Impact mitigators in Moldova: One was installed in Danceni and another in Peresecina
Premiere on the roads of the country! In Ialoveni and Orhei districts, impact mitigators were installed by a company from Ukraine, jointly with the State Road Administration. The systems were installed on road sections where serious or even fatal accidents occur. If a car hits it, the installation is made like an accordion and thus reduces the power of the impact. If they prove their effectiveness, dozens of other such mechanisms could be installed next year.
“They are made in Ukraine. They are of Ukrainian production. I have an EU certificate. Due to the fact that these elements are 6 in number, they clump together, and the force of the impact decreases. Respectively, those who are in the car, most often stay alive, given the speed of traffic. What you see here is equipment that is manufactured for a speed of 100 km per hour “, said the auditor, road safety, Ilie Bricicaru.
Even so, the installation can mitigate the impact and can save the lives of those in the car in only two cases.
“When the car hits the front, in parallel, and in the second case, when the car hits the side, ie on a tangential trajectory,” said the auditor, Ilie Bricicaru.
This impact attenuator was installed at the intersection near Lake Dănceni, where serious road accidents often occur. The place began to be secured after 2012, when a minibus with passengers and a tanker collided. Six people, including a minor, died on the spot and 11 arrived at the hospital.
“They were installed in connection with the fact that these sectors were the most dangerous, there are several road accidents, with impact. They were hit on the middle median, they were hit on the metal parapet. After the impact, especially small cars, they entered the saloon and it was a big impact for the passenger and for
drivers “, mentioned the ASD representative, Petru Bologan.
Experts say that many accidents would not be fatal if such mechanisms were installed in high-risk areas.
“When a car bumps into the head of the installation, the next 6 sections have the ability to turn off the power, and the car will not be thrown into the street. Moreover, the driver and passengers will stay alive “, said the TV8 reporter, Nicoleta Negrescu.
The works are financed with money from the Road Fund.
“Such a sector, for example, costs 235 thousand lei,” said ASD representative Petru Bologan.
Drivers welcome the appearance of these installations, but I think they should have been installed earlier, especially on the dangerous segments of traffic.
“It is good if it is done, so as not to get injured. There are too many injuries here. Everything is done slowly with us. ”
“It simply came to our notice then. All roads must be protected, be good for everyone, to drive drivers. “
“I think it’s normal. It’s for the better.
– How do you think it took a long time to do this?
– Sure “, mentioned the ASD representative, Petru Bologan.
Another device was installed near the village of Peresecina, in Orhei district. According to the State Road Administration, another 30 road impact attenuators will be installed next year on various roads in the country.