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Appeal issued to drivers over the Bank Holiday weekend

Oct 27, 2023 15:06
By News Northern Sound
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Appeal issued to drivers over the Bank Holiday weekend
Photo credit: Cavan/Monaghan Garda Facebook page

This year their enforcement operation is focusing on pedestrians who account for 38 of the road deaths so far this year.

Over 300 speeding fines have been issued in the last 24 hours.

The Annual October Bank Holiday road safety operation runs across the weekend.

As costumes are taken out from the back of the wardrobe, and people get ready to celebrate Halloween, Gardaí are reminding motorists to slow down. This year their enforcement operation is focusing on pedestrians who account for 38 of the road deaths so far this year.

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Within the initiatives first 24 hours there have been 30 people arrested for driving under the influence of drink or drugs, with a fatal crash occurring this morning.

Meanwhile, there are calls from Labour's Duncan Smith for monthly reports on all road collisions to create a better understanding of what needs to be done:

The current operation will run until Wendesday morning at 7am.

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