reflective - Fashion Blogs - Fashion Industry Network2024-03-28T19:30:32Zhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/reflectiveSchool transport in the Agglo de Lannionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/school-transport-in-the-agglo-de-lannion2021-07-07T03:12:29.000Z2021-07-07T03:12:29.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Do you live in one of the 57 municipalities of Lannion-Trégor Communauté? Does your child go to school in a local establishment? Registration for school transport subscriptions is now open on the internet.</p><p> </p><p>More than 3,600 students take the bus daily to go to a school in the Lannion-Trégor Community (LTC) territory. The Agglo manages around fifty school circuits and seven regular lines (A, B, C, D, E, F, and 30), except for the municipalities of Coatascorn, Caouënnec-Lanvézéac, Cavan, and Plougras, for which the transport lines schools depend on the Brittany Region. Any request to create a stop must be the subject of a letter addressed to the town hall of its municipality.</p><p> </p><p>More expensive subscription after July 15th</p><p>Subscription registrations are now open for the start of the 2021-2022 school year and the tour schedules can be viewed on the LTC website (travel section, school transport). You have until July 15 to benefit from a subscription at the annual price of 116€. After this date, the subscription increases to 146€. The layout of the circuits and the number of coaches are sized according to the students subscribed before July 16, hence the importance of this date.</p><p> </p><p>For users subscribed in 2020-2021, renewal is done from their personal space. People who cannot register online can do so via a paper form to be returned to LTC, Service transport et Mobilité, 1, rue Monge CS10761, 22307 Lannion Cedex.</p><p> </p><p>Card sent in August</p><p>Reduced rates exist for alternating custody situations (upon proof) or from the third child.</p><p> </p><p>Once registered, online or by mail, the subscription card will be sent during August. The subscription allows you to use all urban and interurban lines of LTC's Tilt network until August 31, 2022.</p><p> </p><p>High visibility vest required</p><p>Since January 1, 2019, wearing a high-visibility vest from home to school is mandatory for LTC school transport users. Each pupil receives a <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a></span> when they register for the first time and their entire schooling. In the event of loss, the user will have to buy a new vest (there is no "compulsory model").</p></div>Tips on how to get to school safelyhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/tips-on-how-to-get-to-school-safely2021-06-18T02:49:28.000Z2021-06-18T02:49:28.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>The summer holidays will end in the middle of next week. With the start of school, there is not only a lot of new things for first graders, but also for everyone who is switching from elementary school to secondary school. The Bielefeld police and the Bielefeld traffic watch give tips on how to get to school safely. The WESTFALEN-BLATT has summarized the most important questions and answers.</p><p> </p><p>How should the way to school be trained?</p><p>The police say: "Train your child with him several times on the way to school. The training should of course be linked to school hours. A weekend with little traffic can only serve as an introductory training session."</p><p> </p><p>This also applies to the use of public transport and the correct behavior at stops. If your child is dependent on public transport to get to school, OWL-Verkehr offers you a free "parent-child ticket" to train with buses and trains. The ticket entitles you to a one-time return trip for an adult accompanied by a child until August 18, subject to the conditions listed.</p><p> </p><p>How do I find the best path for my child?</p><p> </p><p>Arnd Schilack, Managing Director of Verkehrswacht: "The shortest route is not always the best." Schick advises that you ask the school in advance about plans to get to school. "A detour should be accepted in the case of dangerous spots such as large intersections or difficult traffic routing." When practicing, parents should explain the way to the children and explicitly point out danger spots such as exits. "After practicing several times, the child can then, conversely, lead a parent and explain the way to him." Easy paths should be practiced at least four times, difficult paths up to ten times.</p><p> </p><p>What else is there to consider?</p><p>"It is also possible to walk behind the child at a certain distance and see whether it is thinking of everything," says Schick. If there are still uncertainties, it is advisable to continue accompanying the child on the way for the first time after starting school. "Of course, this also applies to the children who were unable to practice beforehand. It is also important that you take enough time in the morning. If the child goes off at the last minute and feels rushed, they are less attentive and may make mistakes more quickly in traffic," says the managing director of the Bielefelder Verkehrswacht.</p><p> </p><p>What about the parent's taxi?</p><p>If possible, the car should be avoided, says the traffic watch. The first graders as well as older students do the exercise and the fresh air before school starts. If you are dependent on the car to get to school, you should not stop directly in front of the school gate to prevent traffic chaos and not endanger the children additionally. Parent stops have now been set up at most schools a short distance away. From these pick-up and drop-off zones, the children can safely walk the last part of the way, and some fresh air in the morning is good.</p><p> </p><p>What about riding a bike?</p><p>The police recommend: Children should first take the bicycle test during primary school and only then cycle to school. And appeals to the parents: If your child rides a bike to school, then you should regularly take care of the perfect technical condition. Good equipment includes a bike helmet in the right size that can protect when worn correctly.</p><p> </p><p>In a few weeks, the dark season will begin with autumn. What should I put attention to?</p><p>The police say: "Send your children to school in such a way that they are easily recognizable. You can increase safety by adding reflective elements to clothing or by using <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>safety vests</em></strong></a>. This is a good investment for the coming dark season. Drivers can see pedestrians wearing reflective clothing around 150 meters earlier."</p></div>Crazy airbag jacket: a curiosity or a lifesaver for cyclists?https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/crazy-airbag-jacket-a-curiosity-or-a-lifesaver-for-cyclists2021-06-08T02:13:53.000Z2021-06-08T02:13:53.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Urban Circus lives from crowdfunding projects. The young company has set itself the task of addressing the most important aspect of bicycle and e-bike safety: visibility.</p><p> </p><p>The French have been regularly bringing new jackets for e-bikers and cyclists onto the market since 2016. The yellow or orange <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>safety vest</em></strong></a></span>s should be a thing of the past, instead, there are modern designs with an attractive pattern - reflective and with a signal effect.</p><p> </p><p>Airbag jacket with recyclable protection for e-bikers</p><p> </p><p>With its new product, Urban Circus goes one step further. The new airbag jacket is not only about visibility, but also safety in the event of a fall. The name says it all because the jacket works as a full-body airbag.</p><p> </p><p>If the rider falls on the e-bike, this should be registered by the jacket within seconds. The valve of a gas cartridge opens and the pads inside the jacket are promptly filled with air. Before the falling victim hits the ground, the airbag is activated and absorbs the impact.</p><p> </p><p>We already know a similar principle from the Hövding airbag helmet, which we were able to test for you. However, the airbag jacket does not protect the head, instead, there are air cushions on the neck, back and chest, and abdomen to protect the most sensitive parts of the body and organs.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, Urban Circus offers you a decisive advantage. You don't have to exchange the entire jacket after a fall. Instead, you wait until the air cushions have deflated and got a new compressed air cartridge for the jacket from the manufacturer.</p><p> </p><p>The airbag jacket starts in early June</p><p>The padding in the fall seems to work efficiently after the first test videos. However, whether the jacket can also prevent frequent injuries such as rupture of the spleen from the impact against the handlebar end will probably only become apparent with the first tests in real situations. According to the manufacturer, it only takes 0.08 seconds to completely vent the compressed air cylinder.