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Going for walks in hi vis jackets

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What's the story with this? I sent for a run last night. I was almost entirely in black and I didn't realise that until I started looking at the people I was running past. There were a decent few walkers wearing hi vis jackets. They were going for a walk, putting on their running gear, and then throwing on a hi vis vest. Then they're walking around a town, with footpaths and streetlights on every road.

I just wonder why? I drive and have never said thank you to someone in my head for wearing a high vis vest on a footpath. I wasn't going to drive there anyway.

It's obviously very different if you're in an area without streetlights or footpaths.

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meeeeh

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

Even if they are, only one group is behind the wheel of a tonne of metal and fuel.

So if they get killed or seriously injured while walking like a zombie looking at the screen they will have the satisfaction of knowing they didn't do it in the car.

Once you are on the road you should behave responsibly regardless of what mode of transport if any you are using.

Deebles McBeebles

realdanbreen wrote: »

I think you might need to brush up on what is required of the pedestrian when they reach the 'stripey bit of road' hi- vis or no hi-vis !

I'm well aware. I seem to be in the minority though.

realdanbreen

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

No, the flashing lights and stripey bit of road should be enough for drivers who are able to keep their eyes on the road. Pedestrians do have the right of way at pedestrian crossings, no matter how many idiots you see ploughing through them at 30 while updating FB.

I think you might need to brush up on what is required of the pedestrian when they reach the 'stripey bit of road' hi- vis or no hi-vis !

_Kaiser_

Feisar wrote: »

It's a great idea. Especially in late dusk time and if it's a pissy evening.

Also why do cars have lights? To see and be seen.

Can't overstate that last part enough... the amount of idiots who drive around in bad weather or dusk/dark with no or minimal lights on is ridiculous! Their cars are practically invisible at times - although manufacturers have to share the blame with DRL implementations.. usually the back of the car is completely unlit while the driver sits oblivious thinking their front DRLs (and lit dash?) are grand.

Deebles McBeebles

Del2005 wrote: »

Pedestrians don't always have right of way. It depends on who enters the junction 1st. If a vehicle is in the junction they have right of way over the pedestrian. If the pedestrian enters the junction 1st they have right of way.

As long as a pedestrian doesn't suddenly veer off and sprint out on to the road, they have the right of way at crossings. I've seen people appear from nowhere and do that but not nearly as often as I've seen drivers go straight through while pretending they can't see anything that's not directly in front of them.

Del2005 wrote: »

Pedestrians and car drivers are each as bad at updating social media.

Even if they are, only one group is behind the wheel of a tonne of metal and fuel.

Del2005

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

No, the flashing lights and stripey bit of road should be enough for drivers who are able to keep their eyes on the road. Pedestrians do have the right of way at pedestrian crossings, no matter how many idiots you see ploughing through them at 30 while updating FB.

Pedestrians don't always have right of way. It depends on who enters the junction 1st. If a vehicle is in the junction they have right of way over the pedestrian. If the pedestrian enters the junction 1st they have right of way.

Pedestrians and car drivers are each as bad at updating social media.

meeeeh

I don't think you need hi vis if you are walking in lit up areas on sidewalks. However I came across idiot runners wearing dark clothing who jumped on the road on badly lit roundabout without stopping and looking if anyone was coming through. That type of an idiot could cause serious accident.

I don't wear hi vis when going for a walk with the dog or run during the day. At night though I 'm lit up like a Christmas three, hi viz and a torch pointing at the dog if needed. (No publuc lithing or sidewalks). Another must is actually walking on the right side of the road. I came across walker on a narrow enough country road, dressed in black and walking on the wrong side of the road. Luckily enough I spotted some movement in the shadows because there was another car coming towards me and I had to keep to the side of the road. People like that should be beaten up for mindlessly endangering themselves and others.

Deebles McBeebles

realdanbreen wrote: »

You think when you come to a crossing that you just walk straight across and your hi-vis jacket will somehow magic up a shield to stop the traffic:D

No, the flashing lights and stripey bit of road should be enough for drivers who are able to keep their eyes on the road. Pedestrians do have the right of way at pedestrian crossings, no matter how many idiots you see ploughing through them at 30 while updating FB.

realdanbreen

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

That's what its for. At that point you put your foot on the pedal in the middle.

You think when you come to a crossing that you just walk straight across and your hi-vis jacket will somehow magic up a shield to stop the traffic:D

topper75

I work near a college campus.

