Cork Road Safety Working Together Group Local Road Safety Plan
Defective Tyres
Between 31st August 2020 and 1st September 2021, a total of 107,012 (7.68%) NCT tests received a fail result on tyres. Based on the analysis of Garda forensic road collision reports the Road Safety Authority estimate that defective tyres could be a contributory factor in as many one in ten fatal crashes annually,
resulting in approximately 14 deaths each year.
A Fixed Charge Notice offence was introduced in 2016 for motorists who drive with defective or worn tyres on their vehicle. Although it was already an offence to drive a vehicle with defective or worn tyres, an €80 fixed charge was introduced (increasing to €120 after 28 days), with two penalty points endorsed on the licence on payment of the fixed charge, or four penalty points following conviction in court.
Vulnerable Road Users
Of the 608 people who lost their lives on Cork Roads during the period 2017 to 2020, 300 were classed as vulnerable road users. Through the Travel programme, the Government is committed to developing high quality walking and cycling facilities to
encourage more people to switch from cars to active travel. The aim is to connect communities and to make walking and cycling attractive, safe, and accessible for vulnerable road users.
Older Road Users
Many older people feel reliant upon their car and see driving as a necessity. Without a car they can feel isolated and vulnerable. The RSA provide a ‘Mobility Matters’ Road Safety Programme for older road users designed to equip them with the road safety knowledge
and skills required to remain mobile and independent road users.
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