300 per cent rise in road deaths prompts safety event

In 2008 there were two deaths on roads in the district but in 2009 the grim total rose to six.

Now Moyle District Policing Partnership in conjunction with the PSNI would like to invite young drivers to a road safety information which is themed on the popular tv show 'Top Gear'.

The venue is the Ballycastle Community Workshop at Leyland Road (7.30pm).

A rally car and a police traffic car will be present.

There will be audio visual presentations on road safety collisions - what causes them and how to reduce your chances of being involved in one.

There will be advice and guidance on the modification of vehicles, window tints, suspension lowering, etc, aimed at encouraging motorists to keep themselves on the right side of the law.

On display will be specialist PSNI Road Policing vehicles and technology and you can find out about 'Project Evolution', the PSNI's "latest weapon in road safety".

Although Top Gear's famous Stig will not be present, 'Fred' will be. He is Francis 'Fred' Regan a rally navigator for one of Northern Ireland's top rally stars.

And people attending the roadshow will also experience at first hand the work of a police Family Liaison Officer with regard to road deaths.

There will also be a free road safety based quiz with prizes sponsored by Halfords and free refreshments.