As a Nation we are constantly looking for solutions to reduce the number of fatalities and serious accidents on our roads.
In one of the latest attempts the RSA hope that the introduction of speed awareness courses will help drivers change their driving habits.
There are media reports that these courses will be offered to drivers caught speeding as an alternative to fines and points on your license.
Already some local elected representatives are skeptical of such a move claiming that these curses should be built into of the education or theory end of the process when motorists are learning to drive.
Bernadette Mulvihill Farrell, is a former driving test instructor and current driving instructor. She earlier gave us her views on North West Today.
