• The age profile of drivers and passengers killed during off-peak hours is considerably younger than those killed during peak hours:
  - 37% of drivers killed during off-peak hours were aged under 25, and almost half (47%) were aged 25-44
  - 61% of passengers killed during off-peak hours were aged 18-24

Research unveiled at today’s October Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) identifies the presence of alcohol as a factor in fatalities that take place in off-peak hours*. The RSA and An Garda Síochána are highlighting the incidence of collisions that take place between the hours of 10pm and 6am (off peak) and calling on road users to never ever drink and drive and reduce their speed at all times.

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