Aug 1, 2019, 14:42 PM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have today Thursday 1 August 2019, published a provisional review of progress in road safety up to July 28, 2019*. The review shows that from 1 January to 28 July 2019, 89 people died on Irish roads in 80 collisions. This represents 3% more collisions and 7% more deaths compared to provisional Garda data for the same period in 2018.

Jul 4, 2019, 14:26 PM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has said, today 4 July 2019, that anyone living in Ireland who holds a UK (including Northern Ireland) driving licence must exchange it for an Irish driving licence, before the 31 October 2019, in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. If there is a no-deal Brexit, then after this date, if you are living in Ireland, your UK driving licence will no longer be valid to drive here.

Jun 20, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Mr. Shane Ross TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and Cyclist.ie, the Irish Cycling Advocacy Network, today called on drivers to slow down and keep a safe distance when overtaking cyclists on both urban and rural roads. Not only during the upcoming National Bike Week which runs from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 June, but every day of the year. Cyclists are also being reminded to follow the rules of the road.

Jun 19, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Ireland has today been named the winner of this year’s prestigious European Transport Safety Council Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) award. The annual award is presented to a European country that has demonstrated continued progress on road safety combined with a strategic approach to tackling the problem across government. The award will be presented to Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at an event in Brussels later today.

Jun 13, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today revealed that there has been a 68% reduction in fatalities on Irish roads since the introduction of Ireland’s first road safety strategy in 1998. The finding was made today at the RSA Annual International Road Safety Conference which will inform the development of the next Government road safety strategy, which will run from 2021 to 2030.

May 28, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Drug drivers are being targeted over the June Bank Holiday weekend, it was announced today at the launch of a bank holiday safety drive by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS).

May 20, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are urging road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases.

May 7, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Two Hundred and thirty first and second class school children attended the Road Safety Authority’s annual Seatbelt Sheriff and Hi-Glo Silver Awards today in Dublin Castle to celebrate the winners of the competition.

May 2, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Ahead of the May Bank Holiday Weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are reminding motorcyclists to ‘Ease off the throttle and keep within the speed limit as we enter the high risk summer period for motorcycling.

Apr 26, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extreme care over the next 48 hours as Met Eireann has issued updated RED, ORANGE and YELLOW weather warnings for strong winds as Storm Hannah approaches.

Apr 25, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

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

Apr 25, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The new leaflet ‘Your Health and Driving’ provides general information for drivers about how their health can affect driving and what they can do to help them to keep driving safely.

Apr 18, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the organisers of Cycle Sportif Ride Dingle have issued a joint road safety message in relation to the cycling event taking place in the Co. Kerry town on Saturday April 27 2019.

Apr 17, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers, ahead of the Easter weekend, to put their mobile phones away while driving so they can focus all their attention on the road.

Apr 12, 2019, 08:48 AM by John Guiheen

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Apr 12, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Please see an information sheet and poster on African swine fever which has been produced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. African swine fever (ASF) is a devastating disease of pigs and wild boar which now affects several European and Asian countries. Ireland is free of ASF and as an international haulier, you can help us remain free by reading the attached leaflet and adhering to some simple guidelines. You can also help by disseminating the leaflet and poster to colleagues and staff involved in international transport and by displaying them in areas where they will be seen.

Apr 10, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) launched the Safe Cross Code Dance Competition 2019 for primary school students today. Now entering its fifth year, the competition encourages children to demonstrate to all pedestrians how to cross the road safely.

Mar 14, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

Motorists are being warned that the Gardai will be out in force targeting drivers under the influence of drink and drugs over the St Patrick’s Weekend, which is traditionally a high risk period for alcohol and drug driving related crashes.

Mar 11, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

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

Feb 22, 2019, 00:00 AM by John Guiheen

In the event of a no-deal Brexit the driving licence of a UK licence holder living here in Ireland will not be recognised and the driver will not be able to continue to drive here in Ireland on that licence.