You have to change it for reflective vest

Updated: The Minister for Transport has specified how things are related to reflective vests. "The protective features of vests that conform to the earlier European Standard EN 471 are safe and meet the technical requirements. I would therefore like to reassure the drivers that they do not have to throw away the vests they bought earlier and buy new ones. It is true that the vest, which is part of the mandatory equipment, must comply with the European Standard (EN 471 or EN ISO 20471). However, no prescription shows that older vests meeting this norm are not right and people can not use them, "Transport Minister Dan wrote in his statement.

Usually, yogurt, meat, bananas will spoil, and perhaps the expiration time would be understood in the mandatory first-aid kit. But at the reflective safety vest? The European Union and therefore the Ministry of Transport do not like the reflex vests of Czech motorists reflecting, so you will have to replace those existing ones with some more reflective ones. The new standard, which is referred to as reflective vests, has been in force since January this year, said News. This is the application of the European directives governing the designation of products intended for the mandatory fitting of a vehicle.

The new standard is labeled EN ISO 20471: 2013 and the so-called Notification Person and its four-digit identification number must be included on the reflective vest. Old vests according to ČSN EN 471 or EN 20471 can not be used as part of mandatory vehicle equipment. The question is how much the police officers will rely on reflective clothing for inspections. However, this could be a crucial element if they can not find any violation of the law when thoroughly scrutinized. You know, the comma must be filled.

Run the night safely with reflective color on your skin

Reflective belt, safety vest, red flash: these are the main weapons for running at night. None of them, however, is too practical or comfortable in the summer months. An alternative is a reflective color that is applied directly to the skin.

The harvest comes from a small American company called Safety Skin. It is a security element that is applied, as the name suggests, right on your skin. Your visibility should be at the forefront of night running. The year old law of the use of reflective elements even directly orders. In the winter, this problem counts and most clothing is equipped with a number of reflective zones, but most of the summer shoes can not be said unfortunately. Applying reflex paint directly to your skin thus appears to be an effective and ingeniously simple solution.

Color directly on the skin

Safety Skin takes the form of a solid deodorant, leaving a wide gray footprint behind the skin. It contains light-reflecting substances, to act as a classical reflector when illuminated. The composition of the color is harmless to the human body and can be easily applied to young children. Water resistance is a matter of course, and you do not even have to worry about clogging the pores and preventing sweating. To remove the paint, a damp cloth or a shower of water is sufficient.

If you are a creative runner, then you will be pleased that, unlike boring reflective vest, you can literally win Safety Skin and draw any shape or pattern on your hands, feet or back.

Running on cool and windy days with wearing reflective clothing

Running on cool and windy days is not the most pleasant. Looking at the shorter days, coldness and wind making life difficult for more than one runner, we can say that one of the worst training periods awaits us. All this makes it difficult to maintain optimal body temperature and comfort. You must also remember about the increased risk of catching a cold. What a special reflective material to wear to protect yourself from the cold and penetrating wind is good?

Over the next few months, you cannot count on running on warm sunny days. What awaits us is fighting with the wind, cold and training in the dark. Increasingly shorter days, rains and low temperatures are heralds of upcoming weather changes, which must be properly prepared. Unfortunately, before we go to the training, we will be forced to wear a lot of clothing. Undervaluation of a new rival, who is active especially during this period - talk about the wind - can cause quite trouble. Weakness, runny nose, fever are signs of a cold. Neglecting the first symptoms can lead to flu, which will exclude us from regular training for longer.

We all remember this time when we wanted to go out for training, we only put on running shoes, and a short T-shirt, shorts, safety vest and we took our favorite music and went out. On the one hand, it is a difficult moment to maintain motivation to run, but on the other, when looking at spring starts, you need to maintain the form and consistently implement the training plan. It is impossible to give up running through bad weather, and in the spring to take off with full force and fight for platinum. We drank a little bit over the next few months, but the autumn-winter period also provides amazing views of the nature that surrounds us. The appearance of greenery changes quickly, which at this time takes on the most beautiful colors. We can admire almost a full palette of colors. Communing with such beauty fills with a great inner peace, but also with faith in one's own abilities. Since we are sticking to regular training, we are not afraid of strong wind, and cold, will something be able to stop us? It feels beautiful when the weather is raging outside the window, we are going to the training, and we are coming back happy.

