EVERY week hundreds of motorists are openly breaching the rules of the road on the outskirts of Limerick, according to a local election candidate.
Elena Secas, the Labour Party candidate for Limerick City East has warned of the “dangerous antics” of drivers on the Dublin Road on a stretch between the Viacom and Kilmurray roundabouts. She claims the problem is at its worst in an area between Chalks retail centre, Lidl, and the Munster GAA offices.
“This is where too many road users are breaking the rules of the road every day, which has led to some serious accidents, including fatalities, in recent times,” Elena commented.
“The problem is that motorists in a hurry are taking a short cut by not going to the next roundabout to make their necessary turn,” she explained.
She believes that centre-line bollards would improve road safety by stopping drivers from taking short cuts and has asked Limerick County Council to take the necessary measures. She has also called on Gardaí to launch a road safety campaign with a visible presence in the area.
“I believe that the Road Safety Authority need to consider some road safety promotion as it’s in the common good that this hazardous practice by motorists is stopped before more accidents happen,” she said.
