25 November 2011
Give the Gift of Safety this Christmas
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today asking people to consider giving their loved ones something to keep them safe on the roads this Christmas, for example, driving lessons, a bicycle helmet, voucher towards the purchase of a child car seat, high visibility material or a car safety kit.
Noel Brett, CEO, Road Safety Authority had this message for Christmas shoppers: “Christmas time is the perfect opportunity to give something to our loved ones to keep them safe on the roads. This could include a voucher for driving lessons with an RSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) for the learner driver in your home. Why not a club together with family members and by a voucher for a full set of lessons? Or how about a top up driving lesson for someone who has recently passed their driving test or a refresher lesson for someone who has held their licence for years?”
“Indeed if you have a relative or friend who has young children why not consider giving them a voucher towards the purchase of a new child car seat?, especially if they are upgrading seats soon. For the avid walker or jogger why not give high visibility or reflective clothing or maybe a torch.” Said Mr. Brett.
“People really appreciate practical gifts that they may not otherwise buy so please consider giving someone the gift of safety this Christmas.”
Road safety gifts can include:
- Safety kits for the boot of the car
- Voucher for driving lessons from an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) (Your local ADI is listed on the RSA website)
- Voucher towards the purchase of a new child car seat
- High visibility/reflective clothing
- A torch for walkers
- A bicycle helmet
- Or any other gift which will make people and their vehicles safer on the road
“We would also ask Santa to make sure that all our children are safe on their new bicycles or scooters by wearing a bicycle helmet and fitting them with lights and bells for when the children are out on the roads. These are very important so children can be seen and stay safe when they are out cycling.” Mr Brett added.
The RSA have also cautioned against buying a child a mini-motorbike, go-ped or quadbike for Christmas because of the dangers associated with these and other such mini motorised vehicles.
For Further Information Contact:
The Communications Department, RSA 096 25008