Traffic - learner drivers

On this month’s traffic segment Garda Derek Cloughley was in studio to discuss learner drivers driving unaccompanied and the relative offences associated with this offence. Garda Cloughley discussed the legal requirements that are vital for road safety for both the driver and vehicle owner. Garda Cloughley also discussed the legislation being introduced in the 2018 Road Traffic Amendment Act, which effectively means a leaner driver found driving unaccompanied may have their vehicle impounded, and incur a fee is payable to have it released.

The Crimecall team travelled to Cork to interview Noel Clancy who lost his wife and daughter in a collision involving an unaccompanied learner driver.

Finally, Garda Cloughley discussed the current road safety campaign targeting intoxicated driving and will give up to date statistics and renew the road safety appeal.