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DRSWG urge motorists to use
caution
07.04.20
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THE Donegal Road Safety
Working Group (DRSWG) is urging motorists to slow
down and be aware of other road users, especially
pedestrians, runners and cyclists as more people
take to the roads during this unprecedented time.
The road is a shared space and we would urge
everyone to respect each other’s right to be there. |
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Brian O’Donnell, Road
Safety Officer said “Families and large numbers of
people are getting out for a walk, as well as
cyclists and runners using the roads, so we are
making an appeal for drivers of all vehicles in
towns and in rural areas to be mindful of their
presence on the road. Pedestrians, cyclists and
runners should also be fully aware of the need to
wear high viz clothing and if possible to walk in
well lit areas. Everyone, walkers, cyclists and
runners need to keep a minimum clear distance of 2
meters between yourself and other people. We have to
look after our mental health, as well as our
physical health, but it is essential that we
maintain the physical distance of 2 meters for all
our safety. We would also appeal to everyone to
respect everyone’s space and move into single file
when meeting other walkers or runners so as to avoid
others having to step onto possible oncoming
traffic. Keeping everyone safe and healthy during
this crisis is the most important thing right now
and the most responsible approach we can take is for
us all to look out for each other. We are all in
this together, please stay safe”.
During this crisis, our Health Service is expected
to come under severe pressure and they could really
do without having to deal with avoidable injuries at
this time. |
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