THE Donegal Road Safety
Working Group is appealing to all road users
especially cyclists and pedestrians to stay safe and
be seen as the clocks go back and wintertime begins
this weekend.
So far this year, 10 people have died on Donegal
roads out of 157 nationwide fatalities, with many
more people left with serious injuries.
The working group described as a "sad reality" the
fact that many of these casualties "could have been
avoided".
Road safety officer Brian O’Donnell said: “We are
all concerned at the increase in the number of
people being killed on our roads this year to date
and the continued loss of lives serves as a reminder
to us all that using the road is the most dangerous
thing we do each day. With clocks going back this
weekend, which will result in darker evenings, I
would appeal to all road users to take greater care
when using the road."
He added: "Always be seen by wearing reflective
clothing if out walking or cycling and I would
appeal to motorists to please use dipped headlights
at all times, wear your seatbelt and slow down.
"We all need to be aware too that the changing
weather will make for dangerous road conditions so
it is vitally important that we all take
responsibility for our driving behaviour if we are
going to stop the current increase of serious injury
and death on our roads.” Meanwhile, don't forget to
put your clocks back by one hour this Sunday,
October 30. |
