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[PR] RSA Issues St. Patrick's Bank Holiday Advice

19-03-2007 1:46am

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http://www.rsa.ie/NEWS/News/RSA_Issues_St_Patrick_Bank_Holiday_Advice.html

RSA Issues St. Patrick's Bank Holiday Advice

16/03/07 – As the country prepares to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and the bank holiday weekend the Road Safety Authority is renewing its road safety message to Never, Ever, Drink and Drive. And with many people travelling across the country by road this weekend the RSA is urging people to take extra care.

“Weekends are high risk periods on our roads but over bank holiday weekends those risks increase significantly.” said Noel Brett, CEO, Road Safety Authority. “This bank holiday the RSA is supporting the enforcement activity of the Gardaí who will be conducting extensive mandatory alcohol testing checkpoints over the weekend. The message for drink drivers is that the chances of getting caught and losing your licence are high.”

“Just one drink affects driving,” explained Brett. “So this weekend plan ahead when going out for a drink. Leave the keys at home; get a taxi, minibus, public transport or take turns to designate a driver.”

The RSA also issued a safety warning to pedestrians under the influence of alcohol. Drunk pedestrians are more likely to make errors of judgement and to behave in a manner that leads them to become involved in, or to cause, a road traffic collision. Consequently, extra care should be taken if you’ve been drinking and intend to walk home.

Vulnerable road users also need to be conscious of safety the RSA has stated. Pedestrians and cyclists should wear something that will make them stand out, particularly in conditions of poor visibility. Fluorescent materials are most effective during the day and reflective materials at night.

For those intending to travel by road over the coming bank holiday weekend the Road Safety Authority has the following advice:

Drivers
1. Always drive at an appropriate speed for the conditions and circumstances
2. Never ever drink and drive
3. Wear a seat belt and ensure all passengers front and rear are wearing theirs too
4. Take frequent breaks. Do not drive if tired
5. Plan your journey in advance and set off as early as possible to avoid heavy traffic
6. Be extra alert. When on holiday drivers have a tendency to relax their guard and be especially alert if driving on unfamiliar roads around your holiday destination
7. Expect the unexpected and take particular care with vulnerable road users, pedestrians, cyclist and motorcycle users

Pedestrians
1. Walk on a footpath, not in the road
2. Walk on the right hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths
3. Be seen. Wear high visibility clothing. If walking at night wear reflective clothing and carry a torch
4. Alcohol is probably a factor in a quarter of pedestrian deaths each year. Consume alcohol in moderation if intending to walk home from a social event particularly in unlit rural areas.

Motorcyclists
1. Don’t weave in and out of traffic
2. Avoid driver’s blind spots
3. Use your headlights day and night

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