New Road Safety Strategy Launched
A new road safety strategy has been launched, focusing on the effect of serious injuries. The plan aims to close the gap between Ireland and other, safer EU countries - and has set a new target of 124 road deaths and 330 serious injuries by 2020. The plan includes measures such as an "alcolock" to immobilise vehicles; a handbrake lock policy to be implemented by employers to deter staff from using mobiles while driving; and in-vehicle devices that sense tiredness. Cheif Executive of the Road Safety authority, Noel Brett, said that the plan shows how serious the issue is.
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