Take care on the roads now the clocks have gone back!

Date published: 31/10/2005

Now that British Summer Time has ended, drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads as daylight fades.

Rochdale Road Safety Unit, together with charities Roadsafe and ROSPA are warning of the hazards when the clocks go back.

The end of British Summer Time on 30 October heralds the beginning of the most dangerous time of year on our roads. November is one of the worst months for road accidents involving pedestrians.

Road Safety Officer, Stuart Howarth said, "Generally, the most dangerous time is between 3pm and 6pm. This is when drivers are going home after a busy day at work and children are making their way home from school."

"During the summer up to a quarter of all accidents happen during these hours, but when the clocks go back, heavy traffic and rapidly deteriorating light increases this statistic to a third."