CYCLISTS are being reminded to use bike lights and reflectors to make sure they comply with the law and can be seen by other road users in a new video campaign.

Despite there being a reduction in the number of cyclists injured on our roads over the years, not being visible is still a major factor in improving road safety, especially in the darker mornings and evenings.

A new short film has been produced by to show how difficult it is to see cyclists when they don’t switch on their lights when it is dark, which is not only dangerous, but also illegal.

Let’s Go Tees Valley’s marketing officer Georgina Burke said: “Getting the message out about using lights is really important at this time of year.

“People don’t realise how quickly it gets dark and how difficult it is to see cyclists when they don’t switch on their lights. It’s our job to encourage people to cycle more often and cycle safely, for the benefit of everyone”

To encourage the public to engage with the campaign, Let’s Go Tees Valley are giving people a chance to win some high quality bike lights and reflective cycling gear.

View it at www.letsgoteesvalley.co.uk/shiningexample