AS British Summer Time ends and the clocks go back on Sunday, Devon County Council (DCC) are reminding all road users to take extra care over the autumn and winter months.

With fewer daylight hours and visibility often affected by poor weather conditions, everyone is being encouraged to ‘look out for one another’ on Devon’s roads.

Drivers are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users and to give them plenty of time and space.

Cyclists, motorcyclists, and horse riders are all encouraged to ‘be bright, be seen’, by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing to ensure they can be seen clearly.

Pedestrians walking in areas where it is dark or where there are no footways are also encouraged to wear clothing that will make them more visible.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Cabinet Member for Highway Management, said: ‘I would urge everyone to look out for one another on Devon’s roads, particularly at this time of year.

‘Conditions are more hazardous with shorter daylight hours and poor weather conditions, but everyone can do their bit to help keep each other safe.’

To help provide Devon primary schoolchildren with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe when walking to school, DCC recently launched its free Walkability (Child Pedestrian Training) course.

The training for Devon schoolchildren in years three to six, is funded by Vision Zero South West road safety partnership and delivered by Active Devon on DCC’s behalf.

Schools interested in the two-hour training course can find out more on Active Devon’s website.

For more information about travelling on Devon’s roads this winter visit our winter webpages and the Travel Devon website.