Road Safety Message #13 | OceanFM
By John Lynch · Ocean FM · 5 October 2026

As the evenings get darker, drivers are being reminded to take extra care on the roads. Reduced visibility can make it more difficult to see pedestrians, cyclis...
Reduced visibility can make it more difficult to see pedestrians, cyclists, animals and potential hazards, while wet or poor weather conditions can make driving at night even more challenging.
Our latest road safety message looks at some simple but important steps motorists can take when driving in the dark — from adjusting speed and leaving plenty of space to making sure lights, windscreens and mirrors are clean and clear.
Have a listen to the audio message below and take a moment to think about how you can help keep yourself and other road users safe this winter.
Reporting by John Lynch for Ocean FM, funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.
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