Gardaí call on motorists nationwide to support 'National Slow Down Day' on Friday
Gardaí will be out in force on Irish roads tomorrow, promoting safer driving practices and checking for speeding
An Garda Síochána is calling on all motorists to support this Friday’s 24hr nationwide operation targeting speed, known as ‘Slow Down Day’ to make Irish roads safer for all road users.
The aim of the operation, which is supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), is to promote safer driving behaviour among motorists and to encourage all of society to work with us to help prevent road traffic collisions.
‘Slow Down Day’ is part of its overarching strategic plan to improve driving behaviour and promote safer driving practices in an effort to reduce the number of speed related collisions and save lives.
The operation will centre on high visibility speed enforcement activity across Ireland’s road network.
2024 has already seen 63 people killed on Irish roads, 14 more lives lost than in the same period in 2023.
An Garda Síochána is asking all Local Authorities and Government departments, businesses, schools and third level institutions across the country to please support Friday’s operation, and help Gardaí to spread the message among staff and customers to please slow down while driving.