Poor Vehicle Lighting as a Deadly Factor: Awareness Campaign by Vienna Police & ÖAMTC

A majority of these accidents occurred between October and January, warned the ÖAMTC accident research based on data from Statistics Austria. Functioning vehicle lighting is therefore a crucial safety factor in the "dark" season.

Many do not notice when headlights are defective or incorrectly adjusted, according to the ÖAMTC. Furthermore, many drivers rely on daytime running lights without knowing that at dusk or in fog, the rear lights often remain inactive, informed the automobile club.

(APA/Red.)

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