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 …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is once again reminding drivers to renew their licenses as many drivers may still be driving unknowingly with an expired or soon to be expired licence. You can apply for a renewal if it is within 3 months of the expiry date of your current Learner Permit/Full Licence.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care using the roads today (Friday 23 July) as the recent spell of dry weather breaks and rain is expected across parts of the country over the coming days. During a prolonged dry spell, oil and rubber deposit builds up and develops on the road. When wet weather arrives, …
With the hot weather continuing into the weekend, many drivers will be planning trips across the country. AA Roadwatch has put together a short video showing drivers how they can stay safe while driving in the summer heat: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRji9eYHMRw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (AA Roadwatch logo taken via: media.info)