13 people killed on roads across the north west in 2018
There were 13 people killed on the roads across the north west last year. According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, Donegal had the highest number of fatalities in region where 10 people lost their lives on the roads. There were two people killed in Leitrim and one person…
Donegal road safety campaigner calls for adequate resources for gardai to implement Road Traffic Bill
A Donegal road safety campaigner is calling for adequate resources to be made available to the gardai to ensure the new Road Traffic Bill can be implemented. The Bill was approved by TDs in the Dail on Friday following heated debate — and after months of delay. The new Bill…
Donegal campaigner welcomes new laws on learner drivers
A Donegal road safety campaigner says new laws which could see guardians who allow a learner driver use their car unaccompanied should be passed. Mary Clinton of the A-Ceart action campaign is well know for her deep interest in road safety issues. She’s also involved in the development of this…
Donegal road deaths: ‘Another bank holiday weekend of sadness, pain and devastation’
The A-Ceart Road Safety Campaign organisation in Donegal has extended its sympathy to the families of the two teenagers from the county who lost their lives in a horrific traffic accident at the weekend. Mary Clinton of A-Ceart says it’s been another bank holiday weekend with sadness, pain and devastation…
New Garda drug testing measures to be in place by Easter
A Donegal campaigner says a new roadside drugtesting measures will be in place by the Gardai by Easter. Mary Clinton founder of the A-Ceart road safety group says this is welcome news for road safety in Ireland. She was speaking on Ocean FM this morning in support of proposals by…
Road safety campaigner says publicans should provide transport for their customers
A Donegal road safety campaigner says publicans should provide the transport to bring their customers home from pubs. Mary Clinton of A-CEART was speaking in support of proposals by Transport Minister Shane Ross calling for an immediate ban for drivers convicted of drunken driving, even those found guilty of a…