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Westmeath’s roads are some of the most dangerous in the country, boasting the second highest rate of road deaths, according to the latest figures released by the Road Safety Authority.

Yesterday (Thursday) we saw our first real fall of snow in Mayo this year which brought cheer and fun to many a heart before the sun returned and melted it all away. But with low temperatures promised for this weekend drivers have been encouraged to exercise extreme caution on the roads.

Bus and truck drivers including operators are being asked by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) for their views on planned changes to their working time rules. The changes are being proposed by the EU and apply to any drivers and travelling staff using buses and trucks which are fitted with tachographs.

Almost 7 out of 10 vehicles inspected as part a free five point safety check at Advance Pitstop centres during Irish Road Safety Week in October 2008 were found to have been in need of some basic safety work.

As St Patrick’s Day approaches, the Road Safety Authority is renewing its message to “Never, ever, drink and drive.” In the past 10 years a total of 34 people have been killed and 146 seriously injured on Irish roads during the St Patrick’s holiday period.

In the current economic environment, many Irish car buyers are opting for used cars rather than new models. However for the January 2010 buying period, Continental Tyres is advising prospective buyers to keep an eye on the tyres on second hand cars as they can seriously affect the safety of the car. Tyres in poor condition, for example, can suggest a general neglect of the car over its previous life.

A 31 per cent increase in the number of people failing breath tests over the month of February in County Mayo, shows the battle against drink-driving is never ending. If St Patrick's Day revellers decide to drive drunk, they had better have more than the 'luck of the Irish' to cover the financial consequences of a drunk driving arrest. A campaign is being launched in Mayo which will tie into the Road Safety Authority’s message to “Never, ever, drink and drive”.

You might have missed it, but International Women’s Day was last Sunday, March 8. It’s a major day of global celebration for the economic, political, and social achievements of women.

You might have missed it, but International Women’s Day was last Sunday, March 8. It’s a major day of global celebration for the economic, political, and social achievements of women.

Road safety is one of the biggest challenges we face in Westmeath, according to council chairman Cllr Joe Whelan, who launched the county’s Road Safety Strategy on Monday this week.