An Garda Siochana Mayo inform road users on how to stay safe in the dark

An Garda Siochana Mayo have send crucial advice for the dark months of the year. 

The importance of visibility on the roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerablThe importance of visibility on the roads cannot be understatede road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.

Now that we have your attention, we are urging all road users to:

• Wear or use high-visibility clothing and accessories
• Use appropriate lighting on bicycles, motorcycles, e-scooters and vehicles
• Drive using dipped headlights at all times of day during the winter period
• Slow down and anticipate vulnerable road users, allow extra space for overtaking on rural roads in particular
  Be extra vigilant during hours of low light
• As Ireland enters the darkest months of the year, the message is simple: If you can be seen, you can be safer.
  
  

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