AS we turn the clocks forward and welcome the start of spring Brake is calling on the UK Government to commit to moving to Single/Double Summer Time (SDST) a change that would require us to move our clocks forward an additional hour all year round.
The change would create lighter evenings all year round and would allow many road users, especially cyclists and pedestrians, to take advantage of the benefits of natural light to remain safe and be seen during the busiest hours on our roads.
Travelling in daylight during the winter months could have particular life-saving implications.
UK statistics show that pedestrian deaths and the vehicle casualty rate both increased during the winter months of 2015, a consistent trend over recent years.
Introducing SDST to the UK would encourage more people to walk or cycle to and from their destination rather than travelling by car.
This would be a powerful boost to the wellbeing of local communities.
Gary Rae, Campaigns director for Brake
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