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Highway distractions cause pedestrian accidents

It is during the night hours and the fall and wintertime that the most accidents involving drivers and pedestrians are reported, according to a Hillsboro police officer.

 

In Washington County alone, 11 deaths were reported in 2018 and seven in 2019 of pedestrians struck by vehicles.

 

Officer Ernesto Villaraldo recommends not trusting and always being alert if you go out for a walk or run in your neighborhood.

 

He also recommends wearing a safety vest or clothing with reflectors or using lights when

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New rules for e-scooters in Palma de Mallorca

The City Hall of Palma de Mallorca has issued a new regulation on electric scooters. The drivers now have to turn on the lights during the day and wear a safety vest.

 

The new rules were recorded in the Official Gazette on Thursday (November 5th) and are effective immediately. The light is compulsory, with the safety vest there is a certain amount of leeway, as we are talking about "Elementos reflectances". It doesn't necessarily have to be a vest, but the driver should have reflectors on his clo

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Friday, at the Clos-du-Moulin elementary school, the distribution was carried out by Stéphanie Lauberton, assistant in charge of children, youth, and school life, who explains "The objective of this distribution is to make young pedestrians aware of road safety, to reduce the number of accidents, and therefore injuries, in particular on the journey between their home and school or their extracurricular activities, at an age when they are starting to work autonomous journeys. It is important to b
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The Montoir-de-Bretagne school service provides children in the municipality who take the bus with safety vests.

 

"School transport is provided by Stran. For many years, the town has participated by providing financial support to families but also by putting municipal agents on board buses. They ensure compliance with safety rules and accompany the youngest children. In this continuity and noting that many bus stops are located in sometimes dimly lit areas, we have decided to equip each student w

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Be careful with e-scooter trips in winter

In the past year, e-scooters have established themselves as an additional alternative in local transport in many cities - despite the corona pandemic. "During the hard lockdown phases, people were less on the move, which the e-scooter rental companies also felt," said Frank Schneider, mobility expert at the TÜV Association (VdTÜV). "Also, mobility behavior has changed in general. Many people are currently avoiding local public transport for fear of infection with Covid-19." Instead, they are inc

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3M Poland has become one of the signatories of the Declaration on the development of a safety culture in rail transport, developed by the Office of Rail Transport. The goal of the project is an appropriate level of accident prevention and permanent improvement in rail transport safety.

 

In July this year, during an official ceremony organized by the Office of Rail Transport, thirty-six representatives of the railway market and various organizations and enterprises signed a Declaration on the deve

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Beware of Halloween costumes that compromise safety

Here's a Halloween warning you've probably never thought about: Your child’s bulky or puffy costume might pose a serious safety hazard when riding in his or her car seat. Consumer Reports explains how to keep your child safe from this and other Halloween costume dangers.

 

A child shouldn't wear a puffy costume underneath a car-seat harness, because that can add space and make the harness too loose. There will be more room for the child to move during a crash, potentially even outside the protecti

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Pedestrians are supposed to wear reflective tape elements on the roads at night, unfortunately the young man (27) did not have to pay for it. A car hit him at Sezimovo Usti. The man ended up with serious injuries in the hospital. The case is being investigated by the police seeking witnesses.

 

On Sunday night, the police rode out for a serious traffic accident in which a young man's Fiat Multipla car crashed near Sezimovo Usti shortly after three o'clock in the morning.

 

"According to the investig

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With autumn on the road, there is a growing need to be seen. Pedestrians are required to wear reflective material elements for three years and, according to BESIP, the regulation has paid off. There were significantly fewer accidents in the Zlín Region.

 

Two bikers died during one weekend in the Vsetín area, both were 26 years old. A 77-year-old woman died in Slusovice and was hit by a passing truck.

 

Altogether twelve crosses were added to roads in the Zlín Region this year. The upcoming autumn a

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The law strictly regulates the issue of mandatory equipment of the car. It mainly includes a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in unpleasant consequences in the form of a fine of up to PLN 500. There are also several additional items that, although not legally required, are always worth having on hand. What are we talking about?

