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The Highway Code says reflective material shows up in headlights up to three times as far away as non-reflective material." }, { "question": "What light is best for walking a dog in the dark?", "answer": "A light-up collar or a small clip-on light for the dog, and a torch for you. PDSA says a good torch lights the way for you both; a head torch keeps your hands free for the lead. The RSPCA says to stick to well-lit places where you can, and to wear reflective or LED gear yourself." }, { "question": "Should I let my dog off the lead in the dark?", "answer": "No. PDSA says not to let your dog off the lead after dark, because there could be hidden hazards you cannot see. The Highway Code says to keep a dog on a short lead on pavements and roads. If you do let a dog run free, Battersea says it needs good recall and up-to-date microchip details." }, { "question": "What should I wear to walk my dog in the dark?", "answer": "Something reflective, and carry a torch. The Highway Code suggests reflective armbands, sashes, waistcoats, jackets or footwear after dark, because fluorescent colours alone only help in poor daylight. Where there is no pavement, walk on the right, facing oncoming traffic." }, { "question": "When do the clocks go back in 2026?", "answer": "At 2am on Sunday 25 October 2026, the last Sunday in October, GOV.UK says. From that evening sunset comes an hour earlier by the clock, so an evening walk at the usual time is darker." } ], "sources": [ { "name": "The Highway Code: rules for pedestrians (1 to 35)", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35", "checked": "2026-09-27" }, { "name": "The Highway Code: rules about animals (47 to 58)", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-about-animals-47-to-58", "checked": "2026-09-27" }, { "name": "PDSA: pet care advice for winter", "url": "https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/pet-care-advice-for-winter", "checked": "2026-10-17" }, { "name": "RSPCA: winter and cold weather care for dogs", "url": "https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/seasonal/winter/pets/dogs", "checked": "2026-10-17" }, { "name": "Battersea: winter dog care", "url": "https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/winter-dog-care", "checked": "2026-10-17" }, { "name": "The Control of Dogs Order 1992", "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/901/body/made", "checked": "2026-09-27" }, { "name": "GOV.UK: when do the clocks change?", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/when-do-the-clocks-change", "checked": "2026-09-27" } ], "related": [ { "title": "What to buy for a dog in winter", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-dog-in-winter/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-dog-in-winter.json" }, { "title": "What to buy for muddy paws", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/muddy-paws/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/muddy-paws.json" }, { "title": "What to buy for a dog that pulls on the lead", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-dog-that-pulls-on-the-lead/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-dog-that-pulls-on-the-lead.json" }, { "title": "What to buy for Bonfire Night with a dog", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/bonfire-night-with-a-dog/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/bonfire-night-with-a-dog.json" } ] }