{"id":3075,"date":"2019-08-15T01:03:58","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T01:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safereflective.com\/?p=3075"},"modified":"2019-08-15T01:03:58","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T01:03:58","slug":"seven-important-rules-for-winter-road-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safereflective.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/15\/seven-important-rules-for-winter-road-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven important rules for winter road safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Starting today, the traditional Winter campaign is launched across the country, which aims to sharpen the attention of pedestrians and pedestrians, to their safe behavior and driving, and road tolerance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The action will take place in three stages, each of which is dedicated to a different group of road users and within each stage, there is a thematically declared special day without victims on the road.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This week, the attention of road police is focused on compliance with legal requirements by cyclists and drivers of animal-drawn vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Seven important rules were distributed by the Ministry of Interior-Varna with useful tips for your winter safety:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MOVES WITH TECHNICAL DIRECT VEHICLE<\/p>\n<p>The road vehicle must be technically sound.<\/p>\n<p>Suspension from driving of the vehicle until the malfunction.<\/p>\n<p>The bike must be in good working order,<\/p>\n<p>Keep the wipers straight<\/p>\n<p>If the windshield wipers do not work during rain or snowfall, you do not have the right to use this PPE.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>USE SUITABLE TIRES<\/p>\n<p>Use winter tires or tires with a tread depth not less than or equal to 4 mm between November 15 and March 1.<\/p>\n<p>If the tire has tears, you have no right to drive this PPE.<\/p>\n<p>It is forbidden to drive on roads with studded tires, snow chains are only used when road conditions so require.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MOVES WITH CLEAN AND RIGHT LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS If the lights or reflectors are missing or malfunctioning, you do not have the right to drive this vehicle at night.<\/p>\n<p>Keep maneuvering and lighting devices clean, visible, adjustable and in good working order.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When driving with an animal-driven vehicle (cart), you must have:<\/p>\n<p>two white or yellow reflectors at the back; at night and with reduced visibility &#8211; body glowing in white or yellow, back left.<\/p>\n<p>When cycling you should have:<\/p>\n<p>a device for emitting white or yellow well-readable light at the front (headlamp) and a red reflector at the rear; white or yellow reflectors or reflectors on the sides of the wheels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is compulsory in 3- and 4-wheel vehicles to have:<\/p>\n<p>safety triangle;<\/p>\n<p>first aid kit;<\/p>\n<p>fire extinguisher and\u00a0<strong><em><b><i>reflective vest<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For winter, it is advisable to have:<\/p>\n<p>Antifreeze;<\/p>\n<p>tank filled with non-freezing glass cleaning fluid;<\/p>\n<p>snow chains;<\/p>\n<p>sufficient fuel;<\/p>\n<p>battery charger;<\/p>\n<p>tow rope;<\/p>\n<p>blanket and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use a reflective vest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinareflective.com\/product\/REFLECTIVE-FABRIC-FOR-PPE.html\"><strong><em><u><b><i>sew on reflective tape<\/i><\/b><\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When outside your vehicle, suspended on the roadway due to damage or technical malfunction, put on a reflective vest,<\/p>\n<p>When cycling, put on a reflective vest\u00a0with reflective material:\u00a0in the dark part of the day; with reduced visibility and outside settlements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BE VISIBLE IN THE WINTER AND THE DARK<\/p>\n<p>As a pedestrian, wear light outerwear or use reflective elements.<\/p>\n<p>As a pedestrian, look around and listen often, especially if you are wearing a hat or hood.<\/p>\n<p>As a pedestrian, move along the sidewalk or banquet.<\/p>\n<p>As a pedestrian, when there is no sidewalk or banquet, move on the lane opposite to that of the road vehicles, as close as possible to its left border.<\/p>\n<p>An organized group of children up to 10 years of age can only move on the sidewalk or banquet, with the first and last child wearing a reflective vest, and must be kept by at least two people over the age of 18. When crossing the traffic lane, the group leader is obliged to promptly signal with a stop! Kids &#8220;, with a red flag or with a hand to stop the movement of vehicles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Starting today, the traditional Winter campaign is launched across the country, which aims to sharpen the attention of pedestrians and pedestrians, to their \n<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"http:\/\/safereflective.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/15\/seven-important-rules-for-winter-road-safety\/\"> Blogs on reflective clothing and reflective material. 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