Road safety advocates urge extra caution with permanent Daylight Saving Time

With the clocks not rolling back this winter, the group Road Safety at Work is urging people be extra cautious.

Permanent Daylight Saving Time in B.C. will result in sunrise arriving later in the morning this winter, which could mean people are on the roads while it’s still dark out for their morning commutes and school drop-offs.

This darkness, coupled with other conditions that could reduce visibility such as rain, snow or fog, could pose a risk on the road, and drivers were urged to be cautious of other road users, pedestrians and hazards this winter.

“Reduced daylight hours and worsening weather conditions at this time of year increase the risks for workers, making it harder to see and be seen. Employers need to assess how changing conditions affect workers who drive for work and put appropriate controls in place to reduce those risks,” Todd McDonald, Head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC, stated.