</p><p> </p><p>Despite its various functions, the jacket is also visually wearable in everyday biker life. If the jacket is not illuminated by a light source, you appear as inconspicuous as a ninja in it. The dark reflective surfaces only shine in different colors when they come into contact with light.</p><p> </p><p>The airbag jacket will start on Kickstarter on Thursday, June 3, 2021. However, the price is quite high at 730 euros. If you compare the price of the airbag jacket with the almost 300 euros for the trendy Hövding helmet, however, the price is within a reasonable range. The technology is currently unique. And last but not least, it can save lives.</p><p> </p><p>However, if you hurry, you can get a bargain. Thanks to a sponsor, Urban Circus can give away the first 20 airbag jackets for half the price. 365 euros seem to be worth a look, especially for the safety of commuters and frequent drivers.</p></div>Today another police action on the roadshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/today-another-police-action-on-the-roads-12021-05-28T02:44:18.000Z2021-05-28T02:44:18.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Today, on September 26, policemen from the city of Nowy Sącz and the Nowy Sącz take a closer look at the behavior of vehicle drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians who travel along roads, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle lanes. Uniforms will appear in particular where incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists took place.</p><p> </p><p>Uniforms will appear in particular where incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists took place. Police remind that every cyclist, for his safety, should make sure that he is visible to other road users. <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>Reflective vest</em></strong></a></span>, reflective harness, bands, although they are not obligatory, make it easier for the driver to see the cyclist, especially in poor visibility. The cyclist's safety also depends on the technical condition of the bicycle and its equipment.</p><p> </p><p>The bicycle should have at the front - at least one position light of white or selective yellow (it may be flashing), at the rear - at least one red reflector of a shape other than a triangle and at least one position light of red (maybe flashing), at least one effective brake, bell or another warning signal with non-piercing sound - reminds Iwona Grzebyk Dulak from the police in Nowy Sącz.</p><p> </p><p>When using a bicycle, always remember the applicable regulations. Cyclists must use cycle lanes whenever possible. While driving, the cyclist is forbidden to use the phone that requires the handset or microphone to be held.</p><p> </p><p>Since the beginning of the year, there have been 36 road accidents involving cyclists in the Nowy Sącz area, in which 36 people were injured. Most of the injured are people aged 40-59 and over 60. On the other hand, throughout Poland, since the beginning of the year, there have been 2,691 road accidents involving cyclists in Poland, in which 170 cyclists were killed and 2,448 were injured.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations-42021-06-03T02:48:32.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:32.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations-32021-06-03T02:48:32.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:32.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations-3-12021-06-03T02:48:31.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:31.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations2021-06-03T02:48:24.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:24.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations-52021-06-03T02:48:48.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:48.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations-22021-06-03T02:48:31.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:31.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>The new road traffic regulationshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-road-traffic-regulations-12021-06-03T02:48:27.000Z2021-06-03T02:48:27.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki played the role of a road safety instructor. At the school in Bielisze near Radom, he took part in a lesson on the basic rules of behavior on the road for pedestrians and cyclists. The visit was related to the celebration of Children's Day and the changes in road traffic regulations, which entered into force on June 1.</p><p> </p><p>The main organizer of the meeting was the Road Transport Inspection, hence the presence at the school of the heads of this institution and inspectors who played the role of speakers and instructors of safe behavior on the road. They were supported by Prime Minister Morawiecki, who asked the kids questions during lessons in the gym for third-grade students. He asked what equipment cyclists should have, the puzzles also concerned road signs and traffic lights. The kids, who usually answered questions flawlessly, also bragged about where they were going on vacation. Water lifeguards from Radom presented an effective water rescue show, and road traffic inspectors set up their stands in the schoolyard and the school parking lot. All the kids - 377 students in total - were given <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s and showered with safety gadgets. The prime minister was impressed by the very good conditions in which the students learn. On the other hand, the school received a considerable supply of volleyball, basketball, and football balls as well as badminton sets from the prime minister. A treat was prepared, but the prime minister did not take advantage of this invitation - the program of his visit was written with minute accuracy and did not provide for such a point. However, road inspection inspectors were served. On the way back to Warsaw, the Prime Minister sent a text message thanking the organizers for a perfectly prepared lesson and demonstrations.</p><p> </p><p>Billions for security</p><p>Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk met with journalists on the school playground. The subject was the change in road traffic regulations. "Let this day be the beginning of the safest possible traffic on the roads. I am glad that on this day, Children's Day, new road safety rules are introduced," said Mateusz Morawiecki. He added that no regulations can replace common sense and people alone - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians - will decide whether we will have fewer tragic events on the road. Mateusz Morawiecki announced that PLN 2.5 billion will be spent from the state budget to improve road safety by expanding infrastructure within 12-24 months. The money should go to illuminate dangerous places on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>Pedestrian has priority</p><p>According to the regulations changed from Tuesday, pedestrians have priority over any vehicle except for a tram. According to the new regulations, when approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver is obliged to exercise extreme caution, reduce the speed so as not to endanger the pedestrian on the crossing or it and give way to him. The regulations stipulate that when entering or crossing the road or track, including lanes, pedestrians will not be able to use a telephone or other electronic device that may distract their attention.</p><p> </p><p>The amendment to the regulations also introduced a ban on driving too close to the next car on highways and expressways, popularly known as bumper driving. The distance between the vehicles is to be not less than half the speed with which the vehicle is traveling. This means that a driver at a speed of 100 kilometers should drive 50 meters behind the vehicle in front of him. The exception is to be the overtaking maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>The new regulations also unify the speed limit in built-up areas, reducing it to 50 kilometers regardless of the time of day. Until now, during the night hours (from 23 to 5), the permissible maximum speed was 60 kilometers per hour. As indicated by the authors of the project, the difference in speed between 50 and 60 kilometers is important in terms of the vehicle's braking distance and the potential effects of road incidents.</p></div>Today another police action on the roadshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/today-another-police-action-on-the-roads2021-05-28T02:44:11.000Z2021-05-28T02:44:11.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Today, on September 26, policemen from the city of Nowy Sącz and the Nowy Sącz take a closer look at the behavior of vehicle drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians who travel along roads, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle lanes. Uniforms will appear in particular where incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists took place.</p><p> </p><p>Uniforms will appear in particular where incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists took place. Police remind that every cyclist, for his safety, should make sure that he is visible to other road users. <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>Reflective vest</em></strong></a></span>, reflective harness, bands, although they are not obligatory, make it easier for the driver to see the cyclist, especially in poor visibility. The cyclist's safety also depends on the technical condition of the bicycle and its equipment.