here, in Polish ) who writes a column on transport on the FM radio . “The car is still queen in Poland,” says the activist. There are some months when the government of Warsaw has proposed radar installations on Polish roads, most of the political parties themselves up against it “draconian”. Radar in areas where we have already seen accidents, perhaps, they claimed in essence, but not willing to chance on the roads.

 

The debate on road safety and the place of the automobile in society causes, in Poland as elsewhere, lively discussions. In Warsaw or Krakow, battalions of police verbalize pedestrians suddenly fines of 100 zlotys (€ 25) passing through the red light or outside zebra crossings. Regularly, the opportunity of a driving license for cyclists or pedestrians even comes up.

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.

Memes reflective vest on social networks are taken

The use of yellow vest has unleashed all kinds of comments and jokes. Some of them can see them in this note.

 

The regulations in force since January 1 on the wearing of reflective vest in the car have generated several comments.

 

The law has not been very clear in its use, but that every motorist should keep it in an accessible place in the vehicle, which has led to the inevitable memes.

Dozens of Twitter users and other platforms have developed their photos and comments on popular safety vest, which must be yellow and also took social networks.

 

People wear reflective vest show the Philips factory will close

“The Philips factory will close.” Said employees wear reflective vest.

Next spring, the site of Hitachi will close. It currently has 169 employees (yesterday’s edition). Twenty kilometers away, Loir-et-Cher is the Philips factory lighting and its 89 employees are doomed.

 

The group has announced it will close the site solognot 31 August 2017. This produced lighting for shops, supermarkets… “Production will be transferred to Hungary,” says one of the employees who yesterday with colleagues, dressed in a yellow vest, presented a petition in the businesses.

 

A group had moved in the morning to try to challenge François in Orleans.

According to the employees in reflective clothing encountered yesterday, the average age of the workforce Philips lighting is here 47 years and seniority in the company of about 20 years.

 

There are two years already, a voluntary departure plan saw the removal of forty-two positions.

The municipality launched the operation yellow vest

This is a ceremony impression of seriousness and emotion that were invited young Lucchese from 14 to 18 years, the 2 room Clos Friday. That evening, took place the official and remission of yellow jackets potential users of scooters and cyclists, in the presence of elected representatives of the municipality, Guillaume Jean, county councilors, Didier, Senator and President of the community life and Boulogne common, Jean-Pierre, director of road safety, and representatives of firefighters and police.

 

The silent presence of the families of Francis and Hugo, two young strapped on their latest two-wheeled years, has contributed to increased awareness of road dangers for young people. Mayor Roger, had this operation, developed in conjunction with the municipal youth council, a highlight of his term. He did not exclude the passage “to back the initiative to the highest levels of government,” because “the yellow reflective vest protects the wearer”. This project was approved by Mireille, departmental councilor of the Canton, who recalled that in the same canton, between 2010 and 2014, 68 accidents involved motorbikes causing seven slightly wounded, twelve seriously injured and five killed. “Behind figures, there are families and people who are suffering,” said Didier, before thanking firefighters and police, “faced with these tragedies every day.” About 70 people, including youth and parents responded to the invitation of the 175 families invited. It is to them that now has the task of sensitizing absent the need and usefulness of wearing a yellow vest scooter or cycling, especially at night.

 

Before this directive, as is currently helmet, becomes mandatory, the mayor announced the renewal of this operation every year

CM1 students receive a yellow vest

This week, the schools in the city, whether private or public, have decided to conduct a prevention week for students in safety vest.

 

Different themes related programs or the establishment of initiative there will be addressed: road safety, pedestrian permits, bicycle license, ASSR 1 and 2, domestic risks, rescue, prevention of alcoholism and those in different … forms: educational workshops, external interventions, practical exercises, training, visits.

 

Monday morning, David Falcon, Mayor surrounded by elected officials, municipal police, Peter, president of the local branch and departmental head of Frederick delivered to all students in CM1 city a signaling yellow vest offered. Brault recalled that prevention was their role; he had to prevent accidents and protect people through example of this type of action.

 

Municipal police reminded the students that wearing the reflective vest is mandatory for bike night, when visibility is reduced as when there is fog and the day outside built.

Traffic stops Boulevard by police in safety vest

A traffic stop took place 17 to 19 hours, Friday, November 4, boulevard July 14, in the presence of Sabine, sub-prefect, and Marie-José DELAMBILY, Attorney of the Republic of Sens. the device consisted of ten officers of the National Police in Reflevctive vest, three municipal police officers and three departmental stakeholders in road safety. “We are here for a preventive part on the visibility at the time of the time change,” says Commissioner.

 

A list of potential violations, established in collaboration with the direction of Attorney was targeted. The comments were among others on the lights and the tires. “The infringements are reported to drivers, and then they have until November 14 to make repairs and to report to the police. If this is not done, will be prosecuted,” said the commissioner in uniform with reflective tape.

 

Twenty infringements

Of the 62 vehicles checked, police found 21 violations at the headlights, two on license plate lights, a problem wiper, a crime in the yellow vest and triangle and four tire problems. A lack of technical control was verbalized.

 

The device of this Friday night was also in place. “With the night falls earlier, drivers can show less vigilance,” insisted the commissioner.

