Police and JUDU: Be Visible in the Dark!
As autumn approaches and darkness falls earlier each day, the number of “invisible” pedestrians on the roads begins to rise again. Police officers are calling on everyone — pedestrians, cyclists, and users of electric micro-mobility devices — not to be ghosts in the dark, but to stay visible!
On October 16, 2025, as Lithuania marks Reflector Day, a targeted police prevention campaign “BE VISIBLE!” will take place across Vilnius County. During this initiative, officers will monitor rural and unlit areas — including regional and local roads, city outskirts, villages, and garden communities — to observe whether pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter riders are following road safety requirements.
Police officers will engage with road users of all ages, explaining the consequences of careless behavior, thanking those who set a good example, and handing out reflectors to pedestrians who do not have them.
In Vilnius, the initiative will be joined by representatives from Susisiekimo paslaugos SĮ (JUDU). In the darkened areas of the city, public transport inspectors will distribute reflectors to passengers near bus stops.
“Safe mobility starts with small steps — wearing a reflector, putting on a helmet, being responsible on the road. By handing out reflectors, we want every passenger to become a visible and safe participant in traffic,”
says Jonas Damidavičius, Head of Mobility Transformation at JUDU.
Mindaugas Baršys, Head of the Vilnius County Police Headquarters, emphasizes:
“It is important to remind everyone traveling during dark hours or in poor visibility — safety begins with personal responsibility. A properly fastened reflector, a switched-on light, or a high-visibility vest with reflective elements is not only about following rules, but about caring for your life and showing respect for all road users.”
The police urge all pedestrians — adults and children alike — to make sure a reflector is their constant companion in the dark. Cyclists and electric micro-mobility users are encouraged to switch on their lights, wear bright reflective vests, and stay visible during night-time hours.
Dark clothing, walking carelessly along the roadside, or not wearing a reflector — or wearing it incorrectly — are among the main reasons pedestrians become “ghosts” on the road. Every year, dozens of traffic accidents occur for these very reasons.
Police and JUDU representatives stress:
“Each of us can contribute to safer roads — all it takes is responsibility and visibility.”
Last updated: 27-10-2025
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