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[Article] Motorists urged caution over Easter weekend

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  • 06-04-2007 9:48am
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    Victor
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    http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0406/travel.html
    Motorists urged caution over Easter weekend
    Friday, 6 April 2007 08:18

    Large volumes of people are planning to travel over the Easter weekend, with increased numbers of passengers expected at airports around the country.

    The Road Safety Authority and gardaí have urged motorists to drive safely over the holiday period.

    The Dublin Airport Authority has drafted in extra staff to help cope with the 330,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport over the weekend.

    AdvertisementA spokeswoman said 2,080 flights would land and depart with passenger numbers 9% higher than this time last year.

    Increased passenger numbers are also reported at Cork, Shannon and regional airports.

    Meanwhile over 300,000 people are expected to use Iarnrod Éireann's inter-city rail services between now and Monday night with similar numbers using Bus Éireann services.

    On the roads, gardaí and the Road Safety Authority have re-iterated a joint appeal to motorists, to drive safely over the Easter weekend.

    Last year, nine people lost their lives in crashes during the same period.

    Gardaí say they will be targeting speeding and drunk drivers.


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    http://www.rsa.ie/NEWS/News/Easter_Bank_Holiday_Safety_Appeal.html
    Easter Bank Holiday Safety Appeal

    Thursday, 05 April 2007 - As the Easter weekend approaches the Road Safety Authority is supporting the enforcement activity of An Garda Síochána by urging all drivers to keep their speed in check.

    “Speed is the number one killer behaviour on our roads. It is the main contributory factor in two out of every five of fatal collisions. So, we all need to first of all ensure that we are driving within the speed limit” said Mr. Noel Brett, CEO, Road Safety Authority. “And, more importantly, we need to make sure that we are driving at a speed appropriate to the road conditions.”

    Over the past five years the Easter bank holiday weekend has seen 25 fatal crashes resulting in 30 deaths. 2006 saw the highest number of crashes within those five years with 6 crashes resulting in 9 deaths. It is also estimated that over the past five Easter bank holiday weekends 300 people have been seriously injured.

    Road users are also reminded that leaving enough space between their vehicle and the one in front is essential to avoiding collisions.

    “Even in good weather and with modern cars stopping distances are still large,” explained Mr. Brett. “You need to leave at least two seconds driving time between you and the vehicle in front.”

    Further information on speed limits and how to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front can be found in the new Rules of the Road book which is available priced €4 from book shops or it may be viewed online at www.rsa.ie

    A total of 94 people have died in road collisions to date in 2007 compared to 106 to the same date in 2006, a decrease of 12.


    For further information please contact the Road Safety Authority on Locall 1890 50 60 80


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