Donegal launches winter road‑visibility campaign

Donegal County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group have launched a “Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe” campaign to improve visibility on the roads during the darker winter months.

The initiative urges pedestrians, runners, cyclists and e‑scooter users to wear bright, fluorescent, reflective or high‑visibility clothing so they can be seen more easily by drivers. It also calls on drivers to use dipped headlights where appropriate, adjust speed to road and weather conditions and stay alert for vulnerable road users, especially on rural routes and in poor visibility.

Pamela Smullen of the Donegal County Council Road Safety Office said the campaign highlights the shared responsibility of everyone using the roads to keep journeys safe throughout winter.

To support the effort, a limited number of high‑visibility vests are being offered free of charge at Donegal County Council Public Service Centres in Carndonagh, Donegal Town, Dungloe, Milford, Letterkenny and at County House in Lifford while stocks last. Schools, sports clubs, community groups and businesses are also encouraged to promote the messages.

The Road Safety Authority provides additional road‑safety and high‑visibility materials that can be ordered online by educational and community organisations via its website.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Valentin Ivantsov / Pexels.