Experience: B.Vanagas, V.Grašys and Tadas Dovbyas pedaling on a busy street

Vytautas Grašys, initiator of Velomaratono, runner Benediktas Vanagas and general manager of ERGO Insurance SE Lithuania Tadas Dovbysas, in actual traffic situation, could feel familiar to pedestrians when they were crossing the car by bike.

After crossing the 4 km road, participants returned to a warm and exciting atmosphere. V. Grašys noticed that there were also beautiful moments when drivers were running cyclists voluntarily. To find out more – in a video interview:

Vytautas Grašys 15min admits that he rarely rides a bike. The last time the pedal was driven a year ago during the "Velomaraton". Therefore, this experience has really enriched the experience of the head of the traffic police

Žygimantas Gedvilos / 15min. / Benediktas Vanagas

The rules lack specificity

Lithuanian Road Rules (KET) the exact distance between the curvature or the distance of the cyclist is not mentioned – it is just d & # 39; an indication that the driver must ensure, before starting the turn, that a safe distance from the bending vehicle is ensured. In the same way as foreign countries, the Social Seminar follows the example of foreign countries seeking to establish a KET for cyclists spaced at least 1.5 meters down the road.

KET also approves vehicle drivers to set a specific distance for cyclists. . A representative study of drivers driven by ERGO in Lithuania shows that 75% of respondents agree that the driver of a motor vehicle should be at a certain distance from a rider who has touched a bike or should ride a bike . The rest is 25%. – Respondents indicated that each driver should evaluate individually according to a specific situation. The most popular answer to the question of the distance that a cyclist must observe is a 1.5 meter tall cyclist, 30% baptized.

Participants in the event and at the event Thursday agree that cycling is an acute problem.

Consolidation effort of the "one and a half meter" rule

"Last year, we organized meetings with representatives of cyclists and motorists, during which we came to the conclusion that problems encountered by road users. This year, with our partners, we have taken steps to change the situation and make changes to the rules – they would include a 1.5-meter bike folding distance. According to the survey conducted by our order, the country's drivers themselves support the distance of a subway and a half, according to Tadas Dovbysas, CEO of ERGO Insurance SE Lithuania.

T.Dovbys himself, as well as other guests of initiative, surrendered The bicycle rudder and the actual traffic situation were tested crossing the section of the street Geležinio Vilko and Savanori Avenue. All participants traveled more than 4 kilometers in the streets of the capital

Poland is dangerous, but it does not break KET

The motorcycle driver, Vytautas Grašys, said Thursday morning that it was not uncomfortable to feel the traffic on the street. Once and for all, cars that only scatter a few dozen centimeters often prevent the full enjoyment of the trip.

"Today, the pedals had to run for 25 minutes, during which time there was really no tension. Without encountering such situations, it is hard to imagine what wind gusts and vibrations caused by large vehicles mean to get through cars. I can say that a person then feels really in danger. It is true that according to the rules currently in force, driving, as we have seen, motorists do not violate the rules of the road in many cases, which requires a rule of one meter fifty. Without this, of course, it is also necessary to develop bike paths and heal them, which will make them attractive to cyclists, "said V. Grašys

Overseas Proven

The initiator of" Velomaratono ", runner Benedict Vanagas Bypbad required distance is established in more than one European country, and this practice is proven.

"There is a minimum distance required for cyclists in a bicycle culture in a single European country.The subway rule of one and a half years applies to Portugal and the United States. Spain: In France, cyclists have to travel at such a distance to the outskirts of the country, and in Lithuania, where the western cycling culture is still developing, such a rule is even more necessary – for both cyclists and motorists. everything, it would be easier for the latter to follow the clear provisions of the law ", – B. Vanagas.

There were no dangerous situations

The coach Vaidas Rimkus pointed out that cyclists do not have to travel on the roads therefore, unforeseen circumstances can cause a road accident and other unforeseen circumstances.

"The participants in the experiment were able to determine what were the real problems. In twenty-five minutes, it was possible to mention a number of situations where cyclists were in danger. It must not be forgotten that a bicycle according to the traffic rules is exactly the same vehicle as a car. In addition, it can travel at a similar speed, for example, to that of a tractor that is normally folded on the road and that one does not press on the edge of the road. It is precisely this situation in which cyclists are badly bent, causes most disasters, which sometimes end very painfully, "says V.Rimkus.

Eduard Kriščiūnas, leader of the Lithuanian cycling community, also said that driving conditions are extremely difficult. cyclists are threatened by vehicles too far from their distance.

"Half a meter or a subway is definitely not enough – what more can you say about even shorter distances when bikers simply hurry the roadside? In such cases, cyclists do not even have the opportunity to bypbad the obstacles on their way – pits, stones or sewer covers. All this complicates not only the traffic conditions but also jeopardizes its participants ", – E. Krishciun

Having tested the bread of the craft with more precaution

The editor of the magazine" Auto Bild Lietuva "Vitoldas Milius Drivers really deserve to try and find themselves in cycling.

" Often, the only one who goes to the street by bike is to understand the problems of cyclists.I am convinced that most Motorists do not really exceed cyclists for a short distance, but simply do not think that it's a pedestal considered a danger and discomfort.For this purpose, it is necessary to change the rules to set a distance of a metro and a half, so that even without a bike, cyclists are obliged to drive safely, "said V.Milius

. of the litu traffic police service anien, 39 motorcycle and bicycle accidents were recorded in the roads and streets of the country in June alone. Since the beginning of the year, these accidents have registered 111 – almost 10%. more than last year. A total of 149 cyclists were injured and 3 deaths were registered in Lithuania this year.