The goal for the coming weeks will be to maintain the form and avoid colds. To do this we will need safety clothing for cool and windy days. A special one, designed for difficult weather conditions, will support us even in extreme moments of training. Special because it should be designed for people practicing sports in unfavorable weather conditions. Often, at this time of year you can come across runners who train in cotton clothing. The top cotton set is a T-shirt, a thick sweatshirt with a large hood and loose pants. Setting up such a set of clothes will be the first step to increase the risk of catching a cold. We should not consider cotton at all, when the temperature outside the window drops to a few degrees on the plus side, and it still blows strongly. Cotton clothing does not provide the appropriate breathability - after a few minutes, our shirt will be wet, and in sensitive places, the material will start to rub the body. To top it all, cotton does not protect from the penetrating wind. Even the opposite, wearing wet clothing, we will feel more of a low temperature. Moreover, if it starts to rain, the cotton sweatshirt will quickly accumulate water and get heavier and heavier. There is no reason to risk losing the continuity of training by improperly good clothing.

Police control abroad for road safety

The holiday period is fast approaching, so it is time to travel around Poland and other countries. It is good to know what safety equipment must be on board our car during police checks. It must be remembered that the requirements in Poland and abroad often differ.

Both in our country and abroad, we must be supplied primarily with a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle. Importantly, both equipment items must have an approval mark. Lack of a fire extinguisher and a triangle involves a risk of a fine from 20 to 500 zlotys. The extinguisher must be located so that it can be used immediately if necessary. The content of extinguishing agent must not be less than 1 kg.

In Poland, there is no requirement to have a first aid kit and a reflective vest, but it is certainly worth having it in your car, for your own safety and for others. These elements are mandatory in the vast majority of EU countries, including France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia. Interestingly, in the latter vest is also required for the passenger. Drivers often forget about an appropriate vehicle stop sign. For lacking or improper signaling of a standstill, a penalty of PLN 150 is to be expected, and on the highways, the tariff provides twice the amount. The same applies to the marking of a towed vehicle.

France, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain and Slovakia - spare bulbs are required in these countries. In France, you also need two disposable breathalyzers for the driver and passenger. In Spain, however, spare glasses and safety vest are required if the driving license contains information about the obligatory use of glasses.

How to deal with an accident or collision

A road accident, or even a simple accident, is always associated with enormous stress of safety vest for the involved road users. Under the influence of emotions, it is easy to lose your head. That is why we suggest what you need to remember to help yourself and others. It does not matter if you will be an event participant or a witness.

Drivers admitted that they happen to exceed speed, for which they were fined. An analogous penalty was met for an incorrectly executed maneuver of 16 percent respondents. This type of misdemeanor is also, unfortunately, frequent causes of collisions and accidents in road traffic. It does not matter if we are prudent and cautious drivers ourselves. The risk of participating in an unpleasant incident on the road applies to anyone who sits behind the wheel.

It is very important to correctly classify the event in which you participated or whom you witnessed. Further proceedings depend on his qualifications. COLLISION is a road incident which results in material losses and only such. A ROAD is a road accident in which injured people are injured or, in the worst-case scenario, are dead. Therefore, the first and basic act after the occurrence of an emergency on the road should always be an assessment of the condition of the injured. If you were the driver, remember that the Road Traffic Law clearly clarifies your duties.

In the event of a collision, you are required to:

Stop the vehicle in a way that does not pose a threat to road safety. Remember to turn on the hazard lights and turn off the ignition and apply the parking brake. In practice, this means using a warning triangle. In the built-up area, the triangle can be positioned directly behind the vehicle. In an un-built area, it should be located 30 to 50 m behind the car. There is a distance of 100 m on the highway. It is also recommended to use a reflective vest. Make sure other road accident participants are able to secure their vehicles. The law also requires you to remove the vehicle from the accident site so that it does not cause any danger or traffic jam. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in the imposition of a mandate, regardless of who was the perpetrator.

