COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 11, 2019

MOTION NO.6

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

To call on the Chief Executive to engage with the RSA and provide a half day event in support of the Drive Safer for Longer Road Safety Campaign. The aim of the initiative is to assist in affording older drivers who value their independence the opportunity to attend a half day training event where the Local Authority Road Safety Officer, along with the Gardaí, an optometrist, a physiotherapist and approved RSA Driving Instructor addresses the driver.

REPORT:

The physical environment and Rules of the Road have undoubtedly changed for older drivers since beginning their driving journey. As a result South Dublin County Council will explore the possibility of partnering with the RSA and neighbouring Local Authorities to deliver a Drive Safer for Longer Campaign aimed at older drivers.