Shocking statistic shows urgency for speed limit review in Co. Clare
“Five out of ten pedestrians will die if hit by a vehicle travelling at 50km/h,” declared Cllr Johnny Flynn (FG) during the Clare County Council meeting in June.
Roscommon Deputy wants more progress on driving test backlogs
Urgent action must be taken as an estimated 120,000 people are waiting for their theory tests and more than 70,000 people are waiting on a full driving test, says Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
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.
New Dublin BusConnects system launches
The first phase of the new BusConnects network launched on the 27th of June, taking its first journey around the North-east area of Dublin.
Motorists get fog warning
Met Éireann is urging drivers to stay safe on Friday morning (July 2) and is predicting heavy fog on roads across the country. Irish roads were covered in a thick layer of fog this morning (Thursday) with the midlands, eastern and Dublin regions being most affected. An Gardaí Síochana has asked for those driving in affected areas to reduce speed, increase stopping distance and usefog lights …
Drug driving continues to plague Irish roads
The scourge of drug driving is on the rise as An Garda Síochána’s twitter account shows countless reports of drug driving in the month of June.
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 …
Concern over Killarney roads upgrade
A €200m upgrade on a section of road between Farranfore and Killarney will greatly improve road safety but could have a severe impact on two outdoor amenities in Kerry.