Seeing does not mean to be seen either

Shortly before seven o'clock, the rescuer in safety clothing resorted to another defeated pedestrian on Wednesday. Police appeal to pedestrians to increase their visibility and road safety under reduced visibility. "An older woman with moderate injuries was transported to a trauma center in Liberec," spokesperson ZZS LK, Michal confirmed.

The most common tragic failures of pedestrians in traffic are sudden entry to the road or under-estimation of the speed of the approaching vehicle. In addition, pedestrians most of all groups of road users are dying at night. Last week, a pedestrian died under the wheels of a car. As the police and rescue workers point out: "Pedestrians belong to one of the most vulnerable groups of road users."

"It's important to realize that pedestrians are not immortal. Especially in autumn and winter, most of them die in road traffic without wearing reflective vest, most of them directly at pedestrian crossings, "says Jan, Chief of Staff, who is soon dim, the roads are wet, sometimes covered with leaves, sometimes even frosty whether covered by snow, which does not contribute to security. "There are traffic accidents to so-called invisible pedestrians," the police officer warned.

Drivers may also have a poor view of the vehicle due to insufficient damping and cleaning of the vehicle's glasses, the visibility of the vehicle further deteriorates in the rain or snowfall. Some pedestrians, however, still think that when they see the arriving vehicle with dimmed dipped-beam headlamps under reduced visibility, the motor vehicle drivers are also registered and recognized in operation. The principle of seeing and being seen still applies.

What is reduced visibility? It is not just dark; it is also dusk, dawn, a period of rain or fog. As part of the service, police officers focus on pedestrian traffic, also for reduced visibility, even on off-road roads. In the course of various police patrols, pedestrians give reflective tapes for the visibility of unmarked pedestrians, including in municipalities. At the same time, police patrols explain to pedestrians the importance of their visibility for other road users.

If you are cycling every day or on foot on the road, do not rely solely on the reflex strip, but use more variants. In particular, the reflection vest several times mentioned is one of the most effective highlighters. Think not only of yourself, but also of the driver and his chances to safely recognize you. Always place reflective tapes in a visible place. Try not to hinder anything in their functionality.

Stella K. is a freelance writer on road safety and reflective vest