‘Ease off the throttle’: Appeal to motorcyclists as six die on Irish roads so far this year

Paula Hilman, Assistant Garda Commissioner, Roads, Policing & Community Engagement and RSA chair Liz O’Donnell are urging motorcyclists to slow down and wear protective clothing. Picture: Keith Arkins

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have issued a joint appeal to motorcyclists to "ease off the throttle,” slow down and always wear personal protective equipment.

The appeal comes as a response to the high number of motorcyclist fatalities on Irish roads this year, with six motorcyclists losing their lives in just four months.