Ford creates Christmas jumper that projects safe distance

Concept festive jumper designed to prevent motorists from coming too close to cyclists, but could also be useful for social distancing (Ford/PA)

Ford has developed a Christmas jumper that allows people to keep a safe distance from others by projecting a festive-themed safe zone.

The prototype technology was originally designed with cyclist safety in mind, marking out the recommended 1.5m that motorists are expected to give space for.