According to the agency, this year there have already been 67 traffic accidents with pedestrians in the Moscow region, in which 14 people died and 60 were injured. Only in five cases did pedestrians use retroreflective elements.
In the area of controlled pedestrian crossings, 11 accidents occurred, in which 3 people died and 12 were injured. In the area of unregulated pedestrian crossings, 22 collisions were recorded, as a result of which 4 people died and 19 were injured . injured.
Outside the pedestrian crossing area, 34 accidents were recorded, in which 7 people died and 29 were injured.
The State Traffic Inspectorate of the Moscow Region reminds that at night, outside the settlement, a pedestrian is required to wear retroreflective elements. Yeah, at least just turn on the flashlight on the phone so drivers can see you on the road. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a $500 fine.