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Appeal to motorists to take care
on the roads
23.07.18
THE Donegal Road Safety
Working Group has issued an appeal for
motorists to take extra care on the roads this
summer as six people have lost their lives in road
traffic collisions in Donegal this year to date. Two
pedestrians, two drivers, one cyclist and one
motorcyclist have tragically lost their lives.
This time of year is an extremely high risk time on
the roads with higher volumes of traffic, due to
people being on holidays, more relaxed and
unfortunately more off guard. There are thousands of
visitors from abroad and people travelling to
locations for their holidays and different events,
more agricultural machinery using the roads and
these all contribute to why it is a high risk time
of the year to be travelling. |
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Save Lives - Slow Down. |
Brian O’Donnell, Road
Safety Officer says “I would appeal to all road
users to act responsibly and practice good road
safety habits and I would remind motorists that
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is
illegal.”
He adds “Motorists also need to be aware that you
may not be safe to drive the morning after a night
out, as you may still have alcohol in your system.
It is no longer acceptable in society to drink or
take drugs and drive, at any time of the year. No
one has the right to put other road users safety and
lives in danger because of their selfish behaviour.”
Brian O’Donnell also explains that driver fatigue
can be a particular problem at this time of year
saying “with motorists travelling long journeys at
this time of year, heading off on holidays and
visiting family and friends, motorists suffering
from fatigue put themselves at risk of falling
asleep behind the wheel which substantially
increases their risk of being involved in a
collision. Remember, the only way to avoid the
danger of driver fatigue is to make sure you get
enough rest and take breaks when travelling long
journeys”.
The main messages for the busy period ahead on our
roads are very clear – never ever drive after
consuming alcohol or drugs, always obey the speed
limits, reduce speed in inclement weather conditions
and allow plenty of time to arrive safely at your
destination, always wear your seatbelt, never use a
mobile phone while driving and beware of driver
fatigue.
Too often motorists take a risk and make the wrong
decision. Is that risk worth a life? |
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