It is worth remembering that in the case of a collision there is no obligation to call the police. People involved in the cullet can explain the situation themselves. If there is consent, as to the course of the incident, the offender is obliged to write to the victim the statement in which he admits to cause a collision, give details and the number of the Policy. It is good to have one copy of this blank bill always in the car. Alternatively, they can be written on a blank piece of paper (using the patterns available on the internet). In the event of a collision, we only call the police when circumstances are not clear or when there is a suspicion that a crime has been committed. Don't forget to keep a reflective clothing when you stand on road.

The last action you perform in relation to the participation in the collision should be to notify your insurer. In emergencies, all the advantages of having a voluntary AC insurance with the assistance package are revealed. If you have such a policy, the insurer will not only help in mastering the situation, instructing the injured. It can also organize a hotel, a replacement car or a tugboat. The respondents, commissioned by Santander Consumer Bank, indicated that in the event of a breakdown on the road, the most valuable assistance services are free towing a vehicle to the workshop (over 77% of indications), using a replacement car (65%) and mechanic services (42%).

The obligation to wear reflective vests was passed

MEPs adopted a draft law that would impose new obligations on pedestrians. It is about ordering to wear safety vests after dark. Pedestrians who do not comply with the order will face a fine of up to PLN 3,000. zł.

According to data from the Central Police Headquarters, in 2012 there were 10.3 thousand accidents involving pedestrians. 1167 people died in them. Although the vast majority of such events take place at pedestrian crossings and intersections, a great danger is associated with the movement of pedestrians on roadsides in an undeveloped area. At night, it is virtually impossible to see a pedestrian on time, which is not wearing reflective elements. In 2012, there were 447 accidents, and 59 people died in them. There are many indications that soon there will be fewer such events. SLD deputies prepared a draft regulation that imposed the obligation to wear a reflective vest on pedestrians moving after dark outside the built-up area along roads where there is no sidewalk.

Why is it so important? Pedestrian, walking after dark without reflective elements, is visible from a distance of only 20-30 meters. If the driver travels at 90 km / h, he travels 25 meters in a second. It does not give you any chance of any reaction. However, if the pedestrian is equipped with a reflective element, the driver will notice it from a distance of 130-150 meters and will not have any problems avoiding it.

SLD deputies wanted the new law to promote safe behavior instead of becoming a whip on pedestrians, which is why they did not foresee penalties for ignoring the requirement to wear reflective vests. Paradoxically, however, it can turn against a pedestrian. As Gazette informs, the police intend to enforce the provisions on general principles, and pursuant to art 79 of the Code of Misdemeanors, a traffic participant who breaks the other provisions of the Highway Code or issued based on it, may be fined up to PLN 3,000. Of course, it is impossible to suspect that this will be a standard punishment for ignoring the requirement to wear a vest, but its amount will be discretionary and it will depend on the decision of the police officer how much we will receive.

It is also worth looking at the issue of adjudging blame for road accidents involving pedestrians. If the obligation to wear a reflective vest has been passed, the guilt or co-payment for the accident may be charged to a pedestrian who will ignore the order and be struck. However, if the deduction comes to the side of the illuminated road, the lack of flares will not matter to the police. The insurer to reduce the value of the compensation paid to the deducted pedestrian, however, can use this circumstance.

A special track Instead of a ticket for 20 drivers – a safety vest

20 drivers were selected for the test that had at least three years driving license and regularly rode. They were divided into two groups of ten - younger (21-34 years old) and older (60-75 years old), all of them wear the reflective vest.Their task was to travel 10 times almost 2 km of the road in night conditions. A section of the road was chosen, with curves and hills as well as straight sections.

The road was standard marked (vertical signs and horizontal marking), unlit. In addition, there are several lighthouses deployed by sensors that simulated the lights of vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

Drivers rode Nissan Maxima from 1997. The car was equipped with cameras, sensors and equipment with a button that recorded the moment when the driver saw the pedestrian.

