New Yorkers Are Urged to Be Cautious Behind the Wheel This Weekend As Daylight Fades Earlier.
The City Department of Transportation and other agencies have kicked off their annual "Dusk and Darkness" campaign to remind drivers to exercise caution on local roads as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. With clocks set to fall back, the evening rush hour will become even more hazardous due to reduced visibility.
Despite a record-low number of traffic deaths this year, officials say they'll continue to crack down on reckless driving practices such as distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians. NYPD Chief of Transportation Olufunmilola Obe warned drivers that visibility changes quickly during these times, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and staying alert.
Police will focus enforcement efforts on vehicles double-parked in crosswalks and blocking bike lanes, as well as targeting for-hire drivers who may be tempted to speed up in anticipation of Halloween trick-or-treating crowds. Staff from the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission will also visit key areas to remind drivers to drive cautiously.
According to the Commissioner David Do, the science behind earlier darkness reveals that it takes up to 30 minutes for our eyes to adapt, which significantly reduces reaction time. With sunsets now occurring before 6 p.m., drivers are urged to be extra vigilant for pedestrians and cyclists, especially during peak holiday seasons like Halloween.
The City Department of Transportation and other agencies have kicked off their annual "Dusk and Darkness" campaign to remind drivers to exercise caution on local roads as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. With clocks set to fall back, the evening rush hour will become even more hazardous due to reduced visibility.
Despite a record-low number of traffic deaths this year, officials say they'll continue to crack down on reckless driving practices such as distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians. NYPD Chief of Transportation Olufunmilola Obe warned drivers that visibility changes quickly during these times, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and staying alert.
Police will focus enforcement efforts on vehicles double-parked in crosswalks and blocking bike lanes, as well as targeting for-hire drivers who may be tempted to speed up in anticipation of Halloween trick-or-treating crowds. Staff from the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission will also visit key areas to remind drivers to drive cautiously.
According to the Commissioner David Do, the science behind earlier darkness reveals that it takes up to 30 minutes for our eyes to adapt, which significantly reduces reaction time. With sunsets now occurring before 6 p.m., drivers are urged to be extra vigilant for pedestrians and cyclists, especially during peak holiday seasons like Halloween.
. This "Dusk and Darkness" campaign is a good reminder, but honestly, it's about time we started taking safety seriously 365 days a year! I mean, clock change or not, people still manage to get distracted behind the wheel... 
It's just common sense, right? Slowing down, paying attention, and being aware of our surroundings – simple, yet effective. And let's be real, those Halloween crowds are gonna make things even more chaotic 
. Better safe than sorry, I say! 
i feel like im gonna crash into a bike lane or something whats wrong with the citys lights anyway? and yeah police being all strict about double-parked cars is fine idc but can they pls stop those for-hire drivers from speeding up all the time its like they think nobody sees them 
I'm telling you, this "Dusk and Darkness" campaign is just a smokescreen 
. They're trying to control our minds, man! 
By emphasizing the reduced visibility during these times, they want us to slow down and be more dependent on technology like self-driving cars 
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. They're just trying to make a buck off of us, man! 
The real agenda is to monitor our driving habits and use that data to predict and prevent any potential "incidents" 
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. Wake up, sheeple! 
. like people aren't already driving like maniacs at night. and now they're gonna crack down on double-parked cars? that's just gonna cause more gridlock. and for-hire drivers speeding up because of trick-or-treaters? what a joke, like it's not already bad enough with those Uber drivers cutting people off left and right 
. and 30 minutes to adapt to the darkness? please, it's just common sense. slow down or get out of my way, I don't need some cop yelling at me for being a safe driver 
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. don't even think about texting & driving or you'll end up getting a ticket from the nypd 
. also, pls be mindful of pedestrians & cyclists, they can't see what's coming 
. just slow down, stay alert, and let the cops do their job 
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and with daylight saving ending, it's gonna get even darker 30 mins after sunset lol 
so yeah be careful out there ppl! 
nyc should def take steps to reduce distracted driving like more phone ban zones or road signs reminding us 2 slow down 
they're watchin out for speedsters who wanna rush thru trick-or-treating crowds! 
with daylight saving time ending, it's gonna get even darker and more chaotic out there. let's all just take a deep breath and drive slowly, okay? 
nyc devs r tryna remind ppl 2 slow down & stay alert cuz visibility changes like crazy 