TFL implement brand-new technology
Irish transport authorities should look at taking a leaf out of Transport for London’s (TFL) book, following their implementation of a brand-new road safety technology.
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Speeding still rampant on Irish roads.
Only one week into the month of August and there have already been countless reports of dangerous driving on Ireland’s roads.
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 …
Yellow weather warning issued
The Road Safety Authority is asking Ireland’s road users to slow down after a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms was issued today from 6am to 7pm. The RSA have provided a short video explaining how to stay safe in these harsh conditions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiSu7fbq9ks&list=PLi8nqrsVU6hvzmFBXTTAJqiUjDPaQaAqd&index=7
Roadsafety welcomed in Castlecomer
A safety scheme on the N78 at Kilkenny Street in Castlecomer was welcomed by a large amount of members at Kilkenny’s monthly area municipal meeting, the Kilkenny People reports.
AA Rodentwatch
Automobile Association advises on the issue of damage caused by rodents to vehicles
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 …
Watch out for these common driving errors
With over 100,000 people stuck in Ireland’s driving test backlog, actually getting to sit your test is like striking gold. Despite many drivers having extra time to practice due to the backlog, it has been shown that a lot of motorists fall at the last hurdle due to some common mistakes…
Irish roads drop to fifth safest in Europe
The Road Safety Authority has revealed that 65 people have died on Ireland’s roads since the start of this year.
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.