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Legal validation: 15/03/2011
Road safety
Road safety measures
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Viewed as something of a fact of life, it is only recently that road accident has aroused any particularly strong reaction. Studies indicate that drivers in Europe expect stricter road safety measures, such as: Road safety campaigns. There are a number of road safety regulations implemented in Ireland to reduce the number of accidents and promote safe driving. A list of the offences and the penalties that apply can be found on the RSA website: http://www.rsa.ie/RSA/Licensed-Driv... (...) Read more
Take care on the roads. Reduce the risk of injuries
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Of all the modes of transport, transport by road is the most dangerous and the most costly in terms of human lives. Failure to use the safety belt is the second-biggest cause of deaths, after non-observance of speed limits and before drunken driving. Accidents occur particularly often in urban areas. Even when cars drive at relatively low speeds, very serious injuries can be caused by a collision with a moving vehicle, particularly in the case of impact with the frontal structure of a (...) Read more
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For more information, see the following documents: GENERAL PROVISIONS • Road safety: Road Safety Action Programme (2003-2010) • Revision of the EC type-approval system for motor vehicles SPECIFIC PROVISIONS Restraint devices for passengers • Compulsory fitting of safety belts • Restraint devices for passengers in two or three wheeled vehicles Vehicle protection in the event of impact • Use of frontal protection systems • Front underrun protective devices • Protection of occupants in (...) Read more
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Vehicles safety devlopments
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57% of fatal accident victims are car occupants. It is therefore necessary that technical progress in vehicle safety be maintained. By law all cars sold must pass certain safety tests. But these safety tests only set out minimum standards that cars have to pass. The Euro NCAP safety tests are stricter than these minimum standards and their aim is to encourage manufacturers to think more about car safety and exceed these minimum requirements. Euro NCAP was formed in 1997 and is now backed (...) Read more
Don’t drink and drive
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Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive safely. The effects can include: slower reactions increased stopping distance poorer judgement of speed and distance reduced field of vision Alcohol also tends to make you feel over-confident and more likely to take risks when driving, which increases the danger to all road users, including yourself. There is no failsafe guide as to how to stay under the legal alcohol limit or how much you can drink and still drive safely. It depends (...) Read more
Don’t use drugs and drive
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Driving under the influence of drugs - whether prescribed medication or illegal substances - is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. It’s also against the law. Drugs can affect your mind and body in a variety of ways that mean you aren’t able to drive safely. Not only that, the effects can last for hours or even days. How drugs affect your driving: Slower reaction times Poor concentration Sleepiness/fatigue Confused thinking Distorted perception Over confidence, (...) Read more
Don’t phone and drive
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It is dangerous because a telephone conversation (or texting) distracts from the mental concentration needed to drive safely. You put yourself and other road users in danger. Drivers who are caught holding a mobil phone while driving may receive a fine and 2 penalty points or up to 4 penalty points in a court conviction. Driver’s reaction times are up to 50% slower that normal when driving and using a mobile phone. It also shows that your reaction times are 30% worse than when driving (...) Read more
Respect the speed limits
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General Excessive speed is a contributory factor in over 1,000 deaths and over 40,000 injuries every year. Every driver can make a difference just by slowing down a few kilometers per hour (kmph) and observing speed limits. The law of physics dictate that the higher the speed at impact, the more energy must be rapidly absorbed by hard metal, soft flesh and brittle bone. Two out of three crashes where people are killed or injured happen on roads where the speed limit is 60 kmph or less. (...) Read more
Be vigilant when on a motorcycle or when crossing roads
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Don’t have an injury to another road user on your conscience - LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLISTS Motorcyclists Ride Differently! Motorcycles differ from cars and other traffic in several important ways. For a start, they can make quicker progress, especially through slow moving traffic. That’s one of the reasons people buy them. It might be frustrating for you to see motorcycles weaving through traffic queues when you are stuck. But even if you think they are riding dangerously, a hostile (...) Read more
Wear a seatbelt or the appropriate safety clothing and a helmet
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Everyone knows they should wear a seat belt in the front seat, but many people still don’t realise how dangerous it is not to wear a seat belt in the back. In a crash at 50 kmph, if you are unrestrained, you will hit the front seat, and anyone in it, with a force of between 30 and 60 times your own body weight. This could result in death or serious injury to you and people sitting in the front seat. Any compensation for injury following an accident may be reduced if you were not (...) Read more
Maintain your vehicle in good working order
