Seeing and being seen is essential in road traffic.
With the change of the time last weekend, many pedestrians move at nightfall. It follows an increased risk of the accident since often the drivers do not see them well or notice them only at the last moment. Road Safety Luxembourg ASBL, the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure and the Police Lëtzebuerg recall some tips to reduce the risk of collision:
Pedestrians: Be visible!
Wear clothing with reflective material, armbands, jackets, reflective tapes, umbrellas and reflective pads – all accessories for long-distance viewing by motorists.
Walk-in in front of traffic on country roads and wear the mandatory safety vest.
Consider the speed and distance of approaching vehicles before entering the road. Make sure you are seen by motorists.
Put a reflective collar on your dog.
Joggers: be visible!
Wear reflective armbands and wear clothing with integrated reflective elements.
Wear a safety vest that is mandatory if you take the road out of town.
Cyclists: be visible!
Make sure the lights and reflectors of your bike are in good condition.
Wear a helmet and a vest or other reflective accessory.
Mandatory bike equipment:
a doorbell
two brakes
a white or yellow light before
at least 2 reflectors per wheel or continuous reflective tape on the tires
reflectors on the pedals
a red reflector
a red rear light
Motorists: be visible!
Turn on the lights when visibility conditions require.
Report your maneuvers in good time.
Adjust your speed.
Make sure windows and vehicle lights are clean (in winter cleared of snow or ice).
Take into account the potential errors of vulnerable users in traffic.