Road users are asked to be extra vigilant next week as 80 thousand children start school.
The Road Safety Authority has launched its Back to School campaign which involves giving hi-viz vests to incoming junior infants.
CEO Moyagh Murdock has this reminder for drivers;
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Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross said: “Now that the children are returning from holidays and going back to school it is important to remind motorists to be mindful of our most vulnerable road-users. We would encourage parents and teachers to use our new cycle training programme to educate children to be vigilant when out walking or cycling to school and ensure they have all the correct safety gear; high vis jackets, lights and helmets for doing so. Cycling or walking to and from school is a healthy activity and one we would hope schools and parents will support. Keeping our children safe as they travel must be a priority for all of us.”
Speaking at the launch of this year’s back-to-school campaign, Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority said: “With children returning to school over the coming week, road users need to be vigilant. In addition to the inevitable increased traffic levels, motorists and other road users should be conscious of children walking and cycling to and from school. Drivers need to pay attention to their speed, particularly in urban areas. Children are the most vulnerable of our road-users so it is really important that parents and teachers ensure that they learn how to stay safe on the roads.”
