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11.23.2015
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The Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SBOT) launched the Safe Cycling Campaign, to take place across the country in November and December. The goal is to reduce accidents involving bicycles, especially in large cities, and raise awareness of the importance of valuing life with a more human traffic.
Cyclist in the National Day, NGO calls for more kindness in transit (Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom / Agency Brazil)
The action Safe Bicycle involve the distribution of educational brochures on traffic lights and places of great movement of people in major cities. The content of the campaign highlights the importance of safety items, such as the use of helmets, elbow and knee pads, and the rider must respect the laws and regulations, how to signal when changing direction, do not walk in the opposite direction and never use the sidewalks.
"The rider should be aware, floor protected, respect the rules and avoid walking on the sidewalks. The rider can fall victim or causing an accident involving a pedestrian. If you want to spend the sidewalk disassemble and take your bike riding. This way the cyclist passes to have the same rights and duties of pedestrians, "says the president of SBOT, Marco Antonio Percope.
Data of St. Paul's Traffic Engineering Company revealed that the number cyclists killed in traffic remained stable over the past five years. "There are no national statistics, but SBOT estimated that in the country this number should be around 500 deaths annually," says the national coordinator of the campaign, Wagner Nogueira da Silva.
Silva says that whoever survives the accident often goes to live with consequences. "Many [sequels] prevent a return to work and also doing basic tasks of everyday life."
The information material also points out that the cyclist should always drive carefully, paying attention to larger vehicles. "Always Signal movements. Do not walk in the corridor for buses. Opt for bike paths and less crowded streets and act like determines the Brazilian Traffic Code," Silva alert.
The Secretary-General of SBOT, André Pedrinelli adds the rider needs to see and be seen, use clear and flashy clothes or reflective vests, use headlight and side reflectors. "The bicycle is a vehicle and as such should behave."
Cyclist's Guide
Thinking about the security of the cyclist, on 22 September, the Ministry of Cities launched the Booklet Rider, which gathers information on legislation, signaling, the different routes that make up the cycle network of the city and traffic rules and safety.
The booklet is available on the website of the Ministry of Cities on the Internet.
Editing: Fabio Massalli
Source: EBC
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