With the beginning of the dark season is also the road users have to adapt to changes in their environment. Therefore, the police advise one’s behavior to adapt the driving style and the vehicle in the autumn and winter time, like to enhance visibility by wearing safety vests or other safety clothing.

Cyclists and pedestrians should look in the upcoming season now in a safe on the road, because both groups are particularly vulnerable and at risk. In general: See and be seen to move safely in traffic. For the early detection of pedestrians and cyclists bright clothing with reflective tape applicators can help. Cyclists should also regularly check the light means her bike on functionality as wells pollution. Parents should continue to check the condition of the bicycles for their children regularly and make sure that they ensure the widest possible recognition with appropriate clothing.

BernhardWitthaut, police chief of the police department Osnabruck, said: “Everyone can make in the dark season his contribution to improve road safety, so we canal safely reach our destination.” Excessive speed and lack of security clearance are also for autumn and winter main causes of accidents and therefore the speed should be the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions accurately sized. This may also in certain dangerous situations such as game changing or dirty pavement, for example. Due to leaves, we need to respond quickly and effectively. Bernhard Without: “Many appeals fade, because we’ve heard it too often, but a careful, considerate and attentive participation of all road users on the road is to be better than injured or even killed.”

Also this year, can the lighting system of your vehicle check in master mechanic undertakings or mobile inspection stations charge all motorists? After the review, the participants will receive a plaque for the windshield.