The cost of deploying Solar Cats Eyes is rapidly recovered with the prevention of just one serious injury. The prevention of just one fatality normally pays for over thirty new installations in the first year of operation.

Driver Error accounts for 82% or road accidents
The most frequently sited error is driving on the wrong side of the road
68% of fatal accidents occur between 4pm and 4am
30% of accidents caused by poor or no lighting
72% of accidents occur on rural roads
Total cost of road accidents in 2002 = €728 million
Estimated cost to the State for a single fatal accident is €1.35 million
Estimated cost to the state for a single car accident injury is €168,000

Saving just one life recoups the cost of installation

Are we doing all we can do to make Ireland's roads safer?
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