Apr 13, 2022, 10:31 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are issuing an urgent road safety appeal to all road users to slow down, wear seatbelts, not to drive when impaired, or distracted – particularly by illegally using your phone while driving –, or when tired. Also, watch out for vulnerable road users over this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. It should be borne in mind by us all, that this appeal follows an extremely worrying increase in road deaths so far in 2022.

Mar 25, 2022, 12:01 PM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to women to ensure that they are wearing their seat belts correctly when driving or as a passenger in a vehicle.

Mar 16, 2022, 11:14 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI Ireland) are advising tractor drivers that plough lamps to the rear of the vehicle should not be used when travelling on public roads.

Mar 14, 2022, 11:48 AM by John Guiheen

One in four motorists (26%) admitted there were times when they may have been over the limit when driving the morning after a night out according to new attitudinal research* released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The stark findings come as the RSA and An Garda Síochána launch an appeal for all road users to act responsibly and not to drink and drive over the extended St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday weekend 2022.

Mar 4, 2022, 13:15 PM by John Guiheen

Met Eireann are forecasting both sunny clear days as well as icy roads over the weekend. As a result the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning drivers of the danger posed by ‘sun glare’. This can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of a low sun on the horizon. In such conditions drivers are reminded to:

Mar 1, 2022, 11:39 AM by John Guiheen

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

Mar 1, 2022, 08:43 AM by John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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 John Guiheen

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.