Pedestrians dressed in five types of clothes walked along the track chosen for the experiment:

- Black: black sweatshirt, pants, gloves and shoes

- Whites: white coat, white gloves and leggings

- In waistcoats: dressed as in black but with a yellow vest containing a reflective box at the chest level

- Safety: dressed as in the black version but with sewn reflectors in the wrists, elbows, arms, hips, knees and ankles

Pedestrians in each of these outfits appeared to the drivers twice - once when driving with the passing lights, once while driving with traffic lights. They also studied the perception of a pedestrian dressed in the same outfit, when he stood in the dark and in a place on the road, in which there were also distracting reflective cones.

It turned out that when driving with the lights on; the pedestrians dressed in black were practically not seen. Younger drivers dressed in white saw from about 50 m, the elders from a smaller distance. They were dressed in a vest with reflections and were noticed by young drivers from over 50 m, in older ones at a distance comparable to pedestrians dressed in white. The safety garment provided pedestrian visibility from over 200 m to young drivers and over 100 m to older drivers.

At traffic lights, younger drivers noticed pedestrians dressed in black with approx. 40 m, the older ones almost at all. Interestingly, both groups of drivers noticed faster pedestrians dressed in white (almost 150 m - young, about 75 m - older) than dressed in a safety vest with reflections (about 75 m - young, about 60 m - older). Reflective wipes were still unrivaled. Younger drivers saw such a pedestrian with more than 200 m, older - with almost 150 m.

Policemen call for caution and adherence to safe driving rules

Changing road conditions, quickly falling in the dark, fogs, snowfalls, slippery and wet surfaces significantly hinder driving. Remember that excessive speed and rapid maneuvers can contribute to the loss of control of the vehicle and, consequently, to collisions and accidents. Sunoco police officers in safety vest call for caution and compliance with the rules and rules of safe driving.

Deteriorating road conditions require more caution and increased concentration from drivers. In connection with rain or snow, roadways can be slippery, and in such situations, the wheels easily lose their grip. Remember that in many different places the road surface combined with rainfall, extends the braking distance of the vehicle, in extreme cases the driver may slip and not control the car. Overtaking in such conditions, passing, cornering can be very dangerous. Drivers should remember to navigate the road with lights on and observe the speed limits, and when weather conditions are worse, to slow down according to the principle that slower means safer. We appeal not to charge, think or anticipate threats.

You should pay particular attention to the depressions of the terrain, on hills, near forests and water reservoirs - the road can be particularly slippery there. Exercise extreme caution near pedestrian crossings. Also, be careful when commuting to them. If the pedestrian enters the passage, the driver may not slow down. In these conditions, the visibility drops and the braking distance is significantly longer. That is why it is so important to adjust the speed to the prevailing conditions and check the technical condition of your car. Changing tires, checking the condition of the wipers, lights and braking system should be mandatory activities that we will perform before winter. It is very important to take care of the appropriate field of view. Remember to clean the glass and mirrors of our car from ice and other dirt.

Let us be very careful on the road, especially after dark. Pedestrians are unprotected road users who, when adverse weather conditions become less visible to drivers. We also pay special attention to pedestrians not to go directly in front of an oncoming vehicle. Even at the pedestrian crossing, you must first make sure that the driver will manage to slow down. Of course, the pedestrian takes precedence over the passage, but here the principle of limited trust is most applicable. Every pedestrian should also remember about his safety and take care to be visible. A reflective vest, key chain, headband, or even a flashlight will make it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving on a poorly lit road.

We remind you about the obligation to use reflective elements by pedestrians traveling on roads outside built-up areas - the use of reflective elements improves visibility and thus safety.

Bikes died without safety vest on road

Road traffic accident happened on Monday morning in Lego Road in Timisoara. A 50-year-old biker with out safety vest has lost his life after being hit by a car that his driver has not noticed.

The accident, police say, occurred on Monday morning in Calera, Timisoara, at about 6 o'clock. A 37-year-old driver traveling from Remote to the city accused a cyclist circulating, law enforcement officials say, without a reflective vest. The impact was strong, and the victim lost his life.

Traffic police officers in reflective clothing went on the scene and now opened a criminal case for guilty murder.

