With a couple of months of dark nights and mornings still ahead of us the road safety working group in Mayo County Council are again reminding people when out walking, cycling, or running on the roads to think about whether they can be seen by other road users.
Pedestrians are being encouraged to think about their presence on the roads and wear high visibility clothing and reflective material and to always use pedestrian crossings where possible. Many people may have received iPods or MP3 players over Christmas and, although these are tempting to use when running or walking, the county council is urging people to think about the route they may be taking and not to use this equipment when on roads or at crossings. Cyclists should also think about their clothing and ensure their bike is in good working condition and carries front and rear lights.
Noel Gibbons, road safety officer, said: “Many people have probably made New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or get healthier after Christmas. At this time of year this often means more people are out and about running or walking on roads in the dark. We are encouraging people to think about what they are wearing to ensure that they are highly visible to motorists by using reflective or high-vis clothes. Motorists are also being urged to look carefully for other road users with the dark mornings and evenings.”
