AA Rodentwatch
Automobile Association advises on the issue of damage caused by rodents to vehicles
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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 …
New NCTS Centre to open in Navan
A new National Car Testing Service inspection centre will open in Meath on Monday 5 July. Located on the old Athboy Road in Navan, this will be the second NCT centre in the Meath region. The opening of this new two-lane centre will see the NCTS network increase to 49 centres nationwide and over time, …
Road safety officials warn about Fast and Furious meets
Road safety officials have warned that meet-ups, reminiscent of scenes from Hollywood film franchise Fast and Furious, have soared in popularity since the first lockdown, with lives said to be at risk.
Stay cautious on your staycation
‘Stay cautious on your staycation’ is the core message behind a new campaign launched today by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána. As holidaymakers across Ireland look forward to a summer break at home, both the RSA and the Gardai are urging road users to ensure that they stay safe on the …
UK road traffic returns to normality
Traffic on Britain’s roads during the first lockdown was thought to be equivalent to 1960s levels, according to new data from AX.
Shocking results from study reveal that four million drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel
Four million drivers have momentarily fallen asleep behind the wheel, reveals shocking new research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity. The newly-published results will set alarm bells ringing amongst road safety experts as even the briefest lapse in concentration when driving can have devastating consequences. At 70mph a car travels over …
Drivers get hay fever warning
Hay fever season is with us again, and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging sufferers to be extra careful before getting behind the wheel.