Ireland helps its driver services
Ireland is one of many EU and national Governments taking steps in response to the disruption caused by Covid-19 to driver licensing services.
Author: Roy Branagan
Brand-new safe driving technology released
A brand-new technology detects driver inattentiveness and alerts drivers to take action before a road incident occurs. The epidemic that is distracted driving is growing rapidly with many motorists feeling it’s okay glance at their phones while at the wheel. SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ detects and notifies drivers when they aren’t concentrating and prompts them to concentrate on the journey at hand. The technology provides a view of the cab interior and examines the driver’s face, eyes, and hands to tell …
If driving abroad apply for Letter of Entitlement
People planning on driving abroad can apply for a Letter of Entitlement from the Nation Driver Licence Service (NDLS), Minister of State Hildegrade Naughton TD announces.
€229,000 in fines for 27 M50 toll dodgers
27 motorists were issued a total of €229,000 in fines on Monday after they failed to show up to court for toll dodging on the M50, the Irish Independent reports. 47 toll dodgers had been summoned to appear at Dublin District Court, only 20 of the summoned drivers decided to show up. The prosecutions still proceeded to take place against the 27 people who chose not to appear, resulting in fines ranging from €2,000 to €15,000. Most of the cases involved vehicles with records between …
RSA reminds drivers to renew their licences
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is once again reminding drivers to renew their licenses as many drivers may still be driving unknowingly with an expired or soon to be expired licence. You can apply for a renewal if it is within 3 months of the expiry date of your current Learner Permit/Full Licence.
AA Roadwatch’s safe driving tips
With the hot weather continuing into the weekend, many drivers will be planning trips across the country. AA Roadwatch has put together a short video showing drivers how they can stay safe while driving in the summer heat: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRji9eYHMRw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (AA Roadwatch logo taken via: media.info)
Safety Checks before Staycations
Continental Tyres survey shows staycation plans as 90 percent of respondents plan holiday in Ireland – €500 to €1,000 average spend – One in three plan to visit a ‘greenway’ With ongoing concerns about the spread of Covid-19, both here and in the usual destinations for Irish holiday-makers, it looks like a staycation in Ireland is what the …
Road Safety Alert for high temperatures
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reminding road users to be aware of the dangers caused by ‘sun glare’ as Orange and Yellow weather warnings for High Temperatures have been issued for the next few days.
Concern over Coosan road safety
An Athlone councillor is concerned about the safety on the road to the popular Coosan Point, Independent Westmeath reports.
Public transport capacity set to increase
Public transport services will be increasing their capacity a further 25% from tomorrow (19th of July).