Islanders are being asked to make themselves easier to see on the roads after dark this weekend, as the Isle of Man Constabulary’s Road Safety Team runs its ‘Be Bright At Night’ reminder, Isle of Man Today reported.
The team’s message, aimed at everyone using the roads, is that being visible to others matters more as the evenings draw in.
- Pedestrians: bright or fluorescent clothing helps where it can be worn, as does choosing routes with good lighting. A torch, a phone’s light or reflective accessories all make a walker easier to spot, and the long-standing advice to stop, look and listen still applies.
- Cyclists: working front and rear lights and reflective clothing are the priorities. The team also suggests checking tyres and their pressure, allowing for shifts in the weather before setting out, and giving clear signals well before turning.
- Drivers: headlights, indicators and brake lights should be kept clean and in working order, and tyre tread and pressure checked regularly. Motorists are asked to keep watch for vulnerable road users when light is poor and to adjust their driving to the conditions.
The Constabulary’s number for non-urgent matters is 01624 631212.
