"...every journey matters, and every life counts"

Tuesday 19 November 2024

The Guernsey Bicycle Group has shared its advice during Road Safety Week, while also urging all road users to "remember the Guernsey community spirit on the road".

The annual road safety awareness campaign began on Sunday (17 November) with the theme this year being 'Expect the Unexpected'.

There's an entire weeks worth of events as GBG, Bailiwick Law Enforcement, the Guernsey Road Users' Network (GRUN), Living Streets, the Health Improvement Commission and a host of other organisations and local businesses are backing the campaign.

As part of the campaign, GBG has offered some helpful tips with the wetter weather setting in. 

There's the 'Be Bright, Be Seen' campaign, which encourages cyclists to improve visibility with lights and reflective clothing, especially during winter months.

GBG is also encouraging leaving extra room when overtaking and making sure to leave a safe passing distance, emphasising the importance of motorists giving cyclists ample space when overtaking, and considering potential rider errors and slippery winter conditions.

Lastly with November nearing a close and December just round the corner they're urging road users to adjust their speed for the conditions, highlighting the need for drivers to be conscious of visibility rain or darkness, and allowing for sufficient stopping distance.

Pictured: Tuesday evening's "Night Ride" is one of many events encouraging road safety habits. 

"In Guernsey, every road user—whether on foot, bike, or behind the wheel—has the right to travel safely," said GBG.

"With cycling continuing to grow as everyday transport for people of all ages, we ask everyone to adopt more considerate road habits. 

“Let’s remember the Guernsey community spirit on the road—because every journey matters, and every life counts."

A series of events and activities are planned to raise awareness throughout the week, including a night ride organized by the Guernsey Bicycle Group this evening (Tuesday, 19 November - 1800). 

Several local businesses, including bike shops, are also taking part in offering discounts to promote road safety and active travel during Road Safety Week.

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