Cyclist, be see, Be safety!

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A campaign to encourage cyclists and pedestrians to make them more visible starts today.
The yellow safety vest saves lives, but it is ugly, we hesitate to don this accessory. No more excuses, there are more cosmetically appealing solutions for adults and more funny for children. Today, the association will distribute stickers MAIF Prevention reflective armbands with lights.
The association launched its campaign “Think you” * before the time change in the night from Saturday to Sunday. Night fell quickly; our trips to walking and cycling are more dangerous.
Each transition to winter time, there has been a spike in accident rates and fatalities are pedestrians at dawn and dusk. Hours when children walk, bicycle or car workers are numerous and tired. “In 2014, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased 7%, 8% for cyclists. Often because they are not well seen, “says Bernard Banjoist, President of MAIF Prevention.
Among the new and never go unnoticed, the MélaMitaine, gloves, reflective, inevitable, who received the honors of the contest Lupine. Their designer, Melanie Henson, road safety is a facilitator in Pont ivy (Sorbian). “I have first created to children to whom I learn to raise your hand to signal before crossing. But cyclists are also seized. “For about € 4, one offers” after flashing hand “according to Melanie Henson.
Another bright idea, the Monkey Light turn your wheel fireworks. This is actually printed circuit board with LEDs to be mounted on the spokes. When driving, each light changes color and creates grounds, messages or cartoons, a dog on the rear wheel which pursues a cat on the front wheel. The playful side won. “I surprise pedestrians and motorists who follow me to enjoy the show,” explains Olivier Schneider, president of the French federation of bicycle users. One downside: the price, about € 50. Gadget? “Surely, but it is much more effective than the pale reflex reflectors are required on the shelves but nobody sees” says Olivier Schneider.
The Interministerial Committee on Road Safety, held earlier this month, has promised to look into the lighting standards cyclists. And make them clearer … So, the yellow safety jacket is imperatives night outside settlements.
“Think you” then continues its tour in Lille, Saint-Brieux, Angers, Visual, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nimes and Tarbes.
A backpack connected to ride a bicycle safely
A prevention campaign to help vulnerable cyclists in town
Cyclists, be visible!

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