Last year saw 71 people lose their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads, the highest number of deaths for eight years
Police in Northern Ireland are set to be able to detect drug use at the roadside with the pilot of a new drug detection kit.
“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will drastically increase the risk of causing a collision,” she said. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd described the launch of the roadside drugs-test tool as timely, with high numbers of road deaths. “In the North, the death rate on our roads is, on average, one per week. It’s a shocking statistic and the devastation every road death leaves in its wake knows no boundaries,” he said.“As road users we must do everything we can – both individually and collectively – to reduce road deaths.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PSNI advice as traffic delays expected across Northern Ireland this weekendA number of Royal Black Preceptory Parades are taking place across the country
Read more »
Gavin Whyte leaves Portsmouth by mutual consentThe Northern Ireland international joined Pompey last summer and made 33 appearances last season
Read more »
PSNI appeal to help locate missing 12-year-old last seen leaving schoolPolice said: 'Kai was wearing a navy P.E kit and a grey jacket but may have since changed clothing'
Read more »
PSNI in urgent appeal for high-risk missing person last seen in AprilPolice are appealing for those who own buildings in Belfast City Centre to check them
Read more »
PSNI appeal for missing teenager last seen at bus stationThe 17-year-old was last seen on Monday afternoon
Read more »
PSNI 'increasingly concerned' about welfare of man last seen in BallyclareHe was last seen around 11pm
Read more »