 

Regardless of the situation, there should always be a fire extinguisher and warning triangle in our car, becaus

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Autumn road safety campaign

From autumn to winter, the days get progressively shorter. I want to make sure I don't have a night accident.

 

The autumn national traffic safety campaign has started. During the exercise period up to the 30th, enlightenment activities will be carried out in various places with the slogan "Evening night charm".

 

According to the prefectural police, the number of fatalities in traffic accidents this year is 43, down 5 from the same period last year as of the 18th. Prefectural police and traffic org

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A triangle can save your life - if you know how to use it right. What is the right distance but what is good to have in the car for unexpected situations?

 

Road safety is paramount

The mandatory equipment of passenger cars is an essential part of the equipment of each vehicle. Make sure you have everything in your car so you don't get clueless on the road, help others, or get a fine.

 

AAA AUTO experts, celebrating their 25th anniversary on the market, have put together a security package that shoul

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What you have to carry in your car

Do you know exactly what to keep in your car to avoid paying a fine? Many drivers still have uncertainties about the mandatory equipment.

 

Not surprisingly, last year and this year there have been several legislative changes that have changed the years of rules. For example, spare bulbs, fuses, and tow rope are no longer compulsory, and in some cases even spare wheel and tire.

 

On the other hand, the Accident Report form has been added, which you should carry with you in every case. Therefore, we

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A triangle can save your life - if you know how to use it right. What is the right distance but what is good to have in the car for unexpected situations?

 

Road safety is paramount

The mandatory equipment of passenger cars is an essential part of the equipment of each vehicle. Make sure you have everything in your car so you don't get clueless on the road, help others, or get a fine.

 

AAA AUTO experts, celebrating their 25th anniversary on the market, have put together a security package that shoul

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Safety measures and their compensation

As stated when workers are using a motorcycle or motorcycle within the meaning of Article 2 of the Traffic Code (Law 2696/1999), owned, owned or held by the employer for the transport or distribution of products and objects, the employer shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the vehicles are suitably adapted and maintained in order to ensure their safety and health.

 

Also, the employer supplies with appropriate protective equipment workers using a motorcycle or motorcycle, ownership, p

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One of the beautiful things about running is its simplicity. But, as with nearly any activity, it comes with inherent risks that can keep you on your toes. From inattentive drivers on the road to unexpected obstacles on the trail, there are some potential hazards that runners of all backgrounds and skill levels can fall prey to.

 

"It's important for everyone to use common sense and practice safety," says Nancy Hobbs, founder and executive director of the American Trail Running Association. "Be al

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Municipality presents a draft ordinance to regulate this new transportation system. A woman was injured after being hit by a young man on a scooter.

 

They are everywhere and circulate in sidewalks, tracks, and bikeways. Electric scooters are a novelty in Lima and for users a quick, simple and, perhaps, economical way to mobilize. However, its use is not yet regulated in the country.

 

Therefore, some municipalities are preparing regulations to regulate this transportation system. This is the case o

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Officers of the Poviat Police Headquarters on Wednesday (8 May) once again this year carried out the campaign "Safe bicycle season 2019." These were joint road and city authorities' activities in favor of cyclists' safety, consisting of giving the cyclists their reflective vests.

 

On Wednesday morning, policemen from the road club focused their activities in this area, where many cyclists appear.

 

The aim of the activities was to improve safety on the roads of unprotected road users by increasing

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With the October Decree, drivers have no obligation to drive bulbs or fuses in their car, and the contents of the first-aid kit have changed. Almost no one has noticed, however, that a reflective vest is missing in the mandatory equipment. The ministry tried to simplify the decree and go through the Austrians. However, experts point out complications in interpreting the law.

 

The Ministry of Transport has simplified the technical equipment of the car. Decree No. 208/2018 Coll. Came into effect wi

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With this campaign, we seek to verify the conditions required by the Ministry of Transportation for the safe transfer of schoolchildren and preschoolers.

 

An important campaign of control of the school transport is carried out by the officers of the Integration Model of the Carabineros Community MICC of the 65th Commissariat of Pirque.

 

The Second Sergeant Lorena Sepúlveda Vergara, referred regarding the inspection carried out in the commune. "The inspection of school transport carried out with th

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