DUBLIN — The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued urgent emergency guidance for motorists following recent high-profile incidents of vehicles traveling in the wrong direction on Irish motorways.
While motorways remain statistically among the safest roads in the country, transport officials stress that driver alertness and anticipation are vital to preventing a catastrophic collision.
"Motorway driving can become familiar and repetitive, but concentration, observation, and anticipation remain vital skills for every journey," the RSA stated. Drivers are being strongly urged to scan as far ahead as possible, monitor their immediate surroundings, and proactively lower their speed if a situation ahead appears uncertain.
The authority has outlined specific, life-saving protocols for two critical emergency scenarios:
What to Do If You See a Wrong-Way Vehicle
- Maintain composure: Stay calm and avoid making any sudden, jerky, or dangerous steering manoeuvres.
- Maximize distance: Immediately create as much physical space as possible between your vehicle and the oncoming traffic.
- Exit safely: Once the immediate threat has passed, proceed directly to a safe location off the motorway.
- Alert emergency services: Call 999 or 112 right away to report the incident, providing precise location details and a vehicle description if possible.
What to Do If You Mistakenly Enter the Wrong Way
- Stop immediately: Pull directly into the hard shoulder and come to a complete stop.
- Do not maneuver: Under no circumstances should you reverse, attempt a U-turn, or continue driving forward against the flow of traffic.
- Seek barrier protection: If safe to do so, exit the vehicle with all passengers and move behind the crash barrier.
- Call for assistance: Dial 999 or 112 and wait safely behind the barrier for emergency crews to arrive.
Road safety officials concluded the alert by reminding the public: "Stay alert. Look ahead. Anticipate hazards. Expect the unexpected."
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