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Pedestrians urged to "wise up" 23.10.08

INISHOWEN pedestrians, joggers and walkers are being asked to "Be Safe, Be Seen". The appeal comes from the Donegal Road Safety Working Group to help reduce the number of road casualties in the county.
More than two thirds of fatal pedestrian collisions happen during the hours of darkness, according to the working group.
“With darker mornings and evenings there is an increased risk to all road users. Every year in Ireland people are being killed or seriously injured simply because they could not be seen by drivers," said Donegal road safety officer, Eamonn Brown.
People are urged to wear high visibility reflective vests and armbands during the winter months. Free armbands are available from Garda Stations and local public service centres.
Inspector Pat O’Donnell said wearing fluorescent clothing during the day and reflective material at night could save lives.
The working group reminded all road users, not just those in the rural areas, to "wise up and make sure they can be seen".
Meanwhile, working group chairman, Inishowen-based Stephen Lambert urged drivers to switch on their dipped headlights during day light hours.
“I would encourage all drivers to adopt the practice of using dipped headlights at all times. In short, be safe be seen - pedestrians wear bright clothing and drivers use dipped head lights even during daylight hours," he said.
Cyclists were urged to fit lights and check they work properly while motorcyclists were also encouraged to be more visible.
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