Drivers - spare a thought for those repairing our roads - and slow down as you pass them!

That's the message from the Department of Transport, which is launching a new road safety campaign today.

There are concerns that workers digging up roads could be injured - because drivers are ignoring warning signs and failing to slow down.

Drainage worker Michael Murphy (left) is on-site at the Slieu Lewaigue roadworks - and says he's seen a few near misses: (first audio clip)

Road Safety manager Gordon Edwards (right) says the new, graphic campaign aims to get the message across in a way the public will understand: (second audio clip)