Motorists are being urged to carry out basic safety checks on their vehicles before getting behind the wheel again after the Covid-19 pandemic.
A new road safety campaign is asking drivers to recognise that road travel has changed, with increased numbers of pedestrians and cyclists.
As traffic volumes begin to increase with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions this week, gardaí are urging motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to share the roads safely.
They have launched a new campaign reminding drivers to slow down and be aware that more people are out walking and cycling. The campaign is called 'We're on the road back.