With an increase in the number of motorists on Irish roads expected over the coming days, the AA is calling on all road users to be extra careful, particularly as many people will be travelling on routes they’re less accustomed to.
The motoring organisation expects many people to take to the roads across the country this weekend, as they take advantage of the long weekend by heading off on a road trip or to an event.
The advice given to motorists is to take extreme care, stick to speed limits, wear seatbelts, do not use a mobile phone behind the wheel, and never drink and drive.
The AA Rescue team is bracing itself for a busy weekend, with additional resources at to help the expected increase in breakdowns.
“We always see changes in driver behaviour when it’s a long weekend. People are rushing to their destination and so they do not drive responsibly. We know that 94 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year. This is very concerning and we are urging motorists to take extreme care, stick to speed limits, wear your seatbelt, do not use your mobile phone behind the wheel and never ever drink and drive,” says Anna Cullen from AA Ireland.
