An expert predicts that introducing driver re-education courses could have a 'serious impact' on reducing the number of road deaths in Ireland. The Department of Transport is considering speed awareness courses as an alternative to penalty points.
Introducing driver re-education courses could significantly reduce the number of road deaths, according to an expert. The Department of Transport in Ireland is currently developing proposals to enhance road safety and is exploring the implementation of speed awareness courses as an alternative to penalty points. In Britain, drivers who exceed the speed limit have the option to attend a National Speed Awareness Course instead of incurring points on their driving licenses.
This three-hour course aims to deepen drivers' understanding of speed limits and the detrimental consequences of speeding. The expert, Ms. Bolger, emphasized that statistically, these courses have proven to be remarkably effective in reducing road accidents and fatalities. She expressed confidence that if Ireland adopts a similar program, executed properly and comprehensively, it will yield a highly positive impact on road safety. Ms. Bolger acknowledged that penalty points have proven to be an inadequate deterrent for habitual speeders. She explained that for individuals who consistently exceed speed limits, it is a behavioral issue rather than a lack of knowledge. She argued that fines or penalty points do not modify behavior; they merely serve as a minor inconvenience for a short duration. Ms. Bolger believes that educating drivers about the repercussions of their actions and the potential consequences of speeding is a far more effective approach. She acknowledged that not all participants in such a course would necessarily heed the advice and that some might require multiple sessions for the message to resonate. She cautioned against implementing a hastily designed online course, predicting that a passive two-hour program consisting of videos would fail to produce lasting change. Ms. Bolger stressed the importance of a thorough and well-structured program, advocating for a delay in implementation if necessary to ensure its effectiveness
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