Feb 2, 2021, 17:05 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are today, Tuesday 2 February, 2021, urging drivers and passengers to always wear a seat belt on every journey.

Jan 29, 2021, 17:09 PM by User Not Found

The temporary derogation from certain rules concerning the driving and resting times for drivers of commercial vehicles will expire at 23:59 on 30 January.

Jan 22, 2021, 17:16 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today Friday 22 January 2021, issued a reminder to all driving test customers with a driving test appointment, that under Covid-19 Level 5 Government restrictions, they can only attend their driving test appointment if they are an essential worker.

Jan 11, 2021, 17:28 PM by User Not Found

Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has announced today that in light of the surge of Covid-19 cases and, in order to ease the burden on medical services, there will be an extension in the exemption that allows for those aged over 70 to apply for a driving licence without the need to provide a medical report.

Jan 1, 2021, 17:54 PM by User Not Found

Provisional road collision statistics for 2020 show that while the number of road fatalities increased by nine or 6% there were 1,407 fewer serious and minor injury collisions recorded, a 25% decrease compared to 2019+.

Dec 31, 2020, 17:31 PM by User Not Found

The Minister for Transport, Mr Eamonn Ryan TD, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom that will allow for the exchange of UK driving licences for an Irish licence, for holders of UK licences resident here.

Dec 23, 2020, 17:38 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), in consultation with the Department of Transport, has agreed to grant a temporary exception from certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. It will apply to all drivers subject to the EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules engaged in the carriage of goods, when operating on the territory of Ireland.

Dec 18, 2020, 17:42 PM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, Dublin Fire Brigade and the Department of Transport, are urging road users to act responsibly and safely when using the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The call was made at the launch of a new road safety campaign, which is fronted by members of the emergency services.

Dec 15, 2020, 17:53 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 an Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds.

Dec 9, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), along with the Department of State for International and Road Transport and Logistics, and Professor Denis Cusack from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, today launched the Annual Christmas and New Year Road Safety Appeal for 2020 at Store Street Garda Station.

Dec 2, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

Opening address By Liz O'Donnell to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communication Networks

Nov 13, 2020, 15:16 PM by User Not Found

This Sunday, 15 November marks ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’, a day when commemorations take place globally to remember the victims of road traffic crashes and their families. This year marks 25 years since the first Day of Remembrance was observed in 1995. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will mark the day by hosting a special ceremony to be broadcast on its Facebook page at 2pm on Sunday, 15 November.

Nov 3, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

Whether they drive a car, cycle a bike, are passengers or pedestrians, all road users are being asked to have their say on road safety policy for the next ten years. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today launched a public consultation to inform the development of the fifth Government Road Safety Strategy which will run from 2021 to 2030.

Oct 30, 2020, 10:29 AM by User Not Found

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

Oct 23, 2020, 10:36 AM by User Not Found

Three of the six people who died in Ireland as a result of an incident involving a quad bike or scrambler were aged 18 or under, in the period 2014 to 2019*, according to provisional statistics published today by the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

Oct 21, 2020, 12:19 PM by User Not Found

Under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid19, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21 October, for six weeks, the Government has classified some Road Safety Authority (RSA) services as essential services.

Oct 15, 2020, 14:03 PM by User Not Found

The Government has announced restrictions to further prevent the spread of COVID 19 for Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan as these counties are moving to Level 4 from midnight Thursday 15 October until Tuesday 10 November.

Oct 15, 2020, 14:02 PM by User Not Found

Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D., the Minister of State for Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, T.D. and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have announced today, that as a result of Covid19, those 70 years of age and over will be contacted directly by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) and invited to renew their licence or permit by post.

Oct 6, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), have teamed up for ‘tyre safety day’ on Wednesday 7 October, during Irish Road Safety Week, to remind all road users to check their tyres. Motorists can call in to any ITIA dealer for a free tyre pressure check and tread depth inspection.

Oct 5, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

Driver fatigue, as a key contributor to deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads, is the theme of the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) Annual Academic Lecture, which is being held online today.