The Donegal Road Safety Working Group has issued a road safety appeal to everyone attending the Donegal Rally this weekend.
They say that road safety is everyone’s responsibility and there is one essential ingredient required for everyone’s safety and that is personal responsibility.
In a statement the group says that unfortunately these events attract a cohort whose driving, and behaviour leave a lasting negative impact on the local community.
Although those who engage in these activities may regard them as ‘fun’, this view is not shared by the communities who must endure this disruptive behaviour.
Garda Inspector Seamus McGonigle added that high speed sport takes place in a controlled environment with all the protections in place. Unfortunately, there is a small minority who drive dangerously, have no interest in the rally and are putting their lives and the lives of other road users in danger.
Gardai will be out in force this weekend and a zero tolerance approach will be taken with anyone showing disregard for the rules of the road.
There have been 78 deaths to date in 2023, this is an increase of 6 when compared to the same period in 2022 and an increase of 29 when compared to the same period in 2021.
On Donegal roads, 2 people have lost their lives to date in 2023, compared to 5 for the same period in 2022 compared to 1 for the same period in 2021.
