As dark mornings and evenings draw in, a Carlow company is ensuring pedestrians don't have to worry about visibility.
Bodylite have launched an innovative reflective LED vest which allows users to safely walk, run or cycle at night and be visible.
The launch comes just in time as the clocks went back at the weekend with the onset of dark mornings and evenings.
Pedestrian safety remains high on the agenda for Government road safety policymakers.
The Government’s recent Vision Zero (2021-2030) Strategy for Road Safety concluded that while progress has been made in reducing car user deaths during the 2013–2020 period, less of a change has been observed in cyclist, pedestrian, motorcyclist and other road user deaths.
A Road Safety Authority (RSA) study found that 313 pedestrian fatalities occurred during 2008-2015, and 98% of those were not wearing high visibility clothing.
This LED reflective vest, founded in Carlow, is practical and eco-friendly.
Photo: Carlow Ramblers Walking Group wearing Bodylite
It has a rechargeable battery which provides up to 12 hours light and is also small and lightweight ensuring comfort for users.
To find out more information, visit bodylitegear.com.
