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Will doubling penalty points make roads safer?

The RSA are calling for emergency laws to double penalty points for speeding and mobile phone use...

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11.33 4 Jun 2024


Will doubling penalty points make roads safer?


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11.33 4 Jun 2024


The RSA are calling for emergency laws to double penalty points for speeding and mobile phone use. 

The group wants the emergency legislation to do this enacted “as a matter of priority” with any such change “supported by targeted enforcement and awareness campaigns”. 

What do you think? Would this make a difference to people's behaviour?

Andrea Gilligan is joined by listeners to get their opinions, including Donna Price, Founder of the Irish Road Victims Association.


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