</p><p> </p><p>The bicycle should have at the front - at least one position light of white or selective yellow (it may be flashing), at the rear - at least one red reflector of a shape other than a triangle and at least one position light of red (maybe flashing), at least one effective brake, bell or another warning signal with non-piercing sound - reminds Iwona Grzebyk Dulak from the police in Nowy Sącz.</p><p> </p><p>When using a bicycle, always remember the applicable regulations. Cyclists must use cycle lanes whenever possible. While driving, the cyclist is forbidden to use the phone that requires the handset or microphone to be held.</p><p> </p><p>Since the beginning of the year, there have been 36 road accidents involving cyclists in the Nowy Sącz area, in which 36 people were injured. Most of the injured are people aged 40-59 and over 60. On the other hand, throughout Poland, since the beginning of the year, there have been 2,691 road accidents involving cyclists in Poland, in which 170 cyclists were killed and 2,448 were injured.</p></div>A road safety morning for the young peoplehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-road-safety-morning-for-the-young-people2021-06-01T02:23:33.000Z2021-06-01T02:23:33.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div>Friday, six young people from the Medico-Educational Institute (IME) of Pont-Soutain were introduced to road safety during the morning.For Noa, Nolan, Doria, Joana, Maxime, and Emeric, the morning began with a little booster shot from two policemen from Parthenay, including Pascal Arnoux, head of the municipal police of Parthenay, on the different rules on the road and the meaning of the signs. They were accompanied by Sonia Yandané, municipal councilor responsible for road safety. After this revision of the Highway Code, the young people were able to familiarize themselves with the bikes rented from Vélo Gâtine by practicing on a bike course created for the occasion on the IME evolution platform.The end of the morning ended with a little bike ride expected by all, in the center of Parthenay, after each participant donned the essential safety equipment such as a reflective vest and helmet. This morning was one of the most successful, both for the young people, but also for Aurane Riffé, organizer of this event."This little morning cycling road safety is part of a training project for the vocational diploma in youth, popular education, and sport, option Activities for all, and social animation (BPJEPS APTAS) that I am completing this year, at the Center for Resources, Expertise and Sports Performance (CREPS) in Poitiers," explains Aurane Riffé. "This one-and-a-half-year training takes place in an apprenticeship, within the IME directed by Catherine Lafoix."</div>How to easily replace a flat tire on a carhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-easily-replace-a-flat-tire-on-a-car2021-05-21T02:44:34.000Z2021-05-21T02:44:34.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>There is a mess on the road, so it can happen, you often don't even know how to just puncture a tire. A small defect can be sealed, but with a large one, you have to replace the whole tire. How to do it?</p><p> </p><p>A flat tire is one of those nightmares you don't want to happen. I know from personal experience that this is an annoying thing. However, if this already happens, then you have two options, ie with assistance service three.</p><p> </p><p>For new cars, it is rare to have spare tires, in some cases, it is not even possible, because there are, for example, hybrid drive batteries in the place of the reserve, so the spare wheel is simply nowhere to put. Instead of a wheel, however, in most cases, there is an adhesive set.</p><p> </p><p>This is good, but only up to a certain percentage of the extent of the damage. If the bike breaks up in such a way that you don't know where the tire ended, then gluing won't help you, unless you glue your mouth in amazement.</p><p> </p><p>In any case, as soon as you feel a flat tire, turn on the hazard warning lights and drive down the curb. An important part of moving outside will be a <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>, wear it and place a warning triangle about 50 meters behind the car to prevent another, bigger accident.</p><p> </p><p>Small defect - spray and adhesive set</p><p>The spray variant is used if the crack or damage to the casing is really small - up to 3 millimeters. So all you need to repair is a special spray. If you find a crack, clean the area of any dirt - especially if you have run through the mud.</p><p> </p><p>Then shake the spray well and place the hose in the valve, squeezing a special liquid into the casing, which flows into the place of damage and heals it. You should leave the tire for at least half an hour. The recommended speed after repairing the defect is 50 km / h, if the hole was really small, then it should not be a problem to go faster, but it is at your own risk.</p><p> </p><p>The second variant of repairing a small defect is an adhesive (repair) kit. These kits are special in that they contain both glue and stuffed air, which should be enough to inflate the wheel. The procedure is quite simple. Remove the source of the defect from the tire and apply the spray again to the correct place on the valve, and then inject the contents inside.</p><p> </p><p>It should be noted that this option cannot be used for a long time, but it is better to use it once and come to the car repair shop as soon as possible, where they will repair your tire. Likewise, the kit is not suitable for repairing cracks on the sidewall or when the defect is not visible. Of course, air can escape during the subsequent ride, so it is not ideal to ride the tire for a long time without repair.</p><p> </p><p>Large defect - tire change</p><p>For holes larger than 5 millimeters, you will need to either call the assistance services - in cases where you do not have a spare wheel or replace it with a spare one. Assistance services are in most cases free of charge, agreed to third-party liability. If you do not have such a convenience, you can also call it, but you will have to pay.</p><p> </p><p>If you decide to replace the tire yourself, you will need important components. These are the jack, the wrench for loosening and tightening the bolts, and the spare wheel. The vast majority of these items can be found under the luggage compartment floor. If they are not there, it can be a problem - or try looking into the hidden corners of the car. The car's owner's manual could also help, which also describes, among other things, how to proceed when changing the tire on your car and where to place the jack.</p></div>Cycling: what equipment should you choose before setting off on the road?https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cycling-what-equipment-should-you-choose-before-setting-off-on-22021-05-19T02:25:32.000Z2021-05-19T02:25:32.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>What equipment is essential or very practical to take in your bag when you start cycling? Six regular Landerneau users unveil their toolboxes.</p><p> </p><p>It could be obvious and yet it is not (yet) always the case. On a bicycle, a helmet is only compulsory for children under the age of 12, but it is nevertheless highly recommended for everyone. And among regular urban bicycle users, wearing a helmet has almost become obvious. Another essential according to our witnesses: the gloves that it sells or rains. "And in the event of a fall, that can prevent a lot of injuries," recalls Guy Le Gall. Lighting and an audible warning device (bell) are compulsory, under penalty of a fine (up to € 38). Outside built-up areas, the <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a> is compulsory at night or when visibility is insufficient (under penalty of a fixed fine of € 35).</p><p> </p><p>Among the secondary but useful tools, some, like Régine Kermorvan, opt for a rearview mirror. Others, like Bernadette Robic, install a danger gap, to indicate to motorists the obligation to mark a gap. Finally, Bernard Grignou, recommends that he opt for a flat handlebar, for a more raised position on the bike.</p></div>With this rain gear for your bike you are safe and dry on the roadhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/with-this-rain-gear-for-your-bike-you-are-safe-and-dry-on-the2021-05-10T03:14:40.000Z2021-05-10T03:14:40.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>To be safe on the road as a cyclist even in rain and wet in the changeable spring and to stay dry, the right rain gear for the bike is essential. We show sensible rain protection from clothing to mudguards.</p><p> </p><p>"There is no such thing as bad weather, there is only wrong clothing," they say. Especially on the bike, where you cannot protect yourself with an umbrella when it rains, it is important to have the right equipment. However, this is not limited to rainwear, the bike should also be properly equipped. We show you which rain gear makes sense for your bike to always be safe and dry on the road.