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Blind Spot Mirrors * UK - London truckers to get their use
Truck drivers in London are being given so-called “Fresnel Lenses” to help them spot cyclists in their “blind spot”
London,England,UK -HGV (Dublin,Ireland) -15 Mar 2008: -- Some 10,000 of the blind spot mirrors, costing £40,000 are being handed out by Transport for London (TFL) to help drivers spot cyclists in their "blind spot", especially when turning left... TFL says the campaign will tackle the biggest cause of cycle fatalities in the capital. More than half of all cycle deaths on London roads follow collisions with goods vehicles. "This is one of those simple ideas which will make a huge difference to Londoners' lives. It is a relatively cheap way for lorry drivers to avoid stress for themselves and death and injury to others. All lorries in London should have these lenses and all drivers should be reminded regularly to use them,” a TFL spokesman commented...
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