Younger drivers more likely to crash
One in five new drivers crash within 12 months of passing their test, therefore car insurance experts at Confused.com are warning young drivers to stay vigilant on the roads.
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UK Festival of Road Safety
The programme for the Festival of Road Safety comprised an exciting mix of pre-recorded and live content, including keynote and fringe presentations, workshops and podcasts. The Festival of Road Safety first ran in November 2020 and was regarded a big success, with more than 10,000 visits to the Festival website. Following the cancellation of the …
Hail Shower Warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising drivers to be aware of the dangers posed by hailstones. The advice comes as Met Eireann has forecast wintery showers of hail over the coming days and into the weekend. Hail is a common occurrence in Ireland and that can lead to slippery and dangerous driving conditions. This …
EV’s see increase in popularity
1 in 4 New Cars Viewed on Carzone are Electric according to the latest data from the Irish motoring marketplace site. More motorists are looking to make the switch to electric than ever before website data has found.
The life-changing impact of drink driving
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have called on drivers to act responsibly and to not be tempted into drinking and driving this Christmas and New Year period.
Ireland among the most car congested countries
New research by Confused.com has showed Ireland to be the 45th most car congested country in the world with 20 cars per km of its 99,830km road network.
Dense fog warning issued
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning motorists of the dangers posed by fog following a yellow weather warning from Met Éireann forecasting dense fog tonight and tomorrow morning across the south west of the country leading to hazardous conditions on the road.
New law limiting phone usage
Experts are warning drivers about a new law that will further ban them from using their phones to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists, or play games.
Older drivers proving their skills
IAM RoadSmart has recently revealed that older motorists are more willing to prove how safe they actually are on the roads than perhaps first thought.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
This Sunday, 21 November, will mark ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’ with commemorations to remember the victims of road traffic crashes and their families taking place around the country.