Sinn Féin Councillor and Ógra Shinn Féin national secretary Johnny McGibbon has called on road users and parents to be mindful of the added risks of road accidents over the festive season. Councillor McGibbon said,
"I am calling on all road users to be extra vigilant at this time of year especially as children are off on holidays for several weeks. With the winter conditions and with more children out playing on the streets it is important that drivers are more aware and adapt their driving to suit these conditions.
"At Christmas and other holiday times of the year roads can be more dangerous, certainly more so for children who are excited about Santa Claus and gifts than minding the road. There are a number of dates in the calendar when the Irish roads see more unfortunate and sometimes avoidable accidents than others, particularly public holidays such as Christmas and any school breaks when many parents will go on more outings with children.
"Many children will receive bikes this Christmas and venture onto the roads for the first time and I would appeal to parents to ensure all new bikes are fully fitted with lights and their children with helmets and a basic knowledge of the Highway Code. "Parents should also ensure that children travelling in cars are well secured with the proper constraints and that the car is never overloaded.
"Drivers should also ensure that their vehicle is kept maintained, slow down and never ever drink and drive and hopefully we can get through Christmas without a major tragedy. Moilligh Síos this Christmas
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