02/11/2026
The aim of Operation Insight is to raise awareness of the requirements, relevant to eyesight standards, in relation to driving a vehicle on our roads and ensure that pedestrians have information to take active steps to navigate our road network safely, during the dark winter nights and mornings.
Did you know that, under the terms of your DVLA drivers licence, you must be able to read a numbers plate at a distance of 20 metres, in good daylight, using glasses or contact lenses if you need them. If you have concerns, regarding the quality of your eyesight, please make an appointment to see an optician and seek guidance from the DVLA, if necessary.
Winter is upon us, which means darker morning and evenings. Our advice to pedestrians during this time is
🔦 Where bright clothing, BE BRIGHT BE SEEN
🚸 🚦 Cross the road at designated crossing points and only when safe to do so
🤚 Stop, 👀 look and 👂 listen
Our Roads Policing officers will continue to patrol our road network, engage with and educate drivers and carry our enforement, where necessary.
