The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has teamed up with Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and Women’s Gaelic Players Association (WGPA) to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while tired.
The three organisations are urging drivers, ahead of the Christmas period and as GAA teams start back into pre-season training, to recognise the signs of being too tired to continue driving.
It is estimated that driver fatigue is a contributing factor in as many as one in five driver deaths in Ireland every year.
To highlight the dangers of driving while tired, the organisations have produced a series of videos with Gaelic footballers.
“The GPA are delighted to support this campaign to raise awareness around driver fatigue,” said Paul Flynn, Chief Executive of the GPA.
“It is a natural fit for us as many of our members spend a lot of time travelling home for training each week. We are committed to promoting positive driving behaviours among the players but also to raising awareness around driver fatigue to the wider public.”
The campaign is urging tired drivers to Stop, Sip, Sleep – stop the car in a safe place, sip a caffeine drink, and sleep for 15-20 minutes and allow the caffeine to take effect.
