TxDOT’s Be Safe Be Seen Daylight Saving Safely Initiative

Halloween may be over, but it’s more important than ever for children to learn how to “Be Safe Be Seen.”

Sunday, Nov. 1, marked the end of daylight saving time, which means darkness falls earlier, making it harder for people to see you. TxDOT knows this and wants all drivers and pedestrians to be aware of the potential danger.

This year, we have distributed more than 1,200 reflective neon “Be Safe Be Seen” backpacks to children, most recently at Pickle Elementary School’s Monster Mash and at Walnut Creek Elementary School’s Literacy Night. These bags make it easier to see children when they are walking or bicycling to school, during the day or night.  

TxDOT is also sending reminders out to our traveling public. As a driver, remember to turn on your headlights when traveling in the dark or dusk, obey the speed limit and approach all intersections, crosswalks and bus stop with caution.

With these efforts, we can #EndTheStreak and reach TxDOT’s goal of ending all fatalities on Texas roads by 2050.