May 28, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

The temporary derogation from certain rules concerning the driving and resting times for drivers of commercial vehicles will, as previously advised, expire on 31 May. From 1 June 2020, operators and drivers must comply with the normal rules applicable to driving and resting times for drivers of commercial vehicles.

May 21, 2020, 00:00 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 Friday 22nd May to 07.00hrs on Saturday 23rd May 2020.

May 15, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

The Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have confirmed that the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) network will reopen from 18 May 2020 for vehicles with a test due date prior to 28 March 2020 (before the 3-month extension to commercial vehicle certificates of roadworthiness came into effect).

May 11, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

With silage cutting season underway, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are making a joint appeal to drivers of farming machinery and vulnerable road users to share the road safely.

Apr 29, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have expressed concern at the number of drivers being detected driving at excessive speed, and at a doubling in the number of pedestrian deaths to date this year.

Apr 20, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

Further Statement from Minister Ross in relation to the Vehicle Testing, Driver Licensing, and Related Services.

Apr 15, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have agreed a further extension of the temporary derogation from certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. This extension includes additional measures, which will apply from 17 April to 31 May 2020.

Mar 28, 2020, 08:54 AM by User Not Found

Commercial Vehicle Testing In light of the Government’s announcement on Friday 27 March, extending public restrictions in response to the Coronavirus, the Commercial Vehicle Testing System (CVRT) will not be open for business on Saturday 28 March.

Mar 28, 2020, 08:42 AM by User Not Found

The Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the RSA have confirmed that the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the National Car Testing Service (NCT), as well as the Commercial Vehicle Testing System are suspended until further notice with immediate effect.

Mar 27, 2020, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

Further to the Government’s announcement this evening, Friday 27 March, extending public restrictions in response to the Coronavirus, the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) and the National Car Testing Service (NCT) will not be open for business on Saturday 28 March.

Mar 26, 2020, 09:43 AM by User Not Found

Due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 crisis, professional bus and truck drivers may encounter some difficulty in undertaking their annual CPC training at the current time

Mar 25, 2020, 09:48 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today Wednesday 25 March been informed by Prometric the provider of the Driver Theory Test service, that it is suspending the provision of the service in light of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Mar 20, 2020, 09:53 AM by User Not Found

In light of the need to facilitate social distancing and the expected additional burdens on medical services from Covid-19, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has decided that the requirement for those over 70 (under certain circumstance) to provide a medical report shall be removed at this time.

Mar 18, 2020, 11:09 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules.

Mar 13, 2020, 11:12 AM by User Not Found

Following the Government decision to introduce measures to delay the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) sought and has received advice from the public health authorities who are managing this public health crisis. Based on that advice we are suspending all driving tests following the conclusion of the last test today Friday 13 March 2020.

Mar 11, 2020, 11:17 AM 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 and snow/ice.

Mar 4, 2020, 11:33 AM by User Not Found

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling for more investment in cycling infrastructure, greater roll out of 30km/h limits in urban areas and for motorists to reduce their speed in response to new research published today on trends in cyclist injuries on Irish roads.

Feb 28, 2020, 19:29 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 and the weekend as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain.

Feb 28, 2020, 19:23 PM by User Not Found

Feb 28, 2020, 19:19 PM by User Not Found

Met Eireann has issued a status red warning for very severe winds associated with storm Jorge on Saturday for counties Clare And Galway. Road users are being advised not to make any non-essential journeys in the affected areas during the storm window from 1pm -4pm Saturday the 29 February.