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Road Safety Radio is a new nationwide initiative bringing independent radio stations together to raise awareness of road safety and help reduce deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads.

As part of the campaign, Midlands 103 will broadcast specially produced programmes and features exploring the real-life consequences of road collisions, while highlighting practical steps we can all take to make our roads safer.

With radio playing an important role for people on the move, Road Safety Radio aims to reach drivers and other road users with relevant, impactful content when the message matters most.

Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and owner of Hyland Transport says a lorry driver he sees all forms of dangerous driving:

He also says that people often try to race a lorry to try and get ahead of them:

These people in the midlands believe a lot of motorists use their mobile phones while driving:

Speeding is also another issue that people see on the roads:

Midlands 103’s Una Hughes have been asking people about drink driving:

Minister Sean Canney believes too many young people are injured on e-scooters:

On Saturday Focus, June Fitzgerald shares the impact of losing her dad in a road traffic collision just weeks before her wedding day:

Retired driving instructor Michael Hogan was involved in a road safety education programme in Laois and Offaly in the 1990s:

Doctors from the midlands are also appealing for people to take care on the roads:

People in the midlands have been sharing their thoughts on E-Scooters:

Students from Mullingar have been learning about road safety in school:

People in the midlands have been sharing the biggest issues they see on the roads:

Mullingar’s Donna Price founded the Irish Roads Victims Association after the death of her son Darren:

Dr. Maggie Martin from the National Office of Traffic Medicine says they provide education to GPs who access Medical Fitness To Drive:

Nicola from the Road Safety Authority delivers talks to schools:

New research from iReach Insights has found that two in three adults in Ireland have experienced or know someone affected by an e-scooter or electric bike accident or near miss, highlighting growing concerns over road safety. Midlands 103’s Abi McMahon caught up with Oisín Byrne, Research Director at iReach Insights, to discuss the findings and the potential impact of the new e-scooter age restrictions.

Young people in Ireland are learning to drive earlier than previous generations, with men starting almost a year earlier than women on average, according to new research from insurance broker Gallagher. The survey of 900 motorists found that 41% of 18 to 24-year-olds began learning to drive at 17 or 18, compared with 30% of those now aged 45 to 54. Midlands 103’s Abi McMahon caught up with Geraldine Kelly, Head of Personal Lines and Private Client at Gallagher, to discuss the findings and what they reveal about changing driving habits in Ireland.

Athlone’s Meave Kelly was involved in a a head on collision:

Mullingar’s Donna Price founded the Irish Road Victim’s Association after her son Darren was killed in a road crash:

On "Saturday Focus" Claire O’Brien take a closer look at road safety:

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