Serous road traffic incident on Fassaugh Road in Cabra - road is fully sealed off to traffic (pedestrian access maintained - footpath only) in both directions between Dowth Ave/Attracta Rd and Delvin Rd/Eithne Rd, while Garda technical examination is carried out.
Diversions are in place for Dublin Bus Route 120 via Carnlough Road.
#DB120 #Rothar #RoadViolence #BikeTooter #Cabra #Dublin #MastoDaoine
'Zero arrests from 106 hit-and-runs on cyclists in London last year, as cycling campaigners slam “completely unacceptable” figures'
#London #Cycling Campaign: “One of the reasons behind hit-and-runs is the existence of unregistered or uninsured vehicles or drivers. The police can take action to reduce this by using the cameras that they have up on the roads and taking those vehicles off the roads."
Alarming hit-and-run figures suggest there were zero arrests from 106 reported incidents involving a driver hitting a cyclist in London last year — the collisions resulting in just four prosecutions, all of which only occurred after the drivers involved came forward voluntarily.The London Cycling Campaign called the figures “absolutely unacceptable and shocking”, while Cycling UK ... Read more
@fesshole https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/drivers-splashing-pedestrians-face-fines-of-up-to-5000/
"...the RAC is warning drivers they face fines of up to £5,000 for splashing pedestrians by speeding through puddles."
"The RAC reminds motorists to be careful when driving on wet roads, particularly as splashing could see them slapped with a public order offence, on top of the hefty fine."
@ownohmanny Great minds: I saw that it was 700 on day one, 1400 after two days, 2100 after three days.
Very round numbers, and very exactly the same each day. Transparently bullshit.
And a surprise to no-one with the slightest clue about AGS
@theguardian_us_opinion > 'Even when drivers commit blatant breaches of the law, enforcement is patchy and inconsistent, thanks to roads policing having been cut to the bone. And every attempt to tighten the rules is met with cries of a “war on motorists”. This narrative must end.'
There was awful news in Dublin city centre this afternoon, as a young man was killed while cycling near O'Connell Street. Road violence in this country is simultaneously out of control and horrendously minimised.
https://www.thejournal.ie/serious-road-traffic-incident-abbey-street-dublin-7000928-Apr2026/
#Rothar #Dublin #MastoDaoine #BikeTooter #Cycling #RoadViolence #RoadSafety
'Meet the pupils teaching speeders a lesson in Kids Court'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyxpxx4xllo
'"Having drivers come into the school, meeting pupils face-to-face asking uncomfortable questions, personalises the message about road safety... it brings it home in a very powerful," he said.'
'"Speeding is not a low level crime. It's dangerous because with speed there are no second chances and lives can be lost. "'
#UK #NorthernIreland #schools #education #RoadViolence #motorists
Question for #Rothar and #BikeTooter peeps: are there any examples from anywhere of cycling advocates successfully pushing back against/overturning policies to make helmets and high viz mandatory in law?
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#Cycling #MastoDaoine #RoadSafety #RoadViolence #StreetsAreForPeople #BikeNite
@LovesTha Here in Ireland, there are existing laws governing the use of bike lights (and governing e-assist/motor-powered vehicles, the latter essentially prohibited).
The only thing not the topic of lobbying is driver behaviour, despite the data on road safety/violence clearly showing the source of danger on the roads.
Calamity Joan 😷
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