An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority are emphasizing road safety this Easter weekend, launching a focused policing operation. They appeal to the public to avoid driving after consuming alcohol or drugs and suggest alternatives like taxis or designated drivers. Recent statistics show an alarming increase in fatalities on Irish roads, particularly among young drivers. Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries highlights the urgent need for younger drivers to adhere to road laws, as the increase in collisions has been particularly noted on weekends, indicating a growing safety concern that requires community cooperation.
At no point is it safe or acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having an intoxicant like alcohol or drugs.
During quarter one of each of the past six years, for passengers and pedestrians, the largest age group for fatal and seriously injured road users were those aged 20 or younger.
What our most recent analysis demonstrates is that there is still some way to go in younger drivers paying heed to our pleas to follow the road traffic laws.
The number of drivers and pedestrians that have been killed on Irish roads from January to March was above average compared to the same period over the past five years.
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