Authorities appeal to drivers to stay safe over busy weekend

THE Garda and Road Safety Authority (RSA) have appealed to drivers to stay safe this Easter.

On what is set to be a busy weekend on Irish roads, gardaí have said they will be active over the period and will focus particularly on drivers driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, speeding and also those using handheld mobile phones behind the wheel.

Speaking at Garda headquarters, assistant commissioner John Twomey appealed to drivers to play their part in making sure it is a safe weekend on our roads. “Let’s keep our roads safe this Easter and May Bank Holiday. I am asking every person in Ireland who uses the roads to make a commitment that they will do so safely and with care and consideration for the other people they meet along the way. Please take heed of the warnings from An Garda Síochána and our partners in the Road Safety Authority and Community Organisations. This carnage on our roads has to stop,” he said.