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, …

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 …

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 …

Driving test backlog may be cleared in 4 months

Present driving and theory test waiting lists could be cleared within four months, Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced.  Over 70,000 learner drivers are waiting for driving tests with a waiting-list of roughly 120,000 theory tests.  By the end of June, 29,000 of the theory tests will have been completed, 4000 of which …