Be Bright, Be Seen

All Vulnerable Road Users 

Help other road users see you. Wear or carry something light-coloured, bright or fluorescent in poor daylight conditions. When it is dark, use reflective materials (e.g. armbands, sashes, waistcoats, jackets, footwear, rucksack covers), which can be seen by drivers using headlights up to three times as far away as non-reflective materials.

Pedestrians 

Use the pavement where possible.

If there is no pedestrian crossing nearby, try to cross the road near a street light so that traffic can see you more easily.

When it is dark, carry a torch to help other road users to see you. Avoid dazzling other road users by not shining the torch directly at them.

If you have an animal on a lead, consider their position relative to traffic and use reflective material on the lead, collar or coat.

Cyclists 

At night your cycle must have white front and red rear lights lit. It must also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors can also help you to be seen.

Mopeds/Motorcycles 

Make sure that all of your bulbs are working and that lights and reflectors are clean.

If your vehicle breaks down keep your sidelights on if possible and do not stand where you will prevent other road users from seeing the vehicle. Try to keep away from the flow of traffic.

Horse Riders 

Make sure your horse has reflective bands above the fetlock joints. A light which shows white to the front and red to the rear should be fitted, with a band to the rider’s right arm and/or leg/riding boot. If you are leading a horse at night, carry a light in your right hand, showing white to the front and red to the rear, and wear reflective clothing on both you and your horse. It is strongly recommended that a fluorescent/reflective tail guard is also worn by your horse.