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28/05/2009
Excessive Speed Named Roads Biggest Killer
Statistics released by Gardaí today have revealed excessive speed is Ireland's biggest killer on the roads.
The latest figures from Gardaí also show that so far this year 107 people have been killed in fatal collisions compared to 111 for 2008. However in May of this year there have been eight more fatalities on Irish roads when compared to the same period in 2008.
A Gardaí Spokesman said: "Inappropriate speed is the single greatest contributory factor in road deaths and serious injuries. Drivers are urged to slow down and remember that as a general rule a 1km/h decrease in average speed results in a 4% reduction in fatal collisions."
The statistics also show that an increasing number of road deaths are occurring in the early hours of the morning. Some 15 deaths have occurred this year so far in the ‘two hour’ period between 6am – 8am as compared to seven for the comparative period in 2008.
Gardaí say a combination of factors significantly contribute to the worrying trend, including Tiredness due to insufficient sleep, inappropriate speed with regard to the road conditions, with drivers using excessive speed posing the most threat.
The spokesman added an appeal to all road users to be aware of their vulnerability on the road, to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
(DW/BMcC)
The latest figures from Gardaí also show that so far this year 107 people have been killed in fatal collisions compared to 111 for 2008. However in May of this year there have been eight more fatalities on Irish roads when compared to the same period in 2008.
A Gardaí Spokesman said: "Inappropriate speed is the single greatest contributory factor in road deaths and serious injuries. Drivers are urged to slow down and remember that as a general rule a 1km/h decrease in average speed results in a 4% reduction in fatal collisions."
The statistics also show that an increasing number of road deaths are occurring in the early hours of the morning. Some 15 deaths have occurred this year so far in the ‘two hour’ period between 6am – 8am as compared to seven for the comparative period in 2008.
Gardaí say a combination of factors significantly contribute to the worrying trend, including Tiredness due to insufficient sleep, inappropriate speed with regard to the road conditions, with drivers using excessive speed posing the most threat.
The spokesman added an appeal to all road users to be aware of their vulnerability on the road, to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
(DW/BMcC)
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