Lack of garda presence blamed for poor road safety

An international road safety expert has reportedly blamed the lack of a visible garda presence for the continuing levels of speeding and drink-driving on Ireland’s roads.

Lack of garda presence blamed for poor road safety

An international road safety expert has reportedly blamed the lack of a visible garda presence for the continuing levels of speeding and drink-driving on Ireland’s roads.

Reports this morning said Fred Wegman, from the Dutch-based Institute for Road Safety Research, failed to encounter one garda speed check during a recent inspection throughout Ireland.

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