With the summer holidays coming to a close and children about to return to school, the majority of us will see our travel patterns change in the oncoming weeks. It’s very important that you plan ahead for the return of rush hour traffic in the coming weeks but, even more importantly, that you make sure your car is in good condition. Thankfully, AA Ireland have compiled a list of five essential back to …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a brand-new online service called MyRoadSafety.
Sinn Féin Councillor Emma McGinley has called for more driving tests slots to tackle the ‘huge backlog’ in waiting lists for tests, the Derry Journal reports. Colr. McGinley said: “There is growing frustration among people who are struggling to get a driving test booking since the services resumed. “Driving instructors and learners feel they are being left …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published new guidelines for schools that aim to help improve road safety as pupils return to school for the start of the new academic year.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are issuing an urgent appeal to all road users to take greater care on the roads. Following a recent spate of deaths on Irish roads, Sam Waide, CEO, Road Safety Authority said: “Our thoughts are with the families of those who have been killed.” He continued: “These deaths should serve …
Ireland has faced many problems while dealing with the driver theory and driving test back-log but, it appears we aren’t the only ones struggling with back-log issues. In a recent announcement it was revealed that Germany is facing just as much, if not more, trouble with the back-log than Ireland, this came to light in when the …
A Northern Irish politician called for urgent action amid several driving and driver theory tests backlog complaints. The driving test backlog in the Republic of Ireland is no secret with countless reports of the thousands of people stuck waiting for their full driver’s licence in the last few months. So, it comes as no surprise that our neighbours up in the …
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed that the average age motorists would consider giving up their licence is 82.
Donegal Gardaí seized two e-scooters at the weekend after people were observed using them in Buncrana, the Irish Times report. E-scooters are considered to be mechanically propelled vehicles (MPV), meaning they should be roadworthy, taxed and insured. It is currently not possible to tax or insure an E-scooter, rendering them unsuitable for use in a public place. The point was brought up on Sunday …
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