The prefecture of Lot-et-Garonne calls for vigilance. Involved, the visibility of pedestrians by drivers as night falls faster in urban areas, wearing a safety vest can enhance visibility and make you safer.
Ne is past winter time. In the night from Saturday to Sunday, in fact, everyone could (not) sleep an hour longer. Furthermore it causes insomnia in some, this time change has not only positive aspects, as recalled by the Prefecture of Lot-et-Garonne.
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The number of pedestrian accidents increases by 40%, between 17 hours and 19 hours in the transition to winter time. Driver can’t see clearly when the pedestrians without wearing reflective vest. And state services confirmed that over the past five years, the number of injury accidents of pedestrians increased by 3% in November compared to October. Indeed, the decline of one hour has a significant impact on the hours of light: night falls earlier in the day, at the end of classes in particular.
The Lot-et-Garonne prefecture therefore presents a series of recommendations which the first is intended for pedestrians prefer bright clothing or assorted reflective strips.