The Road Safety Authority is asking Ireland’s road users to slow down after a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms was issued today from 6am to 7pm. The RSA have provided a short video explaining how to stay safe in these harsh conditions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiSu7fbq9ks&list=PLi8nqrsVU6hvzmFBXTTAJqiUjDPaQaAqd&index=7
A safety scheme on the N78 at Kilkenny Street in Castlecomer was welcomed by a large amount of members at Kilkenny’s monthly area municipal meeting, the Kilkenny People reports.
Automobile Association advises on the issue of damage caused by rodents to vehicles
IAM RoadSmart the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, is warning all road users, to be patient and cautious when it comes to the Highway Code this summer. Although changes are going to be put in place, they haven’t yet been put into law. Therefore, all UK road users need to be aware of the current rules that apply. IAM RoadSmart are using the Summer of Cycling campaign’s announcement as a prompt to revise the present rules to …
With over 100,000 people stuck in Ireland’s driving test backlog, actually getting to sit your test is like striking gold. Despite many drivers having extra time to practice due to the backlog, it has been shown that a lot of motorists fall at the last hurdle due to some common mistakes…
The Road Safety Authority has revealed that 65 people have died on Ireland’s roads since the start of this year.
Ireland is one of many EU and national Governments taking steps in response to the disruption caused by Covid-19 to driver licensing services.
A brand-new technology detects driver inattentiveness and alerts drivers to take action before a road incident occurs. The epidemic that is distracted driving is growing rapidly with many motorists feeling it’s okay glance at their phones while at the wheel. SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ detects and notifies drivers when they aren’t concentrating and prompts them to concentrate on the journey at hand. The technology provides a view of the cab interior and examines the driver’s face, eyes, and hands to tell …
People planning on driving abroad can apply for a Letter of Entitlement from the Nation Driver Licence Service (NDLS), Minister of State Hildegrade Naughton TD announces.
27 motorists were issued a total of €229,000 in fines on Monday after they failed to show up to court for toll dodging on the M50, the Irish Independent reports. 47 toll dodgers had been summoned to appear at Dublin District Court, only 20 of the summoned drivers decided to show up. The prosecutions still proceeded to take place against the 27 people who chose not to appear, resulting in fines ranging from €2,000 to €15,000. Most of the cases involved vehicles with records between …