The use of reflective tapes especially in autumn and winter, when it is dark early and visibility is definitely worse, can save our lives.
Wearing reflective clothing by pedestrians should become a habit
Pursuant to the Road Traffic Law, pedestrians who move along the road after dark outside the built-up area are obliged to use reflective elements in a manner visible to other road users.
Correctly worn reflective elements should be placed in such a place that they are in the field of car lights and visible to drivers coming in from both directions (from the back and the front). If you attach a reflective element to the backpack (on the back of the silhouette) it is obvious that it will not be noticed by drivers coming from the opposite direction and vice versa when the reflection will be only in front, the driver behind us will not see him. It is safe to have two reflective elements one at the front and the other at the back or to use such types of reflections that can be seen from both sides, for example, reflective tapes.
Since car dipped beam illuminates the road asymmetrically (more light is directed to the right side of the road), the reflective element should be placed as low as possible, then a light beam shines on it.
If someone often uses the road outside the built-up area, it is best if you decide to wear a reflective vest, suspenders or a headband. The motorcyclists and cyclists are more and more convincing to these reflective elements, who, like pedestrians, are unprotected participants in the movement.
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