You don't get a second chance on the road
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You don't get a second chance on the road
The footballers of Mayo and Dublin have got a second chance!
Road safety officials in both counties ( Mayo and Dublin) are reminding supporters that, on the road, you often don't get a second chance.
With an increase in road death tolls this year compared with the same period in 2015,Road Safety Mayo, Road Safety South Dublin County Council and An Gardai Siochana have kick-started a campaign to encourage motorists to watch their speed and to share the road with all users.
The big message here is you don't get a second chance on the road. Drivers are encouraged to focus on your task when using our roads..
Mr Noel Gibbons Road Safety Officer, Mayo County Council said “We want all road users to change their behaviours and make these changes part of their lives in the future, which will save lives and reduce serious injuries on our roads. Our team is getting a second chance to bring home Sam, but they will still have the same focus and concentration as the first game. Just like every single road journey requires the same care and focus. You don't get a second chance on the road”
The following is some advice for road-users:
Plan ahead – Make sure you know how you’re getting home, whether by taxi, with a friend or public transport.
Don’t walk home if you’re drunk – Almost half of all pedestrians killed on our roads have consumed alcohol. It’s a risk you shouldn’t take.
Never ever drink and drive – Any amount of alcohol impairs your driving so either leave the car at home and arrange alternative transport, or stick to the soft drinks.
Don’t forget that you could still be over the limit the next morning so take the necessary precautions – It takes roughly one hour for your body to get rid of one unit of alcohol which is a half pint or a standard glass of wine, so if you got to bed late and didn’t get a good night’ sleep, the effect of the alcohol will be more significant.
The match is in the evening so don't drive tired, and take regular breaks if necessary.
Road Safety Officer in South Dublin County Council, Mr. Gary Walsh said “I am hoping road users would behave safely and appropriately and that people would “promote good road behaviour through their own actions and encourage others to do so also”.
Garda Superintendent, Sean Colleran from Westport said “We are advising motorists to leave on time to get to the match and not alone slow down but avoid erratic driving including overtaking and keep a safe distance from the car in front of them and factor in rest time on your journey to and from the event.''
Most of all we want people to arrive safely
Enjoy the Match
For further information on road safety in South Dublin County contact Gary Walsh Road Safety Officer by email garywalsh@sdublincoco.ie
Telephone +353 1 414 9000 Ext. 2345
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