Here’s some useful tips to stay safe and respect the safety of the people working on our roads…

#RoadWorkerSafety

With an increase in roadworks taking place as the weather improves, we are focusing on #RoadWorkerSafety

#NeverEverDrinkAndDrive

Have a few drinks last night?
Never ever drive having taken alcohol or drugs.
Any alcohol increases your risk of crashing and driving the next morning isn’t worth the risk>>> sharetheroadtozero.com/the-dangers-of…
#NeverEverDrinkandDrive

Department for Infrastructure @niroadpolicing @belharpolice @nifrsofficial

If you’re planning to have a drink over the bank holiday, then plan to leave the car at home
Make arrangements to get home safely:
Choose a designated driver
Order a legal taxi
Use public transport

NI Road Policing and Safety Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service NIAS Translink @trafficwatchni

Remember this NI road safety ad?
Watch to see what happens if you drive a child unbelted or without a legal child restraint.
How Selfish Can You Get?
#NoSeatbeltNoExcuse
#WrongSeatbeltNoExcuse

Department for Infrastructure @niroadpolicing @hsenigov @trafficwatchni @pcsp_s @nifrsofficial @nias999

This Bank Holiday, remember: Every day on the road YOU decide who lives or dies.
As drivers, motorcycle or horse riders, or people who choose to walk or cycle, we are all responsible for our own behaviour and the safety of ourselves and those around us>>>
sharetheroadtozero.com/who-lives-or-w…

It’s an offence to drive through an authorised road closure.

Chief Inspector Graham Dodds Police Service NI explains the repercussions of ignoring road closures and temporary traffic signs and signals.

#RoadWorkerSafety nidirect MPANI @Trafficwatchni NI Road Policing and Safety

Keeping our youngest and most vulnerable road users safe is a key priority for our Road Policing Education Officer, who visited Carhill Integrated Primary School today. Key messages around cycle, seatbelt & pedestrian safety were on the agenda.

#KeepingPeopleSafe

Remember vehicles' blind spots when you’re cycling.
Never attempt to undertake on the inside, especially at junctions, even if there is a cycle lane.
#RespectEveyonesJourney

Department for Infrastructure @niroadpolicing @cycling_ulster @sustransni Cycling UK Northern Ireland

Traffic controls are put in place for everyone’s safety and by ignoring speed restrictions, stop signs and coned areas you are not just risking the life of road workers but you are also putting yourself and others in danger. More info>>> nidirect.gov.uk/articles/road-…
#RoadWorkerSafety

Remember vehicles' blind spots when you’re cycling.
Never attempt to undertake on the inside, especially at junctions, even if there is a cycle lane.
#RespectEveyonesJourney

Department for Infrastructure @niroadpolicing @cycling_ulster @sustransni Cycling UK Northern Ireland

Highway Code Rule 109 states that you MUST obey all traffic light signals & traffic signs giving orders, including temporary signals and signs.
Make sure you know, understand & act on all other traffic & information signs & road markings> nidirect.gov.uk/articles/rules…
#RoadWorkerSafety

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Tractors, trailers and overtakes. Tilly Pass #ProjectEDWARD