Ireland’s Deadly Roads This Summer | Galway News

This August bank holiday weekend, Irish roads are under intense police scrutiny as enforcement ramps up against the big four deadly offenses: speeding, drink-driving, phone use, and seatbelt neglect. With 105 lives lost this year — 13 more than last year’s deadliest decade — officials are sounding the alarm. Over 4,600 drivers arrested for DUI in just six months equals one arrest every hour. Young drivers aged 16–25 are disproportionately affected, and weekends are the deadliest. The message is clear: slow down, put the phone away, buckle up, and never drive impaired. If you’re out, plan your ride home — or leave the keys behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8aedde6e7aa9bed