30 Deireadh Fómhair 2009
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new website aimed at dispelling the myths surrounding drink driving. As the issue continues to be debated on national and local airwaves, www.drinkdriving.ie has been set up to provide members of the public with factual information on the effects of drinking and driving and its role in road deaths and serious injuries. “We know that there are some people out there who simply don’t know the facts about drink driving and why it is important that the limit is reduced from 0.08 to 0.05,” said Mr Noel Brett, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority. “But we also know that there are people out there that are intent on putting out incorrect information, inaccurate data and simply untrue statements about drink driving. It’s time for us to provide people with the facts.” “It’s estimated that alcohol is a contributory factor of 1 in 3 fatal collisions. This is a fact. At the current limit, you are six times more likely to be involved in a collision. This is also a fact. But the most important fact of all is that lives will be saved by reducing the drink drive limit. I would urge anyone who is following the debate on this issue to visit the website and get informed and then decide what is more important – a life saved, or a drink had,” Mr Brett concluded. The website includes sections that explore the Myths and Facts surrounding drink driving, using research from Ireland, the EU and other countries where the lower limit has been introduced and consequently, lives have been saved. It also highlights public attitudes towards drink driving, as well as providing further information on the recommendations to reduce the drink driving limit. There is also an opportunity for members of the public to email questions or comments directly to the RSA. For further information, please contact: Press Office: 096 25008 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 096 25008 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Communications Manager, Brian Farrell: 086 388 1009 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 086 388 1009 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Visit www.drinkdriving.ie