Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has launched Ireland’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The primary aim of the government’s new road safety strategy is to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by 50% over the next 10 years. This means reducing deaths on Ireland’s …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are asking all motorists to prioritise their performance behind the wheel and never ever drink and drive.
Driving in winter can be difficult, and fog frequently makes the dark mornings and evenings more dangerous. It is important to know exactly how to adapt your driving behaviour to suit the weather conditions at the time.
Road safety and breakdown organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, is saying new measures are needed urgently to help keep older drivers safe on their journeys. The call follows a warning that car driver deaths in the 70 to 79 age group are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years. GEM is …
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 rain. An Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Tuesday and Tuesday night, due to Storm Barra. Southerly winds, later …
Christmas shopping is a big part of the festive season and it’s also one of the most stressful parts of the festive season with such tasks as figuring out the right thing to buy for your friends and family, keeping in budget or, finding a budget to stay within in the first place.
One in five new drivers crash within 12 months of passing their test, therefore car insurance experts at Confused.com are warning young drivers to stay vigilant on the roads.
The programme for the Festival of Road Safety comprised an exciting mix of pre-recorded and live content, including keynote and fringe presentations, workshops and podcasts. The Festival of Road Safety first ran in November 2020 and was regarded a big success, with more than 10,000 visits to the Festival website. Following the cancellation of the …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising drivers to be aware of the dangers posed by hailstones. The advice comes as Met Eireann has forecast wintery showers of hail over the coming days and into the weekend. Hail is a common occurrence in Ireland and that can lead to slippery and dangerous driving conditions. This …
1 in 4 New Cars Viewed on Carzone are Electric according to the latest data from the Irish motoring marketplace site. More motorists are looking to make the switch to electric than ever before website data has found.