Gardai are reminding all road users that many schools are reopening this week following the summer break which will mean a big increase in traffic.
They are asking people to be mindful of this when travelling and to slow down in the area of bus collection/drop off points and also in the general area of the schools themselves.
Always expect the unexpected and be prepared to stop suddenly. Leave extra time for essential journeys as there will be extra school related traffic on the roads.
Please do not park in an illegal manner while doing the school run.
Do not block driveways or park on footpaths as in doing so you may restrict emergency access or force others to venture out onto the road which could be very dangerous.
Gardai are also asking parents to talk to their children about road safety. There are some very helpful resources available at www.rsa.ie to assist with this.
