| The non-wearing of seat belts is a particularly dangerous road user behaviour, which has been recognised internationally as a key contributory factor in road traffic collisions and injury severity (WHO, 2018). Research conducted by the RSA found that 22% of car users killed between 2019-2023 were not wearing a seat belt & that 7% seriously injured were not wearing a seat belt at the time of collision. Facts from the August Bank Holiday Weekend 2024 – 3 Lives tragically lost. 12 Serious life threatening Injuries . 180 arrested for driving under the influence. 294 for Mobile Phone use. 3,886 Drivers detected for speeding offences. 106 for not wearing seatbelts. 450 Vehicles seized for no tax & insurance. 174 Unaccompanied learner drivers. These figures were significantly up on the previous Bank Holiday Weekend. If you or someone in your car chooses not to wear a seat belt they become a hazard to everyone else in the car. Lets all work together to make the October Bank Holiday period safer for all road users. For further information regarding National Road Safety Week events use link below Irish Road Safety Week 2024 (rsa.ie) |
