Be bright, be seen

How to stay bright and be seen near roads

Wearing the right clothing, and choosing the right route at night makes a huge difference to your safety.

What to wear:

• When it’s dull outside, wear bright, fluorescent or white
• When it’s dark, wear night reflective gear, e.g. reflective vests, sashes, or wristbands
• You can also get reflective accessories such as clip-on reflectors, fluorescent arm bands, or special tape

Where to walk:

• Choose well-lit walking routes
• Try and cross the road at a place lit up by street lights and / or buildings

Cycling or using a scooter at night

If you’re cycling or using a scooter to get around at night make sure you can be seen by traffic. As well as the usual reflective gear, cyclists must have a white light at the front and a red light at the back. This is in addition to the white reflector at the front, and a red rear reflector.