 
MEDIA STATEMENT
DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS CAMPAIGNWith the school holidays upon us, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Mr S'bu Ndebele has urged motorists to support the National Minister of Transport, Dr Dullah Omar's call for drivers' to switch on their headlamps when travelling during the day in order to create more visibility all-round as a means to reduce deaths on our roads this festive season. According to research, driving with your headlamps on during the day can reduce the chances of road crashes significantly. Pedestrians can also see the vehicle from afar. Drivers of vehicles in opposite directions can also see each other from a distance, even when the other driver is not alert enough. This was also recommended by the University of Natal Accident Research Centre (UNIARC) when they conducted a survey last December. The results indicated that both motorists and pedestrians would welcome the use of headlamps during the day so that vehicles are more visible whilst in motion. In addition to the Day Time Running Lights Campaign, traffic officers will keep their blue rotating lights on continuously from dawn to dusk on designated days when high volumes of traffic are expected. Meanwhile, MEC Ndebele will officially unveil the province's road safety plans on Monday, 8 December 2003 at 10h00 at the Tongaat Toll Plaza on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. All media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities.
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