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Stay safe in the dark

Stay safe in the dark
Throughout the winter months it is really important to be even more aware of our surroundings.
An image of a Welsh road with 'slow' painted on the road and a sign by the road that says 'reduce speed now'.
Darker nights and darker mornings mean children are more vulnerable on our roads as they are less visible to motorists.

Parents are reminded that as the nights draw in children are more vulnerable as they are less visible to motorists. We urge them to ensure that their children wear something bright and take extra care when out and about near roads.

Riding bicycles without the correct lighting is an offence and cyclists are reminded to ensure their bike has the correct lights and that they can be clearly seen by other road users.

Bright fluorescent clothing shows up best during the day, especially in dull or misty weather but doesn't show up after dark. By night reflective material is best as it shows up in car headlights, reflective tape can be applied to clothing, school bags and equipment.

Drivers are urged to plan their journeys carefully to factor in the time difference as the mornings and evenings get darker earlier and later and to be aware that travel times may take that bit longer.

For more information on 'Road safety week' visit BRAKE - the road safety charity's website: www.roadsafetyweek.org (external link).

To learn more about 'Road safety' visit: www.dft.gov.uk/think (external link).

Traffic Wales, the Welsh Assembly Government's traffic information service, has an 0845 telephone hotline number where drivers can speak to a control room operator regarding travel conditions and the amount of traffic currently on the network.

Traffic Wales' website www.traffic-wales.com (external link) also offers a free SMS and email alert service if you sign up and register your journey routes and times.