Reflective elements for pedestrians own hands

Knowing the rules of behavior on the road, the care of the pedestrian is not always a guarantee of safety. Often, accidents happen because of drivers, but not because the wheel is just the only inadequate drunken people who got their rights for money. Sometimes it is simply impossible to see a pedestrian in the dark on a dark stretch of the road. That's why using light-transmitting elements for pedestrians is a very important condition if they want to protect themselves.

Sad Statistics

As the data shown by inspectors of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate show, every second accident is exactly a run on a pedestrian. And if in the daytime accidents rarely have deplorable consequences, at night the situation deteriorates sharply. What is the reason? In the limited view of the road, the inadequate behavior of a pedestrian, in the absence of observance of elementary rules on the road, which all the participants of the movement must adhere to. Every year, several thousand people die on the roads, and the total number of accidents involving a pedestrian is estimated at tens of thousands. Nobody says that the use of retroreflective elements would be a guarantee of protection from an accident, but all for the same statistics they increase the chance of a pedestrian to be noticed six times.

Who is at risk?

Given that in the winter season deep twilight occurs at 16-17 hours, the probability of staying out of sight of the driver during the movement or maneuver is not only the idle revelers who did not get home on time. Children, returning from school, facultative classes, art studios - this is the most vulnerable part of the population. Their inattention, coupled with darkness, is a big risk.

In addition, according to police reports, pensioners also fall under the category of pedestrians at risk. With age, dullness and hearing, and vision, liveliness and mobility are not the same as in youth, so it is so important to worry and protect yourself. It is very simple to do this by attaching the retroreflective elements to clothing or a bag.

What are light reflectors, how do they work?

There are many different devices that can reflect light. Initially, these were cataphotes - plates that were attached to cars, bicycles and other vehicles. These are the same figures of yellow, red, orange or white. Reflective elements for pedestrians work on the same principle. They can reflect a ray of light in the dark without absorbing it. The materials can be used in a variety of ways, most often a textile or synthetic base on which polyvinyl chloride is applied. Still make light reflectors and as separate items - as a piece of clothing, bags where the tape or applique is a permanent element and sewn directly on them.

Where can I buy?

So it turns out that you can buy ready-made clothes or individual items with retroreflective elements that attach to themselves or use as decoration. Such accessories can be found not only in specialized stores for athletes or tourists, but also in the departments of children's goods, toys, in stationery stores. But in the departments where sewing accessories are realized, they realize thermo-applications and a special tape. With their help it is easy to make retroreflective elements for pedestrians on their own.

Clothing with reflectors for adults

Rarely does anyone pay attention to such items when buying clothes. And in vain, because mostly people prefer to buy and wear dark-colored clothes (black, blue, brown), namely, these colors merge most with the environment. Gray and cloudy winter days, darkness and a person without badges are the most favorable factors that contribute to all kinds of emergency situations.

It should be noted that in the clothes of the sports style, manufacturers at their discretion insert edges, patches, drawings, which create the possibility not to use additional retroreflective elements. For pedestrians and cyclists this is an added advantage, because there is no need to constantly remove them and worry about whether there is a light reflector with you.

Safety of children is the most important thing!

Fortunately, it is customary for children to pay more attention. That is why they created a lot of clothes, special accessories that children will wear with joy and pleasure. Of course, this is not all clothing, so parents should pay attention to this issue, revise the child's wardrobe, and if the use of retroreflective elements is not provided by the manufacturer, it is important to worry about it yourself. Fortunately, models of different brooches, stickers, badges are for every taste, the price is very low, and fasten them easily and simply. To persuade a child to wear an accessory will not be difficult, because a bright design and a wide color palette will surely suit him to his taste.

Maybe it will fly? ..