</p><p> </p><p>Rain gear for the bike: the right clothing from head to toe</p><p>If you want to cycle from A to B even in bad weather, you should have the appropriate clothing with you.</p><p> </p><p>Practical rain poncho</p><p>The rain poncho for the bike offers comfortable all-around protection from head to knee. According to the manufacturer Hock, it is 100 percent waterproof. The reflective elements and the side viewing windows in the hood, which do not restrict your view, ensure safety. The poncho is also cut particularly wide in the handlebar area, which prevents blockages when steering and accidents.</p><p> </p><p>The low weight, the sewn-in handles at handlebar height, and the hip strap with which the rain cape can be individually and precisely attached to the body are practical. So the poncho doesn't flutter in the wind while driving. Another plus is the front inner pocket, in which a smartphone and keys can be stowed. If it is dry, it can also serve as a space-saving storage bag for rain protection.</p><p> </p><p>Comfortable rain jackets</p><p>Instead of a rain poncho, you can also use weatherproof functional jackets as practical rainwear. These have the advantage that they can also be worn for other outdoor activities.</p><p> </p><p>The Jack Wolfskin cycling jackets are, however, perfectly designed for cyclists: they are cut a little longer at the back so that the back is completely covered even when cycling leaning forward. In addition, the hood is big enough that the bicycle helmet can fit underneath. <strong><em><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/REFLECTIVE-FABRIC-FOR-PPE.html">Reflective tape</a></em></strong> details ensure better visibility.</p><p> </p><p>The zippered jackets are not only waterproof but also breathable. So you don't break a sweat even when driving faster. The Atlas Tour JKT rain jacket by Jack Wolfskin for women and men is available in different colors. If you don't like them, you can read in this article about functional jackets which models were able to score points at Stiftung Warentest and are therefore also recommended.</p><p> </p><p>Comfortable rain pants</p><p>If you don't wear a rain poncho and prefer to wear a rain jacket, you have to protect your legs for cycling, otherwise, your thighs, in particular, will get wet. Rain pants are simply pulled over normal clothing and protect them. They are therefore particularly light and of course also breathable.</p><p> </p><p>According to the manufacturer, the women's model from Regatta is permanently water-repellent. It scores with an elastic waistband and sealed seams. The breathable trousers can also be easily cleaned in the washing machine. The only drawback of these rain pants: You have to do without reflectors.</p><p> </p><p>The Vaude model for men, on the other hand, has reflective elements for better visibility. These rain pants are also waterproof, windproof, and breathable. It is also environmentally friendly and made from sustainable materials.</p><p> </p><p>Overshoes for dry feet</p><p>Anyone who regularly travels by bike knows that when it rains you not only get wet from above, but also from splashing water from the street or other road users. Therefore, weatherproof jackets or rain ponchos are not enough to get through the traffic dry. Feet in particular remain unprotected even when wearing a rain poncho.</p><p> </p><p>The practical overshoes from Vaude provide a remedy: Strip them over the shoes to keep feet dry and, thanks to their light color and reflectors, ensure additional safety. They completely cover the shoe and ankle so that rainwater has no chance.</p><p> </p><p>Alternatively, you can of course use rain pants that protect your shoes at the same time. This also has the advantage that you have to carry less rain gear with you.</p><p> </p><p>Rain cover for the bicycle helmet</p><p>In the broadest sense, rainwear also includes a helmet cover: If you wear a helmet, which we recommend to all cyclists, you can protect it, for example, with the waterproof cover from BTR. This keeps your head dry and you are more visible thanks to the reflectors. The cover is waterproof, windproof, breathable, and available in numerous colors. Thanks to the cord, it can be adapted to any bicycle helmet so that it does not slip.</p><p> </p><p>Rain gear for the bike: matching luggage</p><p>If you cycle to work, you have to transport your laptop or documents, for example. But also privately you almost always have your smartphone, keys, and other everyday items with you. To store these safely and, above all, dry, even in rainy weather, waterproof bags or backpacks are essential for cyclists.</p></div>The safety of cyclists is important!https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-safety-of-cyclists-is-important2021-05-06T06:15:00.000Z2021-05-06T06:15:00.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Police officers from Inowrocław are organizing a preventive campaign during which they will hand out reflectors and educational books with road traffic regulations. It is worth having them and using them when we go on a bicycle. The materials were funded by Inowrocław County.</p><p> </p><p>On Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the building of the Police Headquarters in Inowrocław at ul. Toruńska 13-15, and in case of bad weather at the reception, a preventive stand will be organized. A preventive policewoman and traffic policemen will hand out <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>s, tapes, and badges to residents.</p><p> </p><p>It is worth equipping yourself with them when you are planning a bicycle trip or a bicycle trip. In addition, the policemen will also provide residents with educational books entitled "With a bicycle for your brother" and "A guide for cyclists and mopeds". These publications are addressed to children and adolescents, but not only. They contain current traffic regulations, scenarios, and road signs. There will also be an opportunity to talk to policemen about road safety.</p><p> </p><p>Come and take care of your safety!</p></div>Mariupol residents opened the cycling season with a massive racehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/mariupol-residents-opened-the-cycling-season-with-a-massive-race2021-05-12T02:19:23.000Z2021-05-12T02:19:23.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>The cycling season 2021 started in Mariupol. Law enforcement officers accompanied the participants during the race. This is reported by the patrol police of the Donetsk region.</p><p> </p><p>Today, May 1, dozens of fans of two-wheeled vehicles opened a new cycling season and rode around the city. In this regard, patrolmen remind cyclists of the rules. In particular, use a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads, wear a <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a></span> or identify yourself with flickers to be more visible on the road.</p><p> </p><p>"Show the change in traffic to other road users in time. Adhere to the requirements of signs, markings, and traffic lights. And also while driving, keep to the extreme right side," it was reported.</p><p> </p><p>Let us remind you that earlier, the opening of the motorcycle season took place in Mariupol. The bikers drove in a column in the Primorsky and Kalmiussky districts.</p></div>Cycling: what equipment should you choose before setting off on the road?https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cycling-what-equipment-should-you-choose-before-setting-off-on-32021-05-19T02:25:38.000Z2021-05-19T02:25:38.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>What equipment is essential or very practical to take in your bag when you start cycling? Six regular Landerneau users unveil their toolboxes.</p><p> </p><p>It could be obvious and yet it is not (yet) always the case. On a bicycle, a helmet is only compulsory for children under the age of 12, but it is nevertheless highly recommended for everyone. And among regular urban bicycle users, wearing a helmet has almost become obvious. Another essential according to our witnesses: the gloves that it sells or rains. "And in the event of a fall, that can prevent a lot of injuries," recalls Guy Le Gall. Lighting and an audible warning device (bell) are compulsory, under penalty of a fine (up to € 38). Outside built-up areas, the <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a> is compulsory at night or when visibility is insufficient (under penalty of a fixed fine of € 35).</p><p> </p><p>Among the secondary but useful tools, some, like Régine Kermorvan, opt for a rearview mirror. Others, like Bernadette Robic, install a danger gap, to indicate to motorists the obligation to mark a gap. Finally, Bernard Grignou, recommends that he opt for a flat handlebar, for a more raised position on the bike.</p></div>Cycling: what equipment should you choose before setting off on the road?https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cycling-what-equipment-should-you-choose-before-setting-off-on-12021-05-19T02:25:28.000Z2021-05-19T02:25:28.