23% drop in road deaths linked to -*test*-('")ing
Tuesday, 5 June 2007 22:11
The number of people being killed on Irish roads has dropped by almost a quarter since mandatory breath -*test*-('")ing was introduced last July.

Figures released by the Road Safety Authority show that there were 80 fewer deaths in the 11-month period since it was introduced.

274 people died on roads in Ireland in the last 11 months, while 354 lost their lives in the previous 11 months.

In a statement, Noel Brett, CEO of the Road Safety Authority, said it was clear that the mandatory -*test*-('")ing, together with awareness campaigns and a greater Garda presence, had 'contributed significantly' to the number of lives saved.

However, Brian Farrell of the National Safety Council said there was no room for complacency.


Source: RTÉ.ie

Have to agree. Same thing happened over here donkeys ago when it was introduced. However we are now seeing a spike in drink driving as for some reason the younger generation don't seem to give a hoots anymore. It is almost a badge