Be visible on the road, put on the reflections!

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It has been a year since the introduction of regulations that require anyone who walks on undeveloped land after dark to wear reflections. Police officers remind them that they have a duty to check whether we “shine” in the dark.

 

“It does not necessarily have to be a yellow vest. You can have a blindfold, tinsel or keyring that has reflective elements,” explains Marzena Szwed, from the KWP traffic department in Katowice. The reflector must be visible when we walk along the side. The police can punish the ticket for its lack. Up to PLN 500!

 

Pedestrian with reflective materials is seen on the road from a distance of more than 150 meters.

 

The good visibility of the pedestrian gives the driver a chance to notice it early and thus avoid an accident. You do not have to worry about the trinket just walking on the pavement in the built-up area.

 

Do not forget about it:

 

  1. Always have a reflection with you. You do not necessarily have to wear a yellow reflective vest. It’s important that you have a fluorescent band. Available on the market are in the following colors: yellow, white, blue. The drivers of bikes put on such leg and armbands, you can do so.

 

  1. Ladies can attach small reflective pendants to their bags. Such strips in the spotlight can be seen from a distance. It is a sign for the driver that the pedestrian is moving along the way. Gentlemen may have armbands on their legs or vests that we will buy for 5-10 zlotys.

 

  1. The youngest children can buy reflections in the shape of toys, elephants, which are flashing. The idea is to attract the eyes of road traffic participants. The cost of buying such a gadget is 3 to 5 PLN. We place it in a visible place, on a backpack, jacket or bag, which keeps the toddler returning home.

 

  1. When buying a jacket in the autumn, choose one that has already sewn in reflective stripes. Many sports stores have such covers for sale. If you do not have such a jacket, you can buy a reflective tapein haberdashery and sew your child to a jacket or school bag.

 

  1. Watch out for the mandate. If you are not visible at dusk moving around in the non-built-up area, you can get a ticket. From PLN 20 to 500. How much we get depends on the policeman and the threat we caused. The traffic participant is not only a driver on the road but also a pedestrian.

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