According to the Department of Engineering and Business School at the University of Cambridge, road accident statistics for GB show that in Scotland, England and Wales, the earlier timing of sunset under GMT results in the onset of dark during the heaviest traffic period of the day. Traffic is heavier for longer in the early evening than in the morning. Consequently an hour of light at evening rush hour reduces risk for more drivers and pedestrians than an hour of light during the shorter morning rush hour, when there are fewer road users than at the end of the working day. Studies by the Transport Research Laboratory have shown that clock time on GMT instead of on daylight saving time results in over 100 unnecessary deaths on the road annually in GB, and over 40 deaths and serious injury in Scotland.

 

In June 2011, Hella Ltd introduced the Philips bulb range to its Commercial Vehicle lighting program. The Philips OE bulb provides 100% OE compatibility with Hella headlamps and rear lamp (luminaire) assemblies. This will help road users to remain safe and be seen.

 
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