Mar 1, 2022, 11:39 AM by User Not Found

Opening Statement by Mr. Sam Waide to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications Networks

Mar 1, 2022, 08:43 AM by User Not Found

An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation "Slow Down”, supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, for a 24 hour period from 07.00hrs on Tuesday 1st March to 07.00hrs on Wednesday 2nd March 2022.

Feb 24, 2022, 14:10 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today Thursday 24 February as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds.

Feb 24, 2022, 11:40 AM by User Not Found

Over half of child car seats (56%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check it Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit. If a child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it could lead to a serious or fatal injury in the event of a collision.

Feb 21, 2022, 11:05 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers and passengers to always wear a seat belt on every journey.

Feb 17, 2022, 12:57 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Red, Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds, heavy rain and snow.

Feb 14, 2022, 12:43 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds.

Jan 28, 2022, 12:29 PM by User Not Found

Tá an tÚdarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre (RSA) agus Cumann na mBainisteoirí Contae agus Cathrach (CBCC) ag iarraidh ar gach úinéir talún a chuid fálta sceach a ghearradh roimh an 1 Márta lena chinntiú nach mbeidh siad ina gcúis le guais thromchúiseach ó thaobh na sábháilteachta ar bhóithre de.

Jan 28, 2022, 10:26 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on all landowners to cut their hedgerows before March 1 to ensure they are not causing a potential serious road safety hazard.

Jan 27, 2022, 13:39 PM by User Not Found

Research by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that between 2017 and 2020, for every one road death recorded there were nine serious injuries on Irish roads. The research was presented at the RSA’s Annual Academic Lecture online today, which centred on the topic of serious injuries.

Jan 14, 2022, 09:57 AM by User Not Found

An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign for 2021 commenced on Friday 26th November and concluded on Tuesday 4th January 2022. The campaign primarily focussed on Mandatory Intoxicant Testing i.e. detecting those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The campaign also focused on speeding, non-wearing of seatbelts, mobile phone use by drivers, in addition to checking on unaccompanied drivers driving on learner permits.

Jan 13, 2022, 17:44 PM by User Not Found

These relaxation measures maintain a balance between driver welfare, operator flexibility, road safety and minimising disruption to supply chains.

Jan 11, 2022, 18:18 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the EU driver’s hours and tachograph rules engaged in the carriage of goods.

Jan 1, 2022, 15:40 PM by User Not Found

Léiríonn staitisticí sealadacha maidir le himbhuailtí gur thit líon na mbásanna ar bhóithre in Éirinn in 2021 go dtí an leibhéal ab ísle riamh, rud a fhágann gurbh í an bhliain ba shábháilte í ó tosaíodh ag taifeadadh básanna ar na bóithre den chéad uair in 1959.

Jan 1, 2022, 13:30 PM by User Not Found

Provisional road collision statistics show that the number of road deaths in Ireland in 2021 dropped to a record low, making it the safest year since road deaths were first recorded in 1959.

Dec 20, 2021, 15:01 PM by User Not Found

Ahead of ‘National Be Safe Be Seen Day’, Tuesday 21 December, the shortest day of the year, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are calling on the public to be safe on the road by being seen!

Dec 14, 2021, 18:46 PM by User Not Found

Inniu, sheol an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Iompair Hildegarde Naughton, TD, cúigiú Straitéis um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre 2021-2030 na hÉireann.

Dec 14, 2021, 13:31 PM by User Not Found

Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has today launched Ireland’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

Dec 10, 2021, 13:17 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are calling on all motorists to prioritise their performance behind the wheel and never ever drink and drive. The advice comes as the RSA and the GPA are launching a new campaign to drive awareness of maintaining absolute focus behind the wheel, with the warning that even one drink can impair performance on the roads.

Dec 6, 2021, 16:43 PM by User Not Found

Met Eireann has issued a status RED warning for Kerry and Cork for southwesterly winds later veering northwesterly that will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users in areas affected by the RED warning to avoid any travel during the storm window. The RED Warning is in place from 6am Tuesday 7 December until 9pm Tuesday 7 December.