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Motorcyclists account for 10 per cent of all fatalities on our roads, despite motorcycles accounting for less than two per cent of all licensed vehicles in the state. A motorcyclist is three times more likely to be killed in Ireland than in other European countries.

Motorcyclists account for 10 per cent of all fatalities on our roads, despite motorcycles accounting for less than two per cent of all licensed vehicles in the state. A motorcyclist is three times more likely to be killed in Ireland than in other European countries.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are urging road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases over the summer months.

Up to one third of all road collisions involve drivers who are using their vehicle for work. This means that around 100 people die in work related road crashes in Ireland each year.

July is the most lethal month of the year to use Ireland’s roads, according to the Road Safety Authority.

According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, a total of 127 people lost their lives on Ireland’s roads in the first six months of 2009.

The Road Safety Authority, Age Action, and Irish Pharmacy Union are reminding older persons that they still have time to pick up a free high visibility jacket from their local pharmacy.

There was a 56 per cent increase in the number of drivers in Mayo who were given penalty points for driving while using their mobile phones last year.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will be holding the third European Night Without Accident on Saturday October 17 as part of Irish Road Safety Week. The initiative is aimed at promoting responsible behaviour behind the wheel among young adults.

More than 2,000 mini clip-on lights will, over the next two weeks, be distributed to people who regularly walk, run, and cycle throughout Galway city.