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>What equipment is essential or very practical to take in your bag when you start cycling? Six regular Landerneau users unveil their toolboxes.</p><p> </p><p>It could be obvious and yet it is not (yet) always the case. On a bicycle, a helmet is only compulsory for children under the age of 12, but it is nevertheless highly recommended for everyone. And among regular urban bicycle users, wearing a helmet has almost become obvious. Another essential according to our witnesses: the gloves that it sells or rains. "And in the event of a fall, that can prevent a lot of injuries," recalls Guy Le Gall. Lighting and an audible warning device (bell) are compulsory, under penalty of a fine (up to € 38). Outside built-up areas, the <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a> is compulsory at night or when visibility is insufficient (under penalty of a fixed fine of € 35).</p><p> </p><p>Among the secondary but useful tools, some, like Régine Kermorvan, opt for a rearview mirror. Others, like Bernadette Robic, install a danger gap, to indicate to motorists the obligation to mark a gap. Finally, Bernard Grignou, recommends that he opt for a flat handlebar, for a more raised position on the bike.</p></div>Cycling: what equipment should you choose before setting off on the road?https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cycling-what-equipment-should-you-choose-before-setting-off-on2021-05-19T02:25:27.000Z2021-05-19T02:25:27.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>What equipment is essential or very practical to take in your bag when you start cycling? Six regular Landerneau users unveil their toolboxes.</p><p> </p><p>It could be obvious and yet it is not (yet) always the case. On a bicycle, a helmet is only compulsory for children under the age of 12, but it is nevertheless highly recommended for everyone. And among regular urban bicycle users, wearing a helmet has almost become obvious. Another essential according to our witnesses: the gloves that it sells or rains. "And in the event of a fall, that can prevent a lot of injuries," recalls Guy Le Gall. Lighting and an audible warning device (bell) are compulsory, under penalty of a fine (up to € 38). Outside built-up areas, the <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a> is compulsory at night or when visibility is insufficient (under penalty of a fixed fine of € 35).</p><p> </p><p>Among the secondary but useful tools, some, like Régine Kermorvan, opt for a rearview mirror. Others, like Bernadette Robic, install a danger gap, to indicate to motorists the obligation to mark a gap. Finally, Bernard Grignou, recommends that he opt for a flat handlebar, for a more raised position on the bike.</p></div>Cycling: airbag equipment, it's beautiful and it can save your lifehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cycling-airbag-equipment-it-s-beautiful-and-it-can-save-your-life2021-05-25T02:12:54.000Z2021-05-25T02:12:54.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Two French brands, Helite and Urban Circus have joined forces to create an airbag jacket for urban cyclists.</p><p> </p><p>An airbag for cyclists, the idea is not new. But it is not that easy to transform, in less time than it takes to say it, a slender silhouette in Michelin man. As early as 2013, the Swede Hövding proposed to protect cyclists' heads with airbag technology, which is now in its third version. In this case, it is for convenience that we will speak of a helmet because, before activation, the object appears as a sort of large textile collar. The fall triggers the "explosion" of the huge inflatable and protective hood.</p><p> </p><p>Strictly speaking, it is therefore an alternative allowing you to ride your hair in the wind, without feeling in danger. You put the Hövding around your neck, and the magnetic buckle closure activates the system. In its rear part, a rigid plastic shell immobilizes it on your shoulders: no risk of it turning and being triggered against your face.</p><p> </p><p>An annual subscription at 29 euros</p><p>The effectiveness of the protection is not in doubt, and the deployed helmet envelops the head, neck included. But its usefulness raises questions. The effectiveness of traditional helmets is sufficiently proven, and they are much less expensive. Expensive, the Hövding 3 might not be that much, given the onboard technology (observed retail price: between 280 and 300 €, while the price of a very high-end helmet rarely exceeds 180 to 200 €), if it was reusable.</p><p> </p><p>However, this is not the case: the first tumble will force you to replace it. While an annual subscription of € 29, a sort of warranty extension, allows up to two replacements per year, but a reusable version would be more practical. Would this only be to highlight the incomparable, very haute couture look of the deployed airbag?</p><p> </p><p>The head, yes, but the trunk?</p><p>If the head is eminently vulnerable, the fact remains that 40% of cyclists seriously injured are in the thorax, and 25% in the spine. In 2017, while 2 million French cycled daily (a figure now almost doubled), 4,551 accidents were recorded, 40% of which caused serious injuries.</p><p> </p><p>Faced with this observation, the Dijon-based company Helite, specializing in the development of individual airbags, and already known in motorcycle or horse riding circles, has designed B'Safe. This is the first airbag vest for cyclists, awarded the Road Safety Innovation Prize in 2019, two-wheeler category.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks to two sensors placed in the vest and on the bike, which detects the fall, two scenarios are possible: in the first, the vest sensor alone detects the movement anomaly and triggers the explosion of the airbag; and in the event of an impact, the bicycle sensor reacts and transmits the signal to the jacket. The airbag inflates in 80 milliseconds. After each triggering, it suffices to replace the CO2 cartridge.</p><p> </p><p>Today, the equipment manufacturer Urban Circus, specializing in the production of clothing and reassuring accessories (visible, reflective, illuminated), is joining forces with Helite to offer the Cirrus jacket. The technology is identical: sensors placed in the clothing and on the bike: detection in 60 ms and triggering in 80 ms. The airbag hidden in the lining of the jacket contains, depending on the size, 17 to 25 liters of gas, and deploys to protect vital areas: chest, abdomen, neck, and back. Rigidizing the entire trunk, prevents hyperflexions, protects the spine, and maintains the cervical muscles.</p><p> </p><p>The icing on the cake, like all Urban Circus products, the jacket is ultra-visible, waterproof, breathable, water-repellent, and windproof, equipped with practical pockets and an ergonomic hood. And elegant: the idea of the brand being to take the opposite view of this famous 2008 campaign for the wearing of the <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a></span> (which did not make it compulsory for cyclists) and which made Karl Lagerfeld say: " It's yellow, it's ugly, it doesn't go with anything, but it can save your life." </p></div>How to easily replace a flat tire on a carhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-easily-replace-a-flat-tire-on-a-car-12021-05-21T02:44:38.000Z2021-05-21T02:44:38.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>There is a mess on the road, so it can happen, you often don't even know how to just puncture a tire. A small defect can be sealed, but with a large one, you have to replace the whole tire. How to do it?</p><p> </p><p>A flat tire is one of those nightmares you don't want to happen. I know from personal experience that this is an annoying thing. However, if this already happens, then you have two options, ie with assistance service three.</p><p> </p><p>For new cars, it is rare to have spare tires, in some cases, it is not even possible, because there are, for example, hybrid drive batteries in the place of the reserve, so the spare wheel is simply nowhere to put. Instead of a wheel, however, in most cases, there is an adhesive set.</p><p> </p><p>This is good, but only up to a certain percentage of the extent of the damage. If the bike breaks up in such a way that you don't know where the tire ended, then gluing won't help you, unless you glue your mouth in amazement.</p><p> </p><p>In any case, as soon as you feel a flat tire, turn on the hazard warning lights and drive down the curb. An important part of moving outside will be a <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a>, wear it and place a warning triangle about 50 meters behind the car to prevent another, bigger accident.</p><p> </p><p>Small defect - spray and adhesive set</p><p>The spray variant is used if the crack or damage to the casing is really small - up to 3 millimeters. So all you need to repair is a special spray. If you find a crack, clean the area of any dirt - especially if you have run through the mud.</p><p> </p><p>Then shake the spray well and place the hose in the valve, squeezing a special liquid into the casing, which flows into the place of damage and heals it. You should leave the tire for at least half an hour. The recommended speed after repairing the defect is 50 km / h, if the hole was really small, then it should not be a problem to go faster, but it is at your own risk.