14/10/2005
Police target law breakers on NI roads
Police are to target law breakers on Northern Ireland's roads with the resumption of Operation Viper this weekend.
The operation, which runs from Friday until Sunday, is aimed at reducing the number of deaths on local roads by identifying drivers who break the law.
Police said particular attention would be paid to roads that have a history of serious collisions. Chief Inspector Mark Purdon said: "It continues to amaze and sadden police officers that some motorists persist in disregarding the basic rules of road safety. All drivers must be aware of their responsibility not only for their own safety, but the safety of other road users.
"Drivers should heed speed limits, wear their seatbelt, drive with care and consideration for other road users. They should never do anything that could impair their ability to drive safely. These are simple rules, and if everyone abided by them, we would see a considerable drop in deaths and injuries on Northern Irelands Roads."
So far this year, 99 people have died in road accidents, including seven children.
(MB/SP)
The operation, which runs from Friday until Sunday, is aimed at reducing the number of deaths on local roads by identifying drivers who break the law.
Police said particular attention would be paid to roads that have a history of serious collisions. Chief Inspector Mark Purdon said: "It continues to amaze and sadden police officers that some motorists persist in disregarding the basic rules of road safety. All drivers must be aware of their responsibility not only for their own safety, but the safety of other road users.
"Drivers should heed speed limits, wear their seatbelt, drive with care and consideration for other road users. They should never do anything that could impair their ability to drive safely. These are simple rules, and if everyone abided by them, we would see a considerable drop in deaths and injuries on Northern Irelands Roads."
So far this year, 99 people have died in road accidents, including seven children.
(MB/SP)
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