BE SAFE BE SEEN


The Isle of Wight Council is committed to increasing awareness about the importance of keeping safe and being seen in the dark. Two campaigns have been launched aimed at both pedestrians and cyclists.
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Think! Road safety campaign is issuing the following advice:
  • Make sure you can be easily seen, especially at night, on dark days and in bad weather.
  • Bright or fluorescent clothes show up best by day, especially in dull or misty weather.
  • By night, reflective material is best and shows up in car headlights - fluorescent clothing doesn't work after dark. Reflective tape can be put on clothing, school bags and equipment.
  • It is against the law to cycle at night without a white front light, a red back light and a red reflector at the back, so make sure all bikes are properly equipped and working.
  • Cross the road at the safest place possible. e.g. zebra, pelican, puffin and patrolled crossings.
  • Use the Green Cross Code: Stop, Look, Listen.
  • If you are out at night, choose routes that are well-lit by streetlights and cross at well-lit places.

For more detailed advice for cyclists and pedestrians from the Government’s Think! Road Safety website click here



Page last updated on: 15/09/2010