If a car is travelling at 60 km/ph, then nine in 10 pedestrians die if they are hit, but if the cars is doing 30, 90% survive.
Gardaí and Road Safety chiefs are asking motorists to slow down this morning for ‘National Slow Down Day’.
They want motorists to remember that driving too fast increases the chance of hurting yourself or those around you.If the car is travelling at 60 km/ph, then nine in 10 pedestrians die if they are hit.Gardaí carry out a number of National Slow Down Days each year to try and raise awareness about the danger of speeding.
They are also reminding road users that driving conditions become more challenging as winter brings colder and wetter weather with less visibility. So far this year, 148 people have died on Irish roads - fewer than the 164 who died during the same period last year. Main image: A member of An Garda Siochana places flowers near the scene of a crash. Picture by: Sasko Lazarov / © RollingNews.iePregnant women fear losing their children if they report abuse
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bank charges: are you paying too much for day-to-day banking?Current account charges can catch consumers unawares so is there any way of cutting those costs?
Read more »
Leo Varadkar shares sweet insight into day to day life with partner Matthew BarrettSpeaking on the Roasted with Mark Moriarty podcast, the Fine Gael politician touched on how he and his partner juggle one big household chore and how being Taoiseach impacted their time together
Read more »
One Day Only: Giftmas Day Is Back At Dundrum Town CentreOnline
Read more »
The Winter Arc: Another Day, Another TikTok ChallengeThe Winter Arc: Another Day, Another TikTok Challenge The Winter Arc: Another Day, Another TikTok Challenge
Read more »
The quick fix versus the slow burn: Contrasting challenges face GAA's two key committeesWhile Jim Gavin’s group will have an immediate and obvious effect, the Terry Reilly-chaired Hurling Development Committee’s work will take decades to bed in.
Read more »
Mark Moriarty: Meatballs in slow-cooked tomato sauce and gremolataThe mix of pork mince and beef is designed to manage the fat content
Read more »