Over one third of road user fatalities test positive for alcohol
Don’t drink and drive this St Patrick’s Day. Over one third of road user fatalities test positive for alcohol, according to a new study by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Road Deaths and Alcohol 2013-2017 report focuses on road user fatalities who had a positive toxicology for alcohol at the time of their collision. […]
5 years ago
Study reports that 79% of the public agree with tougher drink-driving laws
An overwhelming response. A “nationally representative” survey of 1001 people carried out by insights firm iReach has found that people in Ireland agree strongly with the Gardaí clamping down on drink driving. The research found that the tougher laws are backed by an enormous 79% of respondents. Late last year, new legislation was introduced that […]
8 years ago