Road safety officer Gary Smyth with members of An Garda Síochána Roads Policing Unit. From left: Gary Smyth (road safety officer, Mayo County Council), Sgt. John Horkan (Roads Policing Unit); Garda Olive Lafferty (Community Engagement), Inspector Naomi de Ris (Community Policing), Garda John Barret (Roads Policing Unit), Garda Hugh McHugh (Roads Policing Unit), Inspector David Tiernan (Roads Policing Unit), Garda Padraic Walsh (Roads Policing Unit), Garda Vincent O'Boyle (Roads Policing Unit) and Garda Caroline Taaffe (Roads Policing Unit). Photo: Mayo County Council

Road safety appeal to Mayo fans travelling to match

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WITH a large number of Mayo people expected to travel to Dublin for this Sunday’s All-Ireland quarterfinal at Croke Park; the Mayo road safety officer is urging fans to drive with care and plan out their journey to and from Dublin.

With the number of fatalities on Mayo’s roads presently at double last year’s number, Gary Smyth has outlined a few simple reminders for all motorists to undertake before making the journey:

* Ensure your car is roadworthy - check you tyres, lights and wipers

* Wear your seatbelts

* Use of mobile phones is prohibited when driving

* Never drink/drug drive

* Respect all other road users

* Allow plenty of time for travelling, ensure you are rested and take appropriate breaks.

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