National Slow Down Day

South Dublin County Council is happy to support  An Garda Síochána’s 24hr national speed enforcement operation, National #SlowDown Day which is also supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders this Wednesday, 9 April 2025.

An Garda Síochána conducts a number of high profile National #SlowDown Days every year.  The aim of National #SlowDown Day is to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding, encourage awareness and promote a national conversation on the impact of speeding, the devastation it can have and to increase overall compliance with speed limits.  Speed checks will be in place nationwide to deter and detect those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed.

So far in 2025, there have unfortunately been 44 fatalities on Irish roads.

Driving in excess of the legal speed limit, and/ or driving at an inappropriate speed for the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions not only puts you at risk, but also endangers the lives of people around you.

When you speed

• It reduces your potential reaction time to react to something unexpected, and there is an increase in the likelihood of losing control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious life changing injuries or fatal collision.
• The consequences of speeding can be devastating, not only for the person involved, their families and also other innocent people on the road. The higher the speed the greater the impact if you have a road traffic collision.

South Dublin County Council reminds everyone that behind every number is a grieving family, a mother, brother, father, sister, a husband, a wife.  on this National Slow Down Day, please be that difference.