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Police offer tips and advice to help residents keep safe during winter
Police Scotland is continuing its campaign to keep the people of Monklands safe during the winter months.
Colder weather means changes to road conditions which can affect everybody from pedestrians and cyclists to motorists.
As daylight hours change and the weather becomes more unpredictable, Police Scotland says it“is here throughout to keep people safe”.
Chief Superintendent Louise Blakelock commented:“keeping people safe on our roads is a priority for us throughout the whole year.
“However, as we head into the winter months it is important to ensure vehicles and drivers are prepared for the change in road conditions.
“Some simple steps can be taken to prepare such as checking lights on vehicles to make sure they are in good working order, ensure tyres have sufficient tread, check windscreen washer fluid levels and look out scrapers for clearing frost and ice from your vehicle.
“As the nights get darker, I would also ask pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders to ensure they are visible to other road users.
“More best practice for road users this winter will be highlighted over the coming weeks as part of our winter road safety campaign,‘be Prepared. Be Safe. Be Seen #Wintersafety.’”
Police Scotland will be sharing advice and tips on how to keep Airdrie and Coatbridge residents and their loved ones safe this winter, with videos featuring vehicle safety helpful hints.
People can follow the campaign on https://www.scotland.police. uk/keepsafe/road-safety/ winterroad-safety/ and via Police Scotland’s Facebook and Twitter pages.