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The Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to motorists to be aware of and to look out for motorcyclists at all times.

Tens of thousands of revellers are to flock to the west this Bank Holiday Weekend with scorching temperatures predicted and a host of musical events scheduled across the city and county.

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are appealing to women to ensure they are wearing their seat belts correctly when driving or as a passenger in a vehicle.

Tractor drivers are being advised that plough lamps to the rear of the vehicle should not be used when travelling on public roads.

Some 10 per cent of motorists admit that in the past year they have driven the day after a night out while possibly still over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

Around 10 per cent of motorists in a survey admitted that in the past year they have driven the day after a night out while possibly still over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

A total of 133 people died in 120 fatal road collisions in Ireland in 2021, a decrease of nine per cent on the 146 deaths in 135 fatal road collisions in 2020. Tragically, County Galway saw road deaths rise from five in 20220 to 12 in 2021.

It is the worst possible nightmare. Responding to a knock on the door to find a garda outside. A sense of dread. A feeling of disbelief. No greater pain.

Coca-Cola’s Designated Driver initiative was launched in Galway this week, ahead of the 2021 festive season.

An Garda Síochána has announced details of a new national road safety enforcement operation that will target driver behaviour for the remainder of 2021.