Gardai & RSA Fear Motorists Will Be Rusty After Prolonged Level 5 Restrictions.

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 at 15:26

Traffic volumes increased by 21 per cent in regional areas

There are fears motorists may be a bit rusty following the prolonged level 5 restrictions.

It comes as new CSO data reveals a significant increase in the volume of traffic on the roads.

Kacey O'Riordan reports

An Garda Síochána and the RSA are asking road users to ‘get their mind in gear’ and put safety first with travel restrictions lifted.

More Information in the link: https://t.co/kLxnbIuo6x #HereToHelp #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/qU5BEEOxwq
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 12, 2021

Traffic volumes increased by 21 per cent in regional areas the week the 5km travel rule was removed, compared to the previous week.

Chief Superintendent Ray McMahon is urging drivers to be extra cautious when getting back behind the wheel.

🎙️@RSAIreland and @GardaTraffic are asking road users to ‘get their mind in gear’ and put safety first with travel restrictions lifted

🚗 Drivers urged to check their vehicles and look out for vulnerable road users

📢https://t.co/O7KPTuMZGs pic.twitter.com/whRRCFMWyy
— RSA Ireland (@RSAIreland) May 12, 2021

https://twitter.com/RSAIreland/status/1392427022534729729?s=20

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