The new Rider Essentials collection arrives

Vesper, an Italian icon of design, taste and elegance, offers the new Vesper Rider Essentials clothing collection, made of technical reflective material that wink to those who appreciate the fashionable Vesper look without renouncing its sportier spirit.

Thanks to the use of advanced materials, anti-rain and wind-proof, and elegant textures that match perfectly with the essential and ergonomic shapes, the Vesper Rider Essentials clothing and accessory lines stand out for their protection, comfort and versatility.

The anti-rain jacket and coat, longer version of the previous one that protects even better from the rain, are waterproof, windproof and lightweight, inspired by outdoor sports and elegantly customized with the famous Vesper logo. In keeping with the stylistic performance of the shoulder garments, the trousers and the rainproof suit, with asymmetrical reflective decals, have been packaged to be extremely comfortable. In addition, waist, wrist width, and adjustable ankle access make the lightweight pants even more practical. The ever-present combination of safety and style is also evident in the High Visibility vest with reflective Vesper decals, in Hi Viz EN 471 fabric, and equipped with elastic side band for a better fit, inner lining and wide reflective strip, for a functional garment high visibility.

Even the line of gloves, scarves and protectors-neck and face combine style details in pure Vesper spirit with technical materials, for a perfect fusion between aesthetics and practicality that go well with the sporting soul of Vesper enthusiasts who always love to stand out with class .

It is possible to choose between two versions of summer gloves, both with reinforced palm, wrist adjustment system and customized Vesper buttons. For those who love being always fashionable, the refined combination of leather and fabric offers five color variations; those who prefer a more sober style will choose black leather gloves with a classic line and some perforated areas that further increase comfort. Finally, for those who prefer the utmost simplicity, the choice falls on the waterproof all-season gloves, made of leather.

For the protection of the neck from atmospheric agents and the improvement of the driving pleasure, the new hot collection Vesper Rider Essentials provides a line of garments, multifunctional and in pleasing color variations, with a true Vespasian logo, dedicated to versatility and comfort. In fact, it is possible to choose between the windproof and breathable scarf, made of warm knit mixed with technical jersey and the range of tube-neck warmer coated in super lightweight technical jersey and externally in windproof fleece, and also available with repeated printing of the Vesper logo or in the black / gray color combination for face and neck protection.

The colors of the anti-rain clothing line are proposed in a palette of five options: green, gray, brown, anthracite and red (jacket and coat), and black (trousers and overalls). As for the rich line of gloves, in addition to the summer version in black leather, the choice is expanded including the two browns and blacks for all-season leather gloves, and four-color combinations matched to the black leather base for summer fabric gloves: green, black, red and white. The line of scarves and neck warmers is offered in the three sober brown, green and black variants.

The sizes available for the clothing line (jacket, coat, overalls and rain pants and high visibility vest) and gloves range from XS to XXXL, the latter provided for jacket and coat in the only black version. Tube warmer-neck, scarf and face-neck protectors are highly adaptable and can be purchased in one size. 

Palace miracle: the "vigilant grandparents" return

Within a few hours, the administration resolves the bureaucratic steps related to the transfer of police to the UTI. They have arrived within twenty-four hours: from the next few days, the "vigilant grandparents" in safety vest will be able to return to preside over the pedestrian crossings of the schools and to guarantee the safety of children and families.

"In fact, quickly completed the bureaucratic steps related to the transfer of local police in the UTI - says a statement from the City, the security volunteers will be able to immediately return to service at the entrance and exit from the school complexes.”

"It was a fulfillment required by law, which requires that safety training be redone when the employer changes - explains the mayor of Udine in safety clothing. Already tomorrow, volunteers will be able to integrate the training course previously followed with the City of Udine and to follow will be able to return to service. A valuable contribution that is not so long ago, at the end of October, the city administration wanted to recognize with an official award ceremony of all the volunteers in service.

"What is done for free and with high civic sense by these citizens is a truly valuable service for the community - underlines Mayor. A work not only of street and civic education, but also allowed us to reduce the presence of local police in the school complexes by employing agents in other important areas of intervention.” Please note that for those interested in serving asa reflective vest dressed security volunteer, requests may be submitted in February and in August each year.