</p><p> </p><p>The second variant of repairing a small defect is an adhesive (repair) kit. These kits are special in that they contain both glue and stuffed air, which should be enough to inflate the wheel. The procedure is quite simple. Remove the source of the defect from the tire and apply the spray again to the correct place on the valve, and then inject the contents inside.</p><p> </p><p>It should be noted that this option cannot be used for a long time, but it is better to use it once and come to the car repair shop as soon as possible, where they will repair your tire. Likewise, the kit is not suitable for repairing cracks on the sidewall or when the defect is not visible. Of course, air can escape during the subsequent ride, so it is not ideal to ride the tire for a long time without repair.</p><p> </p><p>Large defect - tire change</p><p>For holes larger than 5 millimeters, you will need to either call the assistance services - in cases where you do not have a spare wheel or replace it with a spare one. Assistance services are in most cases free of charge, agreed to third-party liability. If you do not have such a convenience, you can also call it, but you will have to pay.</p><p> </p><p>If you decide to replace the tire yourself, you will need important components. These are the jack, the wrench for loosening and tightening the bolts, and the spare wheel. The vast majority of these items can be found under the luggage compartment floor. If they are not there, it can be a problem - or try looking into the hidden corners of the car. The car's owner's manual could also help, which also describes, among other things, how to proceed when changing the tire on your car and where to place the jack.</p></div>What is compression in a sports garment?https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-compression-in-a-sports-garment2021-04-29T02:36:16.000Z2021-04-29T02:36:16.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>WHAT IS COMPRESSION IN A SPORTS GARMENT?</p><p>Compression is often thought of as wearing a tight sportswear garment, which aside from making you look slim has limited benefits. True sports compression, however, has a direct and significant impact on training and performance, and an even greater impact on recovery. To be effective it has to be firm enough to fully wrap and hold the muscles in place during exercise. This prevents unwanted movements of the muscles and micro-tears that cause pain and fatigue. When it comes to recovery, gradual compression is the key. This compression graduation, greater in the area furthest from the heart, stimulates blood circulation for faster muscle repair and a return to shape in less time.</p><p> </p><p>These women's specific patterned leggings are made from super-strong, lightweight, and flexible PWX compression fabric with an MCS system on quads and calves, a mid-rise reinforced mesh waist for a secure, figure-enhancing fit, and compression graduated that improves circulation.</p><p>The garment features a large phone pocket, a zippered pocket for cards and keys, and a third mesh pocket for gels. It has reflective logos(made of <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/HEAT-TRANSFER-FILM-LOGO.html"><strong><em>reflective heat transfer vinyl</em></strong></a>) for greater visibility and flat seams to reduce chafing.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks to its MCS system, (an acronym for muscle restraint stamping in English), its fabric draws the quadriceps to dissipate the load transfer in the knee joint, and the calf; in this way, it reduces muscle tension during the stance phase of running.</p><p> </p><p> Its PWX fabric, resistant and light, is elastic in 360 degrees, reduces movements and muscle injuries while maintaining flexibility for maximum sports performance.</p><p> </p><p>Firm graduated compression increases blood flow to muscles, improving performance, reducing the risk of injury, and speeding recovery.</p><p> </p><p>Its half-height reinforced mesh waistband provides a secure fit and is also contoured, with three back pockets for bounce-free storage of your phone, cards, and keys.</p><p> </p><p>Its high quality, resistant and breathable yarns last longer than those of most similar garments, they are squat proof and keep the skin cool and dry.</p><p> </p><p>The garment makes you 360º visible in low ambient light, thanks to its reflective X logos on the thigh and calf.</p><p> </p><p>These men's long leggings are made of very resistant, light, and flexible PWX special compression fabric, so they adapt like a second skin to your muscles. They have a drawstring at the waist so they do not move, flat seams that prevent them from rubbing on the inside, and their compression is graduated, greater in the area closest to the ankle to promote venous return, helping to improve circulation.</p><p> </p><p>What benefits does it bring?</p><p>The main one in our understanding is the improvement of performance, by making the work easier for the heart by reducing the work necessary to raise the blood from the lower part of the legs, increasing blood flow.</p><p> </p><p>With the same level of importance in our opinion is the reduction of the risk of injuries by avoiding part of the muscle damage caused by muscle vibrations, and the shortening of recoveries after intense training, thanks to its MCS system.</p><p> </p><p>You will notice drier skin and you will have a garment for a while, due to its resistance, thanks to its composition, with a highly breathable and durable high-quality fabric.</p><p> </p><p>If you use them to run at night, their reflective logos guarantee that the cars will see you when you focus on their lights.</p></div>Seniors on the e-bikehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/seniors-on-the-e-bike2021-04-27T02:11:45.000Z2021-04-27T02:11:45.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>In just two years, from 2017 to 2019, the number of accidental e-bike users doubled, from 5,100 to 10,600. The number of fatalities rose from 68 to 118 people.</p><p> </p><p>The number one risk group is seniors, among whom the pedelec is enjoying growing popularity. 60 percent of the pedelec users killed in 2019 were over 70 years old. These figures are given in the latest traffic safety report by the Dekra expert organization in Stuttgart.</p><p> </p><p>"Older people are often inexperienced cyclists if they have not been using a conventional bicycle for a long time and use the increased convenience of the electric drive to now dare to get back on the road," explains Luigi Ancona, Dekra accident researcher. "Also, it is not only seniors who often underestimate the unusually high acceleration performance of pedelecs." The resistance of the body is also significantly reduced in older people. As a result, they injure themselves more quickly and, above all, more seriously when falling than young cyclists.</p><p> </p><p>"For older people, even a small fall can have fatal consequences," says the accident researcher. The study assumes that the problem will worsen over the next few years due to the age structure of the population and the popularity of e-bikes. The baby boomers grow into old age with an increased risk of injury when cycling. In 2018, 93.2 percent of the pedelec riders killed were 45 years of age or older. Ancona urgently recommends pedelec and bicycle riders to wear a suitable protective helmet in addition to a foresighted and considerate riding style. The latter is not even the case for every fourth adult. In the dark season, you should also ensure good visibility. When driving at dusk and night there is reflective clothing, such as a <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>safety vest</em></strong></a></span>.</p></div>Giant teddy bears on cars to save liveshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/giant-teddy-bears-on-cars-to-save-lives2021-04-13T05:26:00.000Z2021-04-13T05:26:00.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>At a time when car manufacturers are developing more and more semi-autonomous driving systems, American researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have put them to the test. to find out if they help drivers be more vigilant with teddy bears.</p><p> </p><p>The latest crash test results from the Institute for Highway Safety show cars are safer than ever thanks to modern technology. Of the 2021 novelties that were tested last month, 49 won the highest "Top Safety Pick +" award in the United States. We're used to seeing cars get sprayed by the IIHS in a crash test, but the organization conducted an unusual safety experiment to test how a Level 2 semi-autonomous driving technology such as the Pilot Tesla's automatic device can affect the driver's awareness and perception of his surroundings.</p><p> </p><p>Level 2 systems can control acceleration, braking, steering, and speed in certain scenarios, but they still require the driver to be vigilant and intervene when necessary. With technology taking over the car, some drivers have a harder time concentrating on the road, resulting in several fatal crashes.