The Department for Infrastructure has launched a social media
campaign to raise awareness around fitness to drive.
The campaign reminds drivers to ‘Keep Yourself Right' on the
roads by signposting information about steps to take in the event
of a health condition or eyesight issues.
It also reminds drivers about the importance of keeping driving
licence details up to date, and of the different requirements
around driving licence renewal for drivers aged over 70.
The second element of the campaign asks anyone concerned about
somebody else's ability to drive due to health or others concerns
whether it is ‘Time to Talk'.
Launching the social media campaign, Infrastructure Minister
said: “Sadly too many
people are killed and seriously injured on our roads every year.
This campaign is a reminder to us all to keep ourselves and
others safe on the roads by making sure we follow the appropriate
steps in the event of illness or eyesight issues.
“It also signposts us to the steps we can take if we have
concerns about somebody else's driving by encouraging honest
conversations. By taking personal responsibility on the roads, we
can all help to make our roads safer.
“Sadly, evidence shows that more than 95% of road deaths
are due to human error. This campaign reminds us of our personal
responsibility to behave in a way that keeps ourselves and others
safe.
“The sad reality is that if we do not change our own
attitudes when we are using the roads, our death toll will
continue to increase.”
Information on driving with a medical condition or how to
renew, exchange or apply for a driving licence is available
here:
