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Buncrana drivers urged to heed
school warden
06.01.09
DRIVERS in Buncrana are
being asked to respect the work of the local school
warden or face getting up to four penalty points on
their licence.
The new school term yesterday saw the return of the
school warden service to Donegal including Buncrana.
The Donegal Road Safety Group appealed to drivers
across the county to heed the directions of wardens
who help to keep children safe. The appeal came as
part of the launch of the group's New Year road
safety campaign. Failure to stop for a school
warden's sign, if convicted through the courts, can
see up to four penalty points added to a driver's
licence coupled with a possible fine of up to €120,
the launch gathering was told.
Donegal road safety officer Eamon Brown said
everyone had a responsibility to promote safe school
travel. "Motorists need to drive carefully, respect
school wardens and obey traffic regulations," he
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"Students when walking
or cycling should be clearly visible by wearing
light coloured or reflective clothing and take the
time to cross roads safely. Regardless of what type
of vehicle we are travelling in, always wear a
seatbelt."
Meanwhile, as part of yesterday's launch, Donegal
students were urged to always |
wear a seatbelt on the
journey to and from school.
Garda Inspector Pat O’Donnell told the gathering at
the Bus Eireann depot in Stranorlar: "We would like
to remind students and parents of the importance of
wearing a seatbelt on the journey to and from
school. Whether it’s in a car or school bus it’s
equally important. Put simply, seatbelts save
lives."
Road Safety Authority research into seatbelt wearing
rates on the school journey by private cars in 2006
suggested "huge room for improvement".
Compliance for primary children was just 64% and 76%
for secondary school students. |
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