Everyone knows what happens when you have to drive to Italy via the Gotthard: traffic jams. When the lines are long, many people get out of their cars to stretch their legs or pee. The problem: It’s not really legal. Pedestrians are not actually allowed on the highway. Violations are punishable by a fine of 20 francs.
Entering the road can also be very dangerous, as you should always expect rescuers to use the hard shoulder. But the hard shoulder is sometimes also used by vehicles that want to avoid traffic jams illegally. However, it should also be mentioned that when traffic is at a complete standstill, police often refrain from handing out buses to pedestrians on highways – unless they block hard shoulder lanes.
So if you don’t want to risk your neck and neck on the highway, you should stay put. But what if Mother Nature calls? When the pressure on the bladder grows and grows and grows? Then you’re in trouble. But don’t worry: the “Auto Club Europa” (ACE) has a solution for you: an emergency toilet.
Unlike the well-known PET bottle, the urine in the bags does not remain liquid, but is absorbed and converted into an odorless gel. The bags are sealable and can be reused until they are full.
The emergency toilets are also touted as a solution for other companies. They should prevent the frequent use of makeshift toilets at festivals and provide relief in everyday situations. Pregnant women and people with bladder weakness are mentioned as examples.
The bags also come in handy during trips with children to nature or to the campsite if there is no toilet available.
At festivals – or so it seems – the emergency solution is widely used. This is all too understandable, especially with overcrowded and disgusting makeshift toilets.
The urine bags also seem to be successful on the street:
However, not everyone is so convinced of the urine bags. Complications seem to happen occasionally, especially during use.
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source: watson
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