Mississauga reminds residents to stay alert on the roads as Daylight Savings Time ends
Published November 2, 2022 at 3:24 pm
It’s time again to adjust to a new schedule as Daylight Saving time ends this weekend.
Daylight Saving Time officially ends this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. Clocks will fall back, giving people an extra hour to sleep in on Sunday.
Most cell phones, computers and other digital devices will automatically adjust to Daylight Saving Time ending. But car clocks and other clocks around the home may need to be adjusted.
In recent years, there has been a move to end the annual time change flip-flop. Back in 2020, Ontario passed legislation to make daylight saving time permanent in the province. But the legislation can only come into effect if Quebec and New York do the same.
In the spring, the U.S. Senate passed a bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act, to make daylight time permanent next year, ending the twice-annual time change.
But it still needs to pass the House and be signed by President Joe Biden before it is fully approved, and it appears to have been stalled.
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Adjusting to the time change can be jarring for some people. Studies have linked daylight savings changes to increased traffic accidents, higher rates of stroke, and a bump in heart attacks.
The City of Mississauga reminds people to stay alert on the roads.
“Morning and evening commutes are about to get darker. When visibility is reduced, other road users can be harder to see,” the city states in a press release.
Drivers should slow down, obey speed limits and approach all crosswalks, intersections and transit stops with extra caution. Always stay alert. Whether you’re walking, cycling or driving, always be aware of your surroundings to prevent collisions.”
And this is also a good time to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Test them and gently vacuum alarms to remove dust particles.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can lose their efficacy over time, and expire after 10 years. So if it is expired, replace it.
“They can be upgraded to newer models with longer battery life, so you don’t have to worry about replacing the batteries for a few years,” the city suggests.
As the weather gets cooler it is a good time to get vehicles ready. It may be time to put on winter tires, and get a check on coolant, fluids, test out wipers blades and clean headlights.
You may also want to prepare a care emergency preparedness kit with items like a flashlight, phone charger, air compressor, jumper cables, a small shovel, tow rope, first aid kit and winter accessories – gloves, hat, mitts, LED flares, multi-tool, snacks, water, ice scraper and snow brush.
Residents might also want to get their home ready for winter. Now is a good time to drain outdoor water pipes, inspect fireplaces and chimneys, clean dryer hoses, and ensure eaves troughs, downspouts and basement window wells are clear of leaves, debris, and any blockages.
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