Ga. cyclists, pedestrians urged to wear brightly-colored gear

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is urging cyclists and pedestrians to wear reflective gear.<br /> <br /> GOHS officials say there were more than 130 pedestrian fatalities in 2012 and the number accounted for about 11 percent of all traffic deaths that year. Authorities say a majority of cyclist and pedestrian fatalities on a national level happen at night. Officials say about 32 percent happen between 8 p.m. and midnight, and 24 percent happen between midnight and 4 a.m.<br /> <br /> GOHS Director Harris Blackwood says winter is the darkest time of year and cyclists and pedestrians should wear reflective clothing to make sure they're visible to drivers.<br /> <br /> Officials say Georgia drivers should also remember that a relatively new law requires them to leave at least three feet of space when passing a cyclist.