Conspicuity thru reflective tapes

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3 total messages Started by mazharh Mon, 31 Mar 1997 00:00

#1493

Author: mazharh
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 00:00

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Outlining vehicles by reflective tapes makes them a well-seen
hazard on roads. Conspicuous vehicles make for stress-free driving
at night time, also reducing accidents by upto 21% at night time
and upto 16% during the day (a US study). This is on US roads. Apply
this to Pakistani roads and experience how many lives are saved
through reduced accidents.
I am an Advanced Motorist (member IAM) now settled in Pakistan. I see
this low cost measure achieving spectacular results in accident
statistics. An NGO needs to b formed for awareness programmes and
possible free distribution of self-adhesive reflective tapes at
selected sites. Edhi Foundaion, already managing emergency centres on
Pakistan Highways almost every 50 km, has shown interest in promoting the
programme. But a lot of input has to go before the take-off.
I need assistance and discussion for better results.
Mazhar Loan

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Re: Conspicuity thru reflective tapes

#1489

Author: Jim Titus
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 00:00

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mazharh@paknet1.ptc.pk wrote:
>Outlining vehicles by reflective tapes makes them a well-seen
>hazard on roads. Conspicuous vehicles make for stress-free driving
>at night time, also reducing accidents by upto 21% at night time
>and upto 16% during the day (a US study). This is on US roads. Apply
>this to Pakistani roads and experience how many lives are saved
>through reduced accidents.
>I am an Advanced Motorist (member IAM) now settled in Pakistan. I see
>this low cost measure achieving spectacular results in accident
>statistics. An NGO needs to b formed for awareness programmes and
>possible free distribution of self-adhesive reflective tapes at
>selected sites. Edhi Foundaion, already managing emergency centres on
>Pakistan Highways almost every 50 km, has shown interest in promoting the
>programme. But a lot of input has to go before the take-off.
>I need assistance and discussion for better results.

Sound like a good idea.  I have not been to Pakistan, but when I have been 
to India I noticed that people ignore the lines on the road--often there 
will be three lanes of traffic where two lanes are painted--people just 
squeeze into these lanes.  Does that happen in Pakistan also?

I don't believe the 16 percent figure, that is, I don't believe that 16% 
of our night-time accidents are caused by not seeing the vehicle.

Re: Conspicuity thru reflective tapes

#1492

Author: JOHN CARVER
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 1997 00:00

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The use of reflective tape material is not legal for use as
"obligatory" rear reflectors on vehicles in Great Britain.

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