Traffic policemen across the country are conducting nationwide control and prevention activities “Unprotected road users.” What are they aiming at?

During the operation, the officers pay special attention to the behavior of drivers towards pedestrians, especially within marked pedestrian crossings, but also closely watch if pedestrians do not break traffic regulations. This is to improve the safety of vulnerable road users.

According to the police, the supervision will cover places that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians, e passing through busy roadways or pedestrian crossings. At the same time, educational undertakings are being conducted, under which police officers provide traffic information to road traffic participants on the risks of pedestrians on the road and the need to know and comply with the law.

An important aspect of pedestrian safety, especially in autumn and winter, is the use of reflective materials. The officers remind you that in the dark the pedestrian can see the headlights of the car from a very long distance, but the driver will notice it only when he notices the silhouette of a man within the range of the car’s lights. In the dark, without reflective vests, pedestrians are visible in passing lights at a distance of only 20-30 meters.

If the driver is driving at 90 km / h, he will travel 25 meters in 1 second and there is no chance of any reaction when he notices a pedestrian in his path. However, if the pedestrian is equipped with reflective tapes reflecting the lights of the car, the driver will notice it already from a distance of 130-150 meters, or about five times before! It can save a living life.

The lack of reflection outside the built-up area is threatened with a fine of PLN 100. Police officers recommend wearing them not only outside the built-up area.