</p><p> </p><p>Further testing?</p><p>To check all this out, the IIHS strapped a giant teddy bear clad in a <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a> (we can't say yellow vest anymore) to the back of a car and compared the reactions of three different groups of drivers to see if they noticed it. Strange as a study on automobile safety. "There are several lab methods to measure situational awareness, but they don't work very well on the road," said Alexandra Mueller, a researcher at IIHS. "The giant teddy bear in the back of the vehicle helps us objectively measure the driver's attention that is relevant to driving and does not interfere with how that person drives normally."</p><p> </p><p>To test their attention when using semi-autonomous technology, 31 people drove a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300-Class for about an hour on a stretch of motorway. A group of drivers regularly using Level 2 drove with semi-autonomous driving assistance enabled. Another group who had little to no experience with these aids also drove with this device on, while another group who were not familiar with the technology drove the Mercedes with the technology turned off.</p><p> </p><p>What assessment?</p><p>During the ride, a car with the pink teddy bear strapped to the back passed each driver three times and stayed in front for about 30 seconds. The cameras then recorded the reaction of the drivers. Each driver was then asked if he noticed anything unusual. If the answer was yes, they were asked how many times they had seen the bear.</p><p> </p><p>The IIHS has found that twice as many people who don't regularly use Level 2 stand-alone technology haven't noticed the bear. In contrast, almost all of the drivers who regularly use the technology and used it during the test saw the bear. This group was also more likely to correctly identify the number of times it appeared.</p><p> </p><p>Of course, the test sample was very small, so the study is inconclusive, but the IIHS believes the results show that "partially automated driving systems have the potential to improve situational awareness. drivers" once the driver has become accustomed to the technology. Drivers less experienced in the use of autonomous technology "may have more difficulty in keeping up with what is going on around them when using technology as yet unknown".</p></div>The horn becomes mandatory for electric scooters and hoverboardshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-horn-becomes-mandatory-for-electric-scooters-and-hoverboards2021-04-16T08:00:29.000Z2021-04-16T08:00:29.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>Recently, all motorized personal mobility devices (PWDMs) are now required to be fitted with an audible warning device. If the horn cannot be present on the vehicle, it is the driver who must wear it directly on him. This applies, for example, to electric scooters, Segways, and hoverboards, but also all other motor vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>From now on, to comply with the regulations, all motorized personal transport vehicles (EDPM), such as electric scooters, monowheels, gyropods, and hoverboards, must be equipped with an audible warning device. The latter can be a bell or a bell, the sound of which is audible at least 50 meters away.</p><p> </p><p>To be considered valid in the face of the new regulations, the horn must be controlled from a device attached to the handlebars of the personal motorized mobility device (EDPM). When the vehicle does not have one, the horn must be worn by the driver. The horn must be provided by the manufacturer, but its installation can be done by the owner of the machine.</p><p> </p><p>The amount of the fine in the absence of an audible warning device is 35 €.</p><p> </p><p>Other compulsory additional equipment</p><p>In addition to this buzzer, other equipment also becomes mandatory. From now on, EDPMs must also be equipped with front and rear position lights, as well as retro-reflective devices (reflectors) and a braking system.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding other equipment such as wearing a helmet or <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/reflectiveMaterial.html"><strong><em>reflective material</em></strong></a></span> such as a yellow vest, armband, they are only recommended.</p><p> </p><p>Move safely with EDPMs</p><p>To ride safely with these new travel tools, you have to be careful to follow a few simple rules: ride on city bike paths when there are any and on greenways and cycle paths outside built-up areas.</p></div>DO YOU RIDE A BIKE? SEE WHAT YOU CAN GET A TICKET FOR!https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/do-you-ride-a-bike-see-what-you-can-get-a-ticket-for2021-04-20T02:59:56.000Z2021-04-20T02:59:56.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>The favorable weather and the increasingly fashionable healthy lifestyle mean that there are more and more cyclists on Polish streets. However, it is not the safest means of transport, as evidenced by, for example, police statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Although cyclists account for only about 1 percent. road users (in cities, with favorable weather conditions, up to about 7 percent), last year they participated in as many as 4,426 accidents, which cost the lives of 258 people.</p><p> </p><p>It is worth noting that in 2019 cyclists were the perpetrators of about 1/3 of such events (1625 accidents). This year, this ratio is already around 50%! A particularly high number of accidents involving cyclists occur in built-up areas. From January 1 to April 28, 521 such events were recorded, which claimed as many as 32 fatalities. During this time, 113 accidents involving cyclists were reported outside the built-up area, which resulted in the death of 19 people.</p><p> </p><p>Since no examinations are required for cycling, a serious problem is the lack of knowledge of elementary traffic rules, which is noticeable among cyclists. For this reason, the policemen of the Police Headquarters have prepared a short compendium of knowledge necessary to be able to move safely on two wheels. It will also be useful for the motorized part of society - especially those who acquired the license to drive motor vehicles many years ago.</p><p> </p><p>What is worth remembering so that the road coexistence of cyclists and motorists takes place in an atmosphere of respect, safety, and mutual understanding? Let's start with the fact that the Road Traffic Law - just like in the case of cars - clearly defines the technical conditions that two-wheelers should meet. Each bicycle MUST be equipped with:</p><p> </p><p>at least one front position lamp of white or selective yellow (possibly flashing),</p><p> </p><p>at least one red reflex reflector not triangular in shape and at least one red position lamp to the rear,</p><p> </p><p>at least one effective brake,</p><p> </p><p>a bell or other warning signal with a non-piercing sound.</p><p> </p><p>Cyclists also have several other responsibilities. The cyclist is obliged to:</p><p> </p><p>use a cycle path or a cycle lane if it is marked in the direction in which it is moving or intends to turn,</p><p>exercise particular caution and give way to pedestrians when moving along the path for bicycles and pedestrians.</p><p> </p><p>If there is no road intended specifically for cyclists or it cannot be used e.g. due to road works, then the rider should move along the roadside, and if it is not suitable for driving - along the road (as close to the right edge as possible). We should also remember that the regulations prohibit the movement of bicycles on expressways and highways.</p><p> </p><p>In the case of roads designated for cyclists, they may use the footpath or footpath only if they are looking after a person aged 10 or under riding the bicycle. A cyclist can also - exceptionally - use the pavement when it runs along a road where traffic is allowed at speeds greater than 50 km / h, and the pavement itself is at least 2 meters and there is no separate path for bicycles and a lane for bicycles. The exception also applies to weather conditions that may endanger the safety of the cyclist on the road (snow, strong wind, downpour, black ice, or dense fog).</p><p>When using the sidewalk or pedestrian path, the driver is obliged to drive slowly, exercise particular care, and give way to pedestrians.</p><p> </p><p>A lot of restrictions also apply to children using bicycles. It should be remembered that people under the age of 10 may ride a bike only under the supervision of an adult. A child up to 7 years of age may be transported on a bicycle, provided that it is placed on an additional seat that ensures safe riding. It is allowed to transport a child in a bicycle trailer. Only a person over 17 years of age may transport a child on a bicycle or in a bicycle trailer.</p><p> </p><p>Cyclist and pedestrian crossing</p><p>When approaching a pedestrian crossing, a cyclist - like other drivers - is obliged to exercise extreme caution and give way to a pedestrian at the crossing. Like any other rider, a cyclist is prohibited from:</p><p> </p><p>overtaking a vehicle at and directly in front of a pedestrian crossing, except for the crossing on which traffic is directed,</p><p> </p><p>avoid a vehicle that was driving in the same direction, but stopped to give way to a pedestrian,</p><p> </p><p>driving along the pedestrian crossing.