At the approach of New Year’s Day, the Prefecture of La Mancha wishes to recall some common sense rules to be observed to return home alive.

The assessment of road safety in the Channel 29 reported killed since the beginning of 2015. With the approach of Christmas and New Year’s Day, Daniele Polvé-Montmasson, Reeve of the Channel holds to remind motorists of the elementary rules of caution and says that their checks will be intensified during this period.

“To prevent further tragedies from happening again, facing the relaxation of the driving behavior of some drivers, roadside checks by the security forces will be significantly strengthened during this festive period on the entire road network highway department.” She added: “The controls with embedded mobile radars of new generation to meet outstanding or stopped, all vehicles in excessive speed in both directions of movement, will be intensified during this period.”

The prefecture of the Channel recalls some basic rules to follow to return alive, and bring its passengers (including children) safely:

• Do not drink alcohol if you are driving. If alcohol consumption, adopt the “breathalyzer reflex” to ensure your ability to drive.
• Study your itinerary to not let yourself be surprised when a directional choice presents itself to you. Look for places where you plan to stop and take breaks at least every two hours.
• Check the general condition of your vehicle and especially the tires and their pressure, traffic lights and wiper blades.
• Check the presence, in your vehicle, a safety vest and warning triangle.

On the road:

• Fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers are attached.
• Observe speed limits, keep a distance of cozy security and adjust your speed to the weather. Inadequate visibility, associated with excessive speed or not adapted to the weather conditions increases the risk of accident,
• Observe the lateral safety distance when passing a two-wheel or pedestrian (1 meter in urban areas and 1.50 meters outside built)
• Stay tuned traffic information thanks to the motorway radios and local radios,
• Turn your mobile phone messaging and stop in a safe place to meet,
• Take a break at the slightest sign of deep sleep, and at least every two hours, to rehydrate you and stretch your legs.

Remember in case of breakdown on the road or its surroundings:

• turn on your hazard lights,
• To endorse your safety vest before exiting the vehicle,
• place the emergency warning triangle about 30 meters before the obstacle to report, except where this clearly puts your life in danger.

During the winter months, vulnerable users must be vigilant.

• Pedestrians, opt for clear

And centers on the outskirts of cities, at critical moments, vehicle lighting and street lights is not always enough to clearly see the pedestrians crossing. On foot,

Prefer light-colored clothing or, better still, bound retro reflective tape.

• Cyclists, adopt fluorescent

In town, cyclists also may not be seen by other road users. Cyclists, remember that the Reflective safety vest is mandatory

Night if you are traveling outside towns, and the day when visibility is low. It is also highly advisable to also wear it in town when the conditions

Visibility is poor. Do not ride on sidewalks and ensure the proper functioning of your lighting so as to be always seen.

• Motorized Two-wheelers redouble vigilance

The two wheelers are more than other road users exposed to road risks related to adverse weather conditions. It is you advised to be vigilant and, in case of snow or ice, do not use your two-wheeler.

• Motorists beware of “black holes”

At night, motorists should pay close attention. You must slow down and be wary of “black holes”, these passages from a lighted area to a dark space,

When driving, always adjust your speed, move the dry and windows because glare mask the presence of a pedestrian.