Ireland has faced many problems while dealing with the driver theory and driving test back-log but, it appears we aren’t the only ones struggling with back-log issues. In a recent announcement it was revealed that Germany is facing just as much, if not more, trouble with the back-log than Ireland, this came to light in when the …
A Northern Irish politician called for urgent action amid several driving and driver theory tests backlog complaints. The driving test backlog in the Republic of Ireland is no secret with countless reports of the thousands of people stuck waiting for their full driver’s licence in the last few months. So, it comes as no surprise that our neighbours up in the …
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed that the average age motorists would consider giving up their licence is 82.
Donegal Gardaí seized two e-scooters at the weekend after people were observed using them in Buncrana, the Irish Times report. E-scooters are considered to be mechanically propelled vehicles (MPV), meaning they should be roadworthy, taxed and insured. It is currently not possible to tax or insure an E-scooter, rendering them unsuitable for use in a public place. The point was brought up on Sunday …
A recent survey by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 60% of motorists in the UK are planning a staycation using their privately owned or company car.
Children will be returning to Irish schools in the coming weeks. In preparation of this County council’s Road Safety Teams are going to be working closely with schools to assist them with their plans for reopening, including the return of the school warden service.
A road death in Westmeath has highlighted the need for road safety measures on a Longford Road, Midlands radio reports. Rose Gibney, from Castlepollard, tragically lost her life two months ago in a single vehicle collision at Lisryan, Castlenugent. Her passing has led to the local authorities looking into a re-enforcement of road safety measures in the area, …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and An Garda Síochána have teamed up to launch a road safety appeal calling on horse-riders and other road users to share the roads safely. The appeal comes after a recent survey of over 1,700 horse riders, revealed that four in five horse riders have experienced an incident when on …
The number of people killed on Ireland’s roads has significantly decreased when compared to the same period last year.
Met Éireann announced in their long-range forecast that the country is set for two weeks of settled, largely dry weather from 20th of August.