RSA should push for legislation on lights

THE Rules of the Road claims that pedestrians are “extremely difficult to see”, but makes no such claim for cars.

They are bigger, but move a lot faster and sometimes camouflage against the background, especially, in falling rain, twilight, mist or in overcast conditions.

Most motorists have an aversion to turning on their lights unless it is pitch black; the prudent motorist keeps his headlights on permanently.

It does no harm to the battery, and only costs an extra 4 cents an hour in fuel. You have nothing to lose, but it may save your life, or someone else’s.

The whole point is to be seen more easily by other road users, including pedestrians, not that there is ever any excuse to not look where you are going.

The RSA should be promoting legislation for headlights to be permanently on, instead of victim blaming, frightening people and other diversionary PR avoidance tactics.

Michael Job

Glengarriff

Co Cork