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ROADPOL Newsletter June 2020

ROADPOL Newsletter June 2020

07 February 2024  | www.roadpol.eu

Welcome to our latest ROADPOL Newsletter

 

We are pleased to be able to present you again interesting information about road safety in Europe.

 

Yours Sincerely

Heinz Albert Stumpen

ROADPOL General Secretary

SAVE THE DATE !!! ROADPOL - Seminar becomes ROADPOL - Webinar

 

Due to the COVID 19 - restrictions the envisaged seminar in July 2020 at the German Police University (DHPol) had to be cancelled.

 

In collaboration with the European Agency for Law Enforcement Training CEPOL we are able to switch to a virtual meeting and - using the CEPOL- Technology - offer a one-day-webinar on Wednesday, July 29th, hosted by DHPol.

 

Up to 200 participants are able to attend the Webinar.

 

The preparations are to be finished within the next days, the information for registration will be disseminated shortly.


"Zebra plan" for pedestrians

 

ZEBRA - Is it the nickname of the pedestrian walk in your country?

Yes, it is in Hungary.
Zebra

 

For three days in a row zebras were checked by police officers to ensure the safe roadcrossing all around the country. 

Unfortunately, not just the drivers but also pedestrians committed offences during roadcrossing. That is why police decided to keep some roadside checks.

Luckily this action was appreciated by both sides. Pedestrians and drivers have the opinion that this kind of check should be done regularly. So, Zebra plan will be continued soon.

 


European Road Safety Summer School

 

Integrated approach to road safety

 

In August 2020 road safety professionals from different countries will gather around their desks for the European Road Safety Summer School online course. Excellent speakers and good examples from European countries : these are the key ingredients of this online international 5-day course.

 

The Summer School is an initiative of the VSV (Flemish Foundation for Traffic Knowledge), the Flemish government, ETSC, Polis, ITS, IMOB and Road Safety GB. It will take place from the 24th until the 28th of August as an online live course! 

 

"I learned a lot about road safety and I will try to implement this in my country. It was an amazing experience!" - Fernando Hiro, University of São Paulo, Brazil

 

Focus on an integrated approach
• Day 1: introduction, vision and strategy
• Day 2: education and awareness raising
• Day 3: infrastructure and data
• Day 4: understanding the road user and enforcement
• Day 5: the European framework

 

Find out more about the schedule and register before the 17th of August to make sure you can participate or contact the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Knowledge directly at summerschool@vsv.be.

 

See you soon online!


German police goes electric!

Germany police goes electric! 

Electric vehicles have been used by the German police for some time, even though their share of the total vehicle fleet is still small.The police of Lower Saxony is now going one step further and has purchased electric motorcycles.


In 2018, the Osnabrück police department had already bought and successfully tested the first electric motorcycles. Now the state of Lower Saxony has purchased 8 electric motorcycles of the brand ZERO DS ZF 14.4 at a unit price of 33,400 Euro including the additional police equipment.


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The electric motorcycles can be used in almost all police actions, e.g. as fast and mobile vehicles within traffic jams or for accompanying demonstrations and parades. What is also unique in Germany is that these eight motorcycles are also used as honorary escorts on state visits.


The electric motorcycles are not yet suitable for use on motorways due to their range. In the next generation, the batteries will be able to enable the use of electric motorcycles on motorways.
There is no restriction in comfort, such as with seat heating. The digital radio was completely integrated into the infrastructure of the electric motorcycle.


The eight electric motorcycles are ecological and modern components of a constantly growing fleet of e-police vehicles. Currently, electric vehicles account for about 5 percent of the fleet.


It is not only the emission-free drive that makes these motorcycles attractive: they are almost 100 kg lighter than a motorcycle with a combustion engine, have lower noise emissions, better driving dynamics and are easier and therefore safer to handle. The drive battery also provides enough energy to supply the entire police technology over a long period of time even when the bike is stationary. NI Elektro Motorrad E Krad 1024x588


Volker Kluwe, President of the Hanover Police Headquarters, said of the new addition to the police fleet: "Each of our motorcycles covers an average of more than 115,000 kilometres per year. With the new electric motorcycles, the police forces now not only drive emission-free, but also in greater comfort. The new bikes are quieter, more agile and better to handle - a great advantage, especially for emergency trips in the city".

