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One of the most important safety rules is the principle of visibility. Road users should take care to be visible to others and they to be best prepared for this, to watch the road and its surroundings. A reflective safety vest can enhance visibility with good effect.

This principle takes on a special dimension in the context of the protection of life and health of pedestrians and cyclists. On the road, they are the least protected, and in the case of road accidents involving them is most likely to tragic consequences. 

In 2015, on Polish roads dead and wounded were 8 398 pedestrians. This number is lower than in 2013 about 404, but that European statistics are the top three countries with the highest ratio of pedestrian casualties in relation to all the victims. The highest rate in Europe is Romania and Latvia - 40%, and Poland - 35%. The average of the European Union is 22%, which means that every fourth victim of road accidents is a pedestrian.

In view of this situation they are taken various measures to improve pedestrian safety. One of them is the introduction of the obligation to use reflectors, as equipment pedestrians moving from dusk to dawn outside the built-up area. This provision came into force on 31 August 2014 year. Exempt from the glare we are only in a situation when we move beyond the built-up area on the road pedestrian-only, or on the sidewalk. Reflective material can reflect the light and make people be seen from a distance.

Glare is an example of how small equipment can improve our security. Without him, the occupants of the car driver perceive a pedestrian only from a distance of about 30 meters. This distance will be even lower if it will rain or snow. Remember that the distance of 30 meters gives little chance to properly respond driver.

Assuming that the average driver's reaction time is 1 second, the driver is driving outside built-up area at a speed of 90 km / h overcome 25 meters, before you take action. In the event of a collision the man with the car moving at a speed above 70 km / h, the man has no chance of survival.

Shine example

- Imposition of reflection will cause the driver sees a pedestrian at a distance of about 130 meters. This will have time to take appropriate action. Using glare remember to attach them in places that are clearly visible to the driver. I encourage you to use some glare. According to research the best designation is one that shows the movement of man. For example, we mark the arms and legs at the knees, because in this way we will be even better recognizable for drivers - explains Radios, instructor Skoda Auto College.

For the lack of glare, the penalty to 100 zł, and its purchase should be treated as an investment in your safety. Do not limit ourselves only to the situation described by the rules, because glare can also save lives in the city, on the dimly lit road. Remember, too, that in the car carry a reflective vest, and if we leave the vehicle, it is assumed. Though not required by law, but no one exempts us from thinking and caring about your safety. Let's be visible, used glare.