West trend with cyclists

safety vest

More and more cyclists in Münster wear during the day, the neon yellow reflective vest and are thereby better perceived in hectic city traffic. So many momentous accident can be avoided, believe police, city and ADFC.
The times in which the yellow vest was considered uncool about winter jacket and was rather graded as “trim” is long gone. Around ten percent of all cyclists in Münster, so in any case, the observations of police, city and retailers, use in the dark season the flashy and now socially acceptable safety clothing. And also during the day to groups of cyclists sees the cityscape in literally better because they simply stand out in their neon yellow cloaks and reflective bands for their high signal effect.
“The demand for these products increases safety for years continuously, because they cost little and bring a lot of security,” says bicycle dealer Georg Weigang, who is also the foreman Zweiradmechaniker Guild. The yellow safety vest that are really useful in the dark only with sewn reflective strips, are available for under ten euros. Velcro strips for the upper arm or the leg cost significantly less.
Meanwhile, the dealers also offers fashion-oriented Fun jackets for children in pink and green. “The kids do not like construction workers driving around, because you have to be more creative,” said Weigang. If you want to go completely on the safe side, can acquire West with LED flashing lights, and bright-colored rain hats and helmet covers are available. Reflex collars which are slipped over in seconds and easy to store, come most in women good, so Weigang.
He himself speaks of a “reasonable change of heart” because motorists see cyclists-west much earlier and so can prevent many accidents. This has already recognized the urban order partnership accident prevention five years ago. Together with the police be distributed free to cyclists on the promenade and along the bike paths at the beginning of the dark season approximately 5,000 West.
The Kreisverband Münster the General German Bicycle Club has acquired even a so-called “dark tent” and leads, for example, at schools impressively why the vest in poor visibility can quickly become a life-saver and how important is the correct setting of the headlights.
An excited by the police union compulsory wearing of safety vests with reflective tape rejects at least Minster police. Their spokesman Roland Vorholt appeals to the sense of cyclists. “A duty would deter many more. This is similar to the helmet. Had he provision, many would from the wheel to change to the car, and we do not want, “said Vorholt.
Still, every second casualty in Münster a cyclist, often with serious consequences for those affected. Flashy clothes can prevent some of these accidents, all experts agree.

 

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