To hope for a happy coincidence of circumstances in the matter of our own security is extremely unreasonable. Every person is responsible for himself and his actions. By the way, in our country in 2006, legislatively approved the use of retroreflective elements (pedestrians including). This norm is only recommendatory in nature, but its presence in the general set of rules shows how much the authorities are concerned about the increasing frequency of accidents in which people (and sometimes people) suffer.

The plans of the inspectors are to change the nature of this rule, so that it becomes mandatory for all categories of citizens.

And what about other countries?

In order not to go far, we will clarify that in Belarus, with which Russia borders, it is approved: retroreflective elements for pedestrians is an obligatory accessory that is not subject to reservations and disputes. In Europe, the situation is even stricter, because in the case when the road inspector will notice that the reflector is not on the clothes, this is a very serious fine. Perhaps that's why in Western countries people are more disciplined, because it's easier: to put a retro-reflective bracelet on yourself and a vest on a child or pay a fine of 300 euros? Here in Russia, perhaps, you need to introduce the method of the whip, maybe then there will be a result.

What are the retro-reflective elements

If everyone agrees with the need for their application, then it is necessary to understand the types and methods of use. The most affordable options that do not require any additional action, except for the purchase itself - are key chains, pendants, brooches and bracelets. Their advantages are low cost, bright design, high variety of models. They can be made of different materials, have all possible sizes and shapes. The downside of such detachable reflectors is that they are easy to lose, forget scrap or in school (at work).

Thermal light reflectors, ribbon, buttons, stickers - these are all the options that a person needs to fix on his own clothes, a bag, a bicycle, a stroller or sledges. Termonakleyki, perhaps, the most optimal option. Why? Here are three undeniable advantages:

• Ease of use;
• durability;
• wide choose.

Termonakleyki containing retroreflective elements (for pedestrians exactly what you need) can be glued on any fabric. It can be cotton, linen, synthetic surfaces. It's not a problem to attach it to both everyday jeans, and to outer clothing - a jacket, a cloak, a windbreaker. Numerous motifs (sports emblems, flowers, cartoon characters) will help not only to protect yourself, but also to make an original decoration.

Is it possible to make such a defense yourself?

As already mentioned a little higher, you can personally make out clothes and a bag, as well as a vehicle with the help of thermo-applications. But lovers of needlework and original things will not be difficult to make a beautiful thing, pendant or brooch. To do this, you just need to use objects and details that have reflective properties. It can be buttons, braids and even ready-made reflectors: having beaten them a little, any person is quite able to create retroreflective elements for pedestrians with his own hands.

Another great opportunity to show their talents will be weaving bracelets from a paracord. This is such a cord, which is usually used by mountaineers and the military for their outfits. There is a paracord, which is processed by a special luminescent substance. Throughout the day, it accumulates sunlight, and in the dark, gives it away, radiating a soft even light.

Vest is the most vivid tool for attracting attention

I would also like to highlight these retroreflective elements for pedestrians. The photo of the waistcoat demonstrates how bright and bright it is. Tapes sewn in front and behind, will help the driver to see a person even from a very long distance (with the headlights on, this is a minimum of 100-150 meters).

The lightness and compactness of the waistcoat in the folded state makes it possible to always have it with you. After all, it does not take much space in either a handbag or a children's briefcase. In special stores you can always get a variety of sizes, ranging from small, which will fit even a child of lower grades, and ending with waistcoats for grown men in the prime of life.

Important!

Another novelty, which appeared on the market, offering retroreflective elements for children, is special belts. A ribbon with a reflective paint of a sewn on a belt braid, it snaps into place with plastic carbines. This design allows you to easily and quickly remove the strap and put it on when the child goes outside.

Give an example!

Unfortunately, the country's educational system takes into account many different sciences. But to teach children and adults the basic rules of safety that apply to behavior on the road, in public places, in nature, so far no one can. It is very important that parents give their children a correct and positive example, clearly demonstrating how to behave in this or that situation. Only a systematic consolidation of skills, a daily reminder will develop a person's habit, which is often useful in life.