‘Be a team player on the road to Croker’

In a month that has seen devastating events take place on Irish roads, Road Safety officials have teamed up with the GAA, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, An Garda Síochána and Road Safe Northern Ireland asking road users to become team players on the road to Croke park ahead of the All Ireland final this weekend.

Tyre retailers gear up for Road Safety Week

Tyre retailers around the country are preparing to join the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána in raising awareness of tyre safety in Ireland during National Road Safety Week, 4th-10th October. Last year’s joint campaign was a huge success, with many Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) members reporting an increased number of customers visiting …

Leaving Cert students asked to Get Home Safely pledge

61,000 Leaving Cert students from all over Ireland are receiving their results today and they are also getting another message from road safety professionals – a message urging them to drive safely after August was declared as the deadliest month on Irish roads in over nine years with 24 people losing their lives in 30 days.

RSA give local authorities a key role

“Local authorities have a significant role in improving the safety of roads near schools,” the Road Safety Authority (RSA) stated in a recently released article.   The role assigned to local authorities is part of a Safe Systems Approach which gives a shared responsibility to key road safety authorities in local areas.  The responsibilities given include:  Reducing speed limits providing or …

Automobile Association gives advice on car checks

AA Ireland is calling on motorists to exercise additional caution in the weeks and months ahead as commuter activity begins to return to peak levels. With the end of the summer holidays and all children now returning to school, many of us will see our travel patterns change. It’s important that you plan ahead for …

The RSA issue an urgent appeal

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are issuing an urgent appeal to all road users to take greater care on the roads.  Following a recent spate of deaths on Irish roads, Sam Waide, CEO, Road Safety Authority said: “Our thoughts are with the families of those who have been killed.” He continued: “These deaths should serve …

Airport Driving School continues to help L-Drivers

Site Sponsor, Airport Driving School continues to help learner drivers consistently pass their tests after 50-plus years. The driving school teaches drivers of all vehicles, from cars to buses, from motorbikes to paramedic driver training. They even offer multilingual driving lessons! They offer lessons nation-wide with a free collection service offered to all clients. Each …

Safety measures being reviewed following tragic road death

A road death in Westmeath has highlighted the need for road safety measures on a Longford Road, Midlands radio reports.  Rose Gibney, from Castlepollard, tragically lost her life two months ago in a single vehicle collision at Lisryan, Castlenugent.  Her passing has led to the local authorities looking into a re-enforcement of road safety measures in the area, …