'Be very cautious and conscious': Kildare garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

The garda said that this weekend will be ‘one of the busiest weekends’ on the nation’s roads

A garda based in County Kildare has issued some road safety tips ahead of the coming Bank Holiday weekend.

Garda William Barry made the call to members of the public during a recent guest appearance on KFM.

He explained to host Clem Ryan that this weekend will be ‘one of the busiest weekends [of the year] on the roads’.

“We are asking everyone to be very cautious and conscious on the road,” he added.

Gda Barry also issued some advice for motorists:

Never hold a mobile phone, or anything else, which may distract them while driving
Keep an eye out on the speed of the vehicle
Stay within the speed limits
Match speed with the current weather conditions
Always wear a seatbelt
Exercise patience on the journey
Plan the journey in advance
Be conscious of other road users, especially as it is ‘still agriculture season’
Never drive under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs

Gda Barry also said that there will be an increased number of garda checkpoints on the roads in order to enforce road traffic legislation.

He concluded: “Please, everyone, be careful on the roads, and have a safe and happy Bank Holiday weekend.”