278 convictions for drink driving in the north west in 2018
There were 278 convictions for drink driving offences across the north west region last year. The figures from the Courts Service says 3,845 people were disqualified from driving due due to these offences in 2018 nationally – up 12 percent on 2017. The highest number of defendants convicted were in…
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…
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…
Donegal group raises concerns about driver habits
A Donegal road safety campaigner says there are indications that drivers are reverting to old ways when it comes to drinking and driving. It comes after figures from the Road Safety Association show Donegal is one of the counties where alcohol features most in road traffic accidents. Twelve years ago,…