Advanced Technology Makes "Falling Back" Safer

Balboa Island, CA., Oct. 18, 2000– Each Fall, when standard time begins, the average number of fatal pedestrian accidents around sunset climbs 400%, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatal Accident Reporting System.

However, this alarming fact needn’t immobilize active people during the four darkest months of winter (November, December, January and February).

Thanks to patented PolyBrite International's PolyBrite technology, UFLASH.COM provides a safe way for people and pets to pursue the active lifestyles they’re accustomed to during Spring and Summer.

UFLASH products emit a bold, strobe-like flash that makes runners, walkers, skaters and cyclists visible to motorists up to ONE MILE away. That’s an otherwise absent margin of safety that increases a driver’s reaction time while dramatically reducing a documented pedestrian hazard.

The Federal Highway Administration commissioned a study exposing how vulnerable pedestrians actually are. It reveals a driver "with average reflexes, eyesight, decisiveness and sobriety, driving an average car" [at 60 miles an hour] will take almost three seconds to see and recognize a hazard, almost seven seconds to decide on a course of action, and almost four-point-five seconds to complete a maneuver."

Therefore, in the 14.5 seconds necessary to see, perceive (recognize), decide what to do, and then do it, a vehicle will travel 1,276 feet. If the recognition begins a quarter mile away (1,320 ft), the motorist has a "cushion" of 44 feet.

Assuming that "cushion" would double at half the speed [30 miles an hour], only 88 feet of distance separates an unprotected pedestrian from the motorist’s decision-making process in a suburb after sunset.

The UFLASH line of belts, vests, arm/ankle bands and pet collars give that motorist up to 60 times that distance to see and react to the presence of children, pets and adults in the street. For more information about PolyBrite International's PolyBrite technology or to arrange a demonstration of UFLASH products that incorporate it, contact UFlash at info@uflash.com.

As seen in Dog World New Products Section! February 2000 Issue Improve your dog’s visibility at night with the new Fido Flash dog collar. Encircling the collar is a yellow, reflective material, and underneath, a bright red light pulsates or stays illuminated upon the flick of a carefully concealed on/off switch. The reflective material alone provides 600 feet of visibility.

The red light, which runs on a replaceable watch battery (included) that lasts 200 hours, allows for one mile of visibility in low-light situations. The adjustable collar is compatible with standard leads and is weather and tear resistant. It is available in regular (12 inches to 16 inches) and large (16 inches to 22 inches) sizes. UFlash.com, (877) 747 - 4449; www.uflash.com

The Latest, Greatest and Hottest Raging Reviews Products & Services! January 2000 Issue of The Petopian Pet Safety in the Dark of Night? Whenever you and your dog venture out before dawn or after dusk, it’s important to be visible to passing motorists. Improve your pet’s visibility with the new Fido Flash Dog Collar from UFLASH.com.

ncircling the collar is a yellow reflective material. Underneath is a bright red light that pulsates or can stay illuminated upon the flick of a carefully concealed on/off switch.

The reflective material alone provides 600 feet of visibility. The red light , which runs off a replaceable watch battery (included) lasting 200 hours, allows for ONE MILE of visibility in low light situations.

The adjustable collar, which features box stitching and nylon backing and is compatible with standard leads, is weather, water and tear resistant, and available in two sizes: regular (12 to 16 inches) and large (16 to 22 inches). Suggested retail price each collar is $17.95. To order or for more information, visit www.uflash.com.