A company that focuses on integration for 21 years

S we address at 5, allée Jacques Cartier in Choisy-le-Roi, is well known to residents, as the conduct of its employees – yellow vest for men, striped for women: HEP, for ” capita, employment, nearby “celebrates 21 years today. It invites employees and residents come to “celebrate the progress.”

 

Since 1995, this company offers for integration through economic activity, mainly through local services in the district of Browsers. It now employs 22 employees in safety vest and an average of 30 to 35 each year. Their arrival is usually done via locally for insertion employment (Flounder), or employment center.

 

“You have to touch everything,” smiles Nordine, 61, wearing a yellow reflective vest. This employee of HEP past two years has seen: he was cook to turn round, construction worker, delivery driver etc. Difficult at this age to find a permanent job, he knows that he has just been extended one year within the structure.

 

Like him, mother of a teenager in high school educated John Mace, is mainly concerned with the maintenance of common areas, a job part time that allows him to carry out other activities nearby. “Some have never held a pencil,” said Maguy, which provides teaching. Not to mention their main goal: to find sustainable employment.

Posted at the main entrance with its safety vest

“For a day reserved for saints, I find it incredibly alive cemetery!” There are Jokes a young woman with her arms. The same people who, since this weekend, almost all bloom on the graves of France, including those of the region. “I think this is the first year that I see so many people walking around with reflective material buckets, brushes, flowerpots, since last week … this morning, it does not stop! ”

 

Just steps from his office, posted at the main entrance with its bright yellow vest, watches the comings and goings of visitors. Holder of a day, a member of the association Canal (Assistance return to work) the rest of the time, “relieves people to arm a little too full of flowers,” or those “who have trouble walking.” “Oh no, that I refuse, it’s not my type!  “He laughs. It is that paradox or not, it reigns as an air of gaiety in the cemetery of Roubaix, on Tuesday morning. That joke, that short, that “chatting quietly“at the corner of a grave. November 1 is finally an opportunity for many families to honor their deceased relatives but also to be together.

 

A striking contrast

And then there are the chapels (over 500), impressive gray graves that still bear the names of the largest families who made his fortune in Roubaix industry in the years 1800 – 1900.

 

Here, cracks, broken tiles or even yard grills sometimes replace pomponettes as an ornament. The few people crossed in the affected paths turn out to be visitors, architecture lovers or just curious. But no issue is in sight. ”  Yet there remain but they are discreet when they wear the clothes with reflective tape come,” “last week, the Mulliez were there,” “most family members who are still alive no longer live in Roubaix, many even left France, “we says one between two graves. Strange contrast is between the first cross graves, flowers and colorful, and these, in certain charm but sadly neglected and gray … At the point of becoming the great forgotten of All Saints?

Economy: what will change in 2016 in France?

The 2016 program: bicycle mileage allowance, the mutual health in all businesses, the creation of the premium business, higher tone, the reflective vest for motorcyclists…

Employers must now provide additional health (insurance, mutual or provident fund) and finance up to 50%.

 

No happy surprise for employees paid at the minimum wage. The 0.6% increase is the strict application of the law. It will amount to € 9.67 per hour or € 1,466.62 per month, gross, or about € 1143 net. It targets more than 18 workers earning low incomes, less than 1500 Euros net per month for a single person.

 

– Bikers will clothe or have on hand a high visibility vest (fluorescent jacket). Note that 2016 will see the end of the clamping motorcycles to 100 HP.

From 1 January 2016, any person wishing to sell on the Internet a cat or dog will need to register in the commercial register, with exceptions.

In case of dispute with a professional, you can ask for help to a mediator to find an amicable solution. Professionals have until January 2016 to comply with the decree organizing the mediation of consumer disputes. The great debate is now on the name of the new regions.

 

At the same time, the Government decided to merge the premium business and the premium for employment, device that is expected to benefit 5.6 million people with modest incomes.

In 2016, taxi fares will be capped at 3.83 Euros of support; 1.05 euro (or 1.06 euro for Parisian taxis) of mileage allowance (price kilometer) and 35.26 Euros (or 35.43 Euros for Parisian taxis) for the maximum price schedule for the period waiting (if booked by the client) or slow running.

 

For his part, the prime business will benefit 5.6 million in assets.

The price of diesel will drop to 0.93 euro per liter. The e cost to the state will be 55 million Euros per year. The price of stamps price of the postage stamp will rise by 3.6% on average. For individuals, the price of the stamp of the priority letter will increase from € 0.76 to € 0.80 and that of the green cover of 0.68 € to 0.70 €. Here are some that will impact the daily lives of the French. The map of France is changing with the passage of 22-13 regions.

 

As motorists, drivers of two or three-wheeled motor vehicles must have a yellow vest “high visibility” on hand and wear it in case of emergency stop. Violators face a fine of 11 Euros if no jacket on board, 135 Euros if they do not carry the following emergency stop.

 

If you choose the auto-entrepreneur regime to exercise an individual activity, you will suffer a slight increase your social security contributions. Recall that these are calculated at a flat rate of actually collected the revenue. It will increase from 2.64 Euros to 4.34 Euros per megawatt hour. However, the measure is optional for the company.

 

– The interest loan (PTZ) must be accessible to more households through increased ceilings of income taken into account. Larger, they will also be more efficient and will be able to compete with other European regions. And finally, the PTZ in the older building, with work, will be expanded to 30 000 municipalities and the obligation to occupancy from 25 to 6 years.