The head of the Clare Garda Division is urging young people in particular to say no to dangerous driving practices.
61 people have now lost their lives on the country’s road so far this year which is 16 more than this time last year.
Clare has seen one road fatality so far in 2024 but driving without insurance and driving under the influence are both down 13% on the same period in 2023, while speeding has seen a 10% fall.
Speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the Clare Joint Policing Committee, Chief Superintendent of the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division Aileen Magner insists young people need to be aware of their responsibility to keep others as well as themselves safe on the roads.
And you can hear more on this on Clare FM’s Morning Focus this morning from 9
