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Today is 'Slow Down Day'
22.05.20
AN Garda Síochána will
conduct a national speed enforcement operation
called 'Slow Down Day' for a 24 hour period from 7am
today, Friday 22nd May, to 7am on Saturday 23rd May
2020.
The aim of 'Slow Down Day' is to remind drivers of
the dangers of speeding, to increase compliance with
speed limits and act as a deterrent to driving at
excessive or inappropriate speed. The overall
objective is to reduce the number of speed related
collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our
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National Slow Down Day |
As of the 20th May 2020
there have been 56 fatalities, an increase of 5
deaths compared to last year. Pedestrians account
for 30% of all fatalities.
Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary, Roads Policing
Bureau said: "National Slow Down Day is about making
our roads and our communities safer. During the
current COVID-19 restrictions we have seen an
increase in the number of vulnerable users on our
roads. Excessive or inappropriate speed contributes
to serious injuries and fatalities".
Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary continued: "Despite
the reductions in traffic associated with COVID-19
we have continued to see a small percentage of
motorists who travel at excessively high speeds both
in urban and rural areas. In these times with more
vulnerable persons on our roads, pedestrians and
cyclists, we appeal to motorists to be aware of the
posted speed limits and also while travelling to be
conscious of the presence of other road users. We
are appealing for all motorists to drive safely and
please don’t be one of those detected speeding on
Slow Down Day". |
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