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You need good tyres to drive safely. They affect the steering, braking and acceleration of your vehicle. Faulty tyres work less efficiently and don’t last as long; they could also mean a heavy fine and penalty points on your licence. Read more
Stop and take a break if you are too tired to drive
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If you fall asleep at the wheel you risk killing yourself, your passengers and other innocent victims. To avoid driving tired please read the tips below to ensure you have a safe journey. Before you start your journey: Plan your journey to include a 15 minute break every two hours of driving. Have a good night’s sleep before setting out on a long journey. Remember the risks if you have to get up unusually early to start your trip, or have a long drive home after a full day’s work. (...) Read more
Which products are covered
Into: Product Safety Legal aspects of product safety Product liability Product liability and defective products
Which products are covered? Under this Act, liability applies to all consumer products — (i) intended for private use or consumption, and (ii) was used by the injured person mainly for his own private use or consumption; Examples of the types of consumer products that are covered are: Televisions Toys Furniture Sport Equipment Vehicles Read more
General safety requirements
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As a driver, you are responsible to ensure the safety and working order of their vehicle. A car should present no risk or only minimal risks when it is used as intended. 1. It meets the legitimate expectations of the consumer’s safety using the product under standard or reasonably foreseeable conditions. 2. This obligation applies to cars likely to be used by consumers, whether they are directly intended for use or if they are placed at their disposal in an indirect way, for example (...) Read more
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Protection of vulnerable road users
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Over 8000 pedestrians and cyclists die annually on European roads, and a further 170, 000 are seriously injured. Car makers can help to cut down the number of casualties by designing car fronts in a way that the impact of a collision on the pedestrian is significantly reduced. Pedestrian protection requires significant changes to the way cars are made : car manufacturers have to comply with specific test methodes. It is very difficult to accurately perform tests of this nature using (...) Read more
Using roads safely - pedestrians
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Pedestrian deaths account for 1 in 5 deaths on our roads. Walking is an everyday activity for most people.Walking ,even recreational walking, involves mixing with other pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.Pedestrians need to behave responsibly,exercise care and not endanger or inconvience other users of the road when walking. Walking beside or along a road. If there is a footpath you must use it If there is no foot path,you must walk as near as possible to the right hand side of the (...) Read more
Using roads safely - cyclists
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Cycling is a highly pleasurable and environmentally friendly mode of transport but it does have a certain risk attached to it. For every mile you cycle you have a much greater risk of being killed or injured than if you were in a car, therefore it is essential to ensure that your bike is roadworthy and that you do all in your power to keep safe. To ensure safe cycling you should: Wear a reflective belt Wear a cycle helmet at all times Look behind and signal in good time before (...) Read more
Choosing safe vehicles - buying a second hand car or motorbike
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It is often a lot cheaper to buy a second hand car (even if it is only one or two years old) as the value of a new car depreciates very quickly. There are many different ways to buy a second hand or used car – here are the three main ways: From a garage or car dealer At a car auction Through a small advertisement on the internet or in the papers The following are things you should look for when buying a second hand card. NCT Certificates Since 2002 all cars in Ireland, with a few (...) Read more
Choosing safe vehicles - fitting child car seats
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When you are fitting a child car seat you should remember the following: It’s safer to fit child seats in the rear of the car, but if necessary they can be fitted in the front. But, NEVER fit a rearward-facing baby seat in the front if there is an airbag on the passenger side of the car. If the airbag went off it would strike the seat with considerable force. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for fitting the seat. If you have lost the instructions, contact the child seat (...) Read more
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Drive Safely
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"The number of Irish road deaths fell to 239 in 2009, the lowest level on record, down 40 from 2008. The Government’s road safety target of achieving no more than 252 deaths per annum by the end of 2012 was achieved three years ahead of schedule. The 239 who died consisted of 40 pedestrians, 7 cyclists, 128 drivers, 38 passengers and 27 bikers." Source: Road Safety Authority www.rsa.ie Be Prepared For Anything while driving but you can reduce risks by simple things like: Do not drink (...) Read more
Speed Kills!
Into: Keep yourself safe Road safety
SPEED is the single biggest factor contributing to road deaths in Ireland. Over 40% of fatal collisions are caused by excessive or inappropriate speed. A 5km/h difference in speed could be the difference between life and death for a vulnerable road user like a pedestrian. Hit by a car at 60km/h, 9 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed Hit by a car at 50km/h, 5 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed Hit by a car at 30km/h, 1 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed Speed has been identified (...) Read more