</p><p> </p><p>The Highway Code also prohibits cyclists from:</p><p> </p><p>driving on the road next to another road user (exceptionally, driving a bicycle on the road next to another bicycle or moped is allowed, if it does not hinder the movement of other road users or otherwise does not endanger the safety of road traffic),</p><p> </p><p>clinging to vehicles,</p><p> </p><p>driving without keeping at least one hand on the steering wheel and feet on the pedals,</p><p> </p><p>driving the bicycle under the influence of alcohol or alcohol or a substance similar to alcohol, - using a telephone while driving with a handset or microphone in hand.</p><p> </p><p>At this point, it is worth adding that - just like the car driver - a cyclist caught in such an offense may be fined PLN 200!</p><p> </p><p>Of course, it cannot be forgotten that the safety of cyclists also depends on other road users. First of all, car drivers should respect the right-of-way for cyclists in places prescribed by law. Examples?</p><p> </p><p>When approaching the crossing for cyclists, the rider is obliged to exercise particular caution and give way to the bike on the crossing. This also applies when turning into a side road. In such a situation, the driver is also obliged to exercise extreme caution and give way to a cyclist riding straight on the road, bicycle lane, bicycle lane, or another part of the road he intends to leave. The cyclist also has priority over the vehicle when crossing the road for bicycles outside the road - then the driver of the car is obliged to give way to him.</p><p> </p><p>The driver of the vehicle is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle on the crossing for cyclists and directly in front of it, except the crossing on which the traffic is directed. Moreover, when overtaking a bicycle, the rider is obliged to keep a distance of not less than 1 m.</p><p>Currently, the regulations on bicycle traffic do not require the use of protective helmets and reflective elements. However, it should be taken into account that the helmet protects the head - the part of the body most vulnerable to injury. Police also urge cyclists to use <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a></span>s or other reflective elements. This is especially important on roads outside built-up areas, where the difference in speed of individual road users is significant.</p></div>Do you like riding a bike? Remember about safetyhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/do-you-like-riding-a-bike-remember-about-safety2021-04-23T05:27:25.000Z2021-04-23T05:27:25.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>With the increase in temperature and the arrival of sunny days, more and more cyclists appear on the roads of the Ostrów district.</p><p> </p><p>The bicycle is an economical means of transport that has a good impact on our health. Due to the spring weather, more cyclists appear on the roads. Therefore, policemen from the KPP Road Traffic Department in Ostrów Mazowiecka, out of concern for the health and life of two-wheelers, started an action plan called My bike, my life, aimed at the safety of cyclists on April 1. Police officers will pay attention to the behavior of cyclists on the road and car drivers towards the drivers of two-wheelers.</p><p> </p><p>The officers remind you of the proper equipment of the two-wheeler and the traffic regulations for cyclists.</p><p> </p><p>Before leaving, remember to check the technical condition of the bike, e.g. lighting, brakes, and tire condition. A <a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>reflective vest</em></strong></a> will additionally mark our presence on the road. A cyclist should use a cycle path, and in its absence - on the right side of the road.</p><p> </p><p>We should also remember that it is forbidden to drive on the road next to another road user - unless it does not obstruct the traffic of others or endanger the safety of other road users. Moreover, the use of the pavement or footpath by a bicycle rider is allowed only if: an adult takes care of a child under 10 years of age who rides a bicycle, the width of the sidewalk along the road on which vehicle traffic is allowed at a speed greater than 50 km / h is min. 2 m and there is no separate road for bicycles, a bicycle lane or the weather threatens the cyclist's safety on the road (snowfall, wind, downpour, black ice, dense fog) - then the bicycle driver gives way to pedestrians and is particularly careful.</p><p> </p><p>Remember that it is forbidden to ride a bicycle: on highways and expressways, after a pedestrian crossing (you need to get off the bike and carry a two-wheeled vehicle), on the road - if there is a designated bicycle path or there is a shoulder, without holding min. 1 hand on the steering wheel and feet on the pedals.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, a person riding a bicycle must not "cling to a vehicle", tow another cyclist or a person on roller skates or a skateboard, transport another person on a single bicycle, talk on the phone, hold it in their hand, ride after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.</p><p> </p><p>Children up to 7 years of age can be transported in a special seat or a special trailer pulled by a bicycle. Children over 10 years of age can apply for a bicycle card authorizing them to cycle on a public road. Parents who allow their children to cycle on the street without a bicycle license show extreme irresponsibility for their health and even life.</p><p> </p><p>Recently, many bicycle paths have been created in Ostrów Mazowiecka. The police remind you that according to the road markings, they are driven on the right-hand side. Remember that if a bicycle path crosses the road, the same rule applies as on a pedestrian crossing, i.e. a cyclist is obliged to stop before entering, and only when he is sure that the car is not approaching can he pass. A cyclist has priority only when he is on the crossing.</p><p> </p><p>Let's remember the basic rules of the road - so that each trip ends with a safe return home and nice memories.</p></div>Michael School wants to tame the traffichttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/michael-school-wants-to-tame-the-traffic2021-04-08T05:58:07.000Z2021-04-08T05:58:07.000ZStella Qihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/StellaQi<div><p>For many years, the delivery and collection traffic around the Michaelschule in the district of Bickern has been increasing and many drivers do not obey the traffic rules: parking is prohibited, excessive speed in the streets around the Michaelschule. Parents, the municipal security service, and the staff repeatedly asked individual parents about the wrongdoing, but only a few parents changed their behavior.</p><p> </p><p>A project group headed by parent representative Oliver Schomaker is now trying to find a long-term solution to the situation and in doing so they discover the "traffic tamers", a program by Angela Baker-Price, which is published by the NRW mobility network. The aim is a permanent change in behavior among all those involved.</p><p> </p><p>In the first step, with the support of the Wanne-Eickel traffic watch, all children were given a reflective safety vest, so that they can be seen by all road users, especially in the darker half of the year. They should wear the vests and come to the school gates without a car. To motivate the children to wear the vests, each child collects a star for their class when they wear the <span><a href="https://www.chinareflective.com/product/SAFETY-VEST.html"><strong><em>safety vest</em></strong></a></span>s. If the number of stars collected is set, a joint reward is given, which the children can determine themselves.</p><p> </p><p>In the first week, this is already implemented by most of the children: of the current 413 students, over 360 children wore their vests on Thursday (24.9.2020) and came to school on foot.</p><p> </p><p>Further promotions for the current school year</p><p>Little traffic tamers are supposed to tame the dangerous dragon cars by walking their way to school. Big traffic tamers should increasingly abandon their cars. Interested parents are also trained by the police so that they can support all children on their way to school.</p><p> </p><p>In the main phase, a project week is to take place this school year, which deals with further ideas and possibilities for mobility education.</p><p> </p><p>The children are increasingly moving independently and safely in traffic. The environment is protected as not as many car exhaust fumes are emitted. The neighbors of the Michaelschule can also drive the streets more easily at the start of school.</p><p> </p><p>All children who move before the start of the class have a big advantage because they arrive at school more alert. The first need for communication and exercise is satisfied by the way to school and these children can get involved in learning much better.</p></div>