RSA and Electric Ireland to Distribute 85,500 High Viz Vests to Junior Infants

New research from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed a 77.8% reduction in the number of children (0-14 years old) killed on Irish roads in the period 1997 to 2010. This was announced today as the RSA and Electric Ireland teamed up for the third year running to distribute 85,500 high visibility vests to every child starting school this year. The vests will be included in the RSA’s ‘Back to School’ road safety packs which will be distributed to primary schools nationwide over the coming months.

The RSA’s ‘Child Casualties Report’ also revealed that there has been an 81.8% reduction in child passenger fatalities when compared to 2010 compared to 1997. . However, the report found that ... click to read full post & comments