The objectives of Alliance for Road safety association are consistent with its mission: Deterring Dangerous Driving Behavior While Increasing Public Safety. The reduction in fatalities has been achieved through a number of robust actions under the headings of education, engineering, and enforcement, as well as significant legislative changes, including the following:
• alcohol testing - reduced B
AC and introduction of Mandatory Alcohol Testing Checkpoints
• increased / targeted enforcement by Garda Traffic Corps and introduction of Safety Camera Network
• new penalty points and increased sanctions for road and vehicle offences
• development and upgrade of much of the major Interurban road network
• comprehensive community and school based education program and a high profile media awareness program
• vehicle testing and increased frequency of testing for older vehicles. Our 4 pillars of road safety:
Education
• Targeted safety campaigns in schools
• Safety campaigns within wider society
• Training scheme for vocational drivers
Enforcement
• Driver testing and licensing
• Road haulage industry
• Testing regimes for motor vehicles
• The broad monitoring arrangements ( including traffic camera and speed enforcement)
Engineering
• Contribute to EU rules on vehicle standards
• Assist National Roads Authority with road design
Evaluation
• Road safety research
• Measuring effectiveness of road safety initiatives
