The Road Safety Authority (RSA), and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have teamed up with Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to produce a series of videos to inform motorists how to share the roads safely with horse riders.
Road users are being urged to be cautious and to ‘pass wide and slow’ when encountering horse riders, as well as other vulnerable road users. Road users should watch and share the new series of videos to familiarise themselves with best practice when they encounter horses on the road. Road users should also remain alert when approaching places where horses are likely to appear, including riding schools and racing yards.
Motorists and those who cycle are reminded that if they meet a horse and rider on the public road they should always:
- Slow down
- Pass wide
- Obey the hand signals of the rider
Motorists should never:
- use the horn
- rev the engine
- flash the lights
Further information can be found on www.rsa.ie