Extension of validity periods of IBT training certs

The Department of Transport has announced a further extension to certificates for motorcycle Initial Basic Training (IBT), in order to take account of the impact of the pandemic. Learner motorcyclists must complete IBT before they can legally ride solo on public roads, and their IBT certs must be in-date for them to continue riding and …

RSA urges caution as harvest season continues 

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging caution on the country’s road as the harvest season continues.  All drivers are being urged to be on the lookout for tractors, trailers and other farm machinery on the road.  If you are travelling behind farm machinery, please be patient and only overtake when it’s safe to do …

RSA Announces driving licence extension

The Road Safety Authority has announced an extension to driving licences as part of a suite of measures to regularise driving licensing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The extension will apply to driving licences expiring from 1 July 2021 to 31 October 2021 with 10 months added to the expiry date in cases where the …

Confusion around Highway Code changes

IAM RoadSmart the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, is warning all road users, to be patient and cautious when it comes to the Highway Code this summer.  Although changes are going to be put in place, they haven’t yet been put into law. Therefore, all UK road users need to be aware of the current rules that apply.  IAM RoadSmart are using the Summer of Cycling campaign’s announcement as a prompt to revise the present rules to …

Hazardous Road Conditions Alert

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care using the roads today (Friday 23 July) as the recent spell of dry weather breaks and rain is expected across parts of the country over the coming days.  During a prolonged dry spell, oil and rubber deposit builds up and develops on the road. When wet weather arrives, …

Look out for “Summer Ice”

With Met Éireann updates thunderstorm weather warning for the Country, it is safe to say wet weather is here. Here are some basics from the road safety office in the communications department of Mayo County Council that can help you to stay safe on the road. Some are obvious – but it’s the obvious things that are …