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03/01/2012
59 Die On NI Roads In 2011
Recently released figures have revealed that 59 people died on Northern Ireland roads in 2011.
The provisional figures released by the PSNI compare to 55 road- accident deaths in 2010. Last years figures amounted to the lowest number of fatalities since records began in 1931.
Meanwhile it was also revealed that in the last five years, pedestrians accounted for 18% of deaths and serious injuries on the roads, compared to 62% for car drivers and passengers.
Although the amount of deaths on Northern Ireland’s roads have significantly reduced in the last few years the PSNI are still urging people to practice caution on the roads.
They advise motorists to take note of and drive at the speed limit, always wear a seat belt and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay warned against complacency he said that the reality is that the majority of road traffic collisions are preventable.
(LB/GK)
The provisional figures released by the PSNI compare to 55 road- accident deaths in 2010. Last years figures amounted to the lowest number of fatalities since records began in 1931.
Meanwhile it was also revealed that in the last five years, pedestrians accounted for 18% of deaths and serious injuries on the roads, compared to 62% for car drivers and passengers.
Although the amount of deaths on Northern Ireland’s roads have significantly reduced in the last few years the PSNI are still urging people to practice caution on the roads.
They advise motorists to take note of and drive at the speed limit, always wear a seat belt and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay warned against complacency he said that the reality is that the majority of road traffic collisions are preventable.
(LB/GK)
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