Traffic

On this month's Crimecall Garda Adrian Corcoran was in the studio to discuss pedestrian and driver safety. Garda Corcoran discussed the worrying trend that has seen 27 fatalities on Irish roads, which accounts for 20% of all fatalities. 

Garda Corcoran explained that the restrictions that Covid has placed on public transport capacity, sports activities, has led to greater numbers of pedestrians on our roads. Furthermore Garda Corcoran explained that two thirds of fatal pedestrians occur at night and highlighted the need to be highly visible to other road users. 

Garda Corcoran offered advice to drivers as to how they can reduce the fatalities on our roads and emphasised how road safety is a collective responsibility. 

Garda Corcoran informed the public of An Garda Siochana's Christmas and New year Enforcement Operation 2020, due to commence on the 1 December 2020 and continue through to the new year. 

Finally Garda Corcoran offered advice to the public in relation to the Government response to the Covid 19 Community call forum. The forum works with local forum and state agencies, community and voluntary groups to provide support or services to vulnerable persons. 

Details can be found at www.gov.ie/communitycall.Calls will also be directed to a national phone number 0818222024.