An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to all road users to stay safe this October Bank Holiday Weekend.
Bank Holiday Weekends are among the busiest periods on Irish roads. They are also among the periods where road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision.
To date this year (24th October 2025), 138 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.
With shorter daylight hours and clocks going back one hour this Sunday, An Garda Síochána reminds all road users to ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’. Drivers are encouraged to use dipped headlights during the day, particularly if their vehicle does not have Daytime Running Lights.
Pedestrians and cyclists should wear high-visibility clothing and ensure they are clearly visible in darker conditions – statistics show a rise in pedestrian injuries on Irish roads between October and December each year. Of the road fatalities so far this year, 29 were pedestrians.
