The national speed enforcement operation, spearheaded by An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), will take place for a 24-hour period from 7am on Thursday the 21st October.
Speeding on rural roads is set to be targeted as part of this year’s National Slow Down Day. Gardai and the Road Safety Authority are urging motorists to reduce their speed.113 people have been killed on Irish roads so far this year, and 4 out of 5 fatalities occurred on rural roads.
“There are some drivers who ignore our speed limits and put themselves and others at risk,” said Superintendent Thomas Murphy of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau.
Gardaí have said the aim of the operation 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.It’s part of a campaign to reduce the number of speed-related collisions and deaths on Irish roads.While Gardaí say they will be focusing the enforcement activity across all speed limit zones, there will be a particular focus on rural roads
What to expect on Slow Down Day
Speed enforcement during Slow Down Day will consist of high-visibility speed enforcement in 1,322 speed-enforcement zones. The RSA will raise awareness of the enforcement campaign with advertising on national and local radio, as well as social media.Government departments, local authorities, public and private sector fleet operators are invited to participate in the initiative by circulating the ‘slow down’ message to employees and, whether driving for business or private purposes, to always drive within the speed limit and at a speed appropriate to the prevailing conditions.
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