As primary schools nationwide close for the summer holidays, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking motorists to be aware of children when using the roads and to take extreme care when driving. Parents and guardians are also being reminded to teach their children about road safety and ensure they play safely during the summer holidays. Mr Noel Brett, CEO of the RSA said: “All around the country, primary school children are looking forward to their summer holidays as schools to close until September. It’s an exciting time for them but it’s important for all of us who use the roads to be extra cautious. During the summer months, children will be spending more time outdoors. We don’t want what should be a time of fun and games to turn to tragedy. So we would ask all road-users…
Deaths per million population cut by half in Ireland since 2001. 22 June 2010, Brussels – Ireland and Estonia have been recognised with the “2010 Road Safety PIN Award” at the 4th ETSC Road Safety PIN Conference in Brussels today for their sustained efforts in reducing road deaths. Since 2001 Ireland has seen a rapid improvement in road safety, with deaths down by 41%. Ireland is now 7th out of 27 EU Member States in road deaths per million population. One of the most important measures was the introduction of Mandatory Alcohol Testing in 2006 and tougher penalties for drink driving offences in 2007. The legislations have also been underlined by hard hitting mass media campaigns to change attitudes and behaviour…
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