Keep the race in
its place
15.06.22
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DONEGAL Road Safety
Working Group have issued an appeal to everyone
attending the Donegal Rally this weekend - Keep the race
in its place. There is one essential ingredient required
for everyone’s safety on our roads and that is personal
responsibility. |
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Brian O’Donnell, Road
Safety Officer, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Chairperson Joint
Policing Committee, Louise McGeever, RSA Education
Officer and Inspector Seamus McGonigle, Roads Policing
at the launch of the road safety campaign for the
upcoming Donegal Rally – Keep the race in it’s place. |
Brian O’Donnell, Road
Safety Officer, said: "Large numbers will arrive in
Donegal to attend the rally and also to enjoy everything
this magnificent county has to offer and we want to
emphasise the importance of safety, both on the rally
course and on the public roads. Followers of the rally
need to be reminded to watch the stages from safety
areas, always stay within the speed limits and reduce
speed in inclement weather conditions and allow plenty
of time to arrive safely at your destination. We appeal
to all rally fans to be cautious, use the road
responsibly and be courteous to all road users... Please
keep the race in its place”.
There have been 80 deaths to date in 2022, this is an
increase of 33 when compared to the same period in 2021.
It is also an increase of 16 on the same period in 2019,
which is a more comparable year, pre Covid.
On Donegal roads, 4 people have lost their lives to date
in 2022, compared to 1 for the same period in 2021. |
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