Reflective elements on clothing can save lives. With the advent of autumn, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, and "soul weather" is coming, and this is the time when there are increased traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. This is not because there are more on the roads, but because they are not sufficiently visible in road traffic under reduced visibility. Morning or afternoon dusk, supported by fog or rain, is a nightmare for many drivers.
Pedestrians and cyclists are very vulnerable and are the weakest road user. They have very little chance against cars, motorbikes, and trucks.
According to Mělník police spokeswoman Markéta Johnová for failure to comply with the obligations imposed by the amended law can be imposed a fine of up to two thousand crowns. "Seeing and being seen is the basic rule of road safety. It pays twice for reduced visibility. Drivers who hurt pedestrians agree that they have not seen him at all or too late," confirms the spokesman.
Since February 2016 pedestrians have been obliged to wear reflective vest elements. "If a pedestrian is moving outside the village in poor visibility on the shoulder or the edge of the road in a place not illuminated by public lighting, he/she is required to wear retro-reflective material placed to be visible to other road users," John says.
The visibility of pedestrians and cyclists can be increased by suitably selected clothing, patches, and accessories made of special materials. They are readily available and not expensive at all. Significantly increase visibility in the dark and in reduced visibility. "Blue clothing is visible at about 18 meters, red at 24 meters, yellow at 37 meters and white at 55 meters. Of course, the best thing is the reflective clothing that the driver can register up to 200 meters," explains John.
Children are more at risk on the road than other pedestrians. They are less focused and they are not able to estimate and predict yet. It is all the more important that they are as clearly visible on the road. Bright clothes, a school bag, and reflective accessories make their everyday journey to and from school safer.
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