Death on the roads

Sir, - We regularly hear how speeding and drink driving contribute to the deaths on Ireland's roads.

Sir, - We regularly hear how speeding and drink driving contribute to the deaths on Ireland's roads.

I would be very interested to know how many people die because of poor road markings, confusing traffic signals, dangerous junctions, unsafe surfaces, lack of passing lanes, etc. The county councils and the National Roads Authority surely have something to answer for. - Yours, etc.,

S.P. Callan, Dublin 8.