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DURKAN MAKES IMPASSIONED PLEA FOR SAFE DRIVING AT CHRISTMAS

written by stephen December 5, 2013
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Road Safety Minister Mark H Durkan today made an impassioned plea for road users to take extra care over the Christmas period.CARCRASH

Last year, five drivers or riders were killed and 35 were seriously injured in collisions attributed to alcohol or drugs

Mark H Durkan said “This weekend sees the Christmas party season begin in earnest, but it is also a time when the nights are at their darkest, increasing the danger. I want everyone to enjoy Christmas and New Year but I want them to do it safely.

“Already this year, there will be 52 empty places at the dinner table this Christmas due to road deaths. Let us all do our best to make sure there are no more.

“I implore everyone to pay attention, slow down, wear your seatbelt and avoid driving when over-tired or if drink or drugs have been consumed.

“It can be tempting to take an unplanned drink, particularly at Christmas parties, and consider driving home. However, even small amounts of alcohol impair driving, so thinking that you can have one drink and drive safely is not realistic.

“Leave the car at home and use a taxi, bus, train or a designated driver who can enjoy complimentary soft drinks under Coca Cola’s Christmas road safety campaign.

“You may still be over the limit in the morning, so if you have to get to work, the shops or drop children to school the next morning, do not take a chance – make other arrangements.

“Lives can change forever the moment drivers take a drink and decide to drive home. Just one drink will impair your driving. It is your choice and your responsibility. ‘Never, Ever Drink and Drive’.”

 

 

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