WHAT WE DO:
PARC Road Safety Group provides a free information guide for families of victims of road traffic collisions.
It is called 'Finding Your Way'. Copyright 2012 © PARC Road Safety Group. NALA Plain English Awards 2016 - Highly commended document.
The 2019 edition was launched by Deputy Tommy Broughan TD at PARC's Remembrance Day Ceremony for Road Traffic Victims on 18th November 2018.
PARC Road Safety Group provides a free information guide for families of victims of road traffic collisions.
It is called 'Finding Your Way'. Copyright 2012 © PARC Road Safety Group. NALA Plain English Awards 2016 - Highly commended document.
The 2019 edition was launched by Deputy Tommy Broughan TD at PARC's Remembrance Day Ceremony for Road Traffic Victims on 18th November 2018.
Click on the booklet cover to view or download
Click here to see what families have said about 'Finding Your Way'
This free booklet 'Finding Your Way' is the first of its kind in Ireland and has achieved the Plain English Mark. The Garda Commissioner instructed Garda Family Liaison Officers throughout the country to distribute 'Finding Your Way' to all bereaved families.
Superintendents throughout the 26 counties have been issued with a supply of copies. If, for some reason you have failed to receive a copy from your family liaison officer, a copy is available from PARC Road Safety Group.
Click here to see what families have said about 'Finding Your Way'
This free booklet 'Finding Your Way' is the first of its kind in Ireland and has achieved the Plain English Mark. The Garda Commissioner instructed Garda Family Liaison Officers throughout the country to distribute 'Finding Your Way' to all bereaved families.
Superintendents throughout the 26 counties have been issued with a supply of copies. If, for some reason you have failed to receive a copy from your family liaison officer, a copy is available from PARC Road Safety Group.
| 2019_edition.pdf |
PARC supports families who have questions in relation to the information supplied in our free booklet 'Finding Your Way'.
PARC works with all relevant stakeholders to make our roads safer so that lives are preserved and injuries prevented. Through its research, PARC highlights many unsatisfactory practices and loopholes in road traffic legislation. See PARC Road Safety Group's campaigns.
PARC highlights road safety issues with the support of local and national media.
PARC commemorates World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims each year on the third Sunday of November.
PARC works with all relevant stakeholders to make our roads safer so that lives are preserved and injuries prevented. Through its research, PARC highlights many unsatisfactory practices and loopholes in road traffic legislation. See PARC Road Safety Group's campaigns.
PARC highlights road safety issues with the support of local and national media.
PARC commemorates World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims each year on the third Sunday of November.
Recent News:
PARC members, the Clancy Family are successful in their campaign
The 'Clancy Amendment' - Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018
Key points:
· A learner permit holder driving unaccompanied by a qualified person will have their vehicle impounded by Gardai.
· If the vehicle is owned by another, the owner is liable to have their vehicle seized & face a fine of up to €1,000 in court.
· In addition to this, the existing learner driver laws remain (Road Traffic Act 2014) – the learner permit holder driving unaccompanied by a qualified person receives two penalty points and a €80 fine on payment of a fixed charge notice. This penalty increases to four penalty points and a fine of €120 on conviction in court.
· A learner driver is disqualified on accumulation of seven penalty points.
PARC members, the Clancy Family are successful in their campaign
The 'Clancy Amendment' - Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018
Key points:
· A learner permit holder driving unaccompanied by a qualified person will have their vehicle impounded by Gardai.
· If the vehicle is owned by another, the owner is liable to have their vehicle seized & face a fine of up to €1,000 in court.
· In addition to this, the existing learner driver laws remain (Road Traffic Act 2014) – the learner permit holder driving unaccompanied by a qualified person receives two penalty points and a €80 fine on payment of a fixed charge notice. This penalty increases to four penalty points and a fine of €120 on conviction in court.
· A learner driver is disqualified on accumulation of seven penalty points.
PARC members meet with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and his team
to discuss road safety issues.
Susan Gray presents Garda Commissioner Drew Harris with a copy of PARC’s latest edition of “Finding Your Way” -
a guide for families of road traffic victims, during the group's meeting in Garda HQ on 02.11.18
to discuss road safety issues.
Susan Gray presents Garda Commissioner Drew Harris with a copy of PARC’s latest edition of “Finding Your Way” -
a guide for families of road traffic victims, during the group's meeting in Garda HQ on 02.11.18
Cathy Reid, Susan Gray, Commissioner Drew Harris, Noel Clancy and Aisling Reid