From the beginning of this year to November 26, there were already 116 accidents in the region, where the pedestrian was also a participant. These are accidents recorded by the police in safety vest, and their number has risen by three events compared to the same period last year.

 

“Three pedestrians died in accidents this year, 17 were hurt heavily and 84 lightly. Last year, in the same period, three people died in pedestrian accidents, 31 were seriously injured and 71 were slightly injured, “said Martin, a spokesman for the regional police headquarters.

 

According to police experience, there is a higher incidence of accidents in the autumn than other periods of the year when the pedestrian is thrown down by the car. The impact of the accident is also the color of the garment. “Road users must realize that a pedestrian or cyclist dressed in dark clothing is not seen in the morning shadow before the coming winter. If a person is dressed in dark clothes, then the driver of the arriving vehicle will see at a distance of eighteen meters. In white clothing it is visible at a distance of fifty-five meters. If a pedestrian or cyclist dresses his garment with reflective elements, then the driver will see him in front of his vehicle at a distance of two hundred meters. The driver already has enough time to respond to the pedestrian or cyclist, “Derek said.

 

Just need a reflective tape

Police on Brno Street alerted pedestrians and cyclists on how to increase their safety. “Pedestrians informed about the possibilities of road traffic visibility using the reflective elements they can put on their clothes. On this occasion, several dozen pedestrians were given reflective backpacks, reflective tapes and other reflective materials, “Derek said.

 

According to police experience, it is important for pedestrians and cyclists to increase their visibility while traveling on the road. In low visibility, they should wear bright colors to make them more visible in the dark, in the dark or in the fog. “Apparel should be equipped with reflective elements and accessories that shone brightly in the passing lights,” Derek said.

 

Especially when walking along the edge of the road where there is no walkway, the police recommend to pedestrians to use light in low visibility. “A flashing red flashlight, which a pedestrian can tell other road users, is advisable,” the police spokesman said.