Technical background information:
manufacturer: ZERO Motorcycles
Type: DS ZF 14.4
Effective power: 60 PS (45 KW)
torque: 110 Nm
Maximum speed: 158 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4,5 seconds
Range city: 250 km
Loading time: 5 hours
Tare weight: 187 kg (without police equipment)

Special police extension:

Handheld radio SEPURA STP900
Bike control unit: SEPURA MRC-3, Bluetooth connection
Speakers: Helmet integration
LED- Rotating lights: Fa. Hänsch, Typ Movia-SL on tripod
LED- front flash lights: Fa. Hänsch, Typ Sputnik-SL
Sound system: Fa. Hänsch, 1 Pressure chamber loudspeaker
Stop signal device: Fa. Hänsch, in the back, Full matrix -LED
Further special equipment: Grip heating
grip protectors
Windscreen
Case system

Exemplary cost comparison electric motorcycle / combustion engine:

E-bike Zero DS ZF 14.4:

Operating costs: about 2,04 Euro per 100 kilometres
This value results from the following calculation:
Consumption of electric motorcycle per 100 kilometers: 7 kilowatt hours (kWh)
Cost per kWh: approx. 0.2916 Euro

BMW R1200:

Operating costs: approx. 5.53 euros per 100 kilometres
This value results from the following calculation:
Consumption BMW R1200 per 100 kilometres: min. 4.16 litres Super.
Cost per litre of Super (as of January 2020): 1.33 Euro


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Drawing Competition About Road Safety: road safety issues with the eyes of children

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What do you think about road safety? How can you travel through the city or village safely? Can you draw it?

 

The Hungarian Accident Prevention Committee invited submissions among the nursery and primary school children to draw and express what does road safety mean to them.

 

With the association of regional police headquarters, the Hungarian National Prevention Committee awarded the best pictures and artists.

 

Here are some very spectacular pictures for you.

As you can see the young “artists” took the mission seriously and as you can see in the pictures, they know exactly what does road safety and security mean.

I wish not just children but all of grown-ups would know it.

I wish not just children but all of grown-ups would know it.


THE BULGARIAN TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICERS WORK ACTIVELY FOR ROAD TRAUMATISM PREVENTION

 

BG June

 

Prevention is one of the main activities of Traffic Police officers in Bulgaria.

During the lockdown, all policemen were at the front line in the fight against the spreading of Covid-19.

In all 28 regions of the country the police set up checkpoints at entrances and exits of big cities, in order to limit unreasonable travels and to reduce spreading of the infection.

 

From 13 March to 13 May 2020, the number of road traffic accidents decreased by 35%, and the number of persons killed on the road decreased by 34% in comparison to the same period of last year.


WORLD BIKE DAY (03 June 2020)

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World bike day has been celebrated since 2018. The idea of the day is to promote the bicycle as a reliable and ecological means of transport. Cycling trips with family or friends are a great way to spend your free time. To make the use of two-wheelers a pleasure, remember the basic safety rules and appropriate equipment.


Especially in spring and summer the bike is a very popular means of transport. It is used not only by people who care about health, but also those who want to get to work quickly and economically.


However, it should be remembered that despite all these advantages, users of two-wheelers are most exposed to the effects of road incidents. Accidents involving cyclists are often very serious. In confrontation with a car on the road, hardly ever a cyclist has a chance to get out of this unscathed. Two-wheelers riders wanting to feel safe must remember that a lot depends on them. To ensure the safety of users of two-wheelers, it is important to remember the basic rules for the use of roads by cyclists.


The cyclist should take care of own safety by using a helmet every time. They are not obligatory, but it is good for people to realize that even a seemingly harmless tipper on a bicycle, in the absence of a helmet, can cause serious damage to health.


The bike should always be prepared for riding, have appropriate equipment and be technically sound. Everyone who rides a bicycle on the road should know that a bicycle must meet safety requirements.


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Police officers appeal to all road users to exercise extreme caution and comply with applicable laws. Let us also remember that lack of understanding and mutual respect is another adverse factor affecting the safety of road users. Regardless of the mode of transport we use, we all want the same - get there safely.
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