Yesterday (18th of October) traffic policemen all day ran NURD (short for Unprotected Road Runner). The action of the Elblag road was directed at pedestrians and cyclists. Policemen paid special attention to the behavior of drivers in relation to pedestrians, but they also kept a close eye on whether pedestrians were breaking the rules of traffic. Every unprotected road user got a reflective band from the cops.
Yesterday, police discovered 27 offenses committed by cyclists and pedestrians. Among them are passing on the red light, lack of reflective elements outside the built-up area, lack of lighting in the bike or riding on a paddle. The drivers also suffered from misconduct, including crossing the pedestrian crossings.
- Pedestrians moving outside the built-up area must be equipped with reflective elements - the rules say. And it's not about sanctioning only for security, and not even the pedestrian, but the driver who sees him at the last minute can make a maneuver, "says Sgt. Marcie from the Department of Road Traffic, KMP.
Remember!
Reflections are an important element in improving safety. Thanks to them, the driver sees a pedestrian or cyclist from a distance of up to 150 meters. The person without glare recognizes, however, from a distance of about 30 meters. It is therefore worth to use reflectors, keeping in mind those pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists in a car crash are always in a lost position. Thanks to the glare it is visible, thus safer on the road. The obligation to wear reflective vest applies to all pedestrians who move in the dusk outside the built-up area. This obligation does not apply to persons traveling on foot intended solely for pedestrians or on the sidewalk and in the residence zone, as pedestrians may use the full width of the road and take precedence over the vehicle.
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