Slim Region – Sot pedestrians killed, that’s the sad nationwide statistics only for this year. In the Slim region was only during letoška to 155 collisions with pedestrians in safety vest, many of which in 38 cases caused by us. “Fourteen of them unfortunately died in those clashes,” said county for the Zlin police spokeswoman Monika Kozumplíková.
Certainly by police and traffic experts to these numbers also contributed to the fact that pedestrians often on our roads are not visible. Therefore, the police, together with workers BESIP decided within the framework of a nationwide safety campaign called We see it in the streets handing out pedestrians reflective tape, which they can, especially in this season to save his life. Was no exception Thursday in Slim and other cities in our region?
“This morning’s long dark afternoons again soon. In addition, people walking in dark clothing and is often on the road and crossings cannot be seen. We want them to become aware of how important it is to be seen and that these safety features they can save lives, “approached for the slim police spokeswoman Lucie Javoříková that yesterday Zlíňanům ribbons handed out.
According to her, it then depends on people, whether they wear ribbons. “We particularly hope that this is then reflected in the statistics as people our recommendations are taken to heart and reflective elements are used,” wishes for police Lucie Javoříková. She noted that the police in regards to the issue of the visibility of pedestrians, not diminishing, luminous tapes distributed throughout the year, during various security operations.
Their action also acknowledges the regional coordinator BESIP Zeneca Patoka that Thursday’s action, together with the police, also attended. “During that time, I for Road Safety, I am trying to promote reflective elements,” mentioned Patoka. He added that there is still a lot přejetých pedestrian and people would according to him, were mainly themselves realized that they have only one life.
“And such relative smallness, such as the use of reflective elements on the upper part of the garment can save lives,” said a regional expert on road safety Patoka. In addition, according to him, have such safety actions make sense. “Although it would have saved one life, so these actions make sense, “he stressed.
Reflective strips on the streets of Slim people slowly getting used to, and at yesterday’s event was not surprised the deal. “I go for a swim in the evening and its dark, the tape I really needed it,” he thought David Šmigura from Slim.
His words were confirmed by his friend Martin Franc. “Even I fit and I wear it,” he promised. Reflective tape came as three Slim Petra Kořínková students, Santa loaders and Christina Nedbálková. “We really like the fact that the police have concern for our safety,” agreed to.