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28/04/2015
Call For Road Users To Remain Vigilant Over Bank Holiday Weekend
The Environment Minister is urging road users to take extra care ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
Minister Mark H Durkan is appealing to the public to remain vigilant.
Mr Durkan said: "Collectively, as road users, we are making thousands of decisions everyday that save lives. Both our own, and the lives of those around us.
"We are all responsible for our own behaviour: drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists.
"One wrong choice can change lives forever."
(CD/MH)
Minister Mark H Durkan is appealing to the public to remain vigilant.
Mr Durkan said: "Collectively, as road users, we are making thousands of decisions everyday that save lives. Both our own, and the lives of those around us.
"We are all responsible for our own behaviour: drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists.
"One wrong choice can change lives forever."
(CD/MH)
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