Yesterday was European Day Without a Road Death (Project Edward).
Thankfully there were no reports of any road deaths in the Republic of Ireland, and An Garda Síochána would like to thank all road users who assisted the success of Project Edward in Ireland.
While there were no fatalities, Gardai say there is no room for complacency and they urge all road users to continue their focus on road safety.
Assistant Commissioner Dave Sheahan speaking at Garda Headquaters today said:
“Last year, 2017, gave us the lowest number of road deaths in Ireland but we can never be complacent about road safety.
“Project EDWARD is an important initiative keeping road safety in the minds of all road users.
“We all need to use full concentration when behind the wheel. Never drink or take drugs and drive, put the mobile away, and wear your seat belt on every journey.
“We want people to be safe on the road everyday not just on Project EDWARD day.”
During the 24 hours of Project Edward, GoSafe checked the speed of 129,250 vehicles.
A total of 256 vehicles were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.
And one of the most notable speeding offences was recorded in Stradbally in Laois.
One vehicle was detected going through the town at 65km/h in the 50km/h Zone on the N80.
