Don’t forget to set your clocks back this weekend.  We’ll be gaining an extra hour of sleep on Sunday. The return to Standard Time will mean brighter mornings but we’ll also lose some late afternoon sunlight with the sun setting earlier – around 5pm.

The clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday and that could cause problems with people adjusting to the time change.

Police say historically, there’s been a 30 per cent increase in collisions in the weeks surrounding the time change.

Police recommend you:

• Give yourself extra time to get to your destination
• Drive within the speed limit and adjust according to the road conditions
• Expect the unexpected and use extra caution when going through intersections
• Make sure your vehicle is in good working order and use your full lighting system
• Remain vigilant of your surroundings and be aware of other road users