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Good samaritan's forgetful moment prompts gardaí to share urgent safety warning
Gardaí have warned of risks surrounding doing lawn works near a busy road, after passing a good samaritan strimming near a road in Kilkenny.
With overgrowth in the summer, some people like to take matters into their own hands and cut the bushes back to try and ensure that people can see past them, or for cyclists who may have to cycle out a bit more into the road to avoid them.
However, Gardaí in Kilkenny had to warn a citizen who was strimming near the road that he should be careful; as while he wasn't committing an offence, they were just ensuring that he would be safe in an era of high speeds and dangerous driving. Gardaí have warned of risks surrounding doing lawn works near a busy road, after passing a good samaritan strimming near a road in An Garda Síochána Kilkenny/Facebook
'It's just too dangerous…' Gardaí wrote on their Kilkenny Facebook page. 'One of our lads was travelling to Paulstown a few minutes ago when he noticed a good citizen strimming on the verge. It adjoins the Cycle lane on the side of the road.
'The member stopped for a chat and to warn the man of the dangers and it transpired he had forgotten his Hi Vis. Unfortunately with great speeds and distracted driving, even a Hi Vis might not be enough but it's a good start.
'It is important to point out that this decent individual was not committing any offence but when you've attended fatal collisions, you're just that bit more alarmed.'
Gardaí were commended for raising awareness of the safety issue, with one commenting ''Be safe, be seen' isn't just a motto. It's the truth. Too many times I've almost missed someone because of poor choice of clothing for what they were doing, where they're going etc.
'I'm glad I have good eye sight, but not everyone does. Not everyone pays attention constantly. As a cyclist, pedestrian, driver I always aim to be seen. It's a fundamental safety concern I have.'
'Even a white t-shirt if he didn't have anything brighter,' another commented, while another added 'I all ways wear my hi viz when i'm walking, it's common sense.' Pic: ABD/Shutterstock
This comes as Gardaí in Clare were alerted to a not so undercover learner driver who had blue lights fitted to their car.
