Policemen in South Bohemia started from November 1 fine on the roads outside the village pedestrians who are in poor visibility reflective elements are not mandatory. Patrols the region of caught without reflective elements of each second pedestrians.

 

“With the onset of autumn, when the reduced visibility in the morning and evening hours, was announced in November traffic safety event focusing mainly on the visibility of pedestrians moving in reduced visibility on roads outside the village. Policemen check whether pedestrians comply with the law and use reflective elements to enhance their visibility, “said police spokeswoman Lenya.

 

Traffic police went into the field on the first day. 12 pedestrians stopped. Half had to be reflective vest, six people went on the road outside the village without them.

“Each paid 500 crowns. Three other policemen for age admonished and instructed them about the necessity of the use of reflective elements, “said Katz and added that the traffic police have reflective tape in cars, so it is handed out to all those who did not.

 

The amendment to the Act, ordering pedestrians on the roads outside the village wearing reflective clothing came into force on February 20 this year. Until now, the police acted rather precaution. Fine, but they can give up to two thousand crowns.

“Similar events will continue in the coming days and other districts,” warned Katz.