Motorcyclists urged to 'bike safe' over bank holiday weekend

It is hoped new drink driving laws could help cut the number of road deaths this bank holiday weekend.

• 70% of motorcyclists killed in 2017 died in the second half of the year
• Five motorbike riders killed in the last 6 days of July 2017
• 70% of motorcycle deaths to date in 2018 occurred on a Sunday
• Motorcyclists urged to ‘ease off the throttle’ and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Drivers need to look and look again for motorcyclists

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging motorcyclists to ‘bike safe’ this weekend.