Large amount of bozos cycling around with no lights on winter evenings and people wearing dark clothes in unlit areas.

Younger folk who don't yet drive have some sort of crazy "I see the car so the driver must be able to see me" mentality.

whisky_galore

Can't understand runners on a road local to me choosing the unlit and unpavemented side over the safer side. I guess they're training for the Olympics so they're entitled to it.

Deebles McBeebles

You'd wonder how Batman survives.

NIMAN

I think it should be against the law to walk on rural roads (or unlit roads) without a hi-viz.

The amount of cyclists doing the same is also incredible. They seem to favour dark colours from what I've noticed. It might be bright when they leave the house, but its often getting dark when they are still out.

Many don't often switch on their lights either when they should be.

[Deleted User]

It's the yellow vest crowd scoping sh1t out..
Expect a Paris type situation any day now ..

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Runs and walks can take in both rural and urban locales in one outing. On rural roads, high vis jackets are essential, along with torches.

NIMAN

One worrying thing I have noticed on more than one occasion is this:

On our main roads here, there is often a large section to the left side of the lane, call it a hard shoulder if you want, but its not an official hard shoulder. I often see cars using it to drive into if the car if front is taking a right turn, which would probably be fine during the daylight hours.

However, often when I'm driving on these roads at night, you'd pass walkers using this area. But they are practically invisible as they are dressed in dark clothes. Now imagine you are walking in this area and a driver decides to use it to undertake at 50mph!!

Doesn't bear thinking about.

Del2005

oLoonatic wrote: »

You can get them for free on the RSA website delivered to your house, there is no excuse. It particularly irks me when cyclists dont have any hi vis on at night. ( I cycle to and from work myself)

Or the cyclists who put on the vizi vest and then throw on their backpack. Why bother?

[Deleted User]

Some of them even carry torches. Call it consideration for other road users, which shouldn't be a novelty in this day and age.

Del2005

What I find weirder is the parents who put a vizi vest on their kids and then wear black themselves. If it's necessary for the kids it's necessary for the parents.

BeerWolf

SteM wrote: »

AH has gotten to the point now where every banal little thing in life has become a question.

Why's that?

Benny Biscotti

blue note wrote: »

What's the story with this? I sent for a run last night. I was almost entirely in black and I didn't realise that until I started looking at the people I was running past. There were a decent few walkers wearing hi vis jackets. They were going for a walk, putting on their running gear, and then throwing on a hi vis vest. Then they're walking around a town, with footpaths and streetlights on every road.

I just wonder why? I drive and have never said thank you to someone in my head for wearing a high vis vest on a footpath. I wasn't going to drive there anyway.

It's obviously very different if you're in an area without streetlights or footpaths.

This level of intelligence is why the driving standards are so low in this country.

oLoonatic

NIMAN wrote: »

The amount of walkers and runners around where I live without hi-vis is shocking.

And I live in a rural, badly lit area.

Don't know why someone wouldn't wear a €2 hi-vis top when out and about. Could save your life.

You can get them for free on the RSA website delivered to your house, there is no excuse. It particularly irks me when cyclists dont have any hi vis on at night. ( I cycle to and from work myself)

Deebles McBeebles

realdanbreen wrote: »

And when they come to a pedestrian crossing they will walk straight out in front of you.

That's what its for. At that point you put your foot on the pedal in the middle.

Boggles

blue note wrote: »

I just wonder why? I drive and have never said thank you to someone in my head for wearing a high vis vest on a footpath. I wasn't going to drive there anyway.

You poor thing.

What if you were out running and you found yourself in a place with no footpaths?

You'd have to stay there forever.

realdanbreen

And when they come to a pedestrian crossing they will walk straight out in front of you.

NIMAN

The amount of walkers and runners around where I live without hi-vis is shocking.

And I live in a rural, badly lit area.

Don't know why someone wouldn't wear a €2 hi-vis top when out and about. Could save your life.

Deebles McBeebles

Yeah! Stop being safe ya w*nkers!

SteM

AH has gotten to the point now where every banal little thing in life has become a question.

[Deleted User]

Crossing roads, broken street lights, drivers not paying full attention, cyclists on footpaths, misted car windows, rain reducing visibility. Huge amount of reasons, most of them valid.

Feisar

It's a great idea. Especially in late dusk time and if it's a pissy evening.

Also why do cars have lights? To see and be seen.