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

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only use an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

From the beginning of this month learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only use a full permit holding approved driving Instructor registered with the Road Safety Authority.

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only be using an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

A road safety campaign targeting tourists was launched yesterday (Thursday) with a view to enhancing their awareness of road safety and enlightening them on the importance of complying with the rules of the road.

Castlebar Town Council candidate, Stephen Lavelle, has raised the issue of the danger to pedestrians using the roadway through Castle St Car park. “I have observed the danger to pedestrians and people pushing pushchairs attempting to walk along the road while traffic passes in both directions,” he said.

There are 700 car parking spaces in the town core of Westport, of which 31 are disabled car parking spaces. Nineteen of these spaces are fully accessible for wheelchair users. The remaining 12 are ambulant disabled car parking spaces, provided for non wheelchair users.

A plumber from Balla whose front and rear number plates were obstructed and did not conform to standard was before Castlebar District Court this week.

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.

On Sunday July 5 the Children’s Cancer Charity for the West – CD’s Helping Hands will hold a charity motorbike ride to raise much needed funds children affected by cancer in the west of Ireland. The Nifty 50 will take place between Knock and Tubbercurry and all are welcome to get